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Holiday Central

By Sue Long | Photography by Kirk Zutell
You name the holiday, and Nathan Mountain and Glenn Taylor decorate their home for it. The décor for Christmas involves at least a dozen trees, floral accents, vintage items, a ...Read More

A Few of Our Winners

Profiles by Sue Long | profile Photos by Nick Gould
The Belvedere Inn Voted best Dinner and best Special Occasion Despite offering inventive dishes for Thanksgiving dinner, the Belvedere’s owner, Dean Oberholtzer, and executive chef, Corinna Killian (pictured), agree that guests prefer ...Read More
The kitchen is pure farmhouse and mixes Lancaster County’s cabinet-making renown – these were crafted by Stoltzfus Cabinet Shop in Talmage – with modern elements such as granite counters, recessed lighting and stainless appliances.
The kitchen is pure farmhouse and mixes Lancaster County’s cabinet-making renown – these were crafted by Stoltzfus Cabinet Shop in Talmage – with modern elements such as granite counters, recessed lighting and stainless appliances.

There’s No Place Like Home

By Sue Long | Photography by Kirk Zutell
Twenty-two years ago, Elaine Bowman built a home on 2.75 acres of land in West Cocalico Township that had originally been deeded to her family by Thomas and Richard Penn ...Read More

Best Place to Meet New People

By Briana W. Hess | Photography by Nick Gould
“Sometimes the greatest adventure is simply a conversation.” ~ Amadeus Wolfe Each of us has an opportunity to meet someone new every day: making a best friend in kindergarten, having a drink ...Read More
What had been a storage room filled with dead computers and empty boxes was remodeled into a beer kitchen where Kurt takes on the role of “mad scientist” and makes beer to his heart’s content. He credits the look of the space to Dwight Graybill (Cocalico Builders), who purchased the cabinetry at an auction, relocated the beams from a barn on the property and salvaged the teak/mahogany flooring from tractor-trailer trucks. Kurt’s wife, Tracy, also gets kudos for finding the specialty lighting on the beam, as well as much of the “beer art” that hangs on the walls. Family memorabilia also decorates the space.
What had been a storage room filled with dead computers and empty boxes was remodeled into a beer kitchen where Kurt takes on the role of “mad scientist” and makes beer to his heart’s content. He credits the look of the space to Dwight Graybill (Cocalico Builders), who purchased the cabinetry at an auction, relocated the beams from a barn on the property and salvaged the teak/mahogany flooring from tractor-trailer trucks. Kurt’s wife, Tracy, also gets kudos for finding the specialty lighting on the beam, as well as much of the “beer art” that hangs on the walls. Family memorabilia also decorates the space.

The Beer Kitchen

By Michael C. Upton | Photography by Kirk Zutell
“Don’t cry over spilled milk … it could have been beer!” reads the sign positioned directly over the stove in Kurt Fichthorn’s beer kitchen. Stepping into Kurt Fichthorn’s home is a ...Read More
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

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

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

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Two Weddings, Lancaster-Style

There’s nothing quite like a summer wedding, and the two we are presenting are quite different, as are the stories

Savannah Graybill and Chris Strup: Sliding Into Marriage

A winter Olympic sport known as skeleton led Savannah and Chris to become members of Team USA. While they didn’t

Jill Distler and Zachary Weire: Opposites Attract

When Jill met Zach, she lived on a farm; doted on her horses, dogs and cows; worked for a veterinarian

Dan Wecker: A Dutchman at Heart

In 1989, Dan and Donna Leigh Wecker took stewardship of an historic iron forge property that consisted of decaying buildings and 16

Growing Fruit With Climate Battery Technology

Greenhouses are magical places, as they envelop you in warmth and provide visuals of lush plant life. This is what

Lincoln Shoe Co: A Reimagined Event Venue Gets

Like a spunky old man, the building that was home to the Badorf Shoe Company worked hard in its day,

Decades: A Mix of Food, Fun & Events

“This space has so much history,” says Jonathan Yeager, who is a partner in the venture along with Chris Trendler

Scouting Out Mount Joy’s History

Tristan Bair may only be a high school senior, but of late he’s been thinking about people and places much,

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