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FROM THE GROUN UP: Pawpaws bring garden club members, friends togetherLast Saturday, my friend Sharon Richardson reached out to several master gardeners and members of her garden club who live nearby. She also reached out to me. The email subject line read, “The sweet smell of success. |
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THE YANKEE CHEF: This fruity treat will satisfy any sweet toothPineapple Peach Danish Need I say more? |
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FOOD: Kiwi berries pack a big tasteYears ago, when Ed Weaver of Weaver’s Orchard in Morgantown considered adding kiwi berries, he offered samples to test the market. Many customers had never seen them before, but the response “was phenomenal,” and “the ‘wow factor’ was there. |
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THE YANKEE CHEF: This hearty salad hints of autumnThis is one of those “salads” that tastes and satisfies as a hearty side dish. Wonderful flavor, filling without feeling guilty and perfectly suited for all times of year. Just a hint of protein is all this recipe needs to accomplish all this and more. |
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FOOD TRENDS: Shakshuka ... the new brunch darlingWhen chef John Gorham put shakshuka on the menu at Portland’s Tasty n Sons when it opened in 2010, the dish was virtually unknown in the United States. You might spot this breakfast entree of poached eggs nestled in a savory, not-too-spicy tomato-pepper stew at an Israeli or Middle Eastern restaurant, but shakshuka was far from a weekend brunch staple. |
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THE YANKEE CHEF: Here’s another way of using butternut squashThis dish is a gorgeous blend of colorful cabbage, carrots and squash and mixed into the tastiest blend of flavors you can add to coleslaw. A must serve at that final get together of the summer. |
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FROM THE FROUND UP: Nature’s pinhole cameraOn Aug. 21, millions of people in the United States, including many of us here in the Delaware Valley, turned eyes skyward to watch our portion of the phenomenon of a total solar eclipse. |
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THE YANKEE CHEF: A pudding that would make ancestors proudThe original Hasty Pudding, or Indian Pudding, is probably the very first dessert ever made on New England shores by our European ancestors. Don’t listen to other so called culinary historians when they note that Indian Pudding should be baked in order to be classic. |
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TRAVEL: St. Augustine: The Oldest City in America revitalizes with fountain of youth and a shot of bourbonFlorida and history are often viewed as mutually exclusive. |
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FROM THE GROUND UP: Blooming now in a garden near youYou’ve probably seen them — the big masses of bright, frilly flowers blooming now on tall shrubs with exfoliating bark. These are crepe myrtles and it’s been impossible not to notice them lately. |
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Tel Hai speaker Soren West talks about hiking the Appalachian Trail at 75Tel Hai Retirement Community’s Life Enrichment Committee invites the public to attend an educational lecture titled “The Story of Sojourner: Hiking the Appalachian Trail at 75” on Friday, Sept. |
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FOOD: Let veggies take center stage on the grillIn honor of Pennsylvania Produce Month, lighten up the grill and let veggies take “center flame.” |
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THE YANKEE CHEF: Craving some ribs? These are easy to prepareWant ribs? Want simple to prepare ribs? Want some good ol’ tasty, simple to prepare ribs? This is your recipe. What a great flavor and you most likely have everything in your fridge or pantry already. |
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FROM THE GROUND UP: Vacation, tides, and the rhythms of lifeI just got back from our annual family vacation on the coast of Maine. There is something about the quantity and the quality of all the blue and green — the ocean and the forests — that keeps calling us back. |
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Ivan Stoltzfus of Honey Brook returns home from second cross-country tractor rideIvan Stoltzfus of Honey Brook returned home from his second drive across the country on his 1948 John Deere Model A Tractor benefiting Across America for Wounded Heroes. |
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FOOD: Zounds, me hearties! It’s National Rum DayForget “yo-ho-ho.” When the women behind Full Spirited Flavours need rum, they don’t buy a bottle. They import 55-gallon drums. |
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Breweries of the Philadelphia suburbsEverybody loves a good beer, and the Philadelphia suburbs is home to many breweries that could be the creator of your next favorite. The list below features a range of breweries across the suburbs. |
