Dear Readers, The days are longer, crickets are humming in the night air and school will soon be over. We are on the heels of summer, which brings the age-old question back to the seasonal forefront once again. So I ask you, Charcoal or Gas? There are tightly-knit fans in both camps. On the propane side, you’ll find those who are looking for an easy light and tight control… »
Close your eyes and picture your ideal outdoor kitchen. Does it mimic your home’s kitchen? Would you do a smaller scale version, or perhaps just smaller kitchen appliances? Would you focus more on the wet bar or on the cooking equipment? Get a handle on your hopes and dreams for a fabulous outdoor kitchen. Envision the different foods you look forward to preparing and ensu… »
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 cute little town tucked in the valley. But you’ll soon find out, it is a lot more than a cute town. It is layered in histo… »
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 are filling, energizing, quick, and can be consumed on-the-go. They’re basically the superfood of … »
With humble beginnings back in 1964, RCN brought its Lehigh Valley presence to life originally operating as Twin County Cable. The company became RCN nearly two decades ago in 1996, and has worked ever since to deliver high quality communications and entertainment services to the residents and businesses of the Lehigh Valley. “Our customers come first at RCN and we work to… »
For many music groups, getting exposure can be a problem. But that’s “No Pressure” for the Hanover Township, Northampton County, band that Bob Sedlock manages. “No Pressure” is the name of the ‘80s-to-pop kid cover band that Sedlock’s sons Grant and Bryant created three years ago with friend Andrew “Drew” Cirillo. Growing in size and popularity each year, the band boasts a… »
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 grilling. Any thicker and you’ll end up with a burger that’s done on the outside and raw in the middl… »
HOT TICKET INDEX Aardvark Sports Shop 565 Main Street Bethlehem 610.866.8300 aardvarksportsshop.com Dan’s Camera City 1439 West Fairmount Street Allentown 610.434.2313 danscamera.com Macy’s 300 Lehigh Valley Mall Whitehall 610.264.8711 macys.com Moravian Book Shop 428 Main Street Bethlehem 610.866.5481 moravianbookshop.com Papyrus 166 Lehigh Valley Mall Whitehall 610.264.7… »
Home to several higher education campuses, as well as some of the Lehigh Valley’s best shopping and dining locations, Center Valley offers an attractive combination of cultural hotspots, entertainment and commerce – all conveniently located in Upper Saucon Township. Since 1965, DeSales University has been a pillar of the Center Valley community. A private Catholic universi… »
Tom and I hadn’t been to Kingfish in a while so we were very happy to meet friends there for dinner recently. Mother and son co-owners Cheryl and Cale Beck (of Beck’s Land and Sea House fame) have made many changes in the last few months, which, in my opinion, have truly enhanced the ambience. We joined our friends and Kingfish “regulars” Nancy and Bob at the attractive sq… »
