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Posted in Holidays on Feb 1st, 2010
Rich Baringer, guest Bucks County Taste blogger and personal chef, has come up with a truly inspired Valentine’s Day gift idea in his latest newsletter. Even I, who prefer jewelry to almost any other gift, thought this was a “gem.” Not to be sexist, this is a great gift idea for either partner, and one [...]
Posted in Holidays, Other Things About Food on Jan 6th, 2010
Let’s do some participation, folks!
It’s the first “hump day” of the New Year, and everyone is a bit down (overcast sky above too). Let’s bring back some of the warmth of the last few weeks to cheer up January.
I’ll remember our friends, Adam and Elena, visiting the week of Christmas. We ate, and drank, and [...]
by guest blogger Rich Baringer
I always find it interesting to reach into the past to illuminate the present. Rich Baringer, our blogging personal chef, has done just that, sharing how the Pennsylvania Dutch have influenced so many Christmas and year-end traditions. Here are some excerpts from an article published in The Bucks County Herald this week [...]
Posted in Holidays on Dec 11th, 2009
It’s cold and dark. This is why so many religions and cultures have mid-winter holidays. Warmth, light, good food and good people around you. Tonight begins our mid-winter festival, Hanukkah.
A somewhat minor holiday in the Jewish calendar but loved nonetheless. And it’s eight days long! Eight days that you have an excuse to eat things [...]
Posted in Events, Holidays, Markets, Vineyards, Breweries and Bars on Dec 11th, 2009
I have to admit something. Just a couple of weeks ago I was worried that food events were going to slow down towards the holidays. I know that seems counter-intuitive – I mean, sometimes that seems the main activity this time of year – but not a lot was showing up for the calendar. But, [...]
Posted in Holidays, Restaurants on Nov 30th, 2009
Yes, I was lolling about over the long weekend, as it seemed most of you were too – if I go by the number of hits Bucks County Taste got. Since we did our Thanksgiving meal the week before, we were really relaxed on actual Thanksgiving, especially since we decided to treat ourselves and go [...]
Posted in Holidays, Vineyards, Breweries and Bars on Nov 25th, 2009
Ah…the wine. Forget arguments over whether to put the mini-marshmallows on the sweet potatoes, lately the real struggle is about which wine to serve at Thanksgiving. Bring something big, red and cheap? Or a “good” bottle that you really want to sit back and enjoy because – hey, it’s a holiday and you’ve got time [...]
We’re a week ahead of all of you. Since my sister and brother were visiting last week, and the whole Goldman clan was in one time zone, we had Thanksgiving last Friday. It was a blast. But kind of weird. Needless to say, we’re all feeling a little smug this week as everyone else is [...]
Posted in Holidays, Other Things About Food on Nov 11th, 2009
If you are looking for a way to help out folks this holiday season, here’s a great opportunity. The Bucks County Housing Group does great work helping homeless families get back on their feet and under a warm roof. During the holidays they accept donations of “Holiday Baskets” – a full holiday meal for 4-6 [...]
Posted in Holidays, Restaurants on Nov 8th, 2009
It’s nothing to be ashamed of. You can go out for Thanksgiving instead of making it at home. In fact, so many people are doing it these days that more and more restaurants are staying open and offering prix fixe deals for the day. Some places are also offering “Turkey To Go,” so you can [...]
