Farm Fresh Fall Cocktails
Finally! Some cool fall weather. Time to warm up with these autumnal beverages, made with ingredients easily found at local farms and farmers markets. Cheers!
Rosemary Maple Bourbon Sour
Cuddle up with a blanket, a good...
Indian Ridge Provisions: A cut above
I love going "behind the scenes." And what better place than to see where all the good meat and seafood comes from, before it reaches our restaurant plates? Maybe you've seen an Indian Ridge Provisions...
The Apple Report for Bucks County, PA and nearby
Now that we are all embracing the fall weather, it's time to welcome the abundance of seasonal produce. Apples are already ripe and being picked at local orchards, and there are plenty more on the...
Get your summer on: Bucks County beers and spirit specials
When it's this hot, a cold beer, or a crisp white wine, or even a fun summer cocktail, really hits the spot. Fortunately we've got lots of good, cold adult beverages in Bucks County, now...
Summertime cocktails the local way
It's Friday night, and you want a drink. Not a beer; a crisp, refreshing drink with plenty of ice and lots of flavor. Muddled fruits, fresh herbs, local and regional spirits — there's nothing like...
Blueberries, cherries and raspberries in Bucks County, PA
You know July is here when…the blueberries start coming in, along with tart cherries. Raspberries are ripening here and there, and even an occasional peach. But don’t dawdle. It’s a short season for these...
Let’s go for ice cream (and water ice!)
Note: We update this list every year, but if we've missed your favorite ice cream stand, do let us know.
Everyone has their favorite ice cream place. Usually, it's local, and maybe because it's associated...
Pick-your-own strawberries in Bucks County: 2017
One of the special things about living in Bucks County is the opportunity to pick your own produce. Hopefully you've had the pleasure of picking strawberries, straight from the vine after a long day in the...
Bucks County beer and spirits tidbits
Cheers to the weekend! We've gathered some upcoming events on the adult drinking scene, covering everything from wine events to beers on tap. If you are looking for a new bar or a place...
Baking matzah for the first time
This post was updated 3/22/18 I am 49 years old, and I am baking matzah for the first time in my life. Not that baking your own matzah is a normal thing for an average Jewish-American...
Bucks County beer and spirits tidbits
Do you love wine, beer and spirits events? Are you known for suggesting happy hour hotspots? Keep reading. We've gathered up some of the latest happenings on the adult beverage scene, so you can start...
Pennsylvania whiskey and local farms
What does whiskey have to do with local farming? Ask Laura Fields, founder of the Delaware Valley Fields Foundation, and she'll tell you. “American whiskey needs American farmers and vice versa,” she explains. “Bourbon is liquid...
Bucks County maple syrup!
This is the second of a two-part series about local maple syrup—which is rare in these parts. But thanks to Chris & Elizabeth Wampole and friends, we've got Bucks County maple syrup. by guest blogger Carolynn...
Fastnacht is coming!
Post updated 2/15/21 One wintry Tuesday many years ago I walked into a Yum-Yum Bake Shop for my morning coffee and sour cream donut. On the door was a sign, “Donut Day.” Cynically I thought,...
Maple syrup season in Pennsylvania 2017
This is the first of a two-part series about local maple syrup—which is rare in these parts. Next month we'll visit Winfield Farm in Tinicum Township, Bucks County. by guest blogger Carolynn Fedor, When Jim Myers...