By Nancy Moffett~ Tom Grello and William Lilly met more than 20 years ago when they worked together at a local HVAC company. “I had a dream,” says Grello, “of starting my own business. Bill and I had often said, ‘We ought to be doing this ourselves.’” On December 2, 1988 they made that dream a reality when they started Tru-Comfort working out of Grello’s living room. Since... »
By Laura B. Teter ~ Do you love to dance but don’t know where to strut your stuff? Do you find yourself staring enviously at the dance floor during weddings? Are you looking for a new way to spice up your relationship? The Lehigh Valley has a community to accommodate all dancers and wannabe dancers. Whether your passion is tango, salsa, swing or ballet, there are events, o... »
By Cathy Kiley~ I love to cook even more than I love eating out and big Italian meals are always my family’s favorite. Purchasing ingredients for any meal is time-consuming and a great Italian meal commands special attention. In this article, we will hit the road to accomplish the “great Italian meal” via three options: Italian specialty shops; the one-stop farmer’s market... »
By Nancy Moffett~ Even if you’re a casual wine drinker, it’s important to know the basics of wine storage. Many a bottle has been spoiled sitting on top of a refrigerator where the motor running causes harmful temperature fluctuations. And, if you don’t have the space, desire or budget for a full-blown wine cellar, check out these tips from local cabinet makers on incorpor... »
By Faith Brenneisen~ The Angel 34 Foundation…is a cause for HOPE and an INSPIRATION by FAITH for every child to have their own ANGEL during their time of need” –Nicole Sheriff, founder, Angel 34. Nicole Sheriff was diagnosed with metastatic Ewing’s Sarcoma (bone cancer) in 2002 at age 13. Since then, she hasn’t stopped making a difference in the fight against childho... »
By Lenora Dannelke~ In recent times, Americans have been freed from some once-popular notions: We know that Bernie Madoff won’t make you rich, one size does not fit all, and you don’t have to drink white wine with chicken. Unfortunately, not everyone got the memo on that last item. Outdated and oversimplified, the red-with-meat, white-with-poultry-or-seafood edict is givin... »
There are few things certain in life. One certainty is that every day we each get a little bit older. Somewhere in our thirties we begin to see the tell-tale signs of aging and how it is making us look–and feel–older. In our society, image is important; a more youthful image has always been shown to be preferred to an image where we look our age or older. After... »
By J.F. Pirro~ Center Valley’s Donna Knisley and Larry Knecht both like to cook, but once Donna returned to school for her MBA at DeSales University, the thought of hastily-prepared meals or fast food stops didn’t appeal to either of them, especially with their then-toddler, Alex (now eight), in the mix. Using Chef Works, Donna Rossini’s personal chef service and catering ... »
