(01:09) What if you could reinvent your culinary skills and create mouthwatering plant-based meats from your kitchen? Discover the inspiring story behind Self Reliant Seitan with our guest, Emily Foster. Emily shares her transformative journey—from a  home cook to the founder of a thriving small business known for its handmade seitan products. Learn what sets her creations apart, from delicious breakfast patties to hearty steak strips and chorizo. Emily’s seitan is winning hearts at local farmer's markets and beyond.(11:40) Emily's path to entrepreneurial success is filled with invaluable lessons and insights. Hear her experiences with the Fulton Commons Food Accelerator Program, which provided resources and expertise to help her small business flourish. And don't miss her new recipe-of-the-month initiative, aiming to showcase the versatility of her products in dishes you wouldn’t expect. (21:48) Also on the show, discover a reliable neighborhood eatery from one of Pittsburgh's social media mavens, Ana.Eats.Pgh. Plus a mint pesto recipe and swordfish tips from a savvy Sicilian cook. Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.