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publisher’s note Thanks to kings, historic voyagers, and sweet genius Chef Allan Pitotti from Dolce Patisserie for their noteworthy contributions to one of the most popular flavors in the world. Made from roasted, ground cacao in its purest state, the earliest evidence of chocolate traces back well over a thousand years ago when natives of Mexico learned how to prepare beans of the native cacao tree—mixing it with chilis and cornmeal to create an invigorating drink. Thought to be a heavenly food, they believed it to be gifted by the gods. They used the bean as currency and drank it to celebrate royal feasts. In 1519, Hernan Cortes, on his expedition to Cuba, landed in Mesoamerica and was greeted by the king with fifty jugs of the drink served in golden cups. When he returned to Spain with the strange new flavor, it became known as an aphrodisiac because it supposedly gave men power over women. In 1828, the world of chocolate would change forever when Conrad van Houten, a Dutch chemist, invented the cocoa press to separate its natural fat (also known as cocoa butter). What was left behind could be recombined with the fat to create the solid form we are more familiar with today. Not long after, Swiss chocolatier Daniel Peter added powdered milk to the mix and invented milk chocolate. Today chocolate has established itself in the rituals of our modern culture and it remains an aura of something sensual and decadent. Please join us in celebrating Chef Alan Pitotti, Hellertown chocolatier (page 32), alongside a few stories, meaningful insights, and our support to get you through this February.
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15 HAPPY HEALTHY LOCAL
30 Feed Your Love
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32 Day in the Life of a Chocolatier
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ccording to some sources, The Keiunkan Inn in Japan is known for being the oldest existing, operating business in the world. Perhaps most impressive is that the 1,300-year-old inn, located near Mount Fuji, has been owned by 52 generations of the same family. The oldest American company, Caswell-Massey, a perfume and soap company, has been serving customers since 1752 —24 years before the Declaration of Independence. Others that make the list that you may recognize include King Arthur Flour (1790), Jim Beam (1795), Dupont (1802), Colgate (1806), Brooks Brothers (1818), and Pabst Blue Ribbon (1844) to name a few.
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In the Lehigh Valley, names that inspire business longevity and innovation include Coopersburg Associates (1791), C.F. Martin & Co. (1833), Nazareth Mutual Insurance Company (1845), and Crayola (1864).
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STARTED OUT OF THEIR HOME IN 1948 AS PENN ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, AL AND STANLEY BEYER OPENED THE COMPANY WITH an idea and a dream. Through all possible challenges imaginable, these businesses weather every storm and stand the test of time. Markets are efficient and businesses that survive a generation inherently tell the story. There is always something interesting to learn. There is always something special. When we reflect on companies we buy from locally, Penn
I love Windows & Doors is on the same trajectory and for many of the same foundational and time-tested reasons. Started out of their home in 1948 as Penn Aluminum Construction Company, Al and Stanley Beyer opened the company with an idea and a dream. Originally selling aluminum windows and siding, not without its fundamental challenges, they did whatever they could to get the business off the ground and keep it going. The business model was straight forward—offer a quality product at a really fair price. In the decade to follow World War II, the Beyers purchased a building on Union Boulevard. There was a return of prosperity and the company started to grow. More and more Americans started to consider themselves part of the middle class. More homes were being built and the suburbs were born. The advancement of roadways and shopping centers connected homeowners and fostered the exchange of goods and services. Through advertisements, television began connecting more and more consumers with goods and services for a better life. Through the 70s and 80s the business continued to grow, so they expanded their offerings to include doors, railings, awnings, roofing—even kerosene heaters and fuel.
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Today, run by the Hauler Family (Rick Sr., his wife Elizabeth, and daughter Erin), they’ve moved back to a simpler approach that only includes their core competencies—selling, installing, and servicing quality windows and doors, while creating a great experience for their homeowner clients.
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The Hauler’s place in the company’s history and future would never have existed had it not been for son Rick Jr.’s employment with the Beyers, and his knowledge of some changes going on that ultimately lead to the sale of the business to his family. And while Rick Jr. left to serve in the Coast Guard for a number of years, he rejoined the family business upon his return with a renewed excitement and plans for growth in the business. The plan included reorganizing and refocusing their offering to include only relevant, quality manufacturers. They worked on the customer experience and made investments modernizing the business. They added a ten-year Workmanship and Service Warranty to back their promise to customers and solidify their reputation that follows installation. They revamped and updated their showroom to be more inviting and showcase products properly. “Although we made a lot of mistakes, we got back to fundamentals”, Erin humbly states. “Above all and for over 71 years, this business
has operated on three simple objectives— providing customers with quality products, delivering an enjoyable customer experience, and making sure customers are completely satisfied,� Erin says. “Yes, I know. This is what all companies say,� she continues. “Fortunately, for us I guess, this is not what all companies do. This is what makes us different. This is why our customers return year after year for their home improvement projects.� Aside from a very strong work ethic and deeply rooted values like honesty and reliability, Penn Windows & Doors keeps it simple. They care about their reputation in the community, they focus on what they do best, and they’re fully committed. Today, like the Beyers, Penn Windows & Doors continues to deliver something much more meaningful and rare—trust. This can be attributed to their knowledgeable staff and installers, all of whom are treated like family. With all this said, we look forward to their 100th anniversary milestone.
