Good Life - November 2011

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Holiday 2011 THE GOOD LIFE
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6 LOCAL FINDS
Wrap up your holidays with these museum store gifts
10 HERITAGE CHRISTMAS STYLE
Check out these annual holiday festivities
12 HISTORIC STRASBURG
A hidden gem in Lancaster County
14 ecoloco
Featuring human-friendly items
16 THUMBIES
Keepsake reminders of special moments
18 MANHEIM
The Countys Red Rose Borough
22 GLOBAL BABY STEPS
Helping fund womens health projects in Tanzania
24 TRAVELING LIGHT
Tips to lighten the load
30 RICH IN HISTORY COLUMBIA, PA
32 MORE THAN AN ART GALLERY
A historic location with many identities
34 HOLLY-DAY CHEER
Spruce up your home with holly
36 CARING FOR YOUR HOLIDAY TREE
Why a real Christmas tree is a good thing
40 RESOLUTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR
43 WORTH THE TRIP
Bethlehem Christmas City, U.S.A.
45 CELEBRATE THE PEEP
The starring role for New Years Eve
48 FONDUE
Recipes for a memorable evening
50 SHANKS EXTRACTS
Flavors for your Holiday baking
52 BEST BITES: THE BELVEDERE INN
54 BEST BITES: CORK & CAP
The Holiday season is already here and
its time to put on the glitz! THE GOOD
life gives you myriad ideas to make your
celebrations extra merry and bright.
Keeping it local is the theme of THE
GOOD life. One of the best ways to ensure
our communities stay strong is to shop, visit
and support our local businesses. Commit to
the concept that every local purchase has an
impact to improve our quality of life.
The holidays are all about traditions.
Annual festivities include candlelight
tours and family-friendly activities (page
10). Gather your loved ones for a baking
extravaganza (page 50). Then enjoy a fondue
party for a relaxing change of pace (page 48).
In the mad rush of cooking, wrapping, and
making your home glamorous, remember to
make time for yourself. Its never too early to
make your resolutions for the New Year.
I hope you enjoy this Holiday issue. Grab a
cup of cocoa or a cocktail and enjoy all
that the season has to offer.
P.S.: Were pleased to announce that THE GOOD
life is the recipient of its fourth award. At a recent
conference in Phoenix, THE GOOD life received
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THE GOOD LIFE Holiday 2011
local finds
Wrap up a
tradition
Just in time for the holiday season! Local museums provide an
opportunity to bring a piece of history home with you.
Your purchase supports our local museums and their programs
continue to offer educational experiences to the community.
Find something for everyone on your shopping list!
Invite the mythical being, Der Belsnickel
(German Santa Claus) to visit your children
at Christmas time. Traditional
Pennsylvania German crafts abound at
the Weathervane Museum Store.
Choose from a selection of myriad
items including feather trees,
hand-crafted tinware icicles and candy canes,
redware plates and ornaments by local
craftsmen (pictured opposite),
and paper stars.
Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum
2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster 717.569.9312
www.landisvalleymuseum.org
Cherished for their everlasting fragrance,
hand-woven balsam and lavender pillows
evoke coverlets of old. The Museum Store
at Ephrata Cloister offers locally-made
traditional crafts including redware
pottery, hand-woven textiles, tinware,
glass, and wooden items inspired by
originals in the historic collection.
The artwork for which Ephrata
became famous is represented
with original watercolors, prints,
calligraphy, and paper cuttings.
Ephrata Cloister
632 West Main Street, Ephrata 717.733.6600
www.ephratacloister.org
Artful Shopping! The Demuth Museum
Gift Shop has signature gifts for all ages!
Mugs, tees, totes, umbrellas, sketchbooks
and more. Check out our Art in a Box: Solo
kit for the budding artist in your family.
Demuth will artfully help you give in this
festive season!
Demuth Museum
120 East King Street, Lancaster 717.299.9940
www.demuth.org
A few other local museum stores include:
Lancaster Museum of Art
135 North Lime Street, Lancaster
717.394.3497 www.lmapa.org
Lancaster Quilt & Textile Museum
37 North Market Street, Lancaster
717.397.2970 quiltandtextilemuseum.com
President James Buchanans Wheatland
Corner of North President and Marietta
avenues, Lancaster
717.392.8721 www.lancasterhistory.org
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The holiday season is among the most
stressful times of year. With long lists of things
to do, meals to prepare, family and friends to
entertain, and gifts to buy, many people embark
on the holiday season with more fear than cheer.
And with so many people trying to spend less
these days, preparing for the holidays has become
that much more challenging. But by planning
in advance and establishing a holiday shopping
game plan, men and women can save money and
maintain their peace of mind.
Start at the bottom line. The best way to avoid
overspending during the holidays is to establish
a budget and then stick to it. Before making
any holiday purchases, determine a holiday
spending limit that is acceptable to you and your
spouse or partner. The fgure should include not
only the cost of gifts, but expected expenditures
for holiday entertainment and entertaining,
decorations, travel, and items such as clothing
and home improvements.
Know as you go. Know what portion of a
holiday budget is for gifts and keep a running
total of expenditures as you shop. This way, you
will have a sense of where you stand at any given
point in the shopping season and can adjust
accordingly.
Be an informed shopper. There are deals
galore in the run-up to the holidays and it pays
to compare prices and offers before making any
purchases. Check newspaper and online ads as
well as retailers Web sites to determine both
where and when you can get the best deal.
Make a list and check it twice. Plan your
purchases ahead of time to avoid impulse buying.
By having a gift in mind for each person on your
list, you will save time, money and headaches.
Consider family gifts. If there are a number of
families on your gift list, consider giving a single
gift or gift basket that everyone can enjoy.
A waffe iron or ice cream maker, for example,
is a gift that foodie families will savor for years
to come.
Give the gift of your time. Some of the most
cherished gifts have no price tag attached.
Homemade gift certifcates for things like car
washing, dishwashing, babysitting, lawn mowing,
and closet cleaning are always wonderful and
welcome. As the giver, just make sure to make
good on your promise.
Smart
Holiday
Shopping
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Oletowne Jewelers
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M, T, W, Th 10-6; F 10-7; Sat 10-3
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1020 Dillerville Rd. (2 blocks west of F&M)
717.392.7658 or 800.647.6647
Reifsnyders
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When my family got our piano, there was only one place to goReifsnyders. Not only did they have
the biggest selection, but they had the best prices. Since Reifsnyders sells only pianos, we knew we
were getting the best quality and value for our familys budget.
The folks at Reifsnyders even showed us where they x-up pianos for people that just need their
tired piano rejuvenated. They can tune pianos and rebuild the insides back to new. They can even
renish pianos to make them pretty again.
They have a piano for everyones budget, starting at as little as $795.00. Reifsnyders told me that
they move pianos for people that move from one house to another. They also showed me where they
store pianos for people that are moving and their house is not yet nished.
When you want a special piano for this special time of year, dont go anywhere else except Reifsnyders.
They are very special folks with very special pianos who take special care to make sure you are happy
(because youre special to them).
So, what are you waiting for? Call the folks at
Reifsnyders now to select your piano or to service the
one you already own. It gets busy at Christmastime so
dont wait until the last minute. Reifsnyders folks
dont like to disappoint anyone.
Im learning how to use the computer and you can
go to Reifsnyders website for lots of information at
www.reifsnyders.com. Its easy. Merry Christmas!
Christmas style
At heart, the holidays are all about traditions,
and our many decorated visitor attractions celebrate
our Pennsylvania German heritage, as well as the
sheer fun of Christmastime.
Take i n some
Joel Cliff of the Pennsylvania Dutch Convention and Visitors Bureau
(www.padutchcountry.com), located off Route 30 at the Greeneld Exit in Lancaster.
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The 14th Annual
Holiday Celebration
at Intercourse featuring
a tree lighting ceremony,
wagon rides, childrens treasures,
shepherds walk, live nativity, music,
and extended shopping. The holiday
celebration will be on December 2nd and
3rd. For more information call 717.768.3636 or
visit their Web site at www.intercoursevillage.com.
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The 45th Annual Marietta Candlelight Tour of
Homes where you can tour eight private homes, ve historic
buildings, and enjoy an antique show and sale with holiday table
setting display, Victorian tea, and many more activities. To nd out when
Marietta will hold their Candlelight Tour go to www.mariettarestoration.org.
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The Second Annual Lititz Holiday Celebration will be on December 2nd
in downtown Lititz. There will be several family-friendly activities and performances
provided by community organizations and businesses during the day. At 9 a.m.
on December 2nd, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be riding around town on a re
truck. For more information, call 717.626.6332 or visit www.venturelititz.com.
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The Spectacular of Lights starts the Christmas season in
Ephrata on November 25th from 6 8 p.m. That evening, Santa
comes to town and the Christmas tree, in front of the Ephrata
National Bank, gets lit. There will also be singing, cookies, and hot cider
available. For more information call 717-738-5060 or visit www.downtownephrata.org.
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A Lancaster Christmas at the Lancaster Quilt and Textile Museum features historically
recreated and decorated rooms for the holiday season, spanning each decade from 1850 1960. For
more information call the museum at 717-299-6440 or visit their Web site at www.quiltandtextilemuseum.com.
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The Hans Herr House in Willow Street will hold Candlelight Tours from
December 1 3 at 5:30 8:30 p.m. Tour the grounds and buildings
while observing demonstrations from the newly arrived Germans of the
18th Century. There will also be caroling around the bonre, refreshments,
and other treats. Call 717-464-4438 or visit their Web site at www.hansherr.org.
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Christmas at the Cloister in Ephrata Experience the peacefulness of a Cloister Christmas
while listening to seasonal readings and holiday music at the historic Ephrata Cloister. For more
information about dates and times, call 717.733.6600 or visit their Web site at www.ephratacloister.org.
