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— B. C. Forbes Whew! As it always seems to do, summertime flew by.

As we settle in for the season of change, I’m reminded how blessed we are to experience four distinct seasons in our region (we won’t start talking about one of them yet). There is nothing quite like the crisp air of an autumn evening or sipping your first cup of apple cider, while it gently warms the palms of your hands. You can’t help but notice the endless golden fields of corn and the sound of leaves crunching under your feet, as you pull out that first warm piece of clothing to keep you cozy.

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editor’s letter

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his morning I watched our dog, Trigger, energetically sprint circles around the perimeter of our tiny property. He had the biggest doggie smile on his face. He was happy. He was celebrating. And all I could think wasMe too, buddy. Me too! The thermometer had read 64 degrees Fahrenheit and we were giddy for the season change.

While summer has its benefits, I truly come alive in the fall. I prefer cooler temps to excessive heat, the windows cracked with cool fresh air pouring in, aromas of hearty soups cooking all day in my kitchen, and how the world seems to return to a more predictable routine after Labor Day. From canning to comfort food, this issue of Local Living has plenty to keep your culinary taste buds inspired. If you are looking for fresh ingredients, be sure to check out our guide to all the local farmers markets.

Sara Savini’s column “Cravings and Crumbs” keeps us salivating with her suggestions on how to spice up the typical tailgate party and keep the grill going for weeks after the summer sun has set.

If you are planning a little get away, Local Goes Local offers suggestions of fall festivals to explore. Although, I plan to be snuggling in at home since Pattie Krukowski has made me rethink my usual orange autumn décor and see the beauty of incorporating white accents in my home. So I will happily spend my weekend afternoons cooking and decorating, while the rest of my household watches football. (Eagles fans make sure you turn to “The Forty-Year Old Version” for his perspective on Chip Kelly.)

Food, football, festivals, and fashion… this issue has got a little something for everyone this fall. But if you are that person that is grieving the end of summer, I will leave you with this quote: “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.”

— F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby Try sprinting a few circles around your yard and basking in all the new beginnings that autumn has to offer.

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HOME & GARDEN

Fall In Love With White

By Pattie Krukowski

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love the sweet crisp smell of fall. Leaves change, fire pits blaze and cozy, well-loved cotton throws come out of hiding. Days get shorter and evenings get cooler. I read a lot of the “in” interior decorating and design ideas for every season and although I like to be in the know, for me it’s not the need to incorporate the latest design trend, it’s about discovering a new way to set the tone of a room or event with suggestive elements. Brighten and soften this season with soothing shades of white and watch the rustic colors of fall really radiate.

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After being in love with southern Vermont for years, my husband and I finally pulled the trigger and purchased a small second home in Manchester Village. The property was situated in the middle of town along its alabaster white and grey marble sidewalks. It was a traditional white clapboard house with black louvered shutters flanking each of a gaggle of windows. We painted the shutters white and hung the palest of grey stained teak lattice panels and the house came alive. In spring, tiny white bell pendants hung from lily of the valley stalks that meandered through a messy bed of

sun bleached river rocks. Well-established, white and pallid green hydrangeas had to be tied to the lattice in mid-summer to keep the melon sized blooms from weighing themselves down to a droop. Square, white plantation planters purchased at a barn sale and repaired with a thousand tiny nails and a tube of wood glue graced each side of the extra wide front door. Each fall, we dried and tied those hydrangeas in bunches and stuffed the planters till overflowing. We couldn’t wait for “Roger’s Famous” cider donuts to start frying up at the Equinox Valley Nursery down the street. They only make donuts during this time of year and they are delicious. We would order a coffee and several donuts too many, grab a wagon and walk the pumpkin patch in search of a pair of the most symmetrically superior specimens there. Once home, we plopped the fat and lumpy pumpkins against all that white and loved the shocking orange contrast.

Once inside, rich, honey colored, wide plank maple floors looked even richer against ivory painted walls, built-ins and bookshelves. Exposed whitewashed railroad ties framed a sunken living room paneled in rough-cut, darkest brown barn board. We unveiled one wall down to brick and glazed it with a thick coat of cream. An oatmeal colored, well worn, heavy cotton slipcover hung loosely over the sofa. Several faded moss-green velvet floor pillows sat stacked on the knotty beige Berber. In the corner, a gas stove with a deep brown porcelain finish stood on an antique brick hearth. The mantle above it was a 3-inch thick slab of local white marble with unfinished edges. It was home to several tarnished silver picture frames and a cluster of beeswax tapers in mismatched white candlesticks. French doors flanked by triple width tulle sheers led to a simple brick patio with weathered teak Adirondack chairs. A large cement birdbath bowl we found in the basement was used as a wood burning fire pit. Exploding red and gilded gold leaves of the Taconic Mountains provided the perfect backdrop. We owned that little house for 6 years and truly enjoyed every minute we spent there.

