Mario Batali Promotes New Cookbook at Market District

Mario Batali blazed into the Pittsburgh area this past Saturday to promote his new cookbook Molto Batali: Simple Family Meals from My Home to Yours. The event, hosted by Market District in Pine Township, included a 30-minute cooking demo and book signing. I was invited by the Market District social media crew to join several [...]

A Foodie Adventure: ‘Burgh Bits & Bites Tour

I’m a sucker for learning about all things food. So when my friend Chad said he had won two tickets in a charity fundraiser to a local neighborhood tasting tour, I jumped at the opportunity to gobble up bits of foodie facts only a Trivial Pursuit Champion could appreciate. I’ll admit it. Pittsburgh isn’t exactly [...]

Buitoni Riserva Pasta & Culinary Cory Style: A Perfect Combo

Life is better when I’m surrounded by good friends and great food. That’s especially true when my friends are eating the food I’ve created. So when the folks at Foodbuzz invited me to host a dinner party featuring Buitoni Riserva Frozen Meals along with my own side dish creations, I jumped at the chance to [...]

8 Football Game Day Recipe Ideas

The trees bordering my backyard have turned from deep greens to rich shades of fiery red, yellow, and gold. Clearly fall is upon us in Pittsburgh and I’m trying to take advantage of the last droplets of sunshine by writing on my back patio. Sophie is following my lead by doing laps and getting dirty [...]

An Elegant Challenge: Catering for a Cause

I’m always trying to push the boundaries of my talents to their furthest possible limits by embracing new challenges with open arms. This weekend was no exception as I chopped, sliced and diced my way through catering a fundraising event for 35 people. Hosting dinner parties for a small gathering of friends is a very [...]