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The Yuletide Candlelight House Tours, from December 26 27 and during the day from
December 28th 29th will be held at the Rock Ford Plantation at the Lancaster County Park.
Christmas is celebrated Williamsburg-style at the historic home with candlelight tours, period music,
dance, and open hearth cooking. For more information call 717.392.7223 or go to www.rockfordplantation.org.
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Some of the towns and
historical sites to visit
this Christmas include:
The 14th Annual
Holiday Celebration
at Intercourse features
wagon rides, childrens treasure
hunt, holiday music, interactive
live nativity, and extended shopping.
The holiday celebration will be December
2 and 3. Visit www.intercoursevillage.com.
The 46th Annual Marietta Candlelight
Tour of Homes where you can tour eight
private homes, historic buildings, and enjoy an
antique show, a table setting display, a Colonial tea,
strolling carolers and more. www.mariettarestoration.org.
Annual Carol Sing by the Lititz Moravian Trombone
Choir will be held December 15 at 7pm in Moravian Church Square.
The Lititz Moravian Trombone Choir will provide the music as you and
your friends and family help spread the holiday cheer! For
more information, visit lititzhistoricalfoundation.com.
Ephrata on November 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. That evening, Santa
comes to town and the Christmas tree, in front of the Ephrata National
Bank, gets lit. There will also be singing, cookies, and hot cider available.
For more information call 717.738.5060 or visit www.downtownephrata.org.
A Lancaster Christmas at the Lancaster Quilt and Textile Museum
features historically recreated and decorated rooms for the holiday season, spanning
each decade from 1850 1960. For more information, visit quiltandtextilemuseum.com.
The Hans Herr House will hold Candlelight Tours Dec. 1-3 from 58:30 p.m. Tour
the grounds and buildings while observing demonstrations from the newly arrived Germans
of the 18th Century. There will also be caroling around the bonre,
refreshments, and other treats. Call 717.464.4438 or visit hansherr.org.
Christmas at the Cloister Experience the peacefulness of a Cloister
Christmas while listening to seasonal readings and holiday music at the historic
Ephrata Cloister. Seating is limited and advance tickets are required. For more information
about dates and times, call 717.733.6600 or visit their Web site at www.ephratacloister.org.
Yuletide House Tours, Candlelight Evening tours December 2627 and daytime tours
December 28-29 will be held at the Rock Ford Plantation at the Lancaster County Park.
Christmas is celebrated Williamsburg-style at the historic home with period music, dance, and
open hearth cooking. For more information call 717.392.7223 or go to www.rockfordplantation.org.
Written by WENDY KOMANCHECK
The 14th Annual
Holiday Celebration
at Intercourse features
wagon rides, childrens treasure
hunt, holiday music, interactive
live nativity, and extended shopping.
The holiday celebration will be December
2 and 3. Visit www.intercoursevillage.com.
The 46th Annual Marietta Candlelight
Tour of Homes where you can tour eight
private homes, historic buildings, and enjoy an
antique show, a table setting display, a Colonial tea,
strolling carolers and more. www.mariettarestoration.org.
Annual Carol Sing by the Lititz Moravian Trombone
Choir will be held December 15 at 7pm in Moravian Church Square.
The Lititz Moravian Trombone Choir will provide the music as you and
your friends and family help spread the holiday cheer! For
more information, visit lititzhistoricalfoundation.com.
Ephrata on November 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. That evening, Santa
comes to town and the Christmas tree, in front of the Ephrata National
Bank, gets lit. There will also be singing, cookies, and hot cider available.
For more information call 717.738.5060 or visit www.downtownephrata.org.
A Lancaster Christmas at the Lancaster Quilt and Textile Museum
features historically recreated and decorated rooms for the holiday season, spanning
each decade from 1850 1960. For more information, visit quiltandtextilemuseum.com.
The Hans Herr House will hold Candlelight Tours Dec. 1-3 from 58:30 p.m. Tour
the grounds and buildings while observing demonstrations from the newly arrived Germans
of the 18th Century. There will also be caroling around the bonre,
refreshments, and other treats. Call 717.464.4438 or visit hansherr.org.
Christmas at the Cloister Experience the peacefulness of a Cloister Christmas at the Cloister Christmas at the Cloister
Christmas while listening to seasonal readings and holiday music at the historic
Ephrata Cloister. Seating is limited and advance tickets are required. For more information
about dates and times, call 717.733.6600 or visit their Web site at www.ephratacloister.org.
Yuletide House Tours, Candlelight Evening tours December 2627 and daytime tours
December 28-29 will be held at the Rock Ford Plantation at the Lancaster County Park.
Christmas is celebrated Williamsburg-style at the historic home with period music, dance, and
open hearth cooking. For more information call 717.392.7223 or go to www.rockfordplantation.org.
So, bundle up against winters briskness, take a cup of delicious hot
chocolate or apple cider in hand, and make some new holiday memories,
enjoying Lancaster Countys own Yuletide traditions, Cliff sums up.
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ccording to the Strasburg
Heritage Society, the town has
more original 18th-century
buildings than Williamsburg,
Virginia. This may be due to
the fact that the town was bypassed twice
when it came to major improvements
such as the paving of Route 30 to become
Pennsylvanias frst turnpike and the
building of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Historic buildings were maintained rather
than torn down to make way for road and
railroad improvements.
The name Strasburg frst appeared in
public records in 1711. The town marks the
site of the frst settlement in the county.
Today, the town is a mix of old and
new. The 173-year-old short-line railroad,
which was developed by its residents, is
still operating. The Strasburg Railroad offers
holiday events sure to spark the Christmas
spirit among train enthusiasts.
A visit to Strasburg isnt complete unless
you take the time to park and stroll around
the town square, which hosts a mix of shops.
The Strasburg Heritage Society is offering a town
tour on Sat., Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Patrons will have the opportunity to tour
10 historic homes and three 19th century
churches. In addition, there will be a holiday
craft fair. Visit www.strasburgheritagepa.org
for more information.
Those who prefer to explore on their
own can stop at numerous small shops in
the square to browse and talk about the
town. Shop for antiques at The Blue Onion or
pick up a foral arrangement or gift basket
at Petals and Beans, 10 E. Main St. Hodge
Podge, 14 E. Main St., offers a little bit of
everything, including antiques, counted
cross stitch supplies and fnished pieces.
Dont miss The Springerle House at 15 E.
Main St. The shop is one of three bakeries
in the United States that makes molded
Springerle cookies, a variety that dates
back about 1,000 years. In this area,
theyre known as a Christmas tradition.
Unfortunately, it is a tradition that is being
Strasburg is a hidden gem amidst the rolling hills of
Lancaster County. Whether youre looking to take a historic
stroll, do some shopping for the unusual, ride a train or just
grab a slice of pizza, the town has plenty to offer.
Historic Strasburg
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lost, said Mariella Volker, shop manager.
This years featured holiday favors will
include anise, lemon, orange vanilla and
almond and can be shipped to a destination
of your choice.
If youre looking to fnd an out-of-season
item, The Finishing Touch is the place to go.
The shop offers plenty of fall items, but keeps
rooms for other seasons going year-round. It
is also the place to go if youre looking to have
a photo or painting framed.
No visit is complete without a stop at the
Strasburg Country Store at 1 W. Main St. Stop in
for a tasty ice cream cone or a piece of fudge
made from special holiday favors. Visiting the
store is like taking a step into an old general
store. Although the pot belly stove is missing,
there are plenty of items on the shelves to
remind you of your childhood days.
If youre looking to pick up some wine,
dont miss the Strasburg Winery, the store
behind The Strasburg Country Store that offers
tastings of locally-made Tamanend Winery
products. Be sure to check out their holiday
favors and stop next door for some delicious
baked goods.
As youre leaving town, you may want to visit
Good Harvest Supply at 336 Bunker Hill Rd.
There you will fnd fresh greenery, wreaths,
Christmas fowers and fresh chemical-free
vegetables for your holiday entertaining.
A summer visit to Strasburg is not complete
unless you visit the Strasburg Growers Market
that operates Saturday mornings and Tuesday
afternoons in front of the borough and library
buildings.
Written by ROXANNE TODD
No matter the
season, Strasburg
has something to
offer everyone.
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I
f you answered yes to both
questions, then EcoLoco LLC at 2 W.
Main St., Strasburg is the place to go for
your holiday shopping. Its a shop where
you can pick up weatherproof handbags
made from recycled seatbelts (they come
with a lifetime warranty), jewelry, clothing
or fair-trade coffee beans. You can fnd items
made in the United States as well as imported
things from other countries, including Kenya,
Thailand, Vietnam and Haiti.
Our biggest goal is to help as many people
as possible internationally. We support
American labor as well, said Jodi Conklin,
shop owner. I want to help where the need is
great. It doesnt matter what country it is.
The proverb writing on the store wall
says it all. Speak up for those who cannot
speak for themselves; ensure justice for those
being crushed.
Located on Strasburgs historic square
across the street from The Creamery,
EcoLoco opened Oct. 1, 2009. The shelves
are loaded with items from abroad that came
to Conklins attention through some of her
missionary friends. Shoppers can choose
handmade bracelets purchased directly from
a craftsman in Haiti. There are hand-knitted
items from a woman in Argentina whose
EcoLoco sales are one of her main sources
of income.
One of the shops big sellers is candles
from Bridgewater Candle Company in
South Carolina. Not only does the company
produce candles that Conklin says rivals the
Yankee brand; they donate a portion of their
proceeds to feed hungry children in Haiti.
Every candle sold at EcoLoco feeds a Haitian
child for one day. Special edition candles
provide even more food. Thus far, Conklin
is proud to say that the sales from her store
have provided enough income to feed a child
for three years. I think Im quite blessed to
have found these people, she said.
While EcoLoco carries many fair-trade
items, Conklin prefers to think of the business
as human-friendly. That allows us to also
buy from the United States where we dont
have a fair-trade situation because we have
minimum wage, Conklin explained.
