Culinary Cory in Regional Food Magazine

Edible Allegheny magazine is a regional publication dedicated to showcasing local food activities occurring throughout Western Pennsylvania. They boast a circulation of nearly 47,000 readers and the stories published in each issue become the talk-of-the-town. I’m thrilled to share some exciting news! CulinaryCory.com and a lovely picture of yours truly are profiled in the “Online [...]

Cozy Noodles & Rice: Thanks for the Memories…

I opted to take a 12-week food writing course this summer, along with a few other twisted souls, for my graduate degree. The class challenged my writing skills and helped to expand my perspectives about food. Plus, I got to meet several amazing writers, magazine editors, photographers, and chefs who are all focused on the [...]

Up Close & Personal with Berries

The sun emerged in the distant horizon as we huddled in the orchard parking lot. We ate fresh baked scones and sipped morning beverages while a rooster announced the start of another glorious morning. The scones, prepared by my friend Barb, were buttery and flaky with dots of chocolate chips throughout. Barb took a bite [...]

Summer Fun: New Food Tour & Pittsburgh Today Live

The lights dimmed in the KDKA studio as a voice in the background announced “we’re back in 5 seconds.” It was at that moment I realized this wasn’t a dream. I was going to be on live TV. I have the honor of working with Sylvia McCoy, founder of Burgh Bits and Bites, to develop [...]

An Edible Feast for the Eyes

The warmth of the sun inside the greenhouse caused delicate beads of sweat to form across my brow as I navigated the hose between the plants. My classmates and I have been growing a variety of herbs, greens and flowers over the past several weeks for our Sustainable Agriculture course. It’s been fun to watch [...]

Will Grow Plants for Food: A Story Inspired by the Farm

Wisps of nature danced across the fields as Enya became the perfect soundtrack for what felt like a scene in a movie. I didn’t even notice a ringlet of hair had fallen from my bonnet until a companion farmer friend gently positioned it back in place. She said, “Now mister Cory. I do declare. Your [...]

My New Excuse to Think About Food 24/7

Starting a master’s degree is a big decision that has crossed my mind several times throughout the years. But there was always something that held me back from submitting the application. Even after countless campus tours with admissions advisors of various MBA, culinary and organizational leadership programs — nothing really felt like the right fit [...]