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MANY OF US TEND TO HAVE MIXED EMOTIONS ABOUT THIS TIME OF YEAR.
Dropping temperatures, freezing rain, and short days contribute to our attitudes, behavior, and health. Despite the downsides, we can all still learn to love February and the cold—or at least tolerate it. (Reminder: those in other parts of the country complain about it being too hot outside!) Aside from telling you the obvious (put on a sweater at work!), in this issue of Happy Healthy Local we share a few stories, meaningful insights, and our support to get you through the month.
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Healing BY FREDERICK JERANT
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any couples have interesting stories about how they met: online, through friends, a chance encounter at a party. For the doctors Birriel (he is T. Javier, MD; she is Lillybeth, MD), the seven-year-married couple’s journey crisscrosses numerous states and several countries. “We met in 2009,” Lillybeth says. “Javier—who is originally from Hawaii but grew up in Louisiana—was in medical school in Grenada. I was studying medicine in my native Puerto Rico. That summer, we happened to be in Prague, the capital of Czech Republic, for a two-month-long program.” “My best friend and classmate was there, too. She told me about this guy in her group, and that I’d probably like him.” As the program neared its end, the two finally got together at a social gathering—and they clicked. Following Prague, their long-distance romance continued. They relied on social media (and their European phone connections) to stay in touch. And, although they ultimately returned to their respective medical schools, they traveled to each other’s locale when they could. In one instance, it was a lot like speed-dating: they met up in Puerto Rico while Javier was on a six-hour layover for another flight! Things settled a bit after Javier transferred to Lillybeth’s school for his final years of education. Javier proposed in 2011—just in time for the couple to start their residencies. He chose St. Luke’s for general surgery; she opted for family medicine at Penn State’s Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. They married in 2012, and Lillybeth moved
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happy. healthy. local. closer to the Lehigh Valley and commuted to the Hershey Medical Center. She joined him at St. Luke’s—as a family medicine physician—in 2014. Although they didn’t originally set out to work in the weight management field, Javier became interested in bariatric surgery during his clinical rotations and chose that as his specialty—leading to a one-year fellowship program at The Cleveland Clinic.
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“Most people think it’s just weight-loss surgery, but it also can lessen the effects of, and in some cases cure, metabolic diseases including diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol,” he said. “It gives patients who are dealing with these debilitating diseases a second chance at life. It is a very gratifying profession to be a part of.” “Lillybeth had planned to build her family practice,” he added. “But after I returned from my fellowship studies, she became interested in medical, as opposed to surgical, weight-loss programs.” Lillybeth picks up the thread. “I’d been exposed to obesity concerns in my family practice,” she said, “and decided to concentrate on that area of medicine. In 2014, St. Luke’s approached me to be a bariatrician, and I accepted. I’ve been working for the past year to attain my CME [continuing medical education] accreditation.” Javier’s practice involves major surgery, while Lillybeth’s relies on changing dietary, behavioral, and activity patterns. From time to time, though, their patients can overlap. Lillybeth might suggest someone to Javier as a possible candidate for surgery. And if a postprocedure client gains back some weight, Javier can call on Lillybeth to help the person get back on track. The Birriels’ home life isn’t that much different from those of other young professionals. That is, it gets busy! “I am blessed to have Lillybeth,” Javier says. “She understands the demands of a surgical practice, and that it might interrupt our schedules and plans.” He adds that, in addition to his usual hours, he is often on-call in case of
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“It works the same way for me,” Lillybeth says. “Sometimes, I must leave to attend a seminar or meeting. And I was often on-call in my family practice as well,” she says. The Birriel household is rounded out by their French bulldog Beau, who joined them about four years ago, and their latest addition—twoyear-old son Paxton.
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And those aspects of their lives aren’t that much different from those of other young professional couples. “It can be a little difficult because we have no close family in the area,” Lillybeth says, “but we’re fortunate to have each other and good daycare.” “Good communications, and constantly updated calendars, are also essential,” she says, “so we can be sure everything is covered. You can go out for a couple of hours, and it’s okay to leave your dog alone. You can’t do that with a twoyear-old!” “We have a good work-life balance right now,” she adds, “and we make sure to regularly schedule some ‘adult time.’ For example, we celebrated our wedding anniversary with a week-long trip to Italy—just the two of us!” It’s been an eventful journey since their first encounter in Prague, and Lillybeth sums up the key to their mutually successful relationship: “We know that both of our careers are important—and both of us are very supportive of each other.” LEH I G H VALLE YM AR K E T PL AC E .C O M
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flavors, is also easy to cold-brew in the fridge— or infuse water with lemons, cucumbers, mint leaves, and other fresh flavors. Although Cooper notes that restaurant portions are typically double those of home servings, dining out needn’t be a downfall. She recommends asking for a take-home container when the entrée arrives and transferring half the meal immediately. “Taking it off the plate is a safeguard that keeps you from continuing to pick after you’re full,” she explains. People who dine out frequently could trim the number of restaurant dinners per week from four visits to two. However, if work keeps you on the road at mealtimes, make sensible ingredient choices—and start with a modest green salad to take the edge off a roaring appetite.