EcoLoco carries food items such as cookie
and bean mixes grown and manufactured
in Colorado by under-employed women
working towards becoming less dependent
on government funding. We do all we can to
help our own, Conklin said.
A visit to EcoLoco is a must. Conklin
believes that is because the shop is a fun
place to stop by. Youre not going to fnd this
stuff in any other gift shop. Its a good place
to fnd a gift for someone who already has
everything, she said.
Although EcoLoco sits in the heart of the
tourist industry, Conklin said her store is
geared more towards local shoppers. Conklin
has come to appreciate the loyalty of her
customers and she, in turn, tries to lend a
hand in the community whenever possible.
Written by ROXANNE TODD
From now through the Christmas season, EcoLoco
is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 am
to 5 pm January through April, the store is open
Thursdays through Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm
Conklin also does home parties to supplement the
slow shopping season. More information is available
at www.ecolocogifts.com.
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An Eclectic Mix of Antiques, Collectibles,
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The Blue Onion
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Photographs, scrapbooks and memorabilia are
all part of the fabric of our lives. These keepsakes
remind us of special moments and people that have
touched our lives. Thumbies
, three-dimensional
fngerprint keepsakes from the Meadow Hill
Corp., are another way to remember the
connections we have with family members.
Its a nice, affordable keepsake. Weve
offered Thumbies
for four or fve years

and had people asking about them even
before that, says Charles Chad Snyder III,
funeral director and supervisor of Charles F.
Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.
A fngerprint is unique to each individual,
so it serves as a permanent reminder of that
person. Thumbies
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of a loved one, those irresistible tiny footprints or
handprints of babies or the paw print of a special
pet. These dont just capture memories of loved
ones at the time of death. Weve had grandparents
purchase Thumbies
for each of their children and

grandchildren, Snyder says.
However if a loved one is deceased, fnger prints
or footprints may be obtained for other sources
including birth records, military papers, school
projects, frearm registration, or employment cards.
Snyder explains that in the past year Charles F. Snyder
Funeral Home & Crematory has started taking a
thumb print of the deceased and places it in that fle.
That way its available if a relative wants it sometime
in the future, he says.
Thumbies
are available in sterling silver, yellow

and white gold as pendants, charms for bracelets,
charm pins, rings and remembrance bands and
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links, and key fobs. Thumbies
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on a lighter, pocket knife or key fob. Most can be
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Theres also a Families Ties collection
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hand- or footprints may used on the
remembrance bands.
Thumbies
are a great way to hold

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an heirloom thats passed through
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as you drive through town during football
seasontrees and posts are decked out in signs
and ribbons in support of the Barons. And the
place to be on a Friday night in the fall is at the
football stadium.
Theres also pride in the towns history. It
was founded in 1762 by Henry William Baron
Stiegel, an ironmaster and glassmaker. The
borough celebrates its 250th anniversary next
year, and festivities will kick off with Dancin In
the Streets, a family-focused annual New Years
Eve event thats hosted by Manheims Main
Street organization, the Manheim Downtown
Development Group, which also hosts other
annual events. Other 250th activities will be
held throughout 2012.
To honor the legacy of the boroughs
founding father, a group has resurrected the art
of glassblowing in the community. A glassworks
has been constructed on the grounds of the
Manheim Historical Societys restored 1881
railway station at 210 S. Charlotte St., which serves
as the headquarters for the historical society
and also houses a transportation museum. The
groups restored Birney trolley and the Stiegel
Valley Model Railroad Club are also housed on
the grounds.
Theres another reason to celebrate next
year. Its also the Manheim Fire Departments
200th anniversary. Some of the companys
original apparatus and memorabilia including
helmets, and attire are housed in a museum
on the second foor of the fre house at 83
S. Main St.
But Manheim is much more than football
and history, its one of several Main Street
communities in the county. Theres been a
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the past decadein the past three years 16
new businesses have come to Manheim. People
are becoming more aware of where they shop
and the importance of supporting their local
businesses, says Doreen Ober, Manheims Main
Street manager.
Market Square is the heart of our downtown,
and its where we hold a lot of our events. We
have a diversity of businesses in the downtown
area as well as historic landmarks and a mini-
park, she adds.
Some businesses have deep roots in the
community and carry family names such as
Shaubs Dry Cleaning, Shaws Market (a corner
grocery store where meat is still hand-cut), and
Graybills Tool and Die, Inc. A number of newer
businesses add to the towns business mix.
Bonnie Martin, a lifelong Manheim resident,
opened B & K Country Crafts and Quilts in
November 2010. I didnt realize until I opened
this business how important it is to support our
local businesses and shop locally, she says.
When I was growing up Manheim had some
really great shopsyou could come downtown
and do all your shopping. I want to help bring
that back, says Alisa Sauder, owner of Bellezza
Boutique, a womens fashion boutique that also
features local hand-crafted items such as jewelry
and greeting cards.
There are also several restaurants. Some like
Cats Meow, the Brick House Caf & Coffee
Shop and JoBoys Brew Pub are located in
historic buildings and their offerings range
from American fare to southern-style barbeque.
JoBoys barbeque has won awards at various
Mid-Atlantic barbeque competitions, and the
beer, mostly ales, is brewed on the premises. Jeff
Harless, who owns the restaurant with his wife,
Jo, says that there are seven beers always on tap,
including seasonal offerings. The most popular
brew is Manheim Red, an Irish-red style beer.
A winery, Waltz Vineyards, and the Mount
Hope Estate & Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire,
are also located in the Manheim area.
Agriculture is integral to the area. Manheim
Central High School has an agriculture
education program and FFA (Future Farmers of
America) Chapter. Theres also a Young Farmers
group, and the area celebrates its agricultural
bounty during the Manheim Community Farm
Show, a week-long event in October that caps off
the countys fair season.
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organization she founded.
She became aware of the issues
women face with maternal healthcare in
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who visited Kisarawe, Tanzania in 2008
to organize a conference for Circle of
Health International (COHI ) and then
found a job there. During a visit with Matt
in Tanzania in February 2009, she met
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founders of FLEMAFA, a community-based
organization working to reduce maternal
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surrounding Dar es Salaam (Tanzanias
capital).
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I want to do something to help these two
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Global Baby Steps initially offered only
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She notes that shes been a customer of
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and now purchases yarn there for Global Baby
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says Betsie Lesher, owner of Kitnit.
Global Baby Steps items are also available
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ot the usual beneft auction, the
Demuth Museum Art Auction has
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annual ofering. Conceived more than
20 years ago by Demuth Board members
Bruce Kellner and Eberhard Gromoll, the
auction was a way to connect Lancaster-
based artists directly with collectors, who
traditionally purchased locally, but had little
ability to resell the artwork. Tis dilemma in
Lancaster had changed little since the time
of Charles Demuth. Tus the Demuth Art
Auction was born, giving back 80% of the
hammer price to the consignor.
Demuth Executive Director Anne M.
Lampe noted, Arriving in Lancaster, I was
thrilled to fnd this program in place. It
is truly a service to artists and collectors.
Te Demuth provides a market, which is
why we receive the best submissions: it is
a place to gain the highest return on an
investment available in this area. In 2005
the auction drew the highest price ever paid
for a Brumbach Star Barn, $24,600, and his
works consistently sell for over $10,000.
Other living artists sell in the $1,000-
$2,000 range. With its primary aim of
supporting local artists and collectors, the
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O
nce considered as a possible
site for locating our nations
capitol, Columbia was once the
gateway to the American West.
Today it is a town that has a great deal to offer
both Lancaster County residents and tourists.
The borough of Columbia is rich in history.
Incorporated in 1788 and originally known
as Wrights Ferry, Samuel Wright is credited
for the initial layout of what would become
Columbia. The Susquehanna River offers a
picturesque backdrop with the Columbia-
Wrightsville bridge striking a stately pose
from the shoreline. Columbia has changed
with the times and currently is experiencing
a renaissance.
Home to The National Watch & Clock
Museum, Wrights Ferry Mansion, and the
recent addition of the family-oriented Turkey
Hill Experience and Creamery, Columbia
offers a small town feeling with a variety
of businesses, specialty shops, art galleries
and eateries. There is a little something for
everyone when they come to spend some time
in Columbia.
For those that enjoy antiquing, Columbia
offers several shops to peruse and enjoy.
Burning Bridge Antiques Market, Partners
& Friends Antique Center, and Rivertowne
Antique Center are just a few of the antique
shops in town awaiting your visit.
If you are looking for a unique gift item
shop owner Judy Geyer of Ladybug Keepers
can point you in the right direction. I ask
customers what they like, dressy or primitive?
There is a nice selection of both styles at
Geyers business. Geyer explains My shop
has a bit of the old and the new which blend
well together.
Geyer is also a designer for one of the
busiest spots in town, Hinkles Pharmacy, a
pharmacy, restaurant, and gift shop in one.
Walk through the doors of Hinkles and
youll spot the restaurant and fnd yourself
feeling a bit nostalgic. This old-time coffee
shop-style gathering spot has been operating
in downtown Columbia for many years. The
history of the pharmacy dates back to when
Samuel W. Hinkle and Luther W. Schroeder
opened Schroeder & Hinkle in 1893. Today
the restaurant has thirteen booths and
thirty-six counter seats and offers a complete
homestyle menu.
Situated across the street from Hinkles
Pharmacy is the Historic Columbia Market
House, which originally opened its doors
in 1869. Today the Columbia Market house
offers a Farmers Market each Thursday from
9am to 7pm and each Friday from 9am to
6pm. Various market stands offer fresh fruits
and vegetables, baked goods, hot foods, candy,
fowers, and much more.
Food brings people together, and that
is something at which Columbia excels.
