Easter is long gone. I know. So, want to take a guess on this year’s most popular Easter candy? You may be thinking our Bethlehem candy staple – JustBorn Peeps. Nope. You are mistaken. PopSugar reports that Reese’s Mini Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs takes the win! The results were from a survey taken via RetailMeNot. The rest of the rankings go as follows: Top 5 Easter … Continue reading Bethlehem’s Eggsquisite Choices in Chocolate
The room darkened alerting the crowd to take their seats. The lights came up revealing old radios hanging from the ceiling above the stage. In a sea of dusty browns were pops of blue and red. The band introduced themselves – JD & The Straight Shot and they broke into the song Glide. JD & The Straight Shot are not new to Bethlehem. In April … Continue reading JD & The Straight Shot Return to Bethlehem
Glug, glug, glug. The red wine guzzled out of the bottle filling the glass with liquid rubies. Chardonnays, merlots, cabernet sauvignons and that’s just the reds! The Lehigh Valley Food & Wine Festival is a foodie’s dream! And trust me, we love our food in this area. Instagram account Six One Dough, dedicated to the Lehigh Valley’s food scene, has over 4,000 followers! The Valley … Continue reading Lehigh Valley Food & Wine Festival 2017
The smog billowed from the tinplated smoker. The setting sun made the smoke glow as if swallowing the hovering bees. The white haze quickly encased the boxes as dark shadows scurried behind the scrambling insects. Chaos ensued within the hives. Welcome to a meeting of the Lehigh University Beekeeping Club. Lehigh’s Beekeeping Club is in its third year and keeps growing in size. They are now up to forty members. … Continue reading Lehigh University Beekeeping Club
What do antiques and sandwiches have in common? They bring people together. It stood solid. The cast-iron stove a pillar of warmth and comfort. It was the hub, the water cooler if you will, of the late 1800s and early 1900s. It brought people together to share in a source of warmth, meals, and conversation. Today this antique stands as the symbol of Potbelly Sandwich Shop to … Continue reading Potbelly Sandwich Shop
The clay ball hit the wheel with a loud thunk. The mound lay in the center of the silver disc, lifeless. She sat down on the stool and pressed her foot to the pedal and the earthy mass began to move. The clean silver disc became a muddy sun as the water spewed away from the clay into the moat below. The most hypnotic aspect was watching how … Continue reading THROWBACK THURSDAY: SouthSide Arts Festival
Whipped cream swirling into the warm cappuccino, a sugar wafer being nestled into a bed of chocolate over marshmallow, and the molded chocolate cameo delicately leaning on the dollop of icing. This Sunday is Easter, whether you celebrate the holiday or not, I’ve found (and tasted) three unique sweet treats in Bethlehem to indulge in as spring blooms! “Peeps”uccino at Billy’s Downtown Diner Price: $4.99 This is … Continue reading Three Unique Easter Treats in Bethlehem
They strutted their paws down the sidewalk. It was a sea of green and fur. The breeze ruffled the tulle of the tutu on the Pomeranian, tousled the golden locks of the retrievers, and could have blown away the little Chihuahua! It was the 2016 Celtic Doggie Parade at Donegal Square. This year the event benefited The Center for Animal Health and Welfare. There were four … Continue reading 2016 Celtic Doggie Parade
At the bottom of the hill the first thing you spot is a gem encrusted boulder. If you glance to your left down a slight incline you are greeted with a beautiful Chinese bridge bowing across a small creek. It’s enchanting and welcoming. You walk up the gravel road swallowed by graffiti covered trees. Pink polka dots pop from the muted colors of a (as of last week) … Continue reading Lehigh Millennium Folk Arch and Art Enclave
The air had a distinct smell as the afternoon sun baked the moist grass and newly fallen leaves. The breeze had a chill and the crispness was welcoming after the humid summer. It is fall in the Lehigh Valley. The first best thing about fall is the colors – the trees changing their clothes to vibrant reds, yellows, and oranges that glow in the daylight. The … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Lattes in Bethlehem
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