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ABOUT SEASONAL DEPRESSION
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he new year inspires many an ambitious promise of selfbetterment. Unfortunately, such laudable (and common) objectives as “eating healthy” and “losing weight” may be doomed by a lack of planned, actionable steps. “When people make big, global resolutions they tend to fall apart because the goals are too vague,” says Debbie Cooper, RD, LDN, Network Clinical Nutrition Manager at St. Luke’s. As a start, Cooper suggests swapping sugarsweetened beverages for non-caloric drinks. “If you want to cut calories and lose weight, that’s something tangible you can do,” she says, citing the variety of flavored waters and seltzers on the market. Unsweetened iced tea, another good choice available in diverse
ost of us experience some form of the winter blues this time of year. Temperatures outside are cold. Days are shorter. Holidays aren’t always a happy time. The passing of a loved one, financial stress, and family disagreements all play a part. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), however, is something more. “Accurately referred to as Major Depressive Disorder with Seasonal
Target eating foods that are roasted, grilled, or steamed rather than fried, and try to eat proportionally: Fill half your plate with vegetables and fruits, and limit protein to a 3-ounce portion (the size of a deck of cards). And don’t neglect energy-sustaining complex carbohydrates. “Make sure they’re healthy carbs from whole grains, which provide fiber,” says Cooper, who points to ChooseMyPlate. gov as an invaluable, customizable meal planning website. Lastly, avoid skipping meals to cut calories since this slows metabolism and actually makes weight loss more difficult. Cooper proposes adhering to an 80:20 diet ratio, the larger number representing healthychoice foods. With the smaller portion, “give yourself permission” to eat what you enjoy. In moderation.
Patterns, it’s a serious form of depression found to be directly related to a lack of serotonin in the brain,” says Amie AllansonDundon, MS, Clinical Manager at St. Luke’s Behavioral Health Services. Serotonin impacts every part of our daily life. It helps our body with sleeping and digestion and is also associated with depression and anxiety. In the brain, it regulates happiness and our mood. “Aside
In Sickness and in health n February 18th, my husband Richard and I will be celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary and our commitment to one another is stronger than ever. For years, we’ve both struggled with being significantly overweight. As it often occurs with married couples, we also had similar lifestyles—a long history of unhealthy eating habits and little to no exercise. As we got older, losing weight and maintaining our health only became significantly more challenging. I was diagnosed with diabetes and high cholesterol. Richard suffered from sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and diabetes. We decided to more seriously consider our options. We researched and attended several local hospitals offering bariatric surgery and were impressed by the breadth and depth of the Weight Loss Program at St. Luke’s. Their approach included highly qualified and experienced doctors. In addition, it offered support—our physician’s guidance, monthly group meetings, regular information sessions, and access to a nutritionist. This breadth of support, as well as the reputation of the program and St. Luke’s surgeons, made our decision easier. Sounds crazy, but we decided to do the surgeries together—the same day, to be
exact, one right after the other. It reinforced the love and support we’ve always had for one another. Post-surgery, each month has brought us closer to our weight loss goals. Not long after the procedure, Richard’s sleep apnea and high blood pressure were resolved, and he significantly reduced his insulin level to treat his Type 1 diabetes. Aside from now being able to enjoy activities we previously couldn’t, we feel so much better about ourselves. We no longer feel trapped by our weight. We look and feel healthier and our numbers show it. We have self-esteem, confidence, and energy again. My ability to shop for a variety of clothing styles has allowed me to more fully express myself and my husband thinks I look great! Although we haven’t signed up for the St. Luke’s Marathon and 5K yet :-), it’s brought us closer together. Today, Richard and I tell anyone thinking about bariatric surgery to go to the St. Luke’s information sessions. We also stress talking to someone who has already gone through the procedure. For me, I only wish we would have done it much sooner because the experience has been life-changing. Happy Anniversary Richard,
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from low levels of serotonin, patients with Seasonal Affective Disorder report an increase in appetite, weight gain, low energy, and previous episodes or patterns of feeling down. This is directly related to the low amount of sunlight our bodies absorb in the winter,” AllansonDundon explains.
the sun. In turn, this helps to release neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin that affect the way we feel. Depending on where we live, the level of serotonin in our bodies changes with each season. In fact, a higher number of SAD cases are reported in populations farther from the equator.