The same general ideas we used to renovate that house can be used to transform a room or set a fall table. “Neutralize” a room by exchanging color with the “un-color”. Think

texture; the more texture the better. A white room with no architectural or textural details looks unfinished while a room with wainscoting and crown molding displays white as a power color. Pearly velvet drapes and a ribbon shag rug set the tone. Flannel and cable knit throw pillows further the effect. Paint the back wall of a dark china cabinet or bookshelf white and line the shelves with linen napkins before putting back its contents to enlighten the look. Make a template and have a piece of Carrera white marble cut and polished to top an accent table.

Need a whitewashed fall centerpiece? Cluster vessels of both fresh and dried eucalyptus with mercury glass pumpkins on a serving tray and incorporate other cream toned tchotchkes to make it yours. I used a mother of pearl clutch purse as a cocktail napkin holder and placed a verdigris weathervane behind the tray to provide interest and height; the weathervane came from the top of a cupola of another property we renovated in Vermont. The bullet hole through the center is always a good conservation starter. Next chunky pumpkins, odd shaped gourds and rusty mums will hit the local markets. Add them to the mix as an introduction to fall. Invite friends you desperately need to catch up with and serve Humboldt Fog cheese smeared on honey buttered toast with bowls of fresh figs and pears. Pour tall, rum spiked Goombay Smash’s and garnish with grilled blood orange slices and bid farewell to summer.

Pattie Krukowski is a freelance writer and interior decorator for Matott Construction in Doylestown, PA.

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Don’t put your eggs all in one basket

Diversifying your investment portfolio is one way to handle market volatility. Because asset classes perform differently under different market conditions, spreading your assets across a variety of investments can help manage your overall risk.

One way to diversify your portfolio is through asset allocation. Asset allocation involves placing a certain percentage of your dollars into each investment class (e.g., 70% stocks, 20% bonds,10% cash) based on your objectives, risk tolerance and time horizon. Your strategy should be tailored to your unique circumstances.

Focus on the forest

As the markets go up and down, it’s easy to become focused on day-to-day returns. Keep your eyes on your longterm investing goals and overall portfolio. Don’t overestimate the effect of short-term price fluctuations on your portfolio.

Look before you leap

When the market goes down and investment losses pile up you may be tempted to pull out of the stock market. But before you leap into a different strategy, make sure you’re doing it for the right reasons. How you choose to invest should be consistent with your goals and time horizon. Keep in mind that stocks have historically outperformed stable value investments over time.

Look for the silver lining

A down market, like every cloud, has a silver lining. Down markets offers the opportunity to buy shares of stock at lower prices.

One of the ways you can do this is by using dollar cost averaging - you invest the same amount of money at regular

intervals over time. When the price is higher, your investment dollars buy fewer shares of stock, but when the price is lower, the same dollars will buy more shares. Over time a regular fixed dollar investment may result in an average price per share that’s lower than the average market price.

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Short Sales, Foreclosures, and Bankruptcy

By Lauren Cronmiller

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hether some want to admit it or not, we have all fallen on financial hard times. It’s ego damaging, embarrassing, and down right stressful. Most people will bury their heads in the sand and when they’re backed up against the wall, will try to fight with all their might. Almost all will lose.

I am not a lawyer, so you will want to consult the appropriate legal advice if faced with a short sale, foreclosure, or bankruptcy. Though facing this battle full on and at the beginning is the best thing you can do. Once a payment is missed, look at your situation. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? If not, do you owe more than the home is worth or is there equity in your home? If you owe more than the home is worth, you can consider a short sale. A short sale works like this… A realtor will place the home on the market, an offer will be made, and the listing agent will negotiate the offer with the bank. Third parties have been hired to deal with these transactions, but there are realtors that specialize in short sales so a third party is not necessary. Short sales can take a little bit longer to get under contract and to the settlement table compared to an arm’s length transaction. The short sale can result in a good deal for the patient buyer and a fresh start for the seller.* Have you tried selling the home as a short sale without any potential buyers or the home has been on the market for more than 90 days? Now you should ask your lender about a deed in lieu. A deed in lieu is when you voluntarily give title of the home to the mortgage company. Some banks may offer small compensation to the seller to vacate the property peacefully and by a certain time.* I have found that if you have equity in the home, a bank will foreclose on it faster. This has not been proven in any way, just observed many times. Contact a realtor right away

to get your home on the market. Some money is better than no money. When a bank forecloses on a home, you lose all equity in the house. Do not let this happen! Take action before it is too late. If you feel a bank has foreclosed on your home prematurely, in error, or without following the proper procedures consider Foreclosure Defense. Foreclosure Defense will force a bank to follow the rules when foreclosing on a home. Using this can result in a mortgage modification, allowing the seller more time to sell or a cash settlement depending on the severity of the bank’s violations.

