Weaver’s has been a family operation for four generations. Owner Ed Weaver and his son Justin carry on the tradition, tending to their 100 acres in Morgantown, PA.
Mayor Nutter announced his plans for making Philadelphia the “greenest” city in America last month, highlighting five areas of interest and 150 initiatives he hopes to achieve by 2015. He has defined the ambitious plan as a restructuring of Philadelphia towards a “green economy,” which, if it lives up to its alternate meanings, could definitely
A friend of mine owned an independent bookstore for a number of years, and during that time he claimed to have the best job in the world. All day long, he said, intelligent, engaging people come through the door and talk about the subjects that they're most passionate about.
A local teen finds success by growing healthy foodby Dana HenryThe school bell rings and teenagers fill the entrance halls of University City High School. Many are running and some are calling out to their friends, relieved from a long day of classes. A young man apologizes to the woman at the front desk who
Philly raconteurs Hoots and Hellmouth promote local farms on tourby Andrew ThompsonAmid the hustle of touring—going from town to town and not being able to stop for more than a few hours to play a show, fill your stomach at a Cracker Barrel and jet off to the next venue—it can be hard to find
Braving the heat for an intimate seat at Talula's Tableby Jamie LearyFor the staff at talula’s table, a gourmet market and caterer in Kennett Square, hospitality is not perfunctory—it’s heartfelt and natural. Aimee Olexy and Bryan Sikora, the hands-on husband and wife owners (she manages the market, he runs the kitchen), seem to truly enjoy
Ratatouille is the perfect catchall for spring and summer’s bounty. A staple dish in Provençe, Ratatouille is loved for its versatility, as different chefs have completely different recipes for the dish. Feel free to play around with the proportions of vegetables, depending on what you like and what’s available.
It seems like everyone these days is counting carbs. Everyone but me, that is! I love carbs so much that I added an extra layer of dough to this sweet and tart cobbler. Since it’s packed with fruit and fiber, it makes a healthy, filling breakfast paired with a steaming pot of tea. But my
