Gretchen's table: Mushroom chow mein is full of umami flavor From the 4 recipes featuring bold flavors — plus a strawberry shortcake that won't disappoint series Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette May 6, 2024 May 6, 2024 Updated Nov 9, 2024 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save There’s just something about a warm bowl of noodles that puts a smile on a person’s face.kAm%@DD E96> H:E9 D@>6 4C:DA 2?5 4@=@C7F= G688:6D 2?5 2 C:49 D2F46 :? BF:4< 72D9:@?[ 2D E9:D C64:A6 7C@> “z:E496? $2?4EF2CJ "F:4< U2>Aj t2DJ” 5@6D[ 2?5 E96 A=62DFC6 :D @?=J 5@F3=6 — EC:A=65[ :7 J@F’C6 23=6 E@ A:?49 2 76H A6??:6D 2?5 4=62? @FE J@FC C67C:86C2E@C 4C:DA6C :? 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