A motorcycle-riding, freewheeling English major-turned-professional chef uses travel to inspire his food. Matt Welsch jokes he should’ve named his restaurant “The Stable and Profitable Kitchen.” Since opening in 2014, his Vagabond Kitchen has occupied three different spaces around Wheeling: the McClure Hotel, the basement of the old state Capitol building, and now, a former Mexican restaurant on the corner of…
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Take a culinary trip into the past with this modern rendition of a historic recipe. “Take one pound of apples stew them & sweten [sweeten] them to your taste add some spice one glass wine on[e] of Brandy and four eggs beat to a froth.” (Miss Catharine Baker’s Receipt Book by Catharine Baker, 1814)
Flaky crust, melted cheese, and thick slices of ripe tomato make this a picture-perfect late summer pie. If you haven’t yet tasted an heirloom tomato, head to your local farmers market and get ready for a gustatory sensation. In contrast to the identical red hybrid tomatoes you might find at the grocery store, heirloom tomatoes are old varieties—most have been…
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This mouthwatering, versatile dish can be enjoyed as a main course, or a yummy side paired with your favorite summer feasts.
This hearty summer soup – packed with greens and beans – is sure to fill your heart, soul, and stomach.