American, Italian, Spanish, Mexican, Cajun,
and Chinese are just some of the types of
cuisine offered at eateries in town. Sharon
Prudhomme, of Prudhommes Lost Cajun
Kitchen, explained that their venue has
CoLuMBIA
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always served as a gathering place. Long
before she and husband David purchased
the building dating back to the 1850s,
the location was known as the Rising Sun
Hotel. Focusing on their twenty years in
business, Prudhomme shared we like to
offer our patrons an oasis, a break from
traditional Lancaster County foods and
cooking. Prudhomme encourages people
to take their mouths on vacation and try
unique foods such as Cajun specialties. We
really make an effort to dispel the myth of
Cajun food being super hot, and see that it
is actually a technique of cooking.
There is an event in Columbia that is also
bringing people together. Fourth Fridays
in Columbia, which began in October
2009, is a monthly opportunity for visitors
to experience the towns art galleries.
Garth Gallery and Custom Frame Shop,
Hermansaders Victorian Mansion and
Gallery, Hobday Artwork & Company, Jonal
Gallery and many other all open their doors
from 5pm to 9pm on the fourth Friday of
every month. In addition to the galleries
other businesses in town also participate
in the evenings events with some offering
refreshments and specials.
Columbia offers an inviting selection of
events and festivities throughout the year.
Visitors can enjoy scheduled events such as
parades, the annual Bridge Bust, the classic
car show, antique and craft shows, and the
Columbia Haunted Lantern Tour, as well
as many other events. There is something
for everyone in the town of Columbia
regardless if visiting for a day or perhaps
staying in town at one of the inns or bed
and breakfasts. Columbia is a town that is
rich in history with residents and business
owners that clearly exhibit a sense of pride
for their town as things change and evolve.
As long time Columbia resident Lamar
Lehman shared, Columbia has changed a
lot over the years, I think it is all very good
for the town. I enjoy being here.
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t Garth Gallery & Custom
Frame Shop, the emphasis is
on gallery, but the historic
spot in downtown Columbia
has many other identities as
well. It is an art gallery,
featuring work by many of
the areas most notable artists, monthly
exhibits and Fourth Friday events. Oh, yes,
and Garth Gallery serves many corporations,
schools and other entities with fne art and
sculpture.
Owned by Cle Berntheizel whose
middle name is Garth Garth Gallery is
an art gallery, custom framing shop, special
event venue, educational facility for art
classes and yoga instruction, meeting place
for artistic souls and historic building dating
back to the 1870s, when it was Boston Five
& Dime.
Cle is short for Cleon, a name to which
I do not respond, says Berntheizel.
Each Fourth Friday in Columbia, Garth
Gallery opens one or two monthly exhibits
by varying artists. The gallery features a
continuing display of work by artists such
as Gary Lee Boas, Robert Buchanan, Ray
Byram, Diann Cardello, Susan Davitti
Darling, Howard J. Eberle, Kelsey Eisenhour,
Steven Heffner, Maaike Heitkonig Hickok,
Mike Keller, Thom Kulp, Paris Llanso,
Lisa Madenspacher, Tom Newnam, Carol
Oldenburg, Doug Reeser, Jim Reynolds,
Ronald Sheehan, Dennis R. Stephan, Marion
Stephenson, Janette Toth-Musser, Thomas
Wise, Julie Yontz Rupp and Jean Zaun.
When is an
aRT gallery
more than an just an art gallery?
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Not surprisingly, Berntheizel is an
artist himself. A native of Columbia, he
graduated from the York Academy of
Arts, before moving to New York City to
work as a model and graphic designer.
Columbia drew him home and he
began doing pen and ink renderings of
local landmarks. As founder and owner
of Garth Gallery & Custom Frame Shop,
Bertheizel has put his gallery on the map
has a destination on the Pennsylvania
Arts Experience Artist Trail and as part of
the Columbia Downtown Development
Corporation.
I wanted Garth Gallery to play
many roles and serve many purposes,
as a refection of my own versatility
as an artist and promoter of the arts,
says Berhtheizel.
At Garth Gallery, there is an intrinsic
understanding of the importance of
preservation, both of art and history.
For more than a decade, the gallery
and custom frame shop has been been
providing galleries, museums, public
and private collectors, artists, and
individuals with custom archival framing
solutions and conservation services.
With two foors of art and sculpture,
the gallery has artistic fair as a venue
for cocktail parties, wedding receptions,
rehearsal dinners and corporate events.
As if that wasnt enough for the mid-
19th century brick storefront and
carriage house, Garth Gallery hosts
art classes in drawing, watercolors,
pastels and other media with notable
instructors plus very soothing and
healthful yoga classes with Christel
Emenheiser on Wednesday evenings
at 7 p.m.
Written by LAURA KNOWLES
Garth Gallery &
Custom Frame shop
22 South Second Street, Columbia
717.684.0651
www.garthgallery.net
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Saturday: 9am-1pm Closed Mondays
There is a peace and serenity here, combined with a
certain excitement for the arts. says Berntheizel.
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3 Put artifcial holly bunches in your
Christmas tree to give it a Victorian look.
4 Place white lights around your holly
bushes to add a magical winter scene.
5 Cut swaths of holly and mix with
evergreen boughs to decorate around
doorways and staircases. Decorate with
white lights for extra sparkle.
6 Take holly leaves and spray them
with gold or silver paint and white glitter.
Place holly in a brandy snifter with pine
cones and other greens. Wrap a holiday
ribbon on the snifters stem and place on
your holiday table.
7 Clean out those window boxes from
the summer and place holly sprigs with
evergreens, pine cones, winterberry, and
bright holiday bows to dress up your
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8 Make a kissing ball to decorate your
patio, porch, or foyer. Add holly as part
of the dcor.
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centerpiece for your holiday table by
adding evergreens, holly, winterberry, pine
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10 Consider making a holly table top
decoration using forist Styrofoam, wire,
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The amount of time that you keep your holiday tree
on display indoors directly impacts how the tree will
survive once its transplanted in the spring. Dr. Bates
recommends that the shorter the display period, the
better the chance of survival and subsequent growth
once the tree is planted into the landscape.
When overwintering your containerized trees, keep them
indoors at 35 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Typically, an unheated
garage is the perfect place for keeping your containerized tree
until springtime planting. Also, dont overwater your plant.
Dr. Bates advises watering your containerized tree every two
to three weeks, not allowing the soil to dry out. And for that
old wives tale that you should plant your containerized tree in
December or January, Dr. Bates advises, Planting immediately
after display or mulching outside until spring planting,
signifcantly increased plant damage.
The type of tree species you buy does matter since
some species dont survive during Pennsylvanias
winter months. There was wide variation in frst year
survival and performance among the eight species
tested, says Dr. Bates. Canaan fr, Meyer spruce,
and Serbian spruce clearly outperformed southwest
white pine and Noble fr.
You can add value to your holiday decorations by decorating
your live containerized tree with lights, ornaments, and
decorative containers. Pre-lit and decorated 18 36 inch
conifers in one to two gallon containers typically retail for $39 -
$79, says Dr. Bates.
Consider trying different types of containerized
trees. For example, an upright juniper doesnt match
the traditional conifer pyramid shape. Yet, it can be
decorated with light-weight Christmas ornaments and
planted in a decorative pot to give it a different kind
of holiday look. The assortment of containerized
conifers available during the holiday season is
widening, says Dr. Bates. In addition to miniature
Christmas trees, the market is stretching to include
conifers of various shapes, sizes, and colors.
Indeed, to fnd these miniature gems, visit your local
gardening centers, Lancaster County tree farms, and other
retail outlets where Christmas trees are sold. Additionally,
check out the variety of containerized conifers to choose from
to add a little spice to your holiday dcor.
5 EAsY CArE TiPs
for Your Containerized Holiday Trees
or the past 10 15 years, purchasing live
trees for home holiday dcor has been declining
due to environmental concerns. However,
these concerns are unfounded since buying
live Christmas trees actually benefts the local
environment and Christmas tree farmers.
A new trend is emerging among Christmas
tree growers, though, and thats supplying the market with
containerized Christmas trees. These trees are sometimes
called table-top trees and serve to add holiday charm from
the dining room table to an additional tree in a childs
bedroom. Additionally, the traditional ball-in-burlap
trees are cumbersome and are low on the purchasing
totem pole.
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tree, based on Dr. Ricky M. Bates fndings at the
Department of Horticulture, Penn State University, in
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heres a misconception out
there that its environmentally
destructive to buy a live Christmas
tree for your home during the holiday
season. But like most urban myths, this
one is simply not true.
Pennsylvania is a leading state
for the number of Christmas tree farms,
says Dr. Ricky Bates, from Penn State
University in State College. Were usually
frst or second in the nation; sometimes
behind North Carolina. Christmas tree
farming benefts the environment by using
land often unsuitable for other crops,
providing wildlife habitat and sequestering
carbon.
Bates continues to state that folks are
buying more live trees to decorate their
home over the Christmas holidays, and a live
tree makes a good second tree for a childs
bedroom or as a table-top tree. The most
signifcant part of buying a live Christmas
tree is to keep it properly hydrated.
It is best to keep the amount of time
the containerized or live tree is on display
indoors to a minimum, around 10 14
days is plenty, says Bates. Then, just move
the tree to an unheated garage for the
remainder of winter. Occasionally check
to make sure the container media has not
dried out. The tree wont use much water,
so adding water once every two to three
weeks should be suffcient. Plant [it] in
spring when the soil becomes workable
late March through April is ideal.
If you buy a cut tree, what should you
do with it once Christmas is over? After
the holidays, spent trees can be turned
into mulch; most communities now have a
mulching program, or place [it] in a lake
or pond. The idea here is that Christmas
trees or any other tree in the pond make for
excellent fsh habitat. It takes quite a long
time for the tree to decompose underwater,
[but] this is not an issue, says Bates.
