What’s the deal with … banana water?
The new drink is being marketed as an alternative to sports drinks.
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It’s party time: 4 quick dips for your festive party spreads
If it’s too late for your holiday party, remember the Super Bowl is only six...
Restaurant that replaced iconic Bethlehem breakfast spot closes after less than a year
The restaurant that replaced an iconic breakfast and lunch spot in downtown Bethlehem has closed...
Ground beef sold in Pennsylvania, 5 other states recalled
The ground beef also was sold in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana and Washington.
Cheese balls are back. How to make this classic party dish cool again
Cheese balls might seem cliché, but they can be a hit at any gathering.
Foods with healthy-sounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight
Here’s how to spot hidden sugars and what to do about it.
Dunkin’ opens at Lehigh Valley Mall
Dunkin’ has begun serving coffee, donuts and more at Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall Township.
Popular Whitehall Township restaurant closing, as team moves on to new spot
Griddle 145 will close this week in Whitehall Township after over a decade of service...
Recipe: Sweet and spicy Korean fried chicken will fire you up
Bold, spicy flavors have never been more in demand.
The 50 best wines under $50 from our critic, who tasted 2,874
I’ve tried to highlight wines new to me along with perennial bargains.
This Easton landmark will say goodbye to 2025 and close its doors
A popular Easton bar and restaurant will close its doors after ringing in the new...
Dried cherry scones are a simple treat for the post-holiday breakfast table
If you're planning a big holiday meal, don't forget about breakfast the next day.
Raise a glass to the Lehigh Valley restaurants, breweries and more that closed in 2025
Raise a glass to these restaurants that closed in 2025.
3 recipes that will get dinner on the table in less than 45 minutes
December seems to fly by, so it’s easy to give up on the dinner routine.
Make these 3 holiday punch recipes like a pro
Breckenridge Distillery and The Family Jones offer up a couple of can't-miss concoctions.
Ayesha Curry shares her recipe for a ‘So This Is Christmas Cocktail’
It's a cocktail meant for any family celebration, not just Christmas.
Lehigh Valley Mexican restaurant closes its doors
Casa Catrina, which announced a temporary closure earlier this month, will not reopen, its owners...
Recipe: Miniature chicken pot pies warm the soul
They can be frozen and reheated when the urge for comfort food hits.
Recipes: Make these breakfast dishes for houseguests during the holidays
Get your visitors' day off to a hearty and delicious start.
Chick-fil-A to close announces closing date at the Lehigh Valley Mall after nearly 30 years
A nearly 30-year-old Chick-fil-A restaurant will close later this month at the Lehigh Valley Mall.
Popular Lehigh Valley Mall restaurant says it has possible buyers, plans to stay open until sale closes
Dunderbak's owner says the restaurant has possible buyers.
Maximalism is back in cocktails with bold colors and flavors
Bartenders are creating bold, layered drinks with theatrical glassware and playful twists.
British baker’s criticism of Mexican ‘ugly’ bread triggers social media outrage
What began as a dispute over bread soon ignited a national debate over food identity.
Indulge in lychee-frosted sugar cookies with citrus notes and buttercream
The frosting adds a luxurious touch, and you can decorate for a special finish.
Cookbook author dishes on Jewish-Mexican cuisine that is ‘kosherísimo’
The recipes, accompanied by personal histories, recount an aspect of the Jewish diaspora.
How to make bouillabaisse, a French fishermen’s feast
Here's a step-by-step guide to cooking the beloved seafood stew of Marseilles, thought to have...
This Tuscan flatbread is a colorful, gluten-free alternative to classic crostini
The recipe offers a unique twist on classic crostini.
The end of the lunch bowl era
Americans are increasingly over the “slop bowl.”
2025 is turning out to be a great year for wine
Record-breaking early picking was a key feature of harvest 2025.
These holiday cocktail recipes will raise the bar at your next party
Recipes include a Caipiroska, Bashful Boulevardier and a Nutella Espresso Martini.
The many ways that baking is winter therapy. With a delicious ending
The real draw of baking starts long before you roll out the pie crust.
Hopelessly devoted to cookies? Try this spiced take on classic oatmeal
These amazing, rustic cookies aren't just easy to make, they're filled with warm fall-holiday flavors,...
Recipe: How to make a perfect leg of lamb for holiday entertaining
The key to this approach is to stud the meat with 'bouquets.'
Oreo is bringing zero-sugar cookies to the US
Oreo Zero Sugar and Oreo Double Stuf Zero Sugar will go on sale in January.
A classic Italian cookbook finally gets an English edition after years of effort
The book by Ada Boni is a go-to for classic Italian recipes.
