The Art of the Amish Half-Moon Pie
Let me make just one thing clear: Moon pies do not come in a box. You do not buy them, mass produced, at a grocery store. No, my friends, true moon pies do not contain marshmallow. To find a true moon...
View ArticlePA Food Icons: Whoopie Pies
There are few treats as genre-defying as the whoopie pie. Is it a cookie sandwich? Little cakes in cookie form? Somehow a pie, as its name portends, even though it doesn’t really resemble a pie at...
View ArticlePA Artisan Profile: Gregory Benjamin Preserves & Marmalade
In a commercial kitchen tucked into the volunteer fire department in the little town of Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania, Gregory Benjamin Conocchioli spends his days crafting world-class preserves and...
View ArticleSour Beer 101 with Free Will Brewing Co.
Sour beer is a relatively unlikely darling in the American craft beer world. It’s an acquired taste, complex and a little bit strange, so very different from the chuggable “session” beers and resinous,...
View ArticleHow Do Acidic Foods Affect Gut Health? A Gastrointestinal Doctor Weighs In
This feature is brought to you by Chester County Hospital, which offers a wide range of medical services and treatments, as well as community wellness and educational resources. Gastroenterologists on...
View ArticleCan You Guess Pennsylvania’s Favorite Halloween Candy?
Americans spend billions (yes, with a “b”) on Halloween candy every year, but as any savvy trick-or-treater knows, not all candy is created equal. Every kid has their own candy hierarchy, ranked from...
View ArticlePennsylvania Apple Wine Pie
Apple pie is a quintessential autumn dessert favorite! To make the most of the incredible PA apples available during the season, make an apple pie recipe with something extra. Our Pennsylvania Apple...
View ArticlePA Chardonnay-Infused Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash and Radicchio
Quinoa is an ancient grain and superfood that shines in all kinds of dishes: entrees, stews, fritters and more. Added to a seasonal salad, quinoa brings protein, vitamins and minerals and great...
View ArticleNow Open in Ardmore: Parlour Ice Cream
Now that summer’s over, are we ready to stop eating ice cream? No way! If you’re on team ice-cream-all-year, be sure to check out Ardmore’s new scoop shop, Parlour. Tucked into the former Pala’a space...
View ArticleYour Guide to Alternative Dental Care
Taking care of your teeth is important year-round, but it’s especially when there’s likely to be a big influx of sugar into your life. Even if you take care to stock up on better-for-you Halloween...
View ArticlePalmer’s Gin & Ginger Cocktail
Looking for an autumnal cocktail to simultaneously warm you up and refresh your palate? Look no further than the Gin & Ginger cocktail from Palmer Distilling. This small craft distillery in...
View ArticleHow to Roast Pennsylvania Squash Seeds
Healthy, sweet and versatile, Pennsylvania squash is one of our favorite types of seasonal produce. Whether you like to keep it classic with butternut squash, explore heirloom varieties like kabocha or...
View ArticleHealthy Halloween Tips from a Chester County Hospital Nutritionist
This feature is brought to you by Chester County Hospital, which offers so much more than medical services and treatments. Explore its extensive community wellness and education resources, such as...
View ArticleFinding the Perfect Dessert is a Piece of Cake at Carlino’s
There are few things more disappointing than a mediocre baked good. If you’re going to splurge on the calories, it should be worth it! Far too often, bakeries and markets that claim to serve “fresh...
View ArticleChaddsford Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Wins High Praise from Wine Enthusiast
For over 35 years, Chaddsford Winery has been crafting beautiful, approachable wines that have helped to put Pennsylvania wines on the map. We’ve long been fans of its array of vintages — something for...
View ArticleFor a Better Bird, Get to Know These 5 Heritage Turkey Farms in Pennsylvania
We’re betting you roast a whole turkey just once, or maybe twice, a year. For such a special-occasion meal, why settle for an anonymous bird from the deep freezer of a corporate supermarket? Yes, it...
View Article7 Over-the-Top Ice Cream Creations Across PA
Since you’ve probably had your fair share of modest single scoops and cups of soft serve so far this summer, let’s kick it up a notch. We want to introduce you to some insane, over-the-top ice cream...
View Article7 Philly Bakeries to Cozy Up With This Fall
Don’t get us wrong: Cookies, donuts and any baked goods are perfect year-round, but there’s something about a freshly baked treat in the fall that just feels so right. Pair a goodie with a hot cup of...
View Article10 Ways to Get Your Pumpkin-Spice Fix in PA
Even if you love to hate on the pumpkin-spice trend, there comes a time during the autumn season when most of us give up the snark and submit to the occasional craving for something warm, comforting...
View ArticleCheck Out Pennsylvania’s Only ‘Punk Rock’ Candy and Toy Store in Erie
Just who is the “Lenny” behind the Erie, Pa.-based “punk rock” candy and toy shop, Fat Lenny’s? Turns out, owner Scottie Freeman borrowed the moniker from a song by one of his favorite bands, Ween,...
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