Additionally, you can fnd a Christmas
tree recycling program near your home by
going to www.realchristmastrees.org and
typing in your zip code.
Finally, the Pennsylvania Christmas Tree
Growers Association has a list of Lancaster
County tree farms where you can buy a
cut Christmas tree. Many of these farms
also have agri-tainment, Christmas greens,
and decorations to buy. You can fnd the
list at their Web site, www.christmastrees.
org. At the home page, go to the left-hand
column, click Retail under Find a Tree.
From there, you click Lancaster County
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as fireplaces, heaTers, and
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sure that the level of water doesnt go
below the trees base.
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a hole in The base of The
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as wilt-pruf, water-holding gels,
or additives will not keep your
tree lasting longer or keep it more
hydrated. plain, old water in the tree
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ledging to lose weight, join the
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mind as each year comes to a close.
Anything that you can do to become or
remain healthier should be at the top of the
list of your potential New Years resolutions.
Whether you have made huge strides in the
areas mentioned above, or if you are in the
market for something new and exciting, there
are many different ways to improve the health
and happiness of your family in 2012.
Making an effort to dine at the dinner table
is a traditional, yet all-too-often forgotten,
way to bring your family together and enjoy
each others company. Open discussions
about school, homework, friends, careers,
challenges, and everyday happenings are the
frst step to improving the communication
and connection between parents and
children. Patricia Tanner Nelson, an
Extension Family & Human Development
Specialist for the University of Delaware states,
Good communication isnt something that
just happens between members of strong
families; they make it happen. Good family
communication involves being both an active
listener and a thoughtful speaker. In this way
children can see how to communicate well
and how to have more control of their lives.
In addition to improving the acuity of family
communication, dining at the dinner table
also typically incorporates homemade meals.
Meals that are prepared at home eliminate a
lot of the unhealthy and unnatural ingredients
that are used in fast foods, and you are also less
likely to overeat when at the table, versus in the
car or in front of the television or computer.
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be another creative spin to 2012s resolution.
One easy way to remove harsh chemicals
from the home is to introduce chemical-free
cleaning agents. You can purchase cleaners
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any local grocery or health food store. Items
such as laundry and dish detergents, dish
soaps, shower and bathroom cleaners, as
well as all-purpose cleaners are available and
are comparable in price to other cleaning
products. Introducing the use of steam
products can help to eliminate the need for
chemicals in cleaning. Hand-held all-purpose
steamers, as well as foor steamers, remove dirt
and grime with no ingredients necessary other
than distilled water. The use of 212 steam
kills up to 99.9% of germs and bacteria, which
eliminates the need for harsh, sometimes
toxic, anti-bacterial cleaning agents.
Lastly, a backyard garden or membership to
a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)
could be the fnal ingredient needed in
the recipe for a healthy family in 2012.
A chemical-free vegetable garden can be
an excellent family project that is easy to
maintain. There are certain fruits and veggies
that require very little effort for a bountiful
yield. The Backyard Farmers, an organization
dedicated to delivering food gardens to your
door, believes that the connection created
between parents and children in the garden
and with their food will enhance the entire
family's communication capacity for years to
come. The natural world is full of wonder and
your children (or grandchildren) will become
more environmentally aware while playing and
learning in their own backyard. If a backyard
garden still seems that it may require a bit too
much maintenance, you can consider joining
a CSA. Each week a box of freshly picked
produce can be delivered to you or picked up
at the farm. This will ensure that you and your
family are eating the healthiest foods possible,
all the while supporting your local economy.
A new resolution for this New Year could
be all it takes to make a world of difference
in the well-being of your entire family. One
small step in the right direction can open
up the path for a lifetime of happiness. You,
your spouse and your children will all beneft
from your decision, which will make this years
resolution the one to keep, because it just
keeps growing with you.
written by Julie Elrod
Certifed Health Coach | bewellnesswise.com
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hen it comes to our health and
wellbeing, our minds usually
turn to our exercise routine,
food choices, and supplement regime
but all too often we forget what feeds our
relationships, our intuition, our spirituality,
and our careers.
We spend, especially if you are a woman,
most of our free time catering to the needs
of others:
Our children have homework and sports
The dog needs walked
Our partners need our support
In the chaotic schedules that we carry, we
all-too-often forget the needs of our selves.
In order to better recognize our personal
needs and in order to fully care for and feed
the needs of others, we must understand that
we have to frst feed our selves.
A simple example of this is a nursing mother,
or as a psychologist pointed out to me, the air
masks on an airplane. The directions tell you
to apply your own air mask before you engage
your childs. This makes perfect sense... If we
have cut off our own air supply, we are unable
to function properly in order to provide
oxygen for those who depend on us.
So, what can you do to feed your self?
My recommendation, as a health coach, is
to frst evaluate your needs.
What is it that makes you happy?
What are the action steps that you can take
in order to move toward the pursuit of this
happiness?
Who can be your support system for each
of your needs?
As you move forward in exploration,
remember to express gratitude to those who
help you to accomplish your goals.
Your attitude toward yourself and toward
others, as well as your gratitude for yourself
and for your support system will empower you
on your journey to fnding what truly makes
you happy.
Small changes can make a huge impact on
your life.
In the next week, schedule a time to sit
down, alone, with a cup of your favorite
hot tea, a pen and a piece of paper. Place
no expectations on your self and allow
it to simply open up and write how you
are feeling.
Recognizing your self in this important
journey will contribute to your overall
good health.
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Certifed Health Coach | bewellnesswise.com
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N
estled in the Lehigh Valley, the not
so little town of Bethlehem has
come to be known as Christmas
City, U.S.A.
Perhaps it is its name, taken from the
town of Bethlehem where Mary and Joseph
welcomed their infant son, Jesus, born in a
lowly stable. Maybe its the Moravian heritage
with their Christmas Lovefeast, Moravian
sugar cake and Christkindlmarkt, a colonial
predecessor to holiday shopping.
In Bethlehem, the colonial tradition of
a candle in every window was a symbol of
welcome in the Pennsylvania town. Indeed,
even today, Moravian stars and candles
in each window are still seen throughout
Bethlehem during the holiday season.
Interestingly, it was Count Nicholas Ludwig
von Zinzendorf who founded Bethlehem in
1741. He was the same man who founded
Lancaster Countys Moravian community
of Lititz a few years later in 1756. The story
goes that Zinzendorf and his daughter
Countess Benigna were gathered with their
fellow Moravian settlers. When they heard
the words to the hymn "Jesus, Call Thou
Me, Zinzendorf found a name for his new
settlement in the words Not Jerusalem
lowly Bethlehem twas that gave us Christ to
save us. So Bethlehem became Bethlehem.
Its easy to see the infuences of the early
Moravians in Bethlehem, with its Historic
Moravian Bethlehem District marking one
of the nations largest collections of 18th
century Germanic-style architecture. Yet,
Bethlehems history wouldnt be complete
without its role as a leader in the U.S. steel
industry with Bethlehem Steel.
And if you think of Bethlehem as just about
Christmas, Moravians, steel or colleges, dont
forget about Peeps. Peeps?
Right, Peeps. Those cute little yellow
marshmallow Peeps candies that are most
often found in Easter baskets. They have
been made in Bethlehem by the Just Born
candy company since the 1950s. While
Peeps might be an Easter treat, its not hard
to imagine what Bethlehem chose for its
signature New Years Eve drop. The Peep,
of course! Bethlehem is also home to many
historic sites, charming shops, art galleries
and restaurants. Closed since 2003 when
remaining assets of Bethlehem Steel were sold
to International Steel Group, the huge stacks
that line the railways of Bethlehem sat as a
ghostly shadow of its boom days. Until some
of those restaurants, galleries and businesses
BETHLEHEM
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Worth the Trip
Nestled in the Lehigh Valley,
the not so little town
of Bethlehem has come
to be known as
Christmas City, U.S.A.
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1750 Smithy
www.historicbethlehem.org
Main and Church Streets
Now through Dec 31
Thurs, Fri, Sun: 10am-4 pm Sat: 10am-5pm
Dec 31: 12 noon-3pm
See sparks fy with a visit to the Smithy including
live demonstrations, an explanation of this
important metal smith trade in early Bethlehem
and a folksy sense of humor.
Colonial Industrial Quarter
Intersection of Main Street and Church Street,
Bethlehem
Early Bethlehem was home to an outstanding
concentration of manufacturing trades. Some
of the buildings that housed these trades are
still standing in the Colonial Industrial Quarter,
along the Monocacy Creek, including the 1762
Water Works, the 1761 Tannery and the 1869
Luckenbach Mill.
Burnside Plantation
1461 Schoenersville Rd., Bethlehem
The homestead of James Burnside, the Farm in
the City, was an integral part of the Moravian
farming system. Situated in a idyllic park, along
the Monocacy Creek, the property contains the
18th and 19th-century farmhouse and summer
kitchen, a large garden, two barns and
other outbuildings.
Get Artsy...
The ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks
This four-story, contemporary performing arts
center and cultural campus with three outdoor
performance venues is still being created, and
will bring local, regional and national artistic,
musical and cinematic performances to the
Lehigh Valley, including the Musikfest Cafe,
Sands Deck and Fowler Blast Furnace Room.
The Kemerer Museum of
Decorative Arts:
427 N. New Street, Bethlehem
Nov 25 - Dec 30
Hours: Thurs, Fri, Sun: 12noon-5pm;
Sat 10am-5pm Dec 31: 12noon-3pm
Youll be captivated by the beauty and elegance
of the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts,
where the story of Bethlehem and the Lehigh
Valley is told through the paintings, furniture,
textiles, Bohemian glass and other decorative
arts housed within the Kemerer Museum. Check
out the E.J. Prime dollhouse and toy collection,
considered to be the best collection of
dollhouses in the country. Running through April
2012, the Design in Divided America exhibit
shows how wider availability of the sewing
machine in the Civil War era forced everyday
people to become seamstresses and craftsmen.
