What happens when foodie culture, engagements, modeling, and generations-old pierogi recipes collide? Our latest episode of The Pittsburgh Dish!

(01:09) Rebecca Hansborough @The_41_Chew reveals a surprising truth about why she abandoned her chef school dreams and opted for Instagram food content creation. "I think I would have hated being a restaurant owner," she confesses, highlighting the unseen challenges of the restaurant industry. Her genuine concern about recent restaurant closures shows how today's food influencers are becoming advocates for the industry they document.

(13:35) Then model and foodie Autumn Pawelec joins the conversation. Breaking stereotypes about models and food, Autumn embraces both worlds unapologetically. "If I want a dish of pasta, I'm going to eat the pasta," she declares, advocating for balance rather than deprivation. Her Polish-Italian heritage created "the best of both worlds" at holiday tables, informing her sophisticated palate and appreciation for diverse cuisines.

(25:16) Later in the show, Chef Jonathan Homer sharing his grandmother Sophie's cherished pierogi recipe, capturing how food traditions connect generations and preserve cultural heritage in Pittsburgh's diverse food landscape.

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