Midge’s Kitchen

06/11/2026

Good Morning!!

Since my Mailchimp is on the fritz, I’ll let you know about the next few weeks HERE!

I’ve got some hot dog days and private events keeping me busy the next few Wednesdays so there will NOT be a weekly pickup.

However, there are still 4 tickets left for my pizza class on the 17th and the link is below. I hope to see you guys out and about soon for a hot dog!!

https://www.midgeskitchen.com/shop/p/pizza-from-scratch-june-17-first-state-capitol

06/10/2026

Got a little bit of preserving done while working on orders this week.

This has been the most challenging place I’ve ever lived in terms of quantity and variety of fresh and locally grown food. With the retirement of Eric Freeland this will be a challenging summer.

People always return from places like Europe and lament that there is better food. I’ve been there, it’s good. I spent much of my career in rich agricultural regions so I guess I always had access to the best in season food year round in America. Access is the key word here. Much of how I ate when I was farming and living on and near farms would have been beyond my budget if I was shopping for the same quality of food in a store or at a market.

Seek out local purveyors if you are able, it’s so important to support the few farmer’s markets and ranchers that we DO have so we don’t lose even more of our local foodshed. Time, money, transportation are all barriers to folks getting quality food. If you can help someone else to procure fresh food or bring them some prepared food, even better.

I’ll be sharing some of my favorite places to source ingredients periodically and I hope you also find this information helpful!

06/09/2026

One of my favorites events of the year! This Saturday. Come say hello! I’ll have all beef dogs, vegan dogs, a vegan special and a few other specials! Plus gluten free cookies!!! (Also got gluten free buns for you peeps)

4 DAYS UNTIL PRIDE! 🌈 🍩☕🌽🍦🌮 We have a slate of delicious food & bevs to enjoy at Wheeling's 2026 Pride Festival.

Check out our list of food vendors who will be joining us at Heritage Port on June 13!

06/06/2026

Brunch tomorrow! Because you deserve a dessert after brunch.

10-1pm
First state Capitol cellar. Entrance on 15th.

See you there with Tacet Coffee Cart

06/05/2026

HELP!

Mailchimp removed almost all my subscribers from my email list! This is sad and means I have had some less than desirable sales weeks. I’d love if you subscribed if you’d like. Especially if you used to receive my once a week email on Thursday morning and you no longer do. The link is below to subscribe.

Thank you!! Pic of hot dog cart to get your attention. Sorry no dogs today

http://eepurl.com/hMqAPP

06/04/2026

Out here on the best corner in town, come say hi til 1:30!

Also got a new menu out for next week! Order using the link below!

https://www.midgeskitchen.com/shop

06/03/2026

EXTRA! EXTRA!

I’ve got a few extras for pickup today!!
Apricot and Fennel Roast chicken with creamy stone ground polenta and roasted Brussels

Tortellini Vegetable Soup

Farro, White Bean and Radish Salad

https://www.midgeskitchen.com/shop

4-6pm
First state Capitol Cellar
1413 Eoff street (entrance on 15th)

Do NOT park in the driveway if the garage please and thank you.

06/03/2026

TOMORROW!

Main Street & 16th outside of Table 304

10:30-1:30

06/02/2026

Did you guys know that my culinary school was started as a plant based school originally? I choose the program when I was working as a manager for 3 farmers markets in NYC. I had a friend attending the program and I would go to potlucks with her and every Friday night the school would host a 5 course plant based supper for the public.

I was, and still am, an omnivore BUT I kept noticing chefs from the school shopping at my farmers markets. It meant a lot to me that it was a “health supportive” culinary institute that focused on quality ingredients and seasonal eats. I wanted to learn to cook for folks with ALL kinds of dietary needs. As soon as I graduated I went to work on organic farms for ten years! It’s hard to believe that now!

This week’s radishes are from my garden, French breakfast radishes, and they are glazed in a pan with maple syrup and sundried tomato. The lentil burger is vegan AND gluten free and features a vegan dill crema for a sauce.

I’ll also be featuring these vegan lentil burgers on the hot dog cart this week on Thursday outside of Table 304

06/01/2026

This SUNDAY!! Kick off Wheeling Fashion Week with BRUNCH at the First State Capitol Cellar. Then head down to Esoterica for a Plant & Sip and chill Sunday afternoon.

This is just a walk in and order first come, first serve event. Take out will be available but no online or call ahead orders. My friends Tacet Coffee Cart will be in the building serving their amazing coffees & teas. We hope to see you there!

05/28/2026

A few seasons ago I tried some street corners here and there with my hot dog cart and the sales were abysmal. Last year I stuck to festivals. This year, I’ve gotten back out there and today I wanted to cry happy tears! Look at this LINE!! Captured by my buddy Avenue Eats !