SouthSide Arts District
Located in the former structures of Bethlehem
Steel, the company that literally forged America,
you can still see the magnifcent blast furnaces
that stand to this day, and are now the backdrop
of a thriving arts community with shops, galleries
and restaurants.
Take a Stroll...
A Christmas City Stroll
Bethlehem Visitor Center
Nov 25 - Dec 30
Mon - Wed: 6pm, Thurs - Sun: 3, 4, 6pm
Enjoy Christmas City, U.S.A. on an interactive
tour through beautiful downtown Bethlehem
with a guide in period dress to share the story of
Bethlehems unique beginnings in 1741, explain
the famous candles in every window tradition
and shed new light on the renowned Bethlehem
Star. Highlights include Bethlehems Victorian
and colonial architecture.
Celebrate!
Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem
Recognized as one of the top holiday markets
in the world, Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem
showcases handmade works by the nations
fnest artisans, the heart-warming sounds of live
Christmas music, delicious food and St. Nicholas,
who greets children to hear their holiday wishes.
Dont miss Germanys Kthe Wohlfart, renowned
for its authentic German ornaments, nutcrackers,
smokers and collectibles.
PEEPS Fest
Dec 29 - 31, 2011
SteelStacks Campus, Bethlehem
Hours: 12pm-8pm
Holiday activities and entertainment culminating
in the exciting Peeps Drop at Midnight on
New Years Eve.
Sands Resort and Casino
77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem
Opened in 2009, the Sands Casino has slots and
other games, plus restaurants like Emerils Chop
House and the Molten nightclub. There is also
a brand new luxury hotel.
began giving them a new life. The brand
new Sands Resort hotel was opened this past
summer, located at the Sands Casino, with
its Emeril restaurants.
Not exactly what the early Moravians
might have imagined. But the resort and
casino attracts thousands of visitors from
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and
even countries like China and Japan.
With all these facets to Christmas City,
U.S.A., a few of the sights and sounds
include a visit to Historic Bethlehem
and to the SouthSide Arts District with its
ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks. And of
course, you wont want to miss the beautiful
star that shines above Bethlehem just like
the Christmastime Star of Bethlehem, and
that cute yellow Peep that drops in every
New Years Eve.
Back to the Past...
Holidays at the Moravian Museum
The Moravian Museum of Bethlehem
66 W. Church Street, Bethlehem
Nov 25 - Dec 30
Hours: Thurs, Fri, Sun: 12noon - 5pm; Sat:
10am- 5pm Dec 31: 12noon-3pm
Visit the 1741 Gemeinhaus, the oldest building
in Bethlehem and now a National Historic
Landmark. Check out the 1744 Single Sisters
House, the 1758 Nain-Schober House and the
Bethlehem Apothecary. Holiday decorations
include on of the oldest, the 1747-inspired
pyramid of greens decorated with candles
and fruit.
Goundie House
505 Main Street, Bethlehem
In the heart of downtown Bethlehem is the
home of Bethlehems brewer, John Sebastian
Goundie. This handsome Federal style brick
house has been restored and hosts changing
exhibitions that refect Bethlehems
fascinating history.
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Why a Peep Drop?
The answer is easy. Bethlehem is home to the Just Born candy
company, which started making the marshmallow Peeps in the 1950s.
All those Peepswhich also come in pink, blue and other colors
were actually born in Bethlehem, Pa.
Just Born also manufactures other candies, like Mike and Ikes,
Hot Tamales and Peanut Chews. So, it could have been a Mike and
Ike drop.
Just Born is an 87-year-old, family-owned confectionery company
based in Bethlehem, that got its start in 1910 when Sam Born
emigrated to the United States from Russia. A candy maker by trade,
Born got started by making those little chocolate sprinkles for ice
cream, also known as jimmies. He invented a machine to insert sticks
into lollipops and opened a candy store in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1923.
Joined by relatives, Born moved his candy-making operations
to Bethlehem in 1932. Three years later, Just Born acquired the
prestigious Maillard Corporation, known for hand-decorated
chocolates, crystallized fruits and bridge mix. Jelly beans joined the
cast, thanks to acquiring the Rodda Candy Company of Lancaster, Pa.
Rodda also had a small line of marshmallow products that included
the marshmallow Easter Peep.
Sam Borns son, Bob gured out a way to mechanize the marshmallow
forming process and the Peep was reborn, so to speak. No longer was
it a painstaking process to create a Peep, and Just Born became the
worlds largest manufacturer of novelty marshmallow treats.
Bethlehems Peep Drop isnt made of marshmallowwhich could
be quite messyand its about 200 times bigger, measuring around 4
feet. Made of berglass, the New Years symbol is painted in traditional
Peep yellow.
Bethlehems Peep Drop isnt a crazy party like New Years Eve
in Times Square. Its a family event, held at the SteelStacks plaza,
with music and other entertainment. Just Born even provides real
marshmallow Peeps for roasting on an open re on the plaza.
The Peeps Fest festivities are held Dec. 29-31, at the SteelStacks campus
in Bethlehem. For details, check www.artsquest.org/peepsfest.
ew York City has its sparkling Waterford
crystal ball, while other New Years Eve drops
(or raises in some cases) include Lancasters
red rose, Lebanons bologna, Harrisburgs
strawberry, Falmouths stuffed goat, Key Wests
ruby slipper and Dillsburgs pickle.
So, you might think that Bethlehem, Pa.,
might have a Bethlehem star or maybe a
symbol of its famed Bethlehem Steel heritage,
like a steel wrench perhaps. Not quite.
In fact, Bethlehems New Years Eve drop is something
most people think of as having a starring role in Easter
baskets. And its not a chocolate bunny. Its the cute little
yellow marshmallow Peep who heralds the New Year
in Bethlehem.
PEEPS
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hostess
g i f t i d e a s
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When friends or family members
choose to open their homes to others, it
is customary for guests to offer a gift of
thanks in return.
There is the old adage that
guests should "knock with their
feet" when arriving at a party
or social event. This means their
hands will be busy carrying
a gift or something that can
contribute to the event.
Although presenting a gift to the hosts
will not guarantee a future invite, it
certainly will show the current invitation
has been much appreciated.
There are many gifts that can be
offered. Some guests choose to bring
a dish that can be served or a dessert.
Bottles of wine will always ft the bill,
unless it is a dry household. However,
those looking for other unique ideas can
consider the following gift concepts.
1. Picture frame: If the party host is
known well as is his or her design
style purchase a picture frame that
fts in with the decor. A silver or black
frame is generally neutral and can be a
go-to choice if one is not certain of the
host's style.
2. Guest book: Having guests sign a
book at a wedding or other big event is
a customary tradition. The idea can also
be applied to smaller gatherings. Hosts
and hostesses may want to keep track of
those whom they have invited to their
homes and re-read in the future the
small notes of gratitude that have been
expressed by guests.
3. Candles: Candles impart a warm
glow in the house, and a decorative
set of candleholders and some scented
candles can be a wise gift idea.
4. Fine chocolates: Gourmet chocolates
will appeal to the sweet tooth in many
people. A hostess can choose to keep
the chocolates to herself or serve them
to the rest of the guests. Select a higher-
end brand of chocolates, not simply the
standard that is found at the nearest
drug store.
5. Houseplant: A decorative houseplant
can brighten a home's interior. It's a gift
that will grow year after year and can
make for a fond memory of a special
occasion.
6. Cookbook and cooking supplies: If
the party host is a resident gourmand,
treat him or her to a cookbook from a
favorite chef and include some tools of
the trade in a gift basket.
7. High-end linens: A thoughtful gift
is a set of monogrammed hand towels
for the bathroom or kitchen. Find a
company that does monogramming, or
purchase the towels separately and then
bring them to a kiosk in the mall that
does embroidery.
8. Handmade gift: Guests may want
to offer a gift from their own kitchens.
For example, if someone is known
for her decadent brownies, a platter
wrapped in cellophane would make a
fne hostess gift.
While hosts and hostesses can be
in receipt of gifts, it is by no means
mandatory. On the fip side, hosts and
hostesses can also offer their guests a
parting favor as a thank-you for enjoying
the event. Food favors or other small
knick-knacks are considerations.
Give a gift that truly says thanks
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D
ining from the same pot encourages mingling. But
overdo it and crowding will out-rank the fellowship.
Follow the cardinal rule of fondue: Four people per
pot. Present the same selection of mouthwatering
morsels around each pot so guests can reach each item with ease.
Gather supplies. In addition to one pot for every four guests,
provide a generous number of wooden skewers for each person.
This way, they wont have to double-dip with the same stick. Drips
are part of the experience, so place plenty of cocktail napkins
within reach. Use stainless steel, copper or cast iron pots for hot
oil fondue. Other types may be suitable for cheese, but will crack
under high heat.
Serve in courses. Start with appetizers such as cheese fondue
and cubes of French bread. Traditional cheese fondue combines
Gruyere and Emmenthaler. Mix it up by stirring in lump
crabmeat. Or offer Swiss or cheddar with crudits of mushrooms,
cherry tomatoes, broccoli and caulifower.
Provide hot oil for a main course of meat and cooked vegetables.
Cut tender chicken, beef or pork into bite size samples and trim
fat. Small to medium size shrimp are also a hit. If you are serving
more than one type of meat, keep it on separate plates to avoid
contamination. Keep refrigerated until served.
Only fll each pot about -way, using peanut or canola oil.
Heat the oil to 350 to 375 degrees. Use an oil thermometer, or
dip a piece of French bread into the oil when you think it is ready.
If the bread turns golden brown in 30 seconds, the temperature
is just right.
Guests will place skewered meat morsels into the oil for about
one minute. Provide small plates to rest the meat while it cools.
Offer a variety of savory dipping sauces. Try the horseradish and
barbeque sauces in the recipe from allrecipes.com below.
