It’s the most wonderful time of year—to give back! Take some time to share your efforts or donate to a worthy cause during this season of giving. Here are five places you can volunteer or give back in support of our Lehigh Valley communities. Second Harvest Food Bank Second Harvest accepts food donations from 7am to 2pm Monday through Thursday, and on Fridays before noon. ... »
Local groups are working hard to stop death by suicide and provide support to those left in its wake. Sometimes called “a permanent solution to a temporary problem,” suicide always causes more problems than it solves: unfulfilled potential, grieving relatives and friends, and the nagging question of why? And around the holidays, the hole left in suicide’s wake can feel esp... »
Check out our favorite places to grab a fluffy short stack, inventive eggs benny, and a perfect cup of coffee. The Flying Egg New to the scene in 2017, this cozy-chic spot with white brick walls and modern lighting has quickly made its mark as one of the best all-day breakfast joints in town. Serving up everything from stick-to-your-ribs Steak & Eggs and a Three Meat S... »
Assembly 88 544 HAMILTON ST | ALLENTOWN | 610.433.7625 | assembly88.com A. J & M 1850 boot – $198 B. Saucony original shadow gray – $70 C. Allen Edmonds cap toe oxford – $375 D. Patagonia Fitz Roy Bear Trucker hat – $29 E. Filson Field Duffle (small) spruce – $150 F. Chicago Candle Co. soy wax candles – $28 G. Peter Millar tatt... »
RCN’s annual telethon helps make childhood magic happen for those who deserve it most. In 1984, Lehigh Valley businessman Kostas Kalogeropoulos overheard a conversation at a restaurant about a child with cancer who wanted to go to Disney World. He vowed to find out who the child was and help the child get there. “The only thing he wanted was for the family to tell him how... »
We Love When it comes to Italian food, it’s often impossible to narrow down just a few favorites. Stravino’s makes it easy for guests to find exactly what they need to bring the flavors of Italy to their own kitchens or special events. The market offers fresh sausage and fresh pasta salad that are both made daily, along with fresh ravioli selections, fresh ricotta, prepare... »
This Bucks County artist combines nature and traditional printing to create everyday masterpieces. Rebecca Kutys of Moontree Letterpress uses a printing press from the 1950s to do all her work. “They don’t even make [the Heidelberg Windmill] anymore,” says Kutys, whose studio is located in the Bucks County town of Durham. Nearly 15 years ago, Kutys, who was living in New... »
Making the Lehigh Valley more beautiful, one outdoor space at a time. From an early age, Tom Schray enjoyed planting trees, shrubs, and flowers; he still remembers getting his hands dirty helping his dad tend to a small nursery and landscaping business in west Bethlehem. “By day, my dad worked in sales in the cement industry, and on evenings and weekends he ran the nursery... »
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 seaweed salad (wakame), or to taste Sliced pickled jalapeños, to taste Sriracha aioli: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 T sriracha sauce, to... »
Countless brands of “bone broth” have popped up in the past two years. But it’s not just regular broth with a trendy new label. While it’s made with similar ingredients (meaty bones and aromatic herbs), it’s slow-simmered for a much longer period of time—typically 24+ hours—which results in a deeply flavorful broth with more protein, minerals, and collagen. We put some wid... »