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THE YANKEE CHEF: Step out of the box with this berries and cake treatWant something a little out of the ordinary? This “communal” summertime dessert is perfect as is or have some real vanilla bean ice cream for your friends and family to scoop right on top of this fantastic dessert. |
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COMMUNITY: Local 4-H members place in horse championship showThe 4th annual Pennsylvania State 4-H Junior Horse Championship Show was held at the Centre County Grange Fairgrounds in Centre Hall. More than 150 4-H members from across Pennsylvania exhibited horses in performance and in hand classes, totaling over 500 entries for the weekend. |
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TASTE-OFF: Trader Joe’s best — and worst — chocolate cookiesCookies are a magical food — especially when they’re studded with chocolate chips or chunks. They’re an instant pick-me-up and all-around great snack. You can make them at home, of course, but another option is to leave the measuring and mixing to Trader Joe’s. |
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TRENDING: Safely celebrating the upcoming Great American EclipseIt’s not going to be your average Monday. |
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FROM THE GROUND UP: ‘A Hole In the Wind’ is an engaging rideIn the spring of 2011, David Goodrich dipped the front tire of his bicycle into the Atlantic Ocean at Lewes, Delaware. The next symbolic ocean dip would be in the Pacific, on the Oregon coast. In between oceans, Goodrich would pedal his bike, solo, across prairies and mountains, through driving rains and moisture-sucking heat, buck stiff headwinds, and make the most of the occasional tailwind. |
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THE YANKEE CHEF: Tangy cake with sweet summer flavorI have been experimenting and trying various combinations to get a pound cake to taste just like lemonade for quite some time now. At the same time, I wanted to reduce the amount of sugar without affecting the taste. |
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FOOD: Well-traveled sandwiches for backpacks, beach bags and baskets; local chefs share recipesImagine hiking a sun-dappled trail through the woods. Around a bend, you spot a sparkling lake and stop to enjoy the view. You reach in your backpack and pull out … a protein bar? Make that a hearty sandwich instead. |
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Watermelons, cantaloupes are summer treats. Enjoy these three refreshing recipesOne by one, they knocked. At Pete’s Produce Farm in West Chester, shoppers tapped “Sugar Babies,” cantaloupes, red and yellow seedless watermelons — listening for a good one, leaving satisfied they’d found the best. |
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THE YANKEE CHEF: Fruity treat features Asian pearIf you have never tried an Asian pear, you are in for a treat. Although more expensive than either apples or pears, this delicious fruit is a combination of both flavors. Here is a recipe that involves the same taste but with a Yankee touch. |
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FOOD: Heavenly hummusIn parts of the Middle East, there is a topic that garners hours of lively debate at the table. Not politics. Not soccer, either. It’s hummus, that creamy staple of pureed chickpeas mixed with sesame paste, olive oil and lemon juice. |
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American Red Cross seeks blood, platelet donations; locations announced in Bucks, Delco, Chesco and MontcoPHILADELPHIA — Thousands of people have responded to the emergency call for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross in early July, but there continues to be a critical summer blood shortage. |
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THE YANKEE CHEF: This sandwich recipe is packed with flavorNothing fancy, but crazy tasty! And you don’t need to use a slow cooker to wait for something this good. By softening the spices in this pulled chicken recipe and relying on the great taste of White Barbecue Sauce, you will be pleasantly surprised that you won’t miss classic barbecue at all. |
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Pottstown Half Marathon returns on Saturday to make champions for third yearPOTTSTOWN >> Runners will once again get their shot at glory as the Third Annual Pottstown Half Marathon hosted by The Sly Fox Track Club returns to the borough Saturday. |
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THE YANKEE CHEF: Not your regular fried ‘rice’A fantastic alternative to fried rice but with celiac disease in mind. I adore this dish in the summer served all by itself. Don’t be dissuaded by the odor of cooking cauliflower. It has a less desirable “enticement” than rice, but is packed with flavor. |
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LIGHTEN UP: Savor healthier fries and gourmet dipsAdore fries, but abhor the fat? In honor of National French Fry Day tomorrow (July 13), here’s the skinny on skinny fries, aka oven fries. Ditch the guilt and dig in! |
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Lisa See explores motherhood, adoption in new bookThe lives of two characters — Li-yan, who picks tea in China, and Haley, who grows up comfortably in Pasadena, Calif. — are at the core of Lisa See’s new novel, “The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane. |
