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Backyard Tourist

Lancaster Sertoma Chicken Barbecue

Photos and Copy by Seth Dochter
For the past 65 years, Lancastrians have been treated to a taste of summer, courtesy of the Lancaster Sertoma Club. I am, of course, referring to the annual Lancaster Sertoma ...Read More

Foodographer

Add Some Spice and Herbs to Your Meals

Text and photography by Jordan Bush
Finding Pennsylvania Dutch recipes with seasonings beyond butter, salt and sugar – and maybe saffron and parsley – can be a challenge. While such ingredients make up a warm part ...Read More

Gardening Journey

Turf War

Text by Dr. Richard L. Bitner
Turf has long been the expected groundcover, rolled out like wall-to-wall carpeting around every house. But, its status is being challenged. America’s turf-grass lawns, including those of corporate campuses and business ...Read More

Life of a Party

A Kentucky Derby Party With a Heart of Gold 

By Jill Brown and Robert Fenninger | Photography by Rachel Stellhorn and Chris Aviles
While the Run for the Roses is the inspiration for the Clark Associates Charitable Foundation’s annual Derby Day Party, its real purpose is to raise money for nonprofit organizations, both ...Read More

Table for Two

Modern Farmhouse … Old-fashioned Hospitality

By Rochelle A. Shenk | Photography by Nick Gould
Housed in a restored 1790 farmhouse that combines a modern vibe with elements of its 18th-century heritage, The Greenfield Restaurant & Bar offers an upscale menu that features farm-fresh ingredients, ...Read More

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Victoria Mowrer’s City Garden

Three years ago, Victoria bought a house in the city and immediately went to work restoring its “postage-stamp-sized” backyard. “It was

Garden Art

Last summer I took in the Columbia Garden Tour and couldn’t help but notice that nearly every garden utilized recycling/upcycling

Moving the Party Outdoors

Spring is upon us, and if you’re anything like me, you’re chomping at the bit to spend more time outdoors.

Lancaster County’s Edible Earth

After learning a friend had developed a passion for foraging, I decided to look into the practice here in Lancaster

From Imagination to Illustration … to One-of-a-kind Invitations

When announcing a party, making a compelling first impression is essential. And, what makes the event’s first impression? The invitation!

The Flavors of Trinidad and the Caribbean

Callaloo Trinidadian Kitchen pairs the flavors of Trinidad and Tobago with a wider Caribbean – and even international – cuisine. The

A Gluten-Free Recipe for Success

Take one determined and talented young woman with a master’s degree in business, add a pinch of direct-sales experience, blend

A Tree for All Seasons

Few other trees and shrubs can compete with the sheer exuberance of the crepe-myrtle’s flower display, which comes in late

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