This previously ran in our December 2022 print issue. There are two schools of thought in the culinary world. At least, two worth mentioning.  One states that the food is all that matters. The restaurant, the atmosphere, and the presentation are...

If I could relive eating the cafeteria’s cheesy buffalo chicken flatbread 100 times, I would. But life isn’t always fair. Still, that culinary experience made me realize that the high school’s Food Services has really upped its game despite food...

Ever since I was a youngster, I’ve always received comments from my family members about my weight. That’s right, these are the people who were supposed to always love and support me through my life experiences. Terms like “chunky,” “chubby,”...

With its growing population, new businesses, and frequent expansion, the Lehigh Valley is a place in which many would be happy to reside. Some would even argue that attractions like the PPL Center, Coca-Cola Park, and Crayola Factory make the region unique...

A typical day for Betty Hockman consists of brewing coffee for early customers rushing to work, pausing to chat with regulars who aren’t, and then closing up shop at 2 in the afternoon, only to do it all again the next day. Betty, as customers...

For many living in America, bugs are seen as small, harmless creatures that may give a small scare when close by — not as a healthy source of food.   With the human population growing by millions everyday, the cost and amount of food will continue...

Would you believe someone if they told you that a dish made of pig's head, heart, liver, and other undisclosed parts was a staple dish for an entire culture? Well, that’s the case for the Pennsylvania Dutch, who created a truly diverse and wild dish...

While most of the East Penn School District community stays at home practicing social distancing, essential workers remain on the front lines, helping others get by during this time. Part of this essential group includes the district’s food service...

Year after year, The Great Allentown Fair remains one of the best trademark events of summer in the Lehigh Valley and its surrounding counties. Food vendors like Take a Taco, The Brass Rail, Pie in a Cone, and Caribbean Noodles are only a few of the...

  Many people often imagine Mediterranean food as gross, sloppy, overspiced, and full of mystery meat. Aci Halal, a quaint Turkish restaurant tucked away in the 1st Ward of Allentown, will not only destroy those negative perceptions of Mediterranean...

After a week filled with stressful tests and not-so-tasty school lunches, everyone is in need of a break. But where can you find delicious meals on a high school student’s budget? We took a small trip around the Valley to sample quality yet affordable...