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If you’re feeling crafty (or makerish?), Lancaster County offers plenty of opportunities to explore your creative talents during the month of March.  I was definitely inspired by the gorgeous hooked rugs that Mary Reider creates (see the story in our March-April issue HERE). In doing some research I was surprised to learn how popular and...

Meet Mary and Kirk Reider  Residents since 2023, the Reiders love their home in the Gatehouse Lane area of the community. They found its size (1,900 square feet) and layout very accommodating to the furniture and heirlooms that are meaningful to them.  Mary and Kirk Reider relax in their second-floor loft that is decorated with...

Lancaster Cast Iron’s largest pan, the No. 12, joined the No. 8 and No. 10 pan sizes in October. All are on display in the company’s store in Conestoga. Hint: cast iron pans make great wedding gifts. The popularity of cast iron cookware continues to grow with home cooks and professional chefs alike. Excellent for...

When Teresa Groff of Kirkwood started working for the New Providence post office in 1986, she never thought she would end up receiving one of the rarest awards from the United States Postal Service. Decades later, Groff earned the esteemed Million Mile Award, an honor given to those who have delivered mail for 30 accumulated...

It’s that time of the year. As we usher in January, we resolve to lead healthier lifestyles, beginning with the food we eat. Oola Bowls, a berry bowl and smoothie café, is passionate about people and good food. What began in 2018 as a food truck and then a stand at Lancaster Central Market, will...

The first “dry January” was an act against aggression, not alcohol. Today’s version of teetotalling to start the new year has blossomed into a year-round trademarked movement, as well as a way of life for those leading sober lifestyles. The restaurant industry is fully embracing it, as well. It’s now possible to set up an expansive...

When Listrak’s owner, Ross Kramer, dreams, he dreams big. Just check out the 93,000-square-foot headquarters he and his father, Howard Kramer, built at 100 West Millport Road in Lititz. It’s a sprawling, modern center of technology and talent, laser-focused on helping Listrak’s 1,000-plus clients deliver email, text and marketing messages to promote their brands and...

October 2020 The coronavirus lockdown has provided an opportunity for us to spend more time in our gardens. Weeding is an expected chore, obviously. But, analogous to a virus, some weeds are far more “contagious” than others. I’d caution you to be aware of several annual weeds that are attacking the resilience of our treasured...

I’m a sucker for weddings and have always enjoyed working on the January issue of the magazine. I’m a devoted fan of Say Yes to the Dress and have probably seen each episode at least five times. Interviewing the show’s Randy Fenoli (twice!) was a thrill of a lifetime. In doing research for this year’s...

During my annual trip to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, I discovered my new favorite eatery: Duck Donuts. Who knew the company with the quirky name has a Central Pennsylvania connection? The idea for Duck Donuts began on the shores of the Outer Banks. Russ DiGilio and his family from Cumberland County regularly vacationed...

1 Through August 31 | Music in the Vineyards Nissley Vineyards If you appreciate music and wine, then you will want to attend this musical concert series. Bring a picnic (food vendors will also be on hand), buy some wine and dance the night away. The lineup for July is as follows: July 6: Vinyl...

Take one determined and talented young woman with a master’s degree in business, add a pinch of direct-sales experience, blend in a loving husband and business partner, mix into that the joy of serving an overlooked measure of consumers, and you have all the ingredients that make up Alisha Thomas’ online business, Mrs. Pound Cakes,...

Have you ever visited a beautiful winery and with a delicious sip of wine thought to yourself, “I would love to own a winery.”? I have – many times. My husband and I dream about what grapes we’d grow, who we’d court as investors, what our tasting room would look like and what we’d name...

Make tracks in the snow for a good cause this month by taking part in the Sierra Club–Lancaster Group’s fifth-annual Polar Bear 5K Trail Run/Hike on Sat., Jan. 17 starting at 10 a.m., with registration kicking off at 8:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishers, as well...

I’m pretty sure that Hannibal Lecter wasn’t talking about beef, but all in all, he was on to something with his passion for liver, fava beans and a fine Chianti! Some of the most underrated types of meats are the offals, or organ meats. Granted, organ meats are sort-of icky looking, which may explain why...