No fondue party is complete without dessert. Experiment
with dark, milk or white chocolate. Or try a butterscotch or
eggnog recipe from bestfondue.com (below.) Dip strawberries,
banana slices, pineapple cubes, kiwi or grapes. Mix it up with
marshmallows, pound cake and donut holes. Provide shredded
coconut on the side for rolling the chocolate-covered goodies.
Add good friends, good wine and good music and the evening
is sure to be memorable!
written by Jeannette Scott
Porcini Fondue with
Ham and Ciabatta
IngredIents
1 cup hot water
1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tB plus 1-1/4 cups sauvignon Blanc or other dry white wine
2 tsp cornstarch
8 ounces coarsely grated gruyre cheese (about 2 packed cups)
8 ounces coarsely grated emmenthal cheese
(about 2 packed cups)
1 1-pound loaf ciabatta or other rustic bread,
cut into 1-inch cubes
2 pounds 1/4-inch-thick ham slices, cut into 1-inch pieces
How to Host
a Fabulous
Looking to host something other than a
traditional dinner party or open house this
holiday? Fondue is fast making a comeback
and the options are limitless.
Here are a few ideas to pique your
creativity and your appetite.
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Directions
1. Place hot water in small bowl; add dried
porcini. Let stand until mushrooms are soft,
about 25 minutes. Remove mushrooms from
water with slotted spoon; fnely chop.
2. Transfer soaking liquid to large skillet,
leaving sediment behind. Add garlic and
chopped mushrooms. Simmer over medium
heat until almost all liquid is absorbed,
about four minutes. Season to taste with salt
and pepper.
3. Mix 1 tablespoon wine and cornstarch
in small bowl. Bring remaining 1-1/4 cups
wine to simmer in heavy large saucepan
over medium-high heat. Add cheeses by
small handfuls, stirring until melted. Add
cornstarch mixture. Bring to simmer. Stir
until fondue thickens slightly and begins
to bubble, about 2 minutes. Season to taste
with pepper.
4. Pour fondue into prepared pot. Swirl in
porcini mushrooms. Serve with ciabatta and
ham for dipping. Serves 6.
www.epicurious.com
Marinated Beef Fondue
ingreDients
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 pounds beef tenderloin, cut into
1-inch cubes
2 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into
1-inch cubes

HorseraDisH sauce:
1 cup sour cream
3 tB prepared horseradish
1 tB chopped onion
1 tsp vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

BarBeque sauce:
1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
1/3 cup steak sauce
2 tB brown sugar
8 cups peanut or canola oil
Directions
1. In a large sealable plastic bag, combine
soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and garlic.
Add meat. Seal bag and turn to coat.
Refrigerate four hours, turning occasionally.
2. Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine
horseradish sauce ingredients. Cover and
refrigerate. In a separate bowl, combine
tomato sauce, steak sauce and brown sugar.
Cover and refrigerate.
3. Drain and discard marinade. Pat meat
dry with paper towels. Heat oil in each fondue
pot to 375 degrees. Skewer meat and place in
oil until cooked. Serve with horseradish and
barbecue sauces.
allrecipes.com
Easy Caramel Fondue
ingreDients
1 cup evaporated milk
2 cups sugar
4 tB butter
4 tB corn syrup
Directions
1. In a small saucepan, combine evaporated
milk, sugar, butter and corn syrup.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat
while stirring.
3. Continue to boil for about fve minutes.
Sauce will thicken.
4. Pour into warm fondue pot.
www.bestfondue.com
Eggnog Fondue
ingreDients
4 tB cognac
3 tB cornstarch
2 cups store-bought eggnog
Directions
1. In small bowl, mix cognac and
cornstarch.
2. Heat eggnog in small saucepan over
medium heat. Add cognac and cornstarch
mixture while stirring. Stir constantly until
mixture thickens. Pour into warm fondue
pot and serve.
Note: If fondue is too thick for dipping,
add a little more cognac.
www.bestfondue.com
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FLAVORS FOR YOuR
HOLidAY BAking
Shank's Extracts
S tHe meRcuRY BeginS its downward spiral and winter winds
chase you indoors, nothing says warmth to both home and heart
like baking. However, given that summers baking slump is now
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Those in the business of providing favorings for your winter and holiday
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ingredients for Uncle Petes to-die-for cheesecake supreme, among the
favors key to the outcome of countless holiday desserts, is vanilla extract
the same favor that helped put Shanks on the map.
Thats thanks in part to the legacy created in 1899,
by a Lancaster pharmacist named Jacob Shank, who
through his crafting of favorings in order to enhance
the taste of his medicinal products, founded the
company. As a result, Shanks Compound Flavoring of
Vanilla Bean made its debut and remains the companys
primary product today.
The company frst changed hands in 1959 when
Lancaster door-to-door salesman Paris Peppy Rohrer
purchased it from Shank. The business prospered. In
1967, a long time customer of RohrersMrs. Lillian
Lehmantook the fnancial reins. According to the
timeline on the company website, it was in 1967 that
Shanks Extracts Inc. formed as a local manufacturer
of retail favoring extracts, and from this point Shanks
vanilla appeared on the shelves of local grocery shelves.
In keeping with the timelines notations, between
the years of 1980-81, in addition to maintaining their
label and formulas, Shanks acquired several local
favor manufacturers. Then in 1982, they contracted
with a major grocery chain and entered the private
label market. Business expanded and in 1984 they
relocated to a new production and warehouse facility.
In time, further acquisitions resulted in their products
distribution to the countrys Northeast and Midwest.
In 1993, after developing direct sources for vanilla
beans in Indonesia, they began to manufacture
pure vanilla extract. Due to contract manufacturing
agreements acquired in 1996, Shanks grew to
include customers that distribute products to all of
North America. In 1997 they became the frst new
direct purchaser of vanilla beans from Madagascar in
25 years.
Since the move in 1984,says General Manager
Leslie Slough, we have made several expansions to
our manufacturing, laboratory and offce space. Some
of the most signifcant changes since 1997 would
probably be the creation of two subsidiaries. In 2005,
we started Creative Flavor Concepts which is based in
Irvine, CA (www.creativefavorconcepts.com), and in
2010 we started Beck Flavors based in St. Louis, MO.
(www.beckfavors.net).
Besides vanilla products, Shanks manufactures a
variety of other pure extracts, including anise, lemon,
orange, peppermint and spearmint, as well as an
assortment of favorings and food colorings. Although
the company traces its history to the Shanks brand,
Slough says, Our brand has become a very small
portion of our overall business as we continue to be a
major supplier of Retail Private Label work where we
bottle favors and extracts for other companies. Slough
says that this is in addition to the fact that Shanks has
also become a large supplier of industrial favors for
dairies, bakeries and other favor manufacturers.
The products that they do make under the brand
name, Shanks, can be found at local grocery stores,
such as Weis, Giant, John Herrs, Darrenkamps, Roots
and Central Market.
Written by KIM KLUGH
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Poppy Seed Bread recipe is from
Jane Kochan and was included in
the Mothers Group Favorite Recipes
Cookbook, compiled by the St. Philips
Mothers Group.
Peppermint Cheesecake Brownies
from the December 2008 issue of
Cooking Light Magazine
Sunshine Cake from Betty Crockers
Cookbook: New and Revised Edition
(1979)
SHANK'S FACILITY
350 Richardson Dr., Lancaster
www.shanks.com
717.393.4441
Peppermint
Cheesecake Brownies
Cheesecake Batter:
1 (8 oz) block 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1/3 cup granulated sugar
tsp peppermint extract
1 large egg
1 large egg white
1 TB all-purpose four
Brownie Batter:
4.5 ounces all-purpose four (about 1 cup)
cup unsweetened cocoa
tsp salt
1 cups packed brown sugar
cup canola oil
cup buttermilk
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large egg whites
1 large egg
Cooking spray
You can tint the cheesecake batter with
two or three drops of red food coloring
to give it a pink tinge, if you like. When
swirling the cheesecake and brownie
batters in step 4, dont disturb the bottom
brownie layer. Cool these bars completely
before serving.
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. To prepare cheesecake batter, place
cheese in a medium bowl; beat with a
mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add
granulated sugar and peppermint extract;
beat well. Add 1 egg and 1 egg white; beat
well. Add 1 tablespoon four; beat mixture
just until blended.
3. To prepare brownie batter, weigh or
lightly spoon 4.5 ounces (about 1 cup) four
into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
Combine four, cocoa, and salt in a medium
bowl, stirring with a whisk. Combine brown
sugar, oil, buttermilk, vanilla, 2 egg whites,
and 1 egg in a large bowl; beat with a mixer
at medium-high speed until well blended.
Add four mixture to brown sugar mixture;
beat at low speed just until blended.
4. Reserve cup of brownie batter. Pour
remaining batter into a 9-inch square baking
pan coated with cooking spray. Carefully
pour cheesecake batter over top; spread
evenly to edges. Dot cheesecake batter with
reserved brownie batter. Swirl top two layers
of batters together using the tip of a knife.
Bake at 350 degrees for 26 minutes or until
top is set. Cool completely in pan on a wire
rack. Yield: 16 servings (serving size: 1 bar).
Sunshine Cake
1 cup egg whites (about 8)
tsp cream of tartar
tsp salt
1 cups sugar
5 egg yolks
1 cup all-purpose four (if using self-rising,
omit salt)
2 TB water
tsp almond extract
tsp lemon extract
tsp vanilla extract
1. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Beat egg
whites, cream of tartar, and salt in large
mixer bowl on medium speed until foamy.
Beat in 1 cup of the sugar on high speed, 1
tablespoon at a time; continue beating until
stiff and glossy. Do not underbeat. Reserve
meringue.
