The Fork and The Road, LLC

About The Fork and The Road

I grew up in Western PA and have been finding hidden food treasures in and around my hometown for a long time. My obsession  with food road trips began in the 60s when a Sunday drive to visit my aunt in Latrobe always involved a stop at  ”The Italian Store”  (also known as DeLallo’s) on Route 30 in Jeannette.(If you look at the map on the header of the homepage, you will see that the fork is placed right around where DeLallo’s is located.) Round wax covered and twine tied balls of Provolone, long sticks of pepperoni and briny vats of olives  were  so exotic to me.  DeLallo’s is where it all began, but during the last few years I went on more and more food adventures. Scouting out artisan cheese, Amish farm markets and quirky food-focused gifts became a pastime. Interested in a chocolate tasting to knock your socks off or a fun cooking experience for you and your significant other? I know where to find it. My food philosophy is fairly simple.  I’m fascinated by cuttng edge culinary trends and new healthful choices, but believe that holding on to food memories and traditions is just as important as adding flax to our diets. I support small farms, locally made products and independent restaurant and business owners.  I prefer foods with ingredients that I can pronounce, but once in a while succumb to a Banana Flip or a Nik-L-Nip.

Welcome to my food adventures!

Contact me at: mary@theforkandtheroad.com or at 412.576.1755

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