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While jams and jellies are well-known for complementing peanut butter and breakfast toast, they rarely end up at center stage. However, these sweet condiments deserve a closer look at how they can be used to spice up everyday meals. A few years ago, a dear friend of mine unexpectedly lost his stepmom. Tim affectionately referred...

Where and how a marriage proposal is presented makes for a lasting memory. Typically, the location is a favorite spot such as a park, garden or even a restaurant. Several area restaurateurs share how they make the event special for couples, as well as popular spots in their restaurants for popping the question. The Greenfield...

Ice cream first hit the streets of Paris in 1660; the recipe blended milk, cream, butter and eggs to create a new taste sensation. For the next 200 years it remained a treat for the elite. Technological advancements that made delivery, storage and production easier enabled ice cream to reach the masses at the dawn...

Costumes are the ultimate party ice-breaker, allowing even the most introverted to adopt an intriguing identity. And what’s a better opening line than, “Wow, you make a great …?” Ready to Party Photo Album The  savvy folks of Lititz have been surfing the rising costume-party wave for several years. Beginning with a “Great Gatsby” party...

Spring hasn’t disappointed. April and May were gorgeous, which prompted the Dochter family to get outdoors as much as possible and soak up those rays. Now, it’s time to think about summer. Personally, I’m ready for some backyard picnics, dips in the pool and s’mores around the campfire. Attending festivals is one of my favorite...