Features: Food

Side Dish: Moe's Southwest Grill opens in Bethlehem

By Kelly Federico Sather, Of The Morning Call — Thu, 24 May 2012 03:27:00 GMT

MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL OPENS

Restaurant review: Continental Restaurant comes up aces

By Susan Gottshall, Special to The Morning Call — Thu, 24 May 2012 03:26:00 GMT

The Continental Restaurant, formerly 4 Aces Grill, opened just months ago at 13 t h and Hamilton streets in Allentown, but already has transformed the eatery's vibe.

Dynamic appetizer duo

By Diane Rossen Worthington, Tribune Media Services — Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Variations on the one-two guacamole-salsa punch

Ready-made guacamole and salsa are so easy to buy that you might wonder why you should prepare them yourself. Here are two good reasons. The recipes here are atypical renditions of the classic Mexican appetizer combo.

Little patty packed with fresh green flavors

By Kay Stepkin, Special to Tribune Newspapers — Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

May signals the arrival of fresh garlic and green onions. Combine these signs of spring with tender young zucchini into one delicately flavored dish that tastes great and benefits your health.

Top 3 Food: Susquehanna Ale Trail

By Diane W. Stoneback, Of The Morning Call — Tue, 22 May 2012 21:42:00 GMT

SUSQUEHANNA ALE TRAIL

Recipe Exchange: May 23, 2012

Tue, 22 May 2012 21:41:00 GMT

LOOKING FOR FOUND

Learn about single malt Scotch whisky

By Diane W. Stoneback, Of The Morning Call — Tue, 22 May 2012 21:39:00 GMT

Bethlehem author Elizabeth Riley Bell will sign copies of her new Smart Guide to Single Malt Scotch Whisky at Moravian Book Shop

Bethlehem resident Elizabeth Riley Bell poured more than 30 years of learning and 16 months of hard work into writing "The Smart Guide to Single Malt Scotch Whisky" (Smart Guide Publications, $19.95, 392 pp.) She'll sign her new book 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday May 26 at the Moravian Book Shop, 428 Main St., Bethlehem. At the signing, she'll discuss the growing interest in single malts and give tips to make tasting them more affordable.

Three ways to lose weight before summer

By Alisa Bowman, Special to The Morning Call — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:38:00 GMT

The dreaded bathing suit season is upon us.

At the backyard barbecue

Leah Eskin — Sun, 20 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Summers, dad would barbecue chicken. Probably also sausage and steak and — later on — veggie burger for the nonconformist teen, but what sticks in memory is chicken. I didn't like it.

Women in the wild: Pennsylvania program teaches outdoor skills

By Diane W. Stoneback, Of The Morning Call — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:01:00 GMT

Learn new outdoor skills that take you beyond your comfort level

You could strike it rich during the gold-panning session at Women in the Wilds at Sinnemahoning State Park. But even if you don't find a fleck of gold dust, you'll be richer for the time you've spent attending a weekend of outdoor activities at the Cameron and Potter counties park.

Restaurant review: The Green Pepper burrito joint can spice up movie night

By Susan Gottshall, Special to The Morning Call — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:39:00 GMT

If location is everything, The Green Pepper has it made. This burrito joint, which opened recently across from Rave Cinemas at The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, makes it easy to add dinner to a movie night.

Side Dish: Eat a 10-course vegan tasting menu at Flow this Saturday

By Kelly Federico Sather, Of The Morning Call — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

VEGAN TASTING MENU AT FLOW IN JIM THORPE

Lighten the grill

Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Clever condiments perk up turkey, veggie burgers

Clever condiments perk up turkey, veggie burgers.

Craig Claiborne cooked up a new recipe

By Bill Daley , Tribune Newspapers — Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Critic, editor changed the modern food world

The late Craig Claiborne introduced many things to North Americans as food editor of The New York Times. The list, according to the jacket flap of a just-published biography, includes: "creme fraiche, arugula, balsamic vinegar, the Cuisinart, chef's knives, even the salad spinner." He helped make household names of professional chefs like Pierre Franey, Jacques Pepin and Paul Prudhomme, and "home cooks" like Madhur Jaffrey, Marcella Hazan, Virginia Lee and Diana Kennedy. He even gave Julia Child a crucial boost by praising "Mastering the Art of French Cooking."

Top 3 Food: Shenandoah Kielbasa Festival features meaty treats from Big-3 makers

By Diane W. Stoneback, Of The Morning Call — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:53:00 GMT

SHENANDOAH KIELBASA FEST

Recipe Exchange: May 16, 2012

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:51:00 GMT

LOOKING FOR FOUND

Recipes from Ian Knauer's 'The Farm'

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:50:52 GMT

RADISHES WITH BACON BUTTER

Allen High grad was inspired by family's farm when writing cookbook

By Diane W. Stoneback, Of The Morning Call — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:50:00 GMT

Allen grad was inspired by family's Montgomery County farm when writing new cookbook

Although Ian Knauer didn't intend to become a food writer, reading his new cookbook makes you realize he was born to re-discover the richness of Pennsylvania's harvest and his own family's history.

Spring-loaded bread gives breakfast bounce

Leah Eskin — Sun, 13 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Gluten sounds gluey, and frankly it is. It's the stuff that makes bread dough elastic and baked bread delightful.

The Y'all of America

By Christopher Borrelli , Chicago Tribune reporter — Thu, 10 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Celebrity chef Paula Deen talks about her diabetes, her new Joliet restaurant and why she still believes in butter

Paula Deen.

Side Dish: Hotel Bethlehem named in Top 100 for brunch

By Kelly Federico Sather, Of The Morning Call — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:50:55 GMT

HOTEL BETHLEHEM NAMED IN TOP 100 FOR BRUNCH

Restaurant review: D M Sushi succeeds in quality and service

By Susan Gottshall, Special to The Morning Call — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:34:00 GMT

D M Sushi brings Japanese cuisine to Northampton County suburbia, and judging from the number of full tables on a recent Saturday night, I'd say the reception has been welcoming indeed.

Vegan brownies to bowl over the crowd

By Kay Stepkin, Special to Tribune Newspapers — Wed, 09 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Broaden your vegetarian support system: Join a vegetarian Meetup Group in your area.

Bethlehem man's rhubarb creations are on the wild side

By Diane W. Stoneback, Of The Morning Call — Wed, 09 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Joe Soska's rhubarb creations are on wild side — including pizza, smoothies and sundaes

Joe and Frieda Soska have been together for 49 years, but are divided on a major issue every spring — how to use the rhubarb that emerges in the side yard of their Bethlehem home.

Top 3 Food: Celebration brewing at Stoudt's

By Diane W. Stoneback, Of The Morning Call — Wed, 09 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

CELEBRATION BREWING AT STOUDT'S