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Morocco, Mint and Musings - The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in 60 Seconds

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Tagine and vegetables. Photo: jkdjulia, Flickr.
  • On pulling out the tagine and delighting in an all-day cooking class in Morocco, while a taste of the country will hit Pittsburgh and a recipe for Cucumber Mint Salad/Sorbet.
  • Roasting? That's so last year. Care to try an electronic turkey fryer this Thanksgiving?
  • Writer Miriam Rubin muses about this summer's farmers' market gems and the joys of canning.
  • Beer bits: The Steel City Big Pour is over, but some brews live on, and more beer festivities are on the way.
  • Be still our vino hearts -- the grapes are overflowing, which means falling wine prices and great grabs.

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Cookbooks, Chinese Chicken and Cake - The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in 60 Seconds

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Kielbasa. Photo: Brad.K, Flickr
  • Once frequented by steelworkers' wives, one can still time-travel to the 1930s at the South Side's Schwartz Market for everything from kimchi to organic produce.
  • Churchview Farm, once an oversized garden, is now a community-supported "farmette" serving 17 families, with 60 on the waiting list for next year.
  • Drinking in celebration of the kids heading back to school with a "wheels up" party, and a menu that works for that or a nice Labor Day shindig.
  • A contest will help two home cooks and professional food writers create a cookbook full of their online food community's best recipes.
  • In the aftermath of the E. coli/cookie-dough issue, food safety becomes a high priority in the White House.
  • Recipes: Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Simple Summer Peach Cake

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Bubble Teas and Pork Chops - The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in 60 Seconds

Bubble tea.
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  • Fruits, flavored syrups, and those little tapioca balls make bubble tea a refreshing summer beverage.
  • The Embury cocktail lounge boasts Fred Sarkis -- a traditional bartender who crafts his cocktails with old-school flair.
  • Another business falls victim to economic woes as Pittsburgh's upscale Wine Loft files for Chapter 11.
  • Café Obscura wins dedicated followers with vegetarian fare like toasted cheese.
  • A look at Pennsylvania's farmers' markets -- from pick-your-own organic vegetables to hen houses.
  • The unusual weather extends the local strawberry season.
  • Obama's administration takes a step toward improving food safety regulations via a new food safety proposal.
  • Recipe: Charred Thin Asian Pork Chops

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Oprah's Acai Berry Backlash and More - The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in 60 Seconds

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  • Oprah may have made the acai berry a Superfood, but now the craze is robbing poor Brazilians of a native product critical to their health.
  • Like every other city, Pittsburgh is coming alive with farmers markets. Here's a list of them.
  • The Ball jar is celebrating its 125th anniversary, so get canning!
  • Hugo Chavez has seized temporary control of one of Cargill Inc.'s pasta processing plants in Venezuela for breaking regulations.
  • Rachel Carson Homestead is celebrating its dedication to local foods with a Sustainable Feast.
  • Need more rhubarb in your life? Read on to learn more about rhubarb history and the plant's role in treats like this crisp with strawberry, a spring tonic and in a pie or tart with apple.

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