LOCAL COLOR
Homemade Oasis
Coffee shop manager winds down with her own bath salts, teas, and candles. And she wants you to do the same. During the day, you’ll find Courtney Dech, 28, managing The Joint Coffee Co. in Bethlehem. She may even serve you a soda or latte with fresh ...
Moontree Letterpress
This Bucks County artist combines nature and traditional printing to create everyday masterpieces. Rebecca Kut...
Heavy Metal
This Emmaus jeweler creates affordable, quality pieces That are perfect for gifts. You may have missed the sto...
HAPPY. HEALTHY. LOCAL.
Tuna Tataki from House and Barn
Ingredients 6 oz. sushi grade tuna, block cut 1/4 cup white sesame seeds (or a mix of white and black) 1/2 tsp. chili rub (optional) 1 T olive oil Sriracha aioli (see below) 8 wonton wrappers, cut diagonally and fried until crispy 1/2 cup sesame seaw...
Satisfying & Savory Bone Broth
Countless brands of “bone broth” have popped up in the past two years. But it’s not just regular broth with a ...
How to Prevent (and Survive!) The Flu Th...
It’s that time of year again. Time for the dreaded winter beast – the influenza virus. It’s also time for the ...
GOOD TASTE
Zest
WE LOVE Owner John Trapani and Chef/Owner John “JP” Pukanecz have teamed up to open this exciting new restaurant in South Side Bethlehem. ZEST brings a new twist on some of the award-winning flavors of its Lehigh Valley sister restaurant, Grille 3501...
BECAUSE YOU LIVE HERE
Giftable Experiences Around the LV
So often the approaching holidays ignite a spark that sends consumers everywhere into an almost robotic spending spree. All of the shiny new gadgets, sparkly jewelry, flashing toys, and warm, woolen clothes beckon with lofty promises, and often, equa...
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Conquering Kilimanjaro for a Cause
This month, 14-year-old Ryan Baki will embark on an incredible adventure: Hiking to the peak of the tallest freestanding mountain in the world—the 19,340-foot Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. But he isn’t doing it just for the experience; it’s the linchp...
PRIDE OF PLACE
Kitchen Magic
Everyone knows the legend of Apple’s humble garage-based origins. Full-service kitchen remodeler Kitchen Magic, headquartered in Nazareth, has a similar tale to tell—but this one’s actually true. The company began in a “mole hole!” Rewind to 1979. Ac...
HOT TICKET
Zionsville Antique Mall
A. Geo. W. Keefer Egypt. PA Jug – $170 B. Moriage Japan Cup, Saucer & Plate – $35 C. Groom Doll – $17 D. Bride Doll – $22 E. Wyandotte Top – $35 F. Hess’s Patio Beer Bottle – $35 G. ‘Antique’ Sign...