Thankfully, our skin has the ability to make vitamin D when we’re exposed to
Above all, the one thing you absolutely must know about Seasonal Affective
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Disorder is that it can be properly assessed, diagnosed, and treated in a short period of time with the help of your family physician or a behavioral health professional.
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Perform two sets of 10-15 repetitions for each exercise.
Warm Up FOR WINTER ACTIVITIES BY FREDERICK JERANT
STANDING WALL PUSHUPS • Face the wall, and stand a bit more than arm’slength away. Keep your feet at shoulder-width. • E xtend your arms (at shoulder-height and –width) and lean forward. Place your palms against the wall. Bend your elbows and slowly lower yourself toward the wall. Keep your feet flat. Straighten your arms to regain your starting position.
Some wintertime outdoor activities are enjoyable— skiing, for example. Others are, well, not so much (does anyone really like to shovel snow?).
NO MATTER WHAT YOU’RE DOING OUTSIDE, PROPERLY WARMING UP IS ESSENTIAL.
But no matter what you’re doing outside, properly warming up is essential. “When temperatures are low, your muscles are less functional until they have proper blood flow,” says John Graham, Senior Network Administrator for Fitness and Sports Performance at St. Luke’s. “In winter, your body tends to shunt blood away from your skin and muscles. Warm-up exercises improve blood flow.” Some of John’s warm-up suggestions are pictured herein, and he notes that you can do them with ordinary objects around the house. Because wintertime activities tend to involve your whole body, we’ve organized them into three major sections. Of course, it’s smart to check with your physician before beginning any exercise program. “Many times, in cold weather, your perception of your heart rate can be off. That is, you’re working hard—but it doesn’t feel that way to you,” John cautions.
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LATERAL RAISES • Hold a light weight (John suggests a soup can) in each hand, with your arms at your sides. Raise your arms straight up, to form a “T” shape. Hold a moment, and then lower your arms.
FRONT RAISE (VARIATION) • Stand and place your weighted hands in front of your thighs, palms facing toward you. Raise your left hand and arm straight up, until just above shoulder height. Slowly lower your left arm as you raise your right. NOTE: one right/left cycle = 1 rep.
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Unfortunately, there’s no “silver bullet” cure for influenza; the viral infection needs to run its course. (And, because it’s viral, antibiotics don’t help.) However, the prescription drug oseltamivir (branded as Tamiflu) can help shorten the flu’s duration by a couple of days, but it has a fairly narrow window of efficacy. “Ideally, you should start taking it within 48 hours of showing symptoms. If you wait longer, its effects will be minimized,” says Dennis M. McGorry, Jr., MD, at St. Luke’s McGorry-Matta Family Practice. “Typically, Tamiflu helps you recover in five or six days, instead of seven or eight,” he adds. He explains that the drug doesn’t kill the virus; it just keeps it from replicating. Thus, it’s easier for your immune system to battle. Dr. McGorry suggests many other proactive steps to limit your suffering and avoid complications.
REST Staying quiet lets your body direct its energy toward fighting the illness. And remember that it takes about a week for all symptoms to pass. “Many flu sufferers start feeling better and think it’s okay to return to work or school. You should refrain from those activities for the full seven days,” Dr. McGorry says.
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CONTROL THE FEVER Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and naproxen (commonly known as Tylenol, Advil, and Aleve) can help put a lid on your fever. But first, ask your doctor which medication would be best for you. Patients with impaired kidney function, for example, are usually limited to acetaminophen.
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MOISTEN THE AIR If your home’s air is dry, consider running a mist humidifier or a vaporizer. The extra humidity helps ease congestion and calm your cough. But, don’t use warm mist. It encourages the growth of bacteria and molds.
KEEP IT TO YOURSELF Influenza is highly contagious, and you can spread it to other people for as long as eight days. Avoid contact with other people as much as possible.
It’s easier than ever to connect with a doctor in minutes for a live, on-demand, 24/7 video vist from your phone or tablet. Get a real time diagnosis or treatment—all in one quick, convenient session. No waiting, no appointment needed, available from the comfort of your home. Just download/install the St. Luke’s mobile app from the Apple iTunes or Google Play stores and you’ll be ready to set up your account. Log in, select a doctor, and your secure online visit will begin in a matter of minutes. “It’s much like a Skype call,” Dr. McGorry says, “and the doctor can do practically everything except listen to your heart and lungs.” You and your doctor will see and hear each other and when appropriate, a prescription will be sent to a pharmacy of your choice. Video visits are a great option when your doctor’s office is closed. Common urgent care conditions treated include: allergies, bronchitis, flu, coughs and colds, rashes, urinary tract infections, and more. Why not download the app today? It’s easy! Learn more at ConnectWithaDoctorNow.org.