Recipes: Here’s how to create a tasty, healthier Hanukkah
Even potatoes can be enjoyed guilt-free when roasted or prepared as lighter latkes.
This chicken Romano proves cooking for seniors need not be bland
You can make enjoyable, tasty meals in a health care environment
Lehigh Valley brewery plans new taproom, a week after announcing Allentown closure
HiJinx Brewing Co. will open a new taproom and venue in Northampton County, just a...
Joanna Gaines shares her cinnamon roll recipe
Add a gourmet touch to your holiday spread — or just make an extra special...
German bakers bring Christmas specialty to life with rich tradition and sweetness
Bakers in Dresden have been making stollen for Christmas for hundreds of years.
Popular Lehigh Valley distillery to close: ‘We have simply run out of runway’
The Salem-themed Gallows Hill Spirits Co. will close later this month in Allentown.
Spicy Swedish meatballs? Holiday appetizers get a festive upgrade
At any holiday get-together, it’s the appetizers that set the tone.
Pamela Anderson’s vegetable bourguignon is a hearty dish for cozy nights
The dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or relaxing by the fire.
Indian chain to serve pizza, curry and more with first Lehigh Valley restaurant next week
The first Lehigh Valley location for the Indian restaurant chain Tikka Shack will open soon...
Gretchen’s table: Chongqing chicken gets a touch of fire in this recipe
Sichuan peppercorns are the small, reddish-pink berries that often put the fire into Sichuan cuisine.
Pa. alcohol sales drop for just the 2nd time in 30 years. Here’s why
Pennsylvania is not alone in seeing declining liquor sales.
The best food cities in America for 2025
San Francisco and New Orleans are among the winners of Conde Nast Traveler's Readers’ Choice...
Brewing coffee for holiday guests? Learn how from a champion barista
Tips for success include making sure your beans are fresh and that you're using enough...
Lehigh Valley brewery to close taproom after a decade of operation
HiJinx Brewing Co. will close its Allentown taproom in late December after more than a...
The 2 keys to roasting winter root vegetables are heat and time
Winter’s roots sweeten in the oven as the high heat condenses and intensifies their flavors.
Recipe: Fruit, seeds, almonds and chestnut flour team up to make Energy Balls
The tiny round snacks are made with flax seeds, dried banana slices, pitted dates, apricots,...
Enjoy beer, cocktails and more at new Promenade taproom
Barley Creek Taproom Saucon offers rotating drinks, classic bar food and more at Promenade Saucon...
Hot new baking cookbooks will keep us riding a sugar high through the holidays
Stock up on butter, put on the coffee and sink in to these delicious offerings.
Quick Fix: Easy Colorful Vegetable Stew
You’ll have a hearty meal ready in minutes with almost no effort.
Recipe: This soup is the best way to use leftover Thanksgiving turkey
Leftover Turkey and Vegetable Soup is an adaptation of a meatless dish.
What happens when pumpkin pie meets deep-dish pizza?
Baking pies can be a way to connect with emotions and celebrate moments.
There’s a better way to make mashed potatoes, and this is it
Up for a mashed potato science experiment? It'll change how you make them forever.
Thanksgiving turkey recipe 2025: Cook your bird in under an hour
One chef makes a case for elevating that humble poultry dish into a Thanksgiving feast.
Sweet potato or pumpkin? The Thanksgiving pie debate
Which is the better Thanksgiving dessert: pumpkin or sweet potato pie?
This Thanksgiving, don’t forget the cornbread, and here’s a nicely cheesy version
This recipe is everything I want in a cornbread.
These 6 kitchen tools can make or break your Thanksgiving dinner
Food safety experts say that six crucial kitchen tools are the key to Thanksgiving dinner.
Recipes: Butternut squash soup, three ways
Customize this basic squash soup with different flavors depending on your mood.
Lidia Bastianich’s recipe for Pumpkin Ravioli, a fall dish using butternut squash
The ravioli is served with a simple sauce of butter and sage.
Recipe: Roasted smashed baby potatoes with wild greens pesto
A new cookbook is here to challenge some of the assumptions that underlie Thanksgiving.
This simple polenta and mushroom dish will elevate your Thanksgiving table
This would be a welcome side dish, or a center of the plate offering for...
Sip into fall with these flavor-packed cocktail recipes
This time of year, it’s hard not to succumb to the cozy flavors of fall.
Recipes: Here are 5 dishes you can make ahead for Thanksgiving dinner
You can make a soup, an appetizer, wild rice dressing, cranberry chutney and a dessert...
