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Emeran Irby

Emeran is The Glassblock's editorial intern. Originally hailing from the mountains of Kentucky and North Carolina, Emeran has already found a place in her heart for Pittsburgh pierogies. She is currently working towards a Masters in Food Studies from Chatham University.

Posts by Emeran :

Cooking Show: Lidia Bastianich

Acclaimed restaurateur Lidia Bastianich cooks two dishes using leftover ingredients.

By David Bernabo and Emeran Irby
September 7, 2016
Food & DrinkVideo

I Want to Talk to You About Food! (Free Snacks): A Survey of Pittsburgh

Clara Gamalski’s collection of interviews tackles issues of memory, identity, class, and more—and it all starts with a conversation about Pittsburghers’ preferred snack foods.

By Emeran Irby
August 31, 2016
Food & Drink

Contraband

“Junk food was a secret affair in my life, never spoken of but always loved deeply.”

By Emeran Irby
August 11, 2016
EssayFood & Drink

Food Perfect: On Challenging Our Expectations of Produce

“With the rise of supermarket culture, the expectation is that produce is infinitely available, cheap, and aesthetically perfect. And that is not the reality of growing food.”

By Emeran Irby
June 2, 2016
Food & DrinkVideo

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