Food

Who's ready for authentic, local and delicious gelato? We're ecstatic for Gemelli Gelato Desserts & Cafe to soon open up in West Chester! This upcoming Gelateria pledges to bring you homemade, wholesome, local and organic ingredients for a superior dessert experience. Fresh milk, cream & yogurt are sourced from local Lancaster farms; produce, jams, cheeses & honey are via your local farmers, too. Just check out their full list of ingredients. Don't expect flashy, fake colors either. Mint and green apple gelatos come in whites. Vincenzo & Julianne Tettamanti are the masterminds behind the simple, fresh dessert that will soon takeover West Chester. I've known the Italian entrepreneur, Vincenzo, from a previous marketing life and have happily discussed his progress for months. Recently, I sat down with Vincenzo to find out more about his inspiration behind Gemelli, what we can expect and how he's sourcing ingredients.

Franny Lou’s Porch is opening as a coffee & tea house in fall 2014 in the East Kensington Neighborhood (19125). They're creating a space open to engage in activism, cultural awareness and advocacy. Did we mention they'll be organic and natural, too?

Recently, I sat down with the amazing Amanda Feifer, blogger and creator of Phickle. Phickle is an instructional blog about fermented dishes. Many of the recipes, tips, and information focuses not only on fermented vegetables; but other ferments including coffee, cheese, beer, bread, Sauerkraut, traditional pickles, kimchi, milk/water kefir, kombucha, and much more!

Remember that Co-Op on Temple’s campus that I mentioned back in April? I’m here to report that the Rad Dish Café is still in the works, tightening the last nuts and bolts before their opening on Temple’s campus this October. The Café secured a spot in the coffee bar located in the Ritter Hall Annex and will continue to be run by students from the Fox, environmental studies, communications, geography and urban studies departments. Find out more, after the jump!

August is here, marking the last half of the summer heat. Still looking to satisfy your sweet tooth? Philly is home to a handful of locally, handmade ice creams and custards to help you cool off during the August heat. Here are our top local Philly ice cream shops to visit for an icy treat before summer ends. Philly’s 7 Best Ice Cream Shops:

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been to your fair share of food trucks by now. It’s hard not to hunt 'em down when they’re EVERYWHERE and most importantly, delicious. However, I’ve found that the food truck cuisine isn’t always the best for your waistline. Last year, we tracked down the top 7 green food trucks in Philadelphia. We’re back on the hunt and found the healthiest food trucks in Philadelphia! These food trucks are guaranteed to satisfy anyone looking for a delicious, healthy meal on the go. Take a look. 5 Healthy Philly Food Trucks:

Part of the excitement, anxiety and fear each week of a CSA is figuring out how to use all the veggies AND waste the least amount of food. Let's face it - I pay for the CSA veggies up front and Bennett Compost to take my scraps. I want to make the most of the fresh, local, organic and DELICIOUS produce that's delivered two blocks from my house on a weekly basis. I'm in my third season of Red Earth Farm's Summer CSA share with my BFF. We've scared off a few of our friends on veggie season explosions, but enjoy the process. And I think we enjoy humblebrag-complaining about how many veggies we have, too! So how did the week break down?

It’s that time of year again! Summer is here, or rather, a few short days away, marking the return of many of the city’s farmer’s markets and their bounties of fresh and local summer fruits and vegetables. Don’t want to miss your favorites? Here’s a quick guide to the summer’s harvests.  Summer Guide to Philly’s Farmer’s Markets:

Working in the suburbs tempts a gal with unhealthy snacking during the day. Whether you work in the city or afar, prepping for that mid-afternoon craving can save you from a dreaded vending machine trip. Besides, many conventional snack foods - i.e. think Ritz, Tostitos & Wheat thins - often contain GMOs and other questionable preservatives. You don't have to compromise taste for alternatives. Find out what 5 local, bulk & healthier alternatives are on our list!