Historic Mahoning Drive-in Theater to host first-ever wine and food truck event
The theater will host wineries, food trucks and vendors, and there will be a surprise...
Thanksgiving for all: Dairy-free mix-it-up citrus loaf cake from Dorie Greenspan
This recipe for a golden-brown, nondairy loaf cake relies on olive oil and winter's bounty...
Thanksgiving for all: Diabetic-friendly pumpkin pie with maple-ginger crust
Here is a tasty pumpkin pie that uses sugar substitute and maple-ginger flavoring from the...
Thanksgiving for all: Gluten-free pull-apart dinner rolls that retain their chewy texture
Jules Shepard found a secret ingredient that gives these dinner rolls a classic texture.
Thanksgiving for all: Three sisters salad for vegans
Chef Pyet DeSpain, winner of the first season of Gordon Ramsay's "Next Level Chef," has...
Thanksgiving for all: High-protein, gluten-free cranberry jalapeño dip
Use this recipe to zest up your Thanksgiving appetizer spread and satisfy both your high-protein...
Heady odors and sensory overload as 5,200 cheeses compete for the World Cheese Awards
The first thing that hits you at the World Cheese Awards is the smell.
Thanksgiving salad with pears, Parmesan and pomegranate seeds, starring puff pastry croutons
If you're looking to make a festive salad, pomegranate seeds are a great start.
One good recipe: Baked apple cider doughnuts warm the soul
One of my favorite fall treats: apple cider doughnuts.
These Lehigh Valley restaurants are open for Thanksgiving dinner
Let someone else do the cooking — and clean up — for you. These restaurants...
Recipes: Cranberries are much more than a Thanksgiving side dish
The tart orbs can be a key ingredient in Apple Cranberry Pie, Cranberry Spice Cake...
Fruitful advice for getting the most from a refrigerator and making groceries last longer
This is especially important during the holiday season.
One good recipe: Fig and Peach Tart
This seasonal dessert marries two Mediterranean flavors: fresh, ripe figs and sweet peaches.
Here’s where veterans can get freebies on Veterans Day
Here's where veterans and active duty military can get free food and more on Veterans...
Nationally recognized Palestinian cuisine restaurant closes in Allentown
The nationally recognized restaurant chain Ayat has closed in Allentown.
Retail Watch: Lehigh Valley couple’s diner celebrates a year of community love and dreams
A couple's diner has celebrated its first anniversary in Whitehall Township, where it has earned...
5 simple soup recipes to work into your cooler-weather rotation
Soup is a cool-weather mainstay in many kitchens.
These Lehigh Valley restaurants will do the Thanksgiving cooking for you. Here’s where to order takeout and catering
Several Lehigh Valley restaurants and catering businesses will offer takeout and delivery for Thanksgiving this...
Gretchen’s table: Easy roux-less gumbo features Creole spices, chicken and sausage
Traditionalists might yelp at the thought of a roux-less gumbo, but it works.
New Giant store announces opening date at South Mall, to offer free merch
Giant has set an opening date for its new South Mall location.
As hot as you like: Hatch chile peppers add sizzle of the Southwest to everything
The seasonal delicacy adds a kick of flavor to so many different dishes.
Recipe: Use leftover chicken to make this delicious soup
Whether your roasted chicken is homemade or store-bought, combine it with rice, lemon juice, eggs...
Convenience store A1 Quick Shop to open in Bethlehem
A new convenience store will soon offer groceries, lottery tickets and more when it opens...
Recipe: Pumpkin and black bean quesadillas are a fall twist on a classic
This meal is perfect for cooler days when you’re craving something hearty yet simple
Sugarcone cabbage a sweet, fresh take on one of the world’s oldest vegetables
When it comes to leafy green vegetables, cabbage sometimes gets a bad rap.
A recipe for Fish Stick Panzanella from ‘The Blue Food Cookbook’ elevates a frozen staple
Fish sticks can be elevated by pairing them with fresh ingredients.
A new ‘Blue Food’ cookbook champions fish and other seafood for any meal
The chefs aim to dispel confusion about seafood choices.
Quick Fix: Teriyaki Glazed Pork with Chinese Noodles
This meal can be ready in less than 10 minutes.
Former teacher who founded popular Lehigh Valley ice cream shop dies at age 82. ‘Always a role model’
Jim Schmoyer's family and friends remembered the owner of Ice Cream World as a caring...
This 3-course vegan meal is great for Vegetarian Awareness Month
The dish is a Jamaican play on Italian alfredo pasta.
Paranormal Pizza reopens in Bethlehem following 2023 fire
Paranormal Pizza has finally reopened in Bethlehem after a 2023 fire forced it to close.