Thank you for coming out and supporting this lil one woman show! It has really made a difference to see all the newly paved roads, ample parking on main and folks walking around downtown. Nice sunny day doesn’t hurt either. You guys sold me out and I appreciate it!

Thanks to my friends Table 304 for sharing your corner. I love that we have so many of the same customers because they are the best people!

05/28/2026

Brand spanking new menu + an upcoming pizza class.

https://www.midgeskitchen.com/shop

05/27/2026

TOMORROW THURSDAY 10:30-1:30
Outside of Table 304 (main & 16th)

Hot Dogs and Vegan Dogs

****SPECIALS*****
Grilled Kofta (beef & lamb) on a housemade flatbread with cumin yogurt, cucumber and tomato, fresh herbs and hot sauce.

VEGAN CHILI DOG
Impossible chili, vegan cheddar, vegan dog

Plus all the regular stuff.

05/27/2026

EXTRA EXTRA!!

Pickup is TODAY! 4:00-6:00 and I’ve got a few extras!

Vegan Antipasto Salad
Herby Egg Salad
Vegan Potato Leek & Saffron Soup

Link below to scoop them up, see you later!

https://www.midgeskitchen.com/shop

05/24/2026

As we inch closer to summer and deeper into Spring the catering and festivals ramp up for me as a small business. If you sent me an email request, I’ll be replying to it tomorrow morning!

If you’ve inquired about a date and I told you I was available, please don’t leave me hanging. Picking a menu and putting a deposit down HOLDS and CONFIRMS that date for you. I am one person and VERY busy in the summer. I am also surrounded by loved ones who have weekends off that I like to spend time with. So when I don’t have a gig booked I’m likely planning a trip to take my camper out or visit my family in NY.

All this to say, when I don’t have work booked, I make plans to live my life, I love to do your events but I love to attend some myself. Sooooo if you’re wondering about a catering, let’s get it on the books!

05/21/2026

I’m sold out guys!!! I thought the weather was gonna keep ya home but you came out!! See you next time!

05/21/2026

Good Morning!

New menu is out for next week it’s got a lot of Soring bangers on it! It’s strawberry Season!! Link below to order

https://www.midgeskitchen.com/shop

I’ll be out today on Main Street at Table 304 from 10:30-1:30 with the cart. Specials are FOOT LONG dogs plus HAWAIIAN DOGS (spicy pineapple salsa, grilled spam and crispy onion). Plus all the regular fixings AND VEGAN dogs.

See you there!

05/20/2026

THURSDAY 10:30-1:30
Outside of Table 304
Get yer all beef dogs and yer vegan dogs! Plus a few specials and some of the best drinks and snacks around inside!

05/18/2026

Good Monday morning!! I did NOT publish a menu for this week because it’s a little bit of a rest/recoup and prepare for the weekend kinda week for me!

This means I got to have a date night in Pittsburgh last night. We tried Titusz, a new restaurant (Hungarian) in the lawrenceville neighborhood in Pittsburgh. Everything was delicious and I only got photos of our entrees which were the cirke paprikas (chicken paprika) and the beer bratwurst. We also enjoyed the radishes with whipped duck fat, pickles, liptauer (Austrian cheese spread with crostini), and ramp soup (absolutely insane delicious flavor).

They also had some really thoughtful non-alcoholic beverages options and I enjoyed a mocktail. The space is lovely and inviting and service impeccable. Get out there and try some new food!

Stayed tuned for a hot dog cart pop up on THURSDAY!

05/14/2026

No menu for next week folks as I’ll be VERY busy prepping for an insane weekend ahead. But I DO plan on getting out with the hot dog cart on one of those LOVELY 90 degree days!

Come on out tomorrow for the relaunch of Mustard Seed Mountain where I will be mixing mocktails all evening. You can tell me all your relationship troubles and I’ll offer you questionable advice just like a real bartender.

05/13/2026

Pickup is TODAY 4-6pm.

Please do not park in the driveway. Thank you! See you later!

05/11/2026

I hope you guys are planning a night out for Mustard Seed Mountain on Friday!

HUGE shout out to Midge’s Kitchen for mixing up some delicious mocktails for our relaunch party on Friday!!!

We’ll see you there 🫡

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05/10/2026

Happy moms day to all the moms and the folks who mother. But especially to mine.

05/08/2026

Thanks to all who came out to start a batch of MISO tonight and learn a little bit about koji fermentation! Cant wait to see what you make with your miso in 6-11 months! You got this! And thanks to East Wheeling Clayworks for the for the gorgeous crocks and for hosting!

05/07/2026

TWO things.

1. If you signed up for the Miso Class it’s TONIGHT! 6-8pm at the East Wheeling Clayworks Production Space in Fulton at 17 Baker Street.

2. New short menu next week since I’ve got some other mid-week commitments. Get yer order in while the getting is good.

https://www.midgeskitchen.com/shop