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A Journey Through Jim Thorpe
by Kelli DiCesare The words “Let’s go to the dungeon,” are sometimes all they need to hear. But, I digress. Let me start at the beginning. We recently braved the Northeast Extension and made our way to spend the day in Jim Thorpe. As you come down mountain, you see this cut ... CONTINUE READING
Smoothie Shakedown
by Cezanne Colvin Smoothies have gained a lot of mainstream momentum lately, and with good reason: They’re nutritional powerhouses blitzed up into a chilly, scrumptious breakfast or snack. Stuffed full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidant, and fiber, they are easy to digest and a ... CONTINUE READING
Summer Staycations
by Frederick Jerant VA-cations can be a hassle: packing, planning, countless miles on the road, uncertain accommodations… But close-to-home STAY-cations commit none of those sins. Consider visiting some of the many attractions right under our noses. Lehigh Valley Wine Trail It� ... CONTINUE READING
How to Grill the Perfect Burger
Step #1 Prepare your grill for cooking over direct heat at 450-650°F (high heat). You’ll be grilling your burgers at high heat right above the coals or gas burner. Step #2 Form your ground beef into ¾-inch thick patties. Any thinner and it will break apart or dry out while g ... CONTINUE READING
Celebrating Memorial Day: A Vietnam Veteran’s Story
By Frederick Jerant Allentonian David Binder was just 19 years old when he joined the U. S. Navy in 1963. Now 70, he and Lois (his wife of nearly 44 years), are the parents of three, and the grandparents of seven. He retired from PPL Electric Utilities in 2013. Dave’s a vetera ... CONTINUE READING
Let Me Paint You a Picture
By Kelli DiCesare In college I had to take an art class so I chose watercolor. It was there I discovered I am great at painting bananas. For real. Still life – a banana. Landscape – a banana tree. Abstract – dancing bananas. However, it was also there that I discovered that ... CONTINUE READING
