My collection of Mother’s Day gifts this year all came before the actual day of Hallmark celebration and tasted and sounded delightful. A few weeks ago we went to see GOAT, a groovy psych-rock band from Sweden that I absolutely love. This past weekend I enjoyed the Sweetest Pint tour in York, PA, where …
The Magic Gardens in Philadelphia are a feast for the eyes. Similar to staring at a masterpiece for hours and drinking in every detail, hours could be spent taking the gardens in. The Gardens is the creation of Isaiah Zagar, an artist whose medium is mosaics. Everywhere you look you’ll see glass tiles, ceramic shards, …
Choosing good restaurants in Philadelphia can be a daunting task because there are so many great ones. We met some friends out in the City of Brotherly Love on a cold and blustery weekend in January 2013. The guys were there for a show and the ladies opted for an evening at Tria, a hip wine …
One of the most fun PA attractions we have recently been to is the Turkey Hill Experience in Columbia, PA. Columbia is situated right on the Susquehanna River and is easily accessed by Route 30 or 462. Turkey Hill Dairy products like ice cream and iced tea can now be found nationwide but the company …
I have many fond memories of traveling with my parents as I was growing up. I remember how fun brunch with the characters at Disney World was. I remember being amazed by the water at Clearwater Beach, FL, because it was the first time I ever saw fish and my own feet in the ocean …
It has been dark and dreary as of late. The weather has been warm enough but the sky has been piled thickly with clouds in various shades of grey (more than 50, I’m sure) and fog has been blanketing low-lying areas like a living, breathing creature. Yesterday was my birthday and I didn’t want to …
You can travel around the world while sitting in the same barstool. It’s true. Start out in Scotland (Harviestoun), move on to Japan (Hitachino Nest), then United States (Russian River), and end in Belgium (Brouwerij Bavik). Short of actually traveling to those countries - and who wouldn’t want to do a world craft beer tour? – …
Local brewfests are always a fun way to get out and support small businesses with friends while enjoying delicious craft beer. We try to attend as many as possible in our area and part of the pleasure for me is promoting the event beforehand and seeing a lot of familiar faces while there. The last …
I’d say it was a successful day for local businesses in Lancaster thanks to the Food & Spirits Festival on July 22, 2012. I was advised to arrive at quarter to two because of the long line that forms to enter the event. We arrived closer to a quarter after two and I regretted that …
Lancaster, PA, is known far and wide as a destination for those interested in learning more about the Amish culture. There is a large and integrated Amish community in Lancaster and they provide many beautiful vegetables, cheeses, meats, and baked goods at local markets. One can even visit a working Amish farm to see what …