As a last resort you can contact a bankruptcy lawyer.

The most common forms of bankruptcy are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Filing bankruptcy can eliminate or restructure your debt. Filing Chapter 13 can allow you to keep your car or your home throughout the process.* When financial concerns are starting to affect your family relationships, work and health, it is time to take action.

Relieve yourself of this heavy burden, so you can get back to enjoying life! *Missing a mortgage payment(s), selling a home as a short sale or filing for bankruptcy will negatively affect your credit.

Contact a credit counselor to see what the ramifications will be.

Lauren Cronmiller is a real estate agent for the Cronmiller Team at Keller Williams Real Estate in Doylestown. She has been a realtor since 2006 receiving Philadelphia’s 5 Star Real Estate Agent award for the past 4 years. Lauren can be reached at her office 215-340-5700, always on her cell phone 215-870-2398, or through email lmcronmiller@gmail.com.

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cravings & crumbs Upping Your Grilling Game

By Sara Savini

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s a horsewoman and a legacy big-10 graduate, tailgating is probably in my blood. Before that sentence gives you too much pause, (we’ll just assume you didn’t see last season of Downton Abbey) you should probably know that pre-game dining al fresco has gone hand in hand with equestrian events long before the gridiron got itself organized. Sure, it’s a different vibe all together... champagne, crab legs, crudités, and cheese spreads, but let’s not be too hasty to judge here. As our triple crown winning summer draws to a close and we rush into football season, there seems like no better time to talk about taking a page from the horse world and upping your fall grilling game. You’ve had all summer long to throw on your favorite burgers and brats, take advantage of harvest being the prime time to experiment with indulgence.

First, lets talk flavor. Fall is the perfect time to bring those smoked, bitter and boozy on trend notes to the grill. One great way to combine all three of these is to soak those smoker box wood chips in your favorite microbrew. Given, the act of soaking wood chips for the grill is heavily debated (as is “wasting” a good microbrew), so I’m not about to step on those coals! But if you have a water smoker go ahead and swap out the water in the pan with beer, for an approach that won’t light a fire under your fellow grill-masters’ feet. Another path to infusing that brew-tastic-flavor is to add it to your favorite marinades. (Hello, beer can chicken connoisseurs!)

Keep in mind, predominantly hoppy American microbrews can add a bitterness too overpowering for some proteins, so make sure you taste the beer first. Personally, I love adding beer to a good barbecue sauce. A fruity Lambic mixed in to your favorite BBQ blend is a quick and easy way to infuse fall fruity flavors like blackberry and apple.

A little bit of that grilled fruit flavor goes a long way. It’s a level of rich, caramelized, sweetness unlike any other that adds a degree of refinement to any cookout. And really, why grill jalapeño poppers when you could have grilled figs stuffed with goat cheese? Grill on medium low heat for 6-7 minutes, plate, and finish them off with a drizzle of honey or balsamic for a sweet and savory bite that can’t be beat. Apples and pears are great on the grill too, whether in preparation for a chutney or mixed into a grilled root vegetable medley.

Pumpkin, sweet potatoes, leeks, winter squashes, and cauliflower all do wonderfully skewered on the grill.

Veggies took center stage on trend this grilling season, and fall is no exception. Try adding a singular type of grilled vegetable to your salad for a bit of flare (for example, grilled tomatoes or fennel), or try grilling the lettuce itself! Grilled romaine is overdone, but try grilling some radicchio instead for another approach to those on trend bitter flavors. Or maybe lightly grill up some cabbage to add a smokey twist to your slaw for those pulled pork sliders. And if bringing lettuce to your next tailgate seems like a penalty waiting to

happen, stick to some spruced up old standbys: break out the cast iron and grill some artichoke and spinach dip, roast some red peppers for a chicken and smoked mozzarella sandwich, throw on some sweet corn to get a light smokey char, or even make a breading free blossoming onion. (Sur La Table $19.95) Veggies easily go from sides to show stoppers, and many can be prepared in advance so they’re grill ready on game day.

