Years ago I interviewed a local candy vendor who told me that his customers shopped at his store twice each Easter season: when the holiday candy first appeared on the shelves to eat immediately, …
It might seem a little early to talk about spring salads, since the season doesn’t arrive for almost a week. But some local farms are ahead of the curve by growing vegetables in high tunnels.
In winter, with no fresh fruits and vegetables in season locally for inspiration, it can get difficult to conjure up ideas for dinner. Those in search of dishes appropriate for Lent’s meatless …
This year the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day are four days apart, which is an improvement on previous years since the NFL moved the Super Bowl to the second Sunday in February.
It’s party time for fans of Halloween who enjoy scary stuff and dressing up.If you are giving or going to a party, it likely will be this weekend since the holiday falls on Tuesday. While costumes …
It’s party time for fans of Halloween who enjoy scary stuff and dressing up.If you are giving or going to a party, it likely will be this weekend since the holiday falls on Tuesday. While costumes …
We have been watching pumpkins pile up at farmers markets and brightening front porches. Now it’s time to cook with them.Don’t try to cook your jack-o-lantern pumpkin, although technically they …
We have been watching pumpkins pile up at farmers markets and brightening front porches. Now it’s time to cook with them. Don’t try to cook your jack-o-lantern pumpkin, although technically they …
The summer harvest season is in full swing, which means our favorite fruits and vegetables are fresh and available close to home. Bucks County can boast of 42 farms and farm markets selling a variety …
Sunday will be Dad’s day, and dads will be celebrated in a wide variety of ways. There will be gifts, cards, day trips and dinner at favorite restaurants along with hugs, kisses and fun.And for some …
June has arrived with its official designation as America’s National Dairy Month, although I am such a fan of milk and milk products that I think they should be honored all year round.
There are no better strawberries than those we get locally during their brief season, and no better time to enjoy them than Memorial Day weekend. When we enjoy picnics during the first of the three summer holidays …
One of the delights of living in Bucks County is the small “honor box” farm stands you occasionally find in front of homes or parked at unexpected places.I was reminded of these stands where home …
Cinco de Mayo (the Fifth of May), a celebration of Mexican culture, cuisine and heritage, is almost here. A minor holiday in Mexico, it has become popular in the United States as a chance to celebrate …