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happy. healthy. local. BE ALERT TO OTHER SYMPTOMS. A sudden spike in temperature (103° or 104° in adults), muscular pain or the onset of shortness of breath are signals that something else—such as pneumonia, sinus infection or ear infection— might be developing. Those symptoms can warrant another doctor visit, or even a trip to the ER. That’s particularly important if the patient has other medical conditions such as COPD, asthma, or diabetes. Even pregnancy and extreme youth/age can be additional risk factors. “Nationally, 88,000 people have been hospitalized because of the flu virus, during this season alone,” Dr. McGorry says. (For perspective, that’s the equivalent of the population of Bethlehem—plus another 13,000 people!) In compromised individuals, the situation can deteriorate quickly, sometimes in a matter of just days.
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he approach of Lehigh Valley Beer Week (LVBW) has more than four dozen bars, breweries, distributors, and restaurants throughout the area brewing with excitement. The rebooted seventh edition of the 8-day celebration, which runs February 16–23, showcases the incredible growth of local brewing since the first event was planned in 2012. “The craft scene has blown up, as well as the whole beer culture in this area,” says Jesse Albertson, founder and returning president of the non-profit organization. “In our first, year there were just three breweries in the Lehigh Valley. Now there’s closer to twenty. It’s crazy.” Each participating venue hosts independent events throughout the celebration. In the past, beer dinners, tap-takeovers, tours, and tastings have been featured, though Albertson reports that expanded festivities will be even more diverse and creative this year, with a hot wing eating contest, ghost hunt, derby race, bacon and beer pairing, live music and beer pairing, and so very much more. On the final Saturday, the fifth annual Beermuda Triangle Mardi Crawl in Easton kicks off with a parade. The three original breweries, Weyerbacher, Two Rivers, and Brew Works, will be joined by more recent entries into the brewing frenzy, such as Hijinx, Sage Alley, Lost Tavern, Funk, and Bonn Place. Albertson also notes that the “breweries are busting out their super rare beers.” And Russian River Brewing Compay—a California-based megastar—will make an all-day appearance at Spinnerstown Hotel, which has a busy beer-centric schedule throughout the week. The official LVBW collaborative brew, Guildy Pleasure III, serves as a centerpiece libation available on tap across all locations. A joint effort with the Lehigh Valley Brewers Guild, this limited edition hazy IPA was crafted in January at Weyerbacher Brewing Co. in Easton with input from 15 member breweries—and plenty of camaraderie. “By combining forces, we can link together and raise awareness about local brewing,” says Albertson, also noting that “collaboration brewing is a huge hot thing in the industry right now.” As the audience for craft brews now stretches across generations, Albertson emphasizes that “this is a community event, not just for beer nerds.”
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ove is at your fingertips. At least it could be, if the object of your affection opens wide to accept a luscious nibble directed toward his or her awaiting mouth—a bite of creamy French cheese, for instance, or even a ripe wild strawberry. While the list of victuals considered aphrodisiacs throughout history is wide and weirdly varied—yes, Spanish fly, we’re looking at you—the human touch may be the most erotic component of a romantic meal. Of course, this doesn’t mean that caviar and champagne have no place at the table. When cooking dinner for a love interest, avoid “making ornate and ridiculously overthe-top dinners that involve a lot of food,” suggests Domenic Lombardo, chef/owner of The Mint. “Sticking to lighter fare or food that involves eating with your hands—that have interactions—plays well to that mood.” 30
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He recommends cheese fondue as a fun option since it requires mutual activity and involvement, which helps to bring down barriers of primness and formality. Letting down your guard is the goal.
the goal. Another tactic is keeping food in the personal realm, such as preparing an upgraded childhood favorite (gourmet mac ’n’ cheese) or a family heritage dish (homemade hummus can be impressive). “When you’re trying to relay a message of a sensual nature, baring something personal is always attractive because you’re showing a vulnerability,” says Lombardo. Also do some research: In this age of food sensitivities and specialized diets, there are
plenty of culinary lines to avoid crossing. A vegan won’t be wowed by even the silkiest foie gras. To further encourage interaction, Lombardo counsels the host to leave few simple tasks unfinished. For example, ask your guest to top the crostini with bruschetta. “The message is, I would love for you to help me. Especially for a guy, admitting that he needs help is a big deal in a relationship.“ Also invite the guest to bring a contribution. A bottle of offbeat wine or an unfamiliar cheese can open new paths of discussion, sharing criticisms, and exchanging ideas. “It shows you’re both involved—it’s not about showing off, it’s about showing up, and being together here in this moment,” Lombardo explains. “You learn a lot about a person when you eat with them.” For a drink to match the mood, certified sommelier R.J. Arnold, Director of Wine and
Spirits at Spinnerstown Hotel, recommends a full-bodied red wine such as cabernet sauvignon or a red blend. “Wine is looked at as a romantic drink, more so than beer or most spirits, unless you’re looking at cognac or brandy. You see that in movies and across pop culture in general. Red is the color of love.”