While we’re speaking vegetarian, (because, yes, there are plenty of non-carnivorous types out there who also enjoy football) extra firm Tofu is great on the grill and provides a perfect opportunity to infuse a variety of flavors. Simply marinated in soy and sesame oil, or finished with a drizzle of Siracha, Chimichurri, or your favorite yogurt sauce, grilled tofu really shines. If you’re looking for a meatier-meat-free texture, try seitan skewers, You can marinade these pieces of wheat gluten the same way you would your meats of choice.

While subbing Portabellas for burgers is old hat, try taking chick pea or quinoa burgers and finishing them off on the grill to add some charred flavor. Or use those caps to make dough-less (and potentially gluten free) pizzas on the grill.

Unless of course you want to just go ahead and actually grill pizzas. Since everyone at your alma mater will be waiting in line at ye-olde-pizza-shoppe, why not make your own? With your smoker box in play you’ll get pretty close to that woodfired flavor without investing in that tailgate pizza oven. Sure you could make a regular cheese pizza for the kiddos, but why not have one with caramelized onion, pear, and goat cheese for yourself? Dates, chorizo, goat cheese, and onions for a friend? The blend of savory and sweet is always a good play in my book.

Maybe you’re not really looking to change your whole grilling scene, but would like a new grill gadget? You could invest in a Himalayan salt block. These pink blocks of salt can tolerate super high temps and add a nice crust to your meats (think flank steak, scallops, or shrimp) and vegetables.

You can also serve hot meats directly on these beautiful pink blocks for a dressed up look that adds a bit of flavor. A few cautions, they are not cheap, and are unpredictable in their longevity. Care and use are key in making them worth the splurge. There’s also not a whole lot of data out there on just how much sodium they add to your cooking, so if you’re watching your intake, this one might not be for you.

Sure, switching up your whole tailgating game might be a bit of a Hail Mary pass, but give it a try. You might just score a touchdown.

Sara is a freelance writer, culinary adventurer, and renaissance mom. She lives in Chester County with too many kitchen gadgets, her overly ambitious container garden, her husband Chris, and their two young sons (the Incredible Hulk and the Flash).

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LIGHT AND LAYERED TACO DIP Ground turkey, reduced-sodium and light ingredients, and a confetti of crisp, colorful veggies make this potluck staple more nutritious than a typical layered dip--but every bit as tasty.

Ingredients 1½ pounds ground raw turkey breast 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional) 1 1-ounce envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix, divided 2 8-ounce packages reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened 2 16-ounce cans fat-free refried beans 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 avocados, halved, seeded, peeled and mashed

½ cup light sour cream ½ cup light mayonnaise 2 cups reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese

½ cup chopped green onion ½ cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes ½ cup sliced mini red, yellow and orange sweet peppers Baked tortilla chips Directions: In a large nonstick skillet, combine ground turkey, jalapeno (if using) and 2 tablespoons of the taco seasoning mix. Cook over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink; remove from heat and set aside. Meanwhile, spread cream cheese into the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Spread refried beans over cream cheese.

Stir the lemon juice into the mashed avocado and spread over refried beans. In a small bowl, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise and remaining taco seasoning mix. Spread sour cream mixture on top of the avocado layer. Top with ground turkey mixture, then sprinkle cheddar cheese for the final layer. Bake, uncovered, in a 325°F oven about 25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Top with green onion, tomatoes and sliced peppers. Serve with baked tortilla chips.

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CARAMEL SNACK MIX Don’t be surprised if this nutty, caramely, chocolaty snack mix disappears quickly!

Good thing it only takes six ingredients to whip up.

Ingredients 1 12-ounce box crispy corn and rice cereal (about 12 cups) 1½ cups mixed nuts, cashews, or almonds

½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup light-color corn syrup ½ cup butter 2 cups chocolate-covered raisins, chocolate-covered peanuts, or semisweet or milk chocolate pieces Directions: Preheat oven to 300°F. In a flat roasting pan, combine cereal and nuts; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Pour over cereal mixture; stir gently to coat. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring twice. Remove from oven. Spread mixture on a large piece of buttered foil; cool. Wash and dry the foil roasting pan.

Break cereal mixture into pieces; return to clean roasting pan. Stir in chocolate-covered raisins; cover.

Variation Chocolate Spiced Snack Mix: Prepare as above except add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and ½ teaspoon ground ginger to the butter mixture.

BEER-BRAISED BRATS

Steep your grilled brats in this onion-and-herb beer mixture for an easy way to keep them warm while tailgating. Beer-Braised Brats get a liberal dose of cranberry-pickle relish for extra color and tang.

