A renaissance in the competitive – and fast growing – world of artisanal, small batch jerky fuels a startling array of flavors at Matt-Hat Jerky in Bethlehem. Launched four years ago by Matthew Kuplack at 11 years of age (his smiling face and eponymous cowboy hat appear on every bag of jerky) already had years of experience crafting this specialty with his dad, a family tr... »
In the forty years since Aladdin first opened on 2nd Street in Allentown, many of the dishes owner and head chef Violette Younes still crafts have been absorbed into popular American culture, from Hummus and Babaganoush to Spinach Pie and hand-rolled Grape Leaves. Less familiar specialties such as Arnabit (deep fried cauliflower) and Shawarma (thin slices of tahini-and-fre... »
The Allentown Rescue Mission, founded in 1900, is often perceived as a place for homeless men to get an occasional hot meal and a bed for the night. But that’s only partially true. The Rescue Mission is a social services organization, which provides goods and services to homeless and impoverished men. “Homelessness can strike anyone at any time,” said Michael Mauro, manage... »
Do you check your email before you’ve gotten out of bed? Do you have a Pavlovian response when your phone bings, buzzes or beeps? Have you interrupted a conversation, an intimate moment or a family meal with real live people because there’s a new post on Instagram? If you’ve answered “yes” to even one of these questions, you’re a good candidate for what is referred to as a... »
Photos courtesy of Bridgeton House & Jumping Rocks Photography LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Bridgeton House on the Delaware, a country inn originally built as a private residence in 1936 and having realized many incarnations before serving in its current capacity as an award-winning getaway, is the only true riverside bed-and-breakfast acommodation serving visitors to... »
Your Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist Autumn, with all the changing leaves and cooler temperatures, will soon be upon us. Personally I love this time of year—you may need a light jacket, but you can still drive a convertible with the top down. Here are some easy to-do items to get your place ready for the upcoming season, so it will be easy to break it down into weekend... »
Anecdotal evidence indicates comfort foods may alleviate stress. And Fried Mozzarella—the most-ordered appetizer at Copperhead Grille— offer a transcendently delicious remedy to tension, regardless of origins. Ooey-gooey mozzarella encased in golden crunchiness nurtures the spirit, and contrasting textures captivate the tongue. Still skeptical? Catch a Facebook demo of co-... »
In the early 18th century, settlers left Berks County and western Lehigh County and headed east in search of better soil to grow crops and livestock. They came to what is now the northwestern corner of Whitehall Township because of its rich soil and named the place Egypta, later Egypt, because it reminded them of the fertile Nile delta, “the granary of the world.” At first... »
This local tattoo artist is making her mark in the Lehigh Valley. The self-taught henna and tattoo artist sits on her couch with her left leg elevated. On her forehead is a mining headlamp. She has a beer to one side of her, her boyfriend to the other. She’s streaming The Office on her TV. With delicate precision, Priya Rattan, 25, lowers a set of three needles just above ... »
