The author (center) with friends during a senior trip to Ocean City, Md. in 1989. I don’t know exactly when I fell in love with Ocean City, Md. And quite…
The Tale of Two City Chickens
McCanns bulk food advertisement from a 1932 edition of the Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph. For as much as Yinzers hate Clevelanders down to the bone, we all come from similar backgrounds. And…
The walks that started it all: Cindy Litterini-Smith’s marinara sauce
A view of West Park in Stowe Township. When I grew up there, West Park – not to be confused with the West End – was known for a few…
Self-proclaimed ‘Unofficial Offical Mayor of Crafton’ calls for food and conversation
I moved to Crafton in February 2020, the very start of the pandemic. Little did I know then the world was in for a crazy ride that would affect this…
Why I started experimental cooking using leftovers and cheap ingredients
In my younger years I was a cook. I spent almost 10 years cooking at various places, mostly mom and pop style breakfast n’ lunch types. I wasn’t trained, I…
Local chef representing state in national seafood contest
Chef Jackie Page will be representing Pennsylvania in a national seafood contest in New Orleans. Jackie Page of McKees Rocks will represent the Keystone State in an Aug. 7 face-off…
Wing prices take flight as demand outstrips supply
While many COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease, one thing that has not returned back to normal is leaving chicken wing enthusiasts hungry and confused. A tightening in the chicken supply…





