Columns

If we’ve learned anything over the past year, it’s the fact that the natural world provides a panacea for boredom, anxiety and even our reliance on technology. Many of us have discovered that a hiking expedition or a camping trip can provide a passport to another world. We also learned that unplugging and trading the...

Lombardo’s, the family-owned, classic Italian restaurant that has been a fixture in Lancaster for 75 years, has a new look, vibe and owner. After being closed for a renovation project that took more than 10 months to complete, the restaurant briefly reopened to showcase its new look in November. “The goal is to appeal to...

In the rehearsal space for Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Randall Frizado talks with four adult actors who wear red T-shirts emblazoned with the words “Imagination Station.” The room has been transformed into this place, The Imagination Station, featuring an auto shop, a diner and a library. After a couple words of instruction from Randall, the actors...

Two of our favorite books for inspiring recipes and entertaining tips are Park Avenue Potluck and its sequel, Park Avenue Potluck Celebrations — a compilation of recipes and secrets to elegant home entertaining, from the most accomplished grand dames and socialites of New York City. In honor of the first Potluck’s 10th anniversary, we asked...

In may’s column, I introduced you to two-wheeled tours that are offered by Intercourse Bikeworks and Lititz Bikeworks. The resulting feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and I received a number of messages asking for information about other tours. There is always more to explore, so grab a helmet as we hit the road again; only this...

We value many trees in our gardens and public landscapes for their showy spring flowers or brilliant fall display. However, the splendor of a tree’s bark is one ornamental feature that is often overlooked. I’ve noticed that Lancaster County gardens feature deciduous shrubs for their colorful bark or stems during the winter. The red- and...