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 …
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 …
You probably already knew how much of a localvore I am. I appreciate the importance of buying fresh, buying local, and supporting small business. Combine this focus with a sincere love of food and you have a woman who adores the luxury of eating out as often as possible. Here are some of my favorite …
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 …
What does one do when there about a dozen loose ends to tie before traveling? Squeeze a blog in, of course! Last night was the Fig Launch Party for their new Fig Foodie Guide to Lancaster, PA. The party was at Characters Pub in downtown Lancaster and it was a vibrant, upbeat gathering of those …
One of my favorite hobbies is homebrewing. I don’t get all into the science of it or the nitty gritty details like my husband does, but I love actually brewing. I know, I know. I need to start getting more involved in the development, and I’ve been advised that pretty soon I’m in charge of …
This Sunday marks the first annual Winterfest Craft Brew Festival, located at the Chameleon Club in downtown Lancaster, PA. The event will be held from 1pm-4pm on February 19, in one session only. It is a 21+ event (obviously), and the cost of admission includes all you can drink samples from the breweries. Advance tickets …
Did you know that I adore beards? I find them manly and delicious. That photo up there? I took that of my husband. Yum. While cheerleading is most definitely not a sport, bearding is. The Beard Team USA is holding this year’s championship in the heart of Amish country, Lancaster, PA. There will be competitions in …
Last Thursday was the season’s first pick-up of our full share from Lancaster Farm Fresh Co-op’s CSA. I wasn’t sure what to expect since this is the first time we’re getting vegetables from a program like this, outside of a market or grocery store. Sometimes at the grocery store, organic vegetables seems smaller and more …