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THE YANKEE CHEF: A colorful salad for a summertime picnicOne of the few plants that contain all 9 amino acids, quinoa (yes, it is still pronounced keenwa) is a great gluten free substitute for that usual pasta salad everyone craves during summer months. Using this “mother of all grains” with a ton of vegetables and juice is exactly what your body needs. |
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FOOD: DIY frozen desserts from kid-friendly to gourmetEver notice that when it comes to ice-cream trucks, kids boast bionic hearing? |
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BOOKS: Suggested titles for kids’ summer readingWe asked librarians and booksellers for summer reading recommendations for children, and here’s a list to keep young readers busy. |
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EXPERTS PICKS: Books for your kids to read this summerFor many children, summer is the ideal time to read. |
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FLAVORFUL FOURTH: Easy recipes for a sparkling good timeLet freedom ring this July Fourth — the freedom to think beyond the hamburger bun and serve something new like “zinful” flank steak. That’s zin as in zinfandel. |
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THE YANKEE CHEF: Take barbecued chicken wings up a notchThere are so many ways to prepare these chicken wings with each having their own unique quality, it is difficult to choose. But because I am partial to the smoky flavor of outdoor grillin’, I must offer you chicken wings with a slightly blackened texture and an intense flavor and aroma that will surely be a favorite wing recipe for the summer. |
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THE YANKEE CHEF: This summertime treat is a peachGive this sweet, crispy, hot and loaded-with-flavor treat a try. I waiver on mentioning ice cream topping for this delicious, summertime treat because. ... well, I don’t know why actually. So have at it and mound some real vanilla ice cream right on top of this dessert. |
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Don’t forget da’ dip: New ways to upgrade your appsThe heat is on – time for backyard barbecues, picnics in the park and beachfront bashes. So, grab some crackers, chips or veggies and dip into summer! |
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FROM THE GROUND UP: When you just don’t love gardeningThis could only happen to my friend, Amanda. Amanda lives in East Whiteland Township, in Pennsylvania. Last Sunday, she went outside “just to pull a few weeds” from her walkway. No need to put on shoes for that! But she managed to stub her toe on one of the pavers and cut her foot. |
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THE YANKEE CHEF: Another sauce for your grilling repertoireNever had Gochujang paste before? For the heat aficionados, this is the perfect Asian (Korean to be precise) condiment for all your grilling days. Combining the intense flavor of chile powder with the subtly sweet addition of rice vinegar and fruited preserves makes this baste great on chicken wings as well. |
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UPPER CRUST: Healthy foundations for pizza or quicheLove pizza, but want to cut calories? Choose an alternative … crust, that is. |
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Morgantown brothers, ages 14 and 15, convert bus into RV for home school projectEditor’s Note: Zachary, 15, and Dominic Starzmann, 14, from Morgantown area, converted a bus into an RV. They have been asked to display the bus and speak at the Tiny Home Festival in New Jersey. |
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FROM THE GROUND UP: Deer: Love them, hate themOn October 2, 1959, the white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) was adopted as the state animal of Pennsylvania. No wonder: it is a beautiful, graceful animal and has played an important role in our forests for as long as there have been people living in them. |
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NEW TO STREAMING AND VOD: Revenge is at the core of ‘The Assignment’Something of a bookend to Walter Hill’s pulp classic “Johnny Handsome” starring Mickey Rourke, “The Assignment” is an outrageously entertaining thriller which boasts a humdinger of a plot. |
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FOOD: Berry good — 3 savory ways to use strawberriesShortcake’s sublime. Pie’s pleasant. And trifle’s terrific. But this season, sample strawberries’ savory side, starting with spaghetti. |
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THE YANKEE CHEF: A dish to ‘put a smile on your face’A super quick and spicy Asian-style bistro bowl with textures and flavors that will instantly put a smile on your face. You can substitute beef or chicken easily enough, as well as vary the vegetables. |
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Cone-y Island comes to St. Francis AcademyDairy Day at St. Francis Academy on June 2, featured new and trendy looks for ice cream cones. |
