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Vibrant varieties of heirloom tomatoes from Fifth Month Farm in Mount Joy, and Hillside Produce in Ephrata. Every kid has at least one food item they consider comparable to Superman’s kryptonite. Mushy Brussels sprouts, overcooked carrots, soggy cauliflower … yuck! One of my aversions that persisted for way too many years is the tomato.  Strangely,...

Whisk Café, which opened its doors in November, is owned by Elizabethtown native and restaurateur, Amy Kreamer. Located along a tree-lined drive at the edge of Masonic Village and across from the train station, the café makes its home in an iconic limestone building that once served as a garage.  The RBK is named in...

When my editor suggested a Father’s Day story written by a dad about his son, I was sold immediately. I’ll be glad to brag, but my son Tyler’s accomplishments as a chef speak for themselves. Of course, I’m a bit biased and overly impressed with my son’s young resumé of work, but so are some...

An Unprecedented Celebration of 10 Years True to its signature grassroots style, Music For Everyone celebrated 10 years of bringing music to the Lancaster community with an unconventional event. So vibrantly different from the typical nonprofit organization “gala,” it was tagged “The MFE Un-Gala,” and the party blazed a smokin’-hot, uncharted trail for celebrating a...

There is something going on down by the river. People are walking, running and riding bicycles from Columbia to Marietta in record numbers. Outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs are discovering that the newest section of the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail provides a unique passage between these two historic towns. Earlier this year, the section...