When you have a big heart, you find yourself wanting to take care of those around you. Here’s one local mom’s take on why taking care of yourself is the best place to start. “We cannot share our gifts unless we give to ourselves first. It’s like our flight attendant tells us before we take off: ‘In case of an emergency, place your mask on first before helping others.’ When... »
Break up with boring smoothies by heading to the blender masters at Greenmouth Juice Bar and Cafe. The organic haven for super-foodies offers frozen, creamy spins of nature’s candy like this Strawberry Cheesecake smoothie. It packs a tasty nutrient-dense punch with layers of strawberries, cashews, bananas, grass-fed whey protein, dates, goji berries, and housemade cashew m... »
Ever wanted to see a giraffe with polka dots and a fin? Or an elk with rainbow-colored, bendable antlers? Or a fire-breathing sparrow? Now’s your chance! Help Bean the sloth draw, color, or otherwise create your very own animal and send us your creation. Entries will be judged in age categories and announced in our next issue. Happy Coloring! Fill out the form below ... »
This just in: for the thousandth year in a row, “diet and exercise” is—and will always be—the best way to stay svelte year-round. We know the solution, of course, but getting there isn’t always as simple. How do we create nutritious meals around obstacles like diabetes and gluten sensitivities? What kind of exercises can we do when we have arthritis or we’re recovering fro... »
Campanelle – Literally meaning “bellflowers,” campanelle sports a very unique shape that’s great at capturing thick, creamy, or meaty sauces. Rotini – Rotini’s twisted shape holds bits of meat, vegetables and cheese, so it works well with any sauce, or you can use it to add a fun dimension to pasta salads. Orzo – Often mistaken for rice, orzo adds hardine... »
Lilly Anderson, 5. Joey Schiavone, 10. Kaitlyn Hartman, 14. Jacque Griseto, 81. Lehigh Valley Marketplace would like to congratulate our Color the Cover winners! We received so many wonderful entries this year. Our four winners’ creations were chosen as staff favorites in their age categories. Thank you to everyone who participated. We can’t wait for next year! Visit our F... »
There are different regional barbecue styles all across the country. Although they all cook their meat low and slow, that’s where the similarities stop. Some cook pig, some smoke different cuts of beef, some lamb, and some chicken. Sauces are also varied: some are vinegar and pepper-based; others utilize brown sugar and molasses; in some, mustard is the predominant flavor;... »
Our cover is missing its color! We invite you to add your own color and send us your creation. Entries will be judged in age categories and winners will be featured in the October issue of Marketplace. Happy Coloring! Step 1 Color! Step 2 Photograph or Scan your creation. Step 3 Share your photo with your name and age to our Facebook timeline at Lehigh Valley Marketplace. »
Marty Nothstein is warming up young charges Friday afternoon in the Red Robin Marty Nothstein Bicycle Racing League. His riders, the future, count laps. “Come on guys,” one encourages the others. “Watch! Passing team,” chirps another. Safety first. Nothstein, an Olympic and world gold medalist, is now the executive director of the Valley Preferred Cycling Center; and he, h... »