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Arnold points to Faust Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon as an excellent special occasion choice featured on Spinnerstown’s wine list. He also notes that this wine can be partnered with intensely dark, high cacaocontent chocolate for a simple, seductive dessert. (Dark chocolate, considered “food of the gods” by the ancient Aztecs, contains high levels of theobromine and produces serotonin, helping to make your brain feel stimulated and happy.) “Milk chocolate or white chocolate are much sweeter and will make a cab sauv taste bitter,” he cautions. A sweeter red wine or fortified dessert wine— sherry, port, or Madeira—serves as a better foil for these flavors. According to Christopher Heath, when it comes to romantic cultures it’s hard to top Italy.
Of course, as Executive Chef of Melt—an Italian restaurant—and Corporate Chef of Paxos Restaurants, he’s a natural advocate for that cuisine. “The simplicity of the food brings lovers together,” he says. “Finger foods, like slices of prosciutto with Parmesan and fresh figs, are very sensual. And plates of antipasto are fun to share and feed to each other.” Heath also believes the aromas wafting from an Italian kitchen—including that of garlic—have a powerful impact on the senses, with fragrant dishes begging to be touched and tasted. “There’s nothing wrong with garlic breath,” he notes. One of his personal favorite dishes to share is pungent Pasta Puttaensca (which translates gently to “lady of the evening”). Unlike a simple marinara showcasing the sweetness of tomatoes, this intense sauce is spiked with anchovies, olives, capers, and garlic. But skip this on a first date: Heath recommends waiting until “the relationship is more established.” An annual event at Melt is a Valentine’s Aphrodisiac Features menu—different
each year—which usually extends a day or two beyond the February 14 holiday. The selection of appetizers, entrées, and desserts are comprised from an array of ingredients often thought to have aphrodisiac qualities. Brief histories of these supposed proficiency stimulants are listed, making the menu culinary edutainment that is stimulating to conversation, at the very least. Truffles and scallops may not be too surprising, but less expected items like tomatoes—once known as the “love apples”—beets, arugula, mustard, and even bacon make the list. It’s also worth noting that the steak dinner offered on the special menu is “Filet of Beef for Two,” which is not crazily overwhelming in size. (While your dining partner may be capable of pounding down an 18-ounce porterhouse steak, that tends to set the mood for nothing more than a nap.) Many iconic foods in the so-called aphrodisiac category are, in fact, quite nutritious. And radiant health contributes a certain friskiness to one’s behavior, no?
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Tiny black eggs setting off an exquisitely delicate explosion of brine when you bite—that’s a sensual experience everyone should have at least once in their life. Although high in omega 3, zinc, vitamin B12, and other nutrients, nobody shells out the big bucks for this luxurious nosh because it’s a health food. Traditional cured caviar comes from wild sturgeon, but colorful salmon roe is a great alternative at a friendlier price.
The ultimate pairing partner to oysters and caviar—sommelier Arnold notes that a briny aspect to bubbly makes it compatible with sea creatures— actually has several health benefits going for it. Antioxidants support heart health, and studies indicate that it might do everything from improve memory to help prevent dementia. A relatively low alcohol level loosens inhibitions (good) while avoiding total inebriation (bad). Pace yourself.
CHILE PEPPERS Hot and spicy foods are often considered sexual stimulants. After all, physiological responses that result from eating capsicum-rich foods— increased heart rate and metabolism, even sweating—are similar to physical reactions experienced during sex. Remember that the power of suggestion can be as strong as the power of peppers, so don’t be afraid to heat up your love life by throwing a few extra jalapeños into your next romantic meal.
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he hours are long and his subject temperamental, but Alan Pitotti’s not complaining. After 20 years as a chocolatier, he loves what he does.
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The graduate of Northampton Community College and the Culinary Institute of America has honed his skills to the point where the chocolates he’s creating are almost too beautiful to eat. He’s been featured on the Food Network, and worked at the former Le Bec Fin in Philadelphia and The Hotel Hershey.
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9 a.m. Pitotti will be in production mode well into the afternoon, but by 9 a.m., the door opens to the day’s customers. He’ll go seamlessly between prepping the chocolates to answering phones, waiting on customers and taking orders. From Thursday through Saturday his mom joins him at the shop to wait on customers and fill orders. Pitotti’s wife pitches in for the holiday rush—in addition to her own hectic work schedule. The holiday months—specifically November, December, and February—are when Pitotti’s hours inch closer to 90. It’s the one downside for a chocolatier. “The times of year when people need chocolate is always when you want to be with your own family and friends,” he says.
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THAT IT BRINGS PEOPLE. 1 p.m. After a long morning, Pitotti rewards himself with a 10-minute lunch, often ordering a sandwich from neighboring DiMaio’s Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria. “Then I’m right back at it, painting molds for the next day’s chocolates.” 2 p.m. He knows he needs to leave himself an hour to work on his French macarons, which are available Fridays and Saturdays, or by custom order. Customers will find four choices each week, seasonal flavors like Strawberries & Cream or Salted Caramel, mixed in with perennial favorites, Chocolate, Pistachio, or S’mores.
