Let's talk about gleaning! Wait, what? You've never heard this term before? Britany LaManna stopped by the 2 Weird Hungry Girls podcast to talk about gleaning and her new West Reading noshing destination, Relish.
Brit’s inspiration for canning began with her extreme enthusiasm when shopping at farmer’s markets. She would always come home with a bit more than could be savored and waste was not an option. She began to pickle and can her leftover farm goodies. Today, you can find some of her signature sauces and relishes at Relish on Penn Avenue in West Reading.
If you are down with hot dogs (vegetarian dogs are in the menu!) and locally sourced or gleaned vegetables, a smooth draft latte or kombucha on tap, then Relish must go on your list of places to go. May 20 will be the perfect time to visit as Relish celebrates its grand opening. Grab Dundore & Heister’s dogs hot of the grill, catch some great tunes and enjoy a coffee pour over.
Because Brit is committed to supporting local food producers, you will find recognizable names on her menu. In addition to the podcast, she has shared two recipes with you below. Enjoy!
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Happy and healthy cooking!
Sweet and Savory Gourmet Toast
Recipe by Britany LaManna
Serves 1
Schmoyer's Rye Bread is our signature bread, it's made in Reading and can be bought at Russo's Italian Market. ATV Bakery makes a fabulous, fluffy whole grain toast you can also use.
Amazing Acres Goat Cheese is a local goat dairy and our recommended option for goat cheese spread.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of rye or wholegrain toast
- 2 Tbsp goat cheese spread
- 1 Tbsp chopped walnuts
- 4 thin slices of cantaloupe
- Agave or honey to drizzle
Instructions
1. Cover toast with goat cheese spread, chopped walnuts and cantaloupe. Drizzle with agave.
Berks Hot Dog
Recipe by Britany LaManna
Serves 4
Hot Dog! A dog you will feel good feeding your family this summer.
Keep your summer dogs local this season. Here is a handy shopping list:
- 100% grass-fed beef, hand-rolled hot dogs from Dundore & Heister in West Reading.
- Locally baked ATV hot dog buns or try a gluten-free buns sold at Russo’s Italian Market
- Lancaster Hummus Co. at the West Reading Farmers Market
Ingredients
- 4 grass-fed beef hotdogs
- 4 hot dog buns
- Generous handful of spinach dressed with lemon juice & zest
- 4-6 Tbsp roasted red pepper hummus
- Garlic Aoli drizzle
Instructions
1. Spread each bun with hummus, layer with spinach, add the prepared hot dog and drizzle with garlic aioli.
Garlic Aoli Recipe
Recipe by Britany LaManna
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp garlic paste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
1. In a small bowl mix all of the ingredients until smooth, cover and keep refrigerated
