Viewer appreciates old-fashioned food on ‘Homeplate Homestyle’

“Thank you so much to Helga Wengler and Mitch Lynch, for the great recipes on the “Homeplate for the Holidays“ show. I love the way Helga takes such pride in the preparation of her recipes, just like my mom and grandmother did growing up. My generation may use fancy kitchen gadgets to make short work [...]

Wants to know more about former local restaurant

Please investigate and report what you can find about the “Dog House” Restaurants in the Youngstown area. – Hank

Response to ‘Homeplate for the Holidays’

Submitted on 2011/12/10 at 7:29 AM Happy Holidays from Carl and Ruthy M. The cookies all look great and we enjoyed watching your cookie show.

Ode to State Liquor Store 109, circa 1976

The following contribution is an adaptation of the classic Christmas poem, but reinterpreted to capture a bit of Mahoning Valley life in the 1970s. A reader writes: ’Twas the day before Christmas and all through the store, customers purchased as if booze would be made no more. The manager, Mike, was pulling his hair, because business [...]

Letters & Comments

A “Homeplate” viewer writes: “I am of German background but never really grew up with the German food in our house. I am loving your segment and have tried many of the dishes. They have become staples in my home! Thanks Helga and Metro!!” – Nanci, via email