2. Beat egg yolks in small mixer bowl
until very thick and lemon colored, about
5 minutes. Beat in remaining cup sugar
gradually. Beat in four alternately with water
and favorings on low speed. Fold egg yolk
mixture into reserved meringue. Spread in
ungreased tube pan, 10 x 4 inches. Cut gently
through batter with metal spatula.
3. Bake until top springs back when touched
lightly, 60-65 minutes. Invert pan on funnel;
let hang until cake is cold. Remove. Top with
fruit and whipped cream if desired.
Poppy Seed Bread
3 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups sugar
1 cups vegetable oil
1 cups milk
3 cups all-purpose four
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 TB poppy seeds
2 tsp vanilla or almond extract
(or one of each)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and
four 2 loaf pans, 8 x 4 x 2 inches.
Beat eggs, sugar, oil, and milk. Combine
four, baking powder, and salt. Beat into egg
mixture. Stir in seeds and extract. Bake 1
hour. Remove from pan. When cool, may be
topped with glaze.
Optional Orange Glaze:
cup orange juice concentrate, thawed
cup confectioners sugar
tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
52
Christmas
Traditions
Best Bi tes |
restaurant revi ew
53
P
eople have long
come to downtown
lancasters Belvedere
Inn for the food.
During the holiday season, they come for
something extra: the restaurants magical
Christmas dcor. In fact, you might very
well fnd yourself dining under a towering
Christmas tree, or next to a freplace mantel
swathed in greens. Or, in the bar, watched over
by a train with square wheels on its caboose.
You have to know your yuletide television
classics to get that last reference. Its from
the annual animated special Rudolph the
Red-Nosed Reindeer, in which Rudolph
and friends land on the Island of Misft Toys,
where that quirky train keeps company with a
sad rag doll, a misnamed Charlie-in-the-Box
and a squirt gun that shoots jelly.
Theyre all there, along with hundreds
of little white lights, yards of ribbon and a
Victorian atmosphere that turns the Belvedere
into a gastronomic Christmas card.
All of this takes time, noted owner
Dean Oberholtzer.
[It usually involves] about four of us, to
get the magic going, said Oberholtzer, who
added that work often begins Thanksgiving
day, when the restaurant is closed. Its
usually four to fve days until everythings up,
said Oberholtzer.
His goal is to have everything done
by the following Monday. And regular
customers look forward to seeing their misft
friends like kids awaiting Christmas, or,
at least, the broadcast of Rudolph the
Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Thats the thing people seem to love the
most, Oberholtzer said. They ask When are
we going to see the Island of Misft Toys?
There is more to behold. Head upstairs
and youll fnd Crazy Shirleys, the Belvederes
intimate jazz club. Theres a holiday musical
instrument look to go with the jazz theme,
Oberholtzer said.
But you dont have to acknowledge
Christmas to enjoy the Belvedere in December.
You are, after all, here to eat, or at least enjoy
a cocktail. You can do the latter at the inns
main bar, a cozy space with dark woodwork,
lots of mirrors and low-key lighting. Pull up a
barstool, have a merry martini and youre in
the spirit.
Keep going down the stately entrance
hall and behold the postcard-perfect dining
room, all deep red and brass accents. There,
your dinner might begin with the Belvedere
Bruschetta, so-named because its not a
traditional bruschetta, Oberholtzer said.
The Belvederes take ($9), is crafted from
a fresh baguette baked with garlic, sun-dried
tomato and Parmesan cheese. That makes
for a soft, almost pizza-like treat. And if
you want to make this at home, the recipe
follows below.
As for dinner, entrees at the Belvedere
run $15, for a Braised Lamb Shoulder, to
$32 for Four-Hour Braised Short Ribs, slow
cooked in California Madeira wine and served
with a three-cheese macaroni gratin and
Lyonnaise green beans. The dish is a favorite,
Oberholtzer noted. We always have that on
the holiday menu, he said.
That menu, by the way, is pretty much
whats always offered at the Belvedere, along
with some nice features, Oberholtzer
promised. And if you do decide to make the
inn a Christmas Eve dinner destination, book
ahead. The big night is one of our busiest
nights of the year, he said.
If dinner doesnt work out, try lunch, where
selections can run as little as $3.50 for a cup of
soup to up to $15 for one of the Belvederes
famous grilled salads. That top price will get
you one that comes with tenderloin tips or
scallops. Be warned; this is no tiny salad. It is
a meal.
Written by STEPHEN KOPFINGER
BELVEDERE BRUSCHETTA
For the Sundried Tomato Aioli:
1 cup mayonnaIse
cup whIte wIne
1 tB dIjon mustard
1 tB honey
cup garlIc cloves
cup sundrIed tomatoes
salt and pepper, to taste
1 french Baguette
2 cups shredded parmesan
reggIanno cheese
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine
mayonnaise, wine, mustard, honey, cloves,
tomatoes and salt and pepper in food
processor and puree until mixed. Slice
baguette lengthwise. Evenly spread sundried
tomato aioli on each side. Top with shredded
parmesan reggianno cheese. Bake at 375
until cheese is melted and bread is crusty.
In any event, stop in...
those misft toys are
waiting to welcome you
to the Belvedere Inn.
Belvedere Inn
402 N. Queen St.
717.394.2422
belvedereinn.biz.
hours:
lunch: 11am-2pm Mon-Fri
dinner: 5-11pm Sun-Thurs
5pm-midnight Fri & Sat
Bar hours:
11pm-2am Mon-Fri
5pm-2am Sat & Sun
hours for crazy shIrleys:
7pm-2am Wed & Thurs
5pm-2am Fri & Sat
54
CORK & CAP
RESTAURANT
BEST BI TES |
RESTAURANT REVI EW
Where it once beckoned workers to the factory,
it now marks the way to a hotel and restaurant
that blend sophistication with hearty dishes
rooted in Lancaster County cooking.
55
As executive chef at Cork & Cap restaurant
at the Cork Factory Hotel, Hurley thrives
on taking the fresh produce and meats
of her farm heritage and giving them an
urban twist.
The restaurant is after all at the
edge of Lancaster City, and the building
was designed by architect C. Emlen Urban,
known for the Greist Building, Watt & Shand,
Southern Market and Hershey Theatre.
Yet, Hurleys roots are in rural Narvon
Township, where she grew up on a dairy farm
and learned to make homemade chicken pot
pie, chicken corn soup, chicken and waffes,
homemade bread, pies and cakes from her
mother, Ruth Wanner.
I love seasonal cooking, using the fresh,
wholesome ingredients that are so readily
available here in Lancaster County, says
Hurley. We are so fortunate.
And Hurley likes Winter cooking best.
It takes a little more resourcefulness with
produce like dried cranberries and cherries,
tomatoes that have been put up in the
summer season, and root vegetables like
carrots, beets and potatoes. The end result is
hearty dishes such as soups and stews.
Winter is ideal for braised meats or pan-
seared dishes like venison or Osso Bucco,
says Hurley. It makes me think of cold winter
days, snow falling, the freplace crackling.
It has a rustic quality that I fnd very heart-
warming.
In the ever-evolving menu at Cork & Cap,
the Winter season is heralded by dishes
such as mascarpone-stuffed French toast
on locally-baked raisin bread, pan-seared
just-hunted venison in a marinade of cocoa,
espresso powder and garlic, and classic Osso
Bucco with oyster mushrooms and roasted
root vegetables.
Just the thing to fght the chill
of December.
Taking stock of her farm-girl origins,
Hurley went on to Johnson & Wales University
for her culinary arts degree, then interned at
Pinehurst, North Carolina. She was anxious
to return to the seasons of Pennsylvania,
after a stint in sunny Florida, where she
worked for Walt Disney Worlds prestigious
catering team and Planet Hollywood in Lake
Buena Vista.
Known for her talents with desserts, Hurley
then worked at the Log Cabin, Doneckers,
JMs Bistro & Pub, William Penn Inn and
Normandy Farms. In fact, she calls on her
Pennsylvania Dutch heritage with a dessert
trio of a shoofy tartlet, a mini-whoopie pie
and a chocolate peanut butter pretzel. Other
festive goodies include a luscious caramel
fan, dark chocolate torte and raspberry
coconut cake.
The setting of the Cork & Cap also provides
a mingling of refned elegance and rugged
character with exposed brick and stone. The
place is flled with antique factory and farm
implements, creating a cohesive fusion of
city and country. Very much like Lancaster
Countys own history.
Cork & Cap is located on the lower level
of the historic 1865 building that was once
home to Armstrong Cork, which made cork-
lined bottle caps. The building was then sold
to Kerr Glass, manufacturer of glass bottles
and caps. For decades, workers manufactured
products that were American staples.
So, it seems appropriate to reuse the factory
space as a hotel and restaurant that focuses on
Lancasters city-in-the-middle-of-the-country
appeal. Cork & Cap is the companion to
the Cork Factory Hotel at Urban Place on
New Holland Avenue. Many of the antique
farming implements, pitchforks, typewriters,
kitchen tools and even a wooden canoe
frame perched above the varnished wood
bar came from the summer lake cabin of
Barry and Linda Baldwin, who own Cork &
Cap with Jill Fanning, April Wilkinson and
Ned Baldwin.
With fve indoor dining areas and an
outdoor patio area with black wrought iron
tables and chairs, the signature smoke stack
of Urban Place looms above Cork & Cap.
Where it once beckoned workers to the
factory, it now marks the way to a hotel and
restaurant that blend sophistication with
hearty dishes rooted in Lancaster County
cooking.
Pan Seared
Venison Medallions
Dry MarinaDe:
1 TB Dark European Cocoa
1 TB Extra Fine Espresso Powder
1 TB Brown Sugar
tsp Garlic Powder
tsp Onion Powder
Salt and Pepper to taste
Place 2 TB of butter in saut pan and
sear venison medallions on both sides.
Deglaze with cup bourbon. Finish
cooking to desired temperature.
Chef Tammy Hurley is a farm girl.
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