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This week’s podcast has us at Red Rose Tavern, 300 W. James Street, Lancaster, Pa. The menu is quite varied: from Braised Mussels to Pork Schnitzel. We started with two items from the SHARE section of the menu, Pig Wings and Avocado Toast.
Last January we visited Official BBQ and Burgers in Harrisburg PA for lunch.Tim and I shared two sandwiches; the Carolina Pulled Pork and the Beef Brisket. We also enjoyed two sides of French Fries and Mac ‘n Cheese.Visit Official BBQ’s websi
Last December we visited Mangia Qui in Harrisburg PA for dinner.To start Tim and I had Scallops with chili beurre blanc and a salad with Belgian endive, peppadew, olives, pistachios and a sherry vinaigrette. For the Primi course we enjoyed spa
In December Tim and I had a fabulous time buying charcuterie and an even better time tasting it with our friend Frances Teslar.We bought various products at Lancaster Farmhouse (Heagy Foods) in Lancaster Central Market, Rooster Street Butcher
In November Tim and I visited Miesse Candies in Lancaster PA. We met with the owner, Tracy Artus, and she took us on a tour of the production facility. She explained the history and the philosophy of the company©2017 Joanne Bender
On November 2 we visited The Parrot in Gettysburg PA for lunch.It was difficult to decide which appetizers to have so we started with Carrot Curry Ginger soup and Crab Cakes then later had Pork Pot Stickers and house made Won Tons. In the midd
On October 10 we visited McCleary’s Pub in Marietta PA for a casual supper.To start the evening we had the Irish Crab Potato Skins and a dozen wings, half medium and half Thai. After the appetizers we ordered 2 sandwiches, a Prime Rib Melt and
On September 23 Reserve This! partnered with Kom Essa and visited the Bareville Fire Company in Leola PA.For this mini episode we highlight a local Pennsylvania Dutch dish, Pot Pie.©2017 Joanne Bender
On August 29 we started a new series of Happy Hours with a visit to Checker’s Bistro in Lancaster PA.We chose four “Bar Bites”; Duck Rangoon, Smoked Salmon Wrap, Half Calamari and Pomme Frites. For dessert we enjoyed a Crème Brulèe.Visit the
On August 23 we had a casual dinner at Silantra Asian Street Kitchen in Lancaster PA.Tim had a wrap with coconut white rice and shrimp with lots of extra toppings and sweet and sour sauce. I had a bowl with brown rice and beef and also lots of
On July 21 we traveled to York and Lancaster counties to taste food from 4 different food trucks.We started at Springettsbury Park where we tasted a mushroom swiss burger from the Lancaster Burger Co, a crab cake sandwich from Captain Crab and
On July 5 Tim and I had dinner at Callaloo Trinidadian Kitchen in Lancaster PA.We started with Pineapple Chow and 2 Doubles which are fried bread with curried chickpeas, cucumber chutney, tamarind and cilantro sauce. As entrees we shared Calla
Tim and I had a cook out in the backyard and we grilled hot dogs and sausages.We chose 6 different items to taste: Kunzler Jumbo Franks; Hippys Beef Frankfurters; Stoltfus Pepper & Onion Grillers; Turkey and Sage sausage, Pork, Spinach and Par
On June 22 we had lunch at Judy’s on Cherry in Reading PA.We started with Gazpacho and Gorgonzola Baked Figs with Bacon. For the main course we chose a hearth-fired Exotic Mushroom Pizza and a Frittata with Salmon and Red Onions and a Sweet Sp
On June 1 Tim and I started Summer early and did a tour of ice cream producers in Lancaster County.We started at Penny’s in downtown Lancaster who serves Carmen and David’s ice cream. From there we went to Oregon Dairy, Lapp Valley Farm, Stras
On May 10 Tim and I had dinner at Mad Chef Craft Brewing in East Petersburg PA.As always we had a selection from the menu; Pommes Frites with 3 dipping sauces (Pesto Aioli, Mad Chef Cheese Sauce & Roasted Garlic and Rosemary), Crab Tumblers, a
On April 27 Tim and I went across the Susquhanna river and had dinner at The Left Bank Restaurant in York PA.For appetizers we ordered Flash Fried Calamari in a spicy banana pepper parmesan cream and Warm Brie Cheese Brûlée with blueberry comp
On March 28 Tim and I stopped by Sprout in Lancaster PA for lunch. This is the second restaurant of Vy Banh, the owner of Rice and Noodles, also in Lancaster.We ordered several dishes to share; Spring Rolls with Shrimp and Pork, Banh Mi with P
While on holiday in South Africa, I made a visit to the wine region in the Western Cape Province. The first stop was Cape Town, and then an area called Hemel en Aarde followed by Franschhoek and then Wellington. This podcast gives a short overv
My holiday in South Africa comes to a close with a visit to Afro-boer, a restaurant in the outskirts of Pretoria. Join Hennie Fisher and I as we talk South African cuisine with Michelle and hear how she melds the many cultures of South Africa i
In a previous podcast I spoke to Carla Bosman of the Bosman Family Vineyards in Wellington. That same day, I had a unique opportunity to talk to the wine maker at Bosman, Corlea Fourie when we talked about her wine making philosophy, favourite
As you know, I am on holiday in South Africa and there are many excellent vineyards!One of my favourite vineyards is the Bosman Family Vineyards in Wellington. I had a lovely visit with Carla Bosman which resulted in this very special podcast.
I am on holiday in South Africa and there are many excellent restaurants and fabulous vineyards!Restaurant Mosaic is a beautiful restaurant located in the Crocodile River Valley in the lush Francolin Conservancy. the chef is Chantel Dartnall w
I am on holiday in South Africa and there are many excellent restaurants and fabulous vineyards!Restaurant Mosaic is a beautiful restaurant located in the Crocodile River Valley in the lush Francolin Conservancy. the chef is Chantel Dartnall w
On January 11 Tim and I had a lovely meal at Citronnelle in Lancaster PA. On this particular evening it was a fixed menu with food from Ireland.We started with Boxty which is smoked salmon, dill, herbed sour cream. Our entree was Dublin Coddle
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