3:30 p.m. For the remainder of his day, Pitotti works ahead on the next day’s orders. He bakes cakes so they’re cooled and ready to be assembled and decorated the following day. He starts on his chocolate bark and nougats. And he’ll make large sheets of the toffee that helped him win $10,000 on Food Network’s “Sweet Genius” competition in 2013.
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6 p.m. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Dolce closes by 4 p.m., but other nights the door’s open until 6 p.m. (On a good day, Pitotti is wrapping up his work by 6:30 or 7 p.m., but the holidays are a different story.)
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7 p.m. By 7, he’s heading home to enjoy dinner with his wife and relaxes by watching a hockey game with her. 9:30 p.m. Some nights he finds himself ordering ingredients for the shop. But once a week, he turns into a night owl and heads out around 9:30 or 10 p.m. to play in a hockey league. Those nights his head doesn’t hit the pillow until 1 a.m., and he’ll catch a few hours before heading back to Dolce. But he’s still back at it first thing the next day. What gets him out of bed each morning and what he loves about his job is seeing his customers’ reactions. “I love the joy that it brings people.”
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t all began in the early 1960s. Charles Warner, as a young boy growing up in San Diego, became fascinated with stained glass. Drawn in by the depth and contrast of vibrant colors, his curiosity led him to a community of artists where he started to learn the craft. As he became a little older, his passion led him to open a small neighborhood shop where his ideas and obsession became a successful business selling art glass supplies and custom stained-glass work.
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“I WAS INSPIRED AS A KID. AND, INSPIRING OTHERS, MOST IMPORTANTLY THE NEXT GENERATION, is my way of giving back,” SAYS WARNER. By the early 80s, through a number of twists and turns, Warner fell in love and moved the business to the Lehigh Valley. By the late 90s, it flourished into one of the leading art glass supply stores in the world.
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GLASS ART Glass art refers to an individual work partially or wholly made of glass. At Warner, people come in to make everything you can think of including paperweights, wall hangings, windows, mosaics, jewelry, unique tableware, and flower vases—anything you can think of that can be made from glass—even memorial interments of a loved one or pet who has passed.
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Open to the public, free classes and workshops are typically held on Saturdays and focus on teaching the craft of art glass or presenting the accomplishments and inspiration of a local artist. There are always in-store specials, live glassblowing demonstrations, giveaways, door prizes, and complimentary goodies for all.
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are an important element of this country’s cuisine, and a creation made fresh each day might feature peanut butter soup with lamb, goat, and mushrooms, palm nut soup, or pepper soup. Recent menu additions include Red Red, a bean and mackerel stew served with fried sweet plantains, and Indomie, a vegetable, beef tenderloin, and noodle stir-fry.
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Kristin, a three-sport athlete, was a twotime national field hockey champion and an NCAA title game Most Valuable Player and All-American goalkeeper at West Chester University. Katelyn played basketball, made two Patriot League Tournament appearances, and was a 2016 Scholar Athlete at Lafayette College. Maddie medaled in the javelin at leagues and is a freshman field hockey defender at Temple. Mike played football and baseball at Southern Lehigh. Susan was a cheerleader at Salisbury High, then in college. Her father, Bill Paulik, was the founding and career athletic director and boys basketball coach at Salisbury.
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A Brit, Chrissy Beckles, The Sato Project founder, was glued to the TV, even while transporting dogs to the U.S. that weekend. “I thought, ‘These kids have to be royals,’” she says now. “They were dogs found in a trashcan—but they were going to have the right names. Now, they, too, will have an audience of millions, and they, too, have a fairy tale ending.” There are six Sato adoptees in the Puppy Bowl, and another in Dog Bowl II, the olderdog version that aired the night before. One year, the rescue had 12 entries, but still no MVP. “I will not leave this earth until I have a Puerto Rican MVP,” Beckles says. Katelyn Arnold was volunteering for The Sato Project last spring when she shared a picture of the “Royals” with her mom. Susan pointed to the puppy which would become Kate, and said, “I want that one!” With Mike, Katelyn completed an application, hardly knowing then that, if approved, they’d 56
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adopt a soon-to-be famous Sato, one which came with special instructions and legal agreements for participation in the Puppy Bowl, a Geico commercial during the show, an Animal Planet episode and even a Vermont wedding where the bridesmaids held puppies, not flowers. Different from her family’s athletic specialty, defense, “Bella” is an offensive player. That’s clear at home where she’s often carrying a bone her own length. Sometimes, she throws it down the steps because she can’t quite carry it. Sometimes, it’s Katelyn’s boot that comes tumbling down, or the pillows on her bed that get rearranged, or the cinnamon sticks in a Christmas display. “She’s a swiper,” Katelyn says.
