In "Oliver!" the musical adaptation of Charles Dicken’s "Oliver Twist," orphan boys at a workhouse sing “food glorious food” as they fantasize about a bountiful spread. That vision is realized in the small, eponymous bakery in Pittsburgh’s Highland Park neighborhood. In this segment of On The House, Larkin Page-Jacobs talks to owner and baker Tom Hambor about the tricks and tips he’s learned over a lifetime of baking.
All Things Considered host Larkin Page-Jacobs reports and produces On the House."On the House" is a new feature airing every other week on Tuesdays during Morning Edition and All Things Considered. OTH is hosted by Larkin Page-Jacobs and focuses on the restaurant and food and beverage industry.Each feature answers a question such as "How does land-locked Pittsburgh get fresh ocean fish?" or delves into deeper issues including paying cooks a living wage, and food sourcing.Subscribe to the podcast! Have a suggestion? Email Larkin.
On The House: Tips For Baking 'Glorious' Food
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Food Glorious Food owner and baker Tom Hambor shares some of what he's learned over a lifetime of baking.
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Food Glorious Food is located in Pittsburgh's Highland Park neighborhood.
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Bakery worker Rosey Lowe prepares a mango custard pie.
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Tom Hambor opened Food Glorious Food in 2000 as a cooking school/small catering operation/gourmet gift shop, but he eventually transitioned to selling baked goods.
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With pies, cookies, tarts and more, the spread at Food Glorious Food would have surely made Oliver Twist's mouth water.
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