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History Center to host Hometown-Homegrown Food Fest

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The Senator John Heinz History CenterĢƵ Hometown-Homegrown food festival, presented in partnership with GoodTaste! Pittsburgh, will return on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

More than 40 local food and drink vendors will be at the History Center to share samples of their tastiest food and drinks, from long-time Pittsburgh staples like IsalyĢƵ and WholeyĢƵ to diverse, emerging businesses such as Oakmont Olive Oil and Tug Butter.

As part of the event, visitors can enjoy an exciting slate of cooking demonstrations with culinary experts, along with artisan talks by local specialty vendors.

There will be cooking demonstrations in the Weisbrod Kitchen Classroom on the centerĢƵ third floor.

At 10:30 a.m., Chris Fennimore of “QED Cooks” will demonstrate how to make Mister RogerĢƵ favorite banana bread; at noon Chef Alekka Sweeney will host “Pies 101,” where visitors will watch and learn how the craft the perfect pie crust; and at 1:30 p.m., WholeyĢƵ Market will show visitors how to make delicious homemade crab cakes.

Artisan Talks in the fourth-floor Campbell Gallery include Kissel Spice at 11:30 a.m. and Honey So Good Apiary at 12:30 p.m.

Visitors can also explore six floors of History Center exhibitions, including “Heinz and Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation,” which examines the regionĢƵ rich food history.

All Hometown-Homegrown activities, food samples, and center exhibitions are included with regular admission, and are free for History Center members.

Children 17 and under are admitted for free.

More information and advance tickets are available at heinzhistorycenter.org/events.

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