THE PUPPY BOWL PITS “ TEAM RUFF” AGAINST “ TEAM FLUFF” FOR THE CHEWY.COM Lombarky Trophy. “Every morning I hear Katelyn yell, ‘No, Sato!’” Susan says about the pup she insists is the fastest in America. “When she’s in a hurry, she runs like a deer, or hops upand-down like a kangaroo. But what she’s really good at is stripping the ball from the [family’s] two Labradors [Jacob and Pippa]. They don’t even know what happens; they think they’ve dropped it—but Sato has it.” A competitor, she often goes for the jugular and makes gruff guttural noises when on the offensive. “She backs down to no big dog,” Susan assures. “We’re pretty sure she’s a trash talker—but she was found in a trashcan. And she’s bow-legged like a running back.” To build tolerance, the rescue snatches firewood from a built-in family room cubby,
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“BELLA” HAS HER OWN INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT, ENJOYS PLAYING DRESS UP, AND WILL ONLY SLEEP on a fur sham. In New York City for taping, “Bella” had a town car limo driver. She hadn’t yet been to obedience training—where she’d finish last at South Mountain Dog Training in Emmaus because she wasn’t “fluff” enough to step inside a Hula Hoop—but she was paired with professionally-trained Husky and St. Bernard pups for the Geico commercial.
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If playing favorites plays a role in MVP voting, “Bella” is a favorite. Dan “The Rufferee” Schachner, the Puppy Bowl’s only on-field human the last eight years, fostered her. His first-ever “talent scouting trip” last summer to Puerto Rico put him at ground zero. Part of the two-hour program will include an outtake on his trip. “What a decrepit beach,” says the guy who’s been peed-on, pooped-on, and barked at. “On such a beautiful island, you have this
mass abandonment, surrounded by cavedin houses, and all these dogs—abandoned mothers with litters—trying to survive.” At play during his stay, in Kate he “saw the spirit of a true Puppy Bowl athlete,” Schachner says. The criteria, essentially, is simple: “They have to be a cute, adoptable puppy that’s not afraid to interact and go after a toy,” he says. After returning to New York City, where he’s a voiceover artist, he said he may have found a Puppy Bowl MVP. Pre-event, he’d only say that “Bella” was a “candidate in the mix.” Every year, multiple endings are shot, then kept secret. There’s also an audience component (real-time Twitter voting) that’s considered. “We’re often on the heartbreak side of it, so watching the Puppy Bowl is everything,” says Beckles, an amateur Golden Gloves boxing champion who’s fought three times at Madison Square Garden. “It’s what keeps us going. It’s my fuel.”
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“It’ll be heartwarming to see dogs who left the island who are now playing on Super Bowl Sunday,” Beckles says. “Nothing could be better than to watch one of our treasures score a touchdown—and look at Kate. She couldn’t be more loved. They don’t always get that. Some don’t have a fairy tale ending.”
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LEHIGH VALLEY POLAR PLUNGE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 9AM SCOTT PARK | 128 LARRY HOLMES DR | EASTON Join us for the 7th Annual Lehigh Valley Polar Plunge! Take a chilly dip into the Delaware River and warm your heart knowing you’ve helped thousands of Special Olympics athletes! All you need to do is raise a minimum of $50. Too chicken to Plunge? No worries, you can still join in all the fun and raise money for a good cause! Just choose to be "Too Chicken" when you register. The goal is to raise money for Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s 20,000 athletes and to build awareness of the programs we offer. Make this the “coolest” thing you do this Winter! Join us: Registration: 9:30 a.m. -11:45 a.m. Plunge Safety Briefing: 11:45 a.m. Plunge Time: 12:00 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 7PM SOUTHERN LEHIGH PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM | 3200 PRESTON LN | CENTER VALLEY Join us for an entertaining evening of familiar traditional Irish music featuring banjo, guitar, and vocals as well as some insight into their origin. Registration required. Register by phone 610-282-8825, in person at the Southern Lehigh Public Library, or online at www.solehipl.org. $10 pp ($8.00 for FSLPL). Snow date: 2/27/19.
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While it’s still cold outside, ArtsQuest is turning up the heat with the all-new SteelStacks Bottomless Chili Bowl in the ArtsQuest Center’s Musikfest Café presented by Yuengling. Tickets for the fiery event are on sale now at www. steelstacks.org and 610-332-3378. General admission tickets are $24 for ArtsQuest Members and $29 for the public; VIP tasting tickets for the 11:30 a.m.-noon VIP session, which include a complimentary Yuengling Lager, Yuengling Golden Pilsner or soda, are $37 for ArtsQuest Members and $42 for the public. From mild and tart to a smoke inferno, ArtsQuest Center Executive Chef Barry Sullivan and his culinary team have created a spicy sampling of chilis made from habanero, ancho, serrano, jalapeno and chipotle peppers. During the Bottomless Chili Bowl, an all-you-can-eat affair, attendees can taste all the delicious recipes on hand and circle back for more of each of their favorites. Each chili is ranked on a scale of 1-10 for its hotness, with 10 being the hottest.
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