Sweet Finish: Tiramisu for Christmas—you got a problem with that?
Maybe you are like me. As much as I love Christmas, the many holiday duties or “festivities,” if you would… Read More
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Food
Blended Family: In Mechanicsburg, herbs and teas span generations
Herbs and teas bring people together in a post-Civil War-era building located in downtown Mechanicsburg. Bertha Reppert opened The Rosemary… Read More
Italian Style: The Scotto family owns several popular restaurants, with more in store
The Scotto family’s roots run deep in Harrisburg’s restaurant scene. The patriarch, Giovanni, has owned several area Italian restaurants, including… Read More
Dumpling Discovery: Rosemary wants you to take the gnudi challenge
Harrisburg’s treasured gem of a restaurant on North 3rd Street, Rubicon, is always ready to serve innovative Italian, Spanish and… Read More
Bodega favorites, with a twist, served up hot at new Midtown restaurant
Ever try a chopped cheese sandwich on a Jamaican beef patty? Or a smash meatball sandwich? How about chicken Caesar… Read More
Flavor Oasis: New family-run business brings New York-style, Dominican eats to the neighborhood with store and food truck
Leo Pena is what you might call a born entrepreneur. When he was young, he helped manage his family’s many… Read More
A Chicken in One Pot: Rosemary’s roast chicken is delicious—and easy
Cooking, and food that is in vogue at a particular time, changes constantly. In my early years of cooking, my… Read More
Filling Bags, Filling Needs: Small food pantries make a big impact
A group of small but mighty food pantries has been assisting the people of central Pennsylvania, mostly going unnoticed except… Read More
Just Like Grammy Made: This simple peach pie recipe crosses generations
As September arrives every year, I experience the same thing—a reluctance to let go of the beautiful, sweet fruits of… Read More
Bartender’s Choice: Take a High Dive into high-end cocktails
High diving may seem like a risky sport to some. Transforming a former dive bar into a high-end cocktail bar… Read More