Food - The Temple News

Tackling the classic Philly cheesesteak

05 May 2011 Caitlin Weigel

Columnist Caitlin Weigel recreates a Philadelphia classic for her final column. Philadelphia obviously has some great eats, but none is quite as famous as the almighty cheesesteak. Cheesesteaks are the spirit of Philadelphia, in greasy,

Experimental chutney takes over columnist’s kitchen

26 April 2011 Caitlin Weigel

Columnist Caitlin Weigel gives chutney a chance and is pleasantly surprised with the taste outcome. I’ve always been slightly biased against chutney. Something about the word – which sounds an awful lot like “chunky” and

Caitlin Weigel: Grilled cheese melts into a musical, cheesy sandwich

19 April 2011 Caitlin Weigel

In light of National Grilled Cheese Month, columnist Caitlin Weigel experiments with cheese. Aside from the typical spring holidays, like the one about the rabbit and the pastel eggs, April has another major holiday working

Caitlin Weigel: Eating alone satisfies a stomach, but dining together adds fun flare

12 April 2011 Caitlin Weigel

Columnist Caitlin Weigel reveals the rewards of dining out alone at Moroccan cafe Argan. I’d like to bring up a significant issue in this week’s column. Something that I think we all need to discuss

Caitlin Weigel: Perfect friendships exist in large, tasty portions

05 April 2011 Caitlin Weigel

Columnist Caitlin Weigel reveals how to mold dates, almonds, blue cheese and bacon into one delicious appetizer. Friendship is one of the many joys of life. I would also venture to say that food could

It’s ‘Peanut Butter Jelly Time’

29 March 2011

On April 2, National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day encourages eco-friendly eating. Peanut butter and jelly: It’s the quintessential sandwich of American youth, and unless you have a peanut allergy, you’ve probably eaten one at

Cupcakes take over Philly’s and columnist’s kitchens

29 March 2011 Caitlin Weigel

Columnist Caitlin Weigel experiments with creating cupcakes from scratch. I’m a big fan of mini stuff: tiny shampoo bottles in hotels, baby shoes, fun-size candy. If it looks like a gnome-sized version of the original,

Philadelphia sauces up Food Network

29 March 2011 Alexandra Olivier

Food Network stars serve up some Philly food favorites. If you’re hungry in Philadelphia, what is the No. 1 thing any local would suggest? A cheesesteak. But there’s more to Philly’s cuisine than just cheesesteaks

Savory cocktails for adventurous sipping

22 March 2011 Caitlin Weigel

Columnist Caitlin Weigel attemps to re-create the Seraphin Shooter found at the Oyster Bar. In honor of The Temple News’ Bar Guide, I decided to scope out Philadelphia’s savory drink options. Savory drinks are like

With a Thai-coconut flavor, Italian gelato is hard to concoct in a home kitchen

15 March 2011 Caitlin Weigel

Columnist Caitlin Weigel meets her match with the frozen treats served at Capogiro. I know the point of this column is to try out new foods in Philly and then attempt to re-create them in