Don’t deny dad the ultimate crunch of potato chips. Kettle chips are naturally gluten-free and boast a significantly reduced amount of fat due to the old-fashioned batch process of dunking potato slices into hot fat, rather than continuous conveyor belt cooking that allows more fat absorption. Surprisingly, they’re also way less processed than baked potato chips, which are... »
“Great actors, great artists, great plays.” That’s what Patrick Mulcahy, producing artistic director, says will be the highlight of the 27th season of the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, which runs from June 1 to August 15 at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts at DeSales University’s Center Valley campus. “Great actors, great artists, great plays.” That’s what P... »
As a native Kutztonian, I grew up hearing the phrase “If you ain’t Dutch, you ain’t much” invoked regularly, usually followed by a sly wink. Turns out, in fact, there’s veracity to the platitude, as the Kutztown Folk Festival makes much ado about Pennsylvania Dutch culture during its 69th annual celebration, running from June 30 to July 8. While new attractions are feature... »
Warm weather whets the appetite for light, healthful seafood. And with meticulously managed systems of logistics in place, long-standing area seafood markets provide swimmingly fresh catches abundant enough to rival most shoreline locales. From farmed freshwater trout to saltwater mollusks, crustaceans, and cephalopods (yes, octopus, we’re talking about you), local consume... »
Growing up in New England, I took lobster rolls for granted. To me, it was a given that they’d contain large hunks of fresh lobster meat tossed in just the right amount of mayo and piled into a soft buttery roll. But since moving to the Lehigh Valley, I’ve had my fair share of sad, rubbery duds. That is, until I experienced Bolete’s Maine Lobster Roll. It hits all those es... »
The rush of adrenaline coursing through your veins, the crash of the invigorating water surrounding you—a river rafting adventure in the Lehigh Valley satisfies thrill seekers of all ages and abilities. Whether it’s your first whitewater excursion or if you’ve gotten to the point where you’ve lost count, you can choose a river rafting adventure to carry your summer fun to ... »
This bucolic vineyard, winery, and restaurant pours on the rustic charm with European-style wines that partner beautifully with Italian food. We Love Amid the many premise-made pastas, wood-fired personal pizzas, and traditional Italian entrées vying for attention, Mama Lidia’s Lasagna sings the most seductive aria. Luscious baked layers of ricotta and mozzarella, homemade... »
L.L. Bean The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley | 3301 Center Valley Pkwy, suite 100 | Center Valley | 610.798.4400 | llbean.com 1 Yeti Rambler Colster 2 Yeti Rambler 36 oz Bottle 3 NRS Ninja PFD Life Jacket 4 50 Places to Camp Before You Die 5 How to Eat in the Woods 6 Yeti Tundra “45” Cooler Omaha Steaks 945 Airport Center Rd | Allentown | 610.266.1023 | omahasteaks.com 7... »
Melt INGREDIENTS • 8 2-oz. pieces swordfish, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes • 8 2-oz. pieces tuna, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes • 8 scallops, cleaned • 8 shrimp, peeled and de-veined • 1 oz. olive oil • 1 lemon, zest and juice • 1 T chopped chives Marinated tomatoes: • 4 oz. plum tomatoes, sliced thin • 2 cloves garlic, sliced • 1 T olive oil • 1/2 tsp. lemon zest • 1/2 tsp. orega... »
We know what you’re thinking: Gluten-free beer? Yuck! But the truth is, gluten sensitivity is a growing problem—and for those affected by this issue who just want to sit back with a Belgian white after bagging lawn clippings on a hot summer day, well, they’ve been out of luck for a long time. The good news: The beer industry has finally started to respond with an array of ... »
