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Downsizing led Terry and Becky McKim to Stoudtburg Village in Adamstown. Their distinctive purple house attracts droves of picture takers – “It’s very popular with Baltimore Ravens fans,” Terry reports. While there are several outdoor-living areas, there isn’t a blade of grass to cut.
Downsizing led Terry and Becky McKim to Stoudtburg Village in Adamstown. Their distinctive purple house attracts droves of picture takers – “It’s very popular with Baltimore Ravens fans,” Terry reports. While there are several outdoor-living areas, there isn’t a blade of grass to cut.

Creating a New Nest

By Sue Long | Photography by Kirk Zutell
Six years ago, Becky and Terry McKim became empty nesters. “A year into it, we began contemplating our next move,” says Terry. Baby Boomers. They continue to impact the way of ...Read More
The Country French Collection is housed in a gorgeous restored barn along Route 272. Unfortunately for those who love this store and its beautiful furniture and decorative items, its owners are downsizing and the building is up for sale. Store hours are only being offered on Sundays. Countryfrenchantiques.com.
The Country French Collection is housed in a gorgeous restored barn along Route 272. Unfortunately for those who love this store and its beautiful furniture and decorative items, its owners are downsizing and the building is up for sale. Store hours are only being offered on Sundays. Countryfrenchantiques.com.

Destination: Adamstown

By Sue Long
This northern Lancaster County hamlet is home to history, antiques, the nation’s oldest hat manufacturer, the state’s first microbrewery and Lancaster County’s best swim team.   Back in the 70s and early ...Read More
Anne with her mother, Betsy Nikolaus (left), and her sister, Lauren Nikolaus Zink.
Anne with her mother, Betsy Nikolaus (left), and her sister, Lauren Nikolaus Zink.

Oh, Baby, It’s a Wild World

by Jill Brown and Robert Fenninger | Party Photos by Yokography
A Baby Shower Goes on Safari Anne Nikolaus loves parties. If the Villanova grad had not landed a plum Philadelphia-based position in marketing and business development for an international law firm, ...Read More

Sausage, Bacon, Burgers, Charcuterie and More

By Rochelle Shenk
September is a banner month for Rooster Street Butcher. Owners Tony and Kristina Page are celebrating Rooster Street’s second anniversary in Lititz, four years as a stand holder at Lancaster ...Read More

A Carriage House Kitchen Small in Size, Big in Design

By Sue Long | Photography by Jordan Bush
Walk into this former carriage house, take a few steps and you’re in the kitchen. The visual impact was one of the motivating factors that prompted the homeowner to completely ...Read More
Bruce prepares Bananas Foster. The dessert was created by the famed Brennan’s Restaurant in 1951 and was named for Richard Foster, the chairman of the New Orleans Crime Commission.
Bruce prepares Bananas Foster. The dessert was created by the famed Brennan’s Restaurant in 1951 and was named for Richard Foster, the chairman of the New Orleans Crime Commission.

The Joy of Taking a Cooking Class

Story and Photographs by Jordan Bush
Taking a cooking class has been a perpetual New Year’s resolution of mine. I’ve been intrigued by food almost as long as I’ve been a terrible cook. When the opportunity ...Read More

Scootin’ Around

Photo and Copy by Seth Dochter
In may’s column, I introduced you to two-wheeled tours that are offered by Intercourse Bikeworks and Lititz Bikeworks. The resulting feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and I received a number of ...Read More

Debunking Wine Myths

By Kristy Aurand
Wine is a complex subject. All the terminology. All the perceived rules. All the subjectivity on what’s good and what’s not. So, when people hear I like wine, they will ...Read More

The Instagram Effect

Text and Photos By Michael C. Upton
For the last several months, I’ve been hitting Lancaster County eateries, snapping photos of appetizers, posting them to social media and tagging them with #LanCoTizer. The search was not all-encompassing: ...Read More
Wild horses are a daily sight on the beaches of Corolla and Carova, two of the northern-most getaways on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Wild horses are a daily sight on the beaches of Corolla and Carova, two of the northern-most getaways on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

An OBX State of Mind

Text and photos by Seth Dochter
It’s September, and many of you are probably thinking about making trips to the mountains to enjoy the fall foliage. Have you ever considered a fall getaway to the beach? ...Read More

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