Food Feedback: Readers weigh in on kilogram conversion (Today)

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Chef Eric Wallace did not gain 33 pounds on the Italian journey he wrote about inFood & Flavor last week. As a couple of readers pointed out,the "This Lidia's chef gained 15 kilograms" headline was veryincorrect; the chef gained six pounds, as noted at the end of thestory. The editing gaffe didn't ruin the overall enjoyment for FoxChapel reader Pete Peterson , who noted, "I once had a five-course meal in Cologne, Germanywhere every course was made from spargel (white asparagus) and I thought that perhaps Mr. Wallace's diningexperience was similar but based upon fettuccine Alfredo andtiramisu."
Pitcairn's Patti Kemerer wrote, "I thoroughly enjoyed the article by Eric Wallace. I amItalian, but unfortunately have never been to Italy. Reading thearticle made me feel like I was there enjoying all the deliciousfood. It is so nice to see a hometown guy doing so well and evennicer to read that he hasn't forgotten his roots! He makes Pitcairnproud!"
Last week's recipe for Frittata with Gruyere, Leek and Chard fromthe East End Food Co-op suggested using "local Gruyere or Swisscheese." But Upper St. Clair's Dina Fulmer took issue with that, noting that true Gruyere comes only fromSwitzerland. Some American cheesemakers do make Gruyere-stylecheeses. Hendricks Farms & Dairy in Telford, Pa. ( hendricksfarmsanddairy.com ) makes one called "Keystone Classic" that owner and cheesemaker Trent Hendricks quips "is the very best, so be forewarned, nothing else will bequite the same ever again."
The Co-op's Chris Farber , by the way, is a woman, to whom I incorrectly gave the courtesytitle of Mr.
-- Bob Batz Jr., food editor
Lost diner found!
I read your article " 'Dine Quixote' chases culinary windmills " [by Larry Roberts , Food & Flavor, July 10] and think that I know your "missingdiner." Outside of Erie was a green-colored truck stop/diner named"The Green Shingle" that was open 24/7 and had fabulous food. Ifrequented this spot about 12 years ago when I lived in Erie. Ibelieve that, based upon your description, the Green Shingle iswhere you got your homemade donuts and coffee. Unfortunately, it'snow closed, although I'm not sure when that happened. I hope thishelps solve your mystery. I enjoyed your article and hope to visitthe Summit Diner for a large slice of gob cake.
CINDY DUGAN , Mount Washington
Larry Roberts, who heard from other readers about his quest,responds: "I guess I am not the only one who drove down that roadin search of aliens and doughnuts. It looks like the Green Shinglewas the place, and I was more tired and farther off the highwaythan I thought."
But a dairy lost
I enjoyed your article on trying to find places remembered from thepast. It made me think of long-ago drives to South Jersey forfamily vacation. On one trip we stopped at a wonderful dairy thathad its own ice cream. Since there are several routes fromPhiladelphia to South Jersey, we kept looking at the map, beingsure we remembered which road it was on, but didn't find it, yearafter year. We referred to it as the Brigadoon Ice Cream store aswe were sure it only appeared at special times.
We finally found it again, with a huge cow out in front. The placewas unforgettable but I have no idea where it is/was.
LYNN HAWKER , Shaler
Exploring food on the tube
I enjoyed reading your "Dine Quixote" story this morning. I'vealways enjoyed chowing down at some remote joint and have become afan of Guy Fieri's show, "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives," on the FoodNetwork on Monday evenings. It's a real hoot if you haven't seenit. Enjoy!
LEE KLINGENBERG , Greensburg
Farmers market joy
Margi Shrum's article on farmers markets [ Sauce , Food & Flavor, July 3] was very well written and I want tothank you for that. I think you really caught the essence of it. Myfamily has been a part of the Original Farmer's Night Market since1954, and there are several growers that have longer legacies.
It really is a joy to be a part of it and we appreciate thecustomers who make the trip to the market.
CAROLYN MCQUISTON , Dawson Orchards, Enon Valley