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Mardi Gras!
Having grown up in Lancaster County, I remember looking forward to my grandmother dropping off a fresh batch of fasnachts every Shrove Tuesday. That was the pinnacle of my pre-Lenten experience until 2010, while photographing the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. I soon discovered New Orleans, and with it, the existence of another Pre-Lenten pastry of...

Table for Two

A Pa Dutch Take on Barbecue
Smokehouse BBQ and Brews offers a bit of the unexpected – barbecue in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Located at Plain & Fancy Farm in Bird-in-Hand, the restaurant made its debut in April. Housed in a portion of a barn-like structure that also features a gift shop and the iconic Plain & Fancy Farm...

Uptown & Down

All the World’s …
Broadway may be more than 150 miles away from Lancaster, but that doesn’t mean quality theater can’t be found in PA Dutch country. In fact, if you subscribe to the notion that all the world’s a stage, then Lancaster County surely adds to its production value! I revisited some of my old favorites and even...

Pine Hill Building Co.: Classic Meets Contemporary

The kitchen in Pine Hill’s model home in the Pinebrooke community (Lebanon County), is part of the open-concept living area.

KBE Design & Build: Making a Personal Statement

In designing their kitchen with KBE’s Kacie Hall, the clients’ goal was to create a space that reflects their unique

GR Mitchell, Inc.: Quiet Luxury

A furniture look for cabinetry, warm wood stains, a mood-setting ceiling, quartz, statement moldings and a connection to nature define

Choice Home Remodeling: Light & Airy 

What was once a dark and uninviting kitchen is now a light and airy space that is perfect for everything

October’s Thrills and Chills

There’s nothing quite like October’s crisp weather and colorful scenery. They combine to create a backdrop for harvest celebrations, fairs,

Where the Jimmy Juice Flows

Until this summer, when I stopped by Sickman’s Mill to meet up with Joe Devoy, it had been more than

The Whisk Café: So Much to Savor!

The Whisk Café specializes in classic American breakfast and lunch favorites with a culinary twist. Open since November 2019, the

Senior Living

This year’s edition focuses on the variety of ways Lancaster’s senior living communities are helping residents lead healthy lifestyles and

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