Food Notes, Aug. 8, 2012
Must-eats in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The Cooking Channel recently named what they judged to be the most iconic recipes from each state. The pick from West Virginia: Pepperoni Rolls. Visit cookingchanneltv.com to follow the recipe they chose for homemade dough pockets with sticks of pepperoni and shredded mozzarella cheese baked in.
Food Network Magazine released the picks for the best sandwiches in each state. Find West Virginia's selection in Huntington at Cam's Ham, 809 First St., where the Sugar Flaked Ham Sandwich reigns as the top-seller. The sugar-flaked ham sandwich made with sweet ham on a bun topped with lettuce and homemade tangy sauce costs $2.69 for a regular and $3.39 for a large. Visit foodnetwork.com.
Cereal and milk needed
Manna Meal and the Covenant House Food Pantry are in need of boxed cereal and canned or powdered milk. Drop off donations at the Manna Meal soup kitchen at the back entrance to St. John's Episcopal Church, 1105 Quarrier St. from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. any day.
Gift card introduction
Capitol Market launches a re-loadable gift card today that replaces paper gift certificates. The gift card may be purchased in the main office in any denomination and is accepted by vendors indoors and most outside. Visit capitolmarket.net or call 304-344-1905.
Additional hours and menu
South Hills Market and Cafe, 1010 Bridge Road, is now open seven days a week, with an expanded menu of about 70 items and a Sunday brunch buffet. The brunch buffet is served between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday and features a changing menu of a carving station, fish, egg or breakfast dish, vegetable, fruits, smoked seafood and pastries. Brunch buffet prices are $19.95 for adults and $9.95 for children ages 6 to 12.
Restaurant hours are from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Call 304-345-2585, or visit South Hills Market and Café on Facebook or Twitter for daily specials.
Lebanese feast
A Lebanese Festival hosted by Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Church will be held Sunday in Wheeling at Oglebay Park's Levenson Shelter. Parishioners will prepare and sell Lebanese food from family recipes including lamb shish kabob, stuffed grape leaves, kibbee, tabouli, hummus, meat and spinach pies. Shawarma (gyros), falafels, baklava and a variety of other Lebanese pastries will also be sold as long as supplies last.
Tickets for food and beverages can be purchased at the festival. Visit www.ololwv.com or call 304-233-1688.
Reach Julie Robinson at jul...@wvgazette.com or 304-348-1230 with information to be included in Food Notes.
Must-eats in West VirginiaCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The Cooking Channel recently named what they judged to be the most iconic recipes from each state. The pick from West Virginia: Pepperoni Rolls. Visit cookingchanneltv.com to follow the recipe they chose for homemade dough pockets with sticks of pepperoni and shredded mozzarella cheese baked in.
Food Network Magazine released the picks for the best sandwiches in each state. Find West Virginia's selection in Huntington at Cam's Ham, 809 First St., where the Sugar Flaked Ham Sandwich reigns as the top-seller. The sugar-flaked ham sandwich made with sweet ham on a bun topped with lettuce and homemade tangy sauce costs $2.69 for a regular and $3.39 for a large. Visit foodnetwork.com.
Cereal and milk needed
Manna Meal and the Covenant House Food Pantry are in need of boxed cereal and canned or powdered milk. Drop off donations at the Manna Meal soup kitchen at the back entrance to St. John's Episcopal Church, 1105 Quarrier St. from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. any day.
Gift card introduction
Capitol Market launches a re-loadable gift card today that replaces paper gift certificates. The gift card may be purchased in the main office in any denomination and is accepted by vendors indoors and most outside. Visit capitolmarket.net or call 304-344-1905.
Additional hours and menu
South Hills Market and Cafe, 1010 Bridge Road, is now open seven days a week, with an expanded menu of about 70 items and a Sunday brunch buffet. The brunch buffet is served between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday and features a changing menu of a carving station, fish, egg or breakfast dish, vegetable, fruits, smoked seafood and pastries. Brunch buffet prices are $19.95 for adults and $9.95 for children ages 6 to 12.
Restaurant hours are from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Call 304-345-2585, or visit South Hills Market and Café on Facebook or Twitter for daily specials.
Lebanese feast
A Lebanese Festival hosted by Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Church will be held Sunday in Wheeling at Oglebay Park's Levenson Shelter. Parishioners will prepare and sell Lebanese food from family recipes including lamb shish kabob, stuffed grape leaves, kibbee, tabouli, hummus, meat and spinach pies. Shawarma (gyros), falafels, baklava and a variety of other Lebanese pastries will also be sold as long as supplies last.
Tickets for food and beverages can be purchased at the festival. Visit www.ololwv.com or call 304-233-1688.
Reach Julie Robinson at jul...@wvgazette.com or 304-348-1230 with information to be included in Food Notes.
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