Ingredients 10 uncooked bratwurst links (2½ pounds total) ¼ cup butter 1 large onion, halved and cut into thin slices 2 12-ounce bottle or cans dark German beer 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 teaspoon caraway seeds 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 10 hoagie buns, bratwurst buns, or other crusty rolls, split and toasted Easy Cranberry-Pickle Relish (recipe follows) Directions: Pierce bratwursts with fork. For a charcoal grill: Arrange medium-hot coals around a drip pan. Test for medium heat above pan. Place bratwursts on

grill rack over drip pan. Cover; grill 20 to 30 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into bratwursts registers 160°F, turning once halfway through grilling time. (For a gas grill: Preheat the grill. Reduce heat to medium. Adjust for indirect cooking. Grill as directed above.) Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender. Add beer, brown sugar, vinegar, caraway seeds, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce.

Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Place bratwursts in beer mixture; keep warm until serving time. To serve, place grilled bratwurst in a bun or roll. Using a slotted spoon, top with some cooked onion slices and Easy Cranberry-Pickle Relish.

Makes 10 sandwiches.

Easy CranberryPickle Relish Ingredients 1 cup canned whole cranberry sauce ½ cup sweet pickle relish Directions: In a small bowl, combine cranberry sauce and sweet pickle relish

Note: Can tote cooked brats and the beer cooking liquid to your tailgating site in an insulated container. Serve within 1 to 2 hours.

ROASTED RED PEPPER CHIPOTLE HUMMUS

Hummus is easier than you might think: Just throw the ingredients in the food processor. Find canned smoky chipotle peppers in the Mexican aisle of large supermarkets.

Ingredients 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained ½ cup coarsely chopped bottled roasted red sweet pepper 1 ⁄ 3 cup tahini (sesame seed paste) or creamy peanut butter 3 tablespoons lemon juice 4 cloves garlic ½–1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce 1 teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon salt 1⁄ 8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Olive oil, paprika and/or chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional) Whole wheat pita bread wedges, pita crisps, bagel chips, assorted crackers, carrot sticks,celery sticks and/or cucumber slices (optional) Directions: In a food processor or blender, combine garbanzo beans, red sweet pepper, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, cumin, salt and black pepper. Cover and process or blend until smooth, adding 1 tablespoon water at a time if necessary to reach desired consistency. To serve,

spoon hummus into a serving bowl.

If you like, garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, a dash of paprika and/or chopped fresh cilantro or parsley.

Serve with assorted dippers.

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare hummus; cover and chill up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving. Or place in a freezer container; freeze up to 1 month.

Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Bring to room temperature before serving.

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Tips for Canning and Preserving Fall-Harvest Foods

By Megan Cole

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ummer has faded to fall, which means the fresh local tomatoes, corn, and other produce you’ve been enjoying all summer will disappear from the farmer’s market. But you don’t have to stop enjoying the best of the summer harvest just because the cold weather is coming.

In recent years canning and other means of food preservation have discovered a new popularity. But if you’re like my grandma, canned tomatoes, beets, jams, and homemade salsa never went out of style.

There are two easy methods to preserve the flavors of summer from your garden and farmfresh produce.

Freezing

Freezing is an easy way to preserve most vegetables and fruits, but there are a few things that will help you become more successful in this mode of preservation.

First, there are a few vegetables that simply won’t freeze well, like lettuce and salad greens. And a little prep time will save you a lot of hassle before you freeze. Make sure you wash, peel, and trim all your vegetables as you would if you were going to cook them fresh. The last thing you want to have to do is cut a frozen carrot.

For corn, remove it from the cob and freeze it flat on a baking sheet before freezing it in a freezer bag.

Additionally, starting peas, beans, blueberries, strawberries, huckleberries, and other small fruits and veggies on a baking sheet will keep you from having to thaw a solid frozen block when you take them out

of your freezer.

Believe it or not, you can even freeze herbs like dill and basil. One easy way to do this is to freeze them in an icecube tray in a small amount of olive oil. This allows you to add them to sauces and other dishes to add a pinch of flavor.

Canning

Some people really find canning complicated and time consuming. While that can be true, if you get some friends together to help out with the canning, it can really cut down on the labor involved and make it more fun.

There are two methods for canning: the water-bath canner and the pressure canner. The water-bath canner is the least expensive vessel for canning, and you can find kits complete with cans at most grocery and hardware stores. The water bath is recommended for fruits, fruit juices, and acidic vegetables such as tomatoes, sauerkraut, pickles, or relishes.

One important thing to remember when canning is to sterilize your jars and lids. You can do this in boiling water.

If you’re reusing old jars, make sure the rims aren’t chipped or cracked. You need a smooth rim to insure you get a good seal. If it doesn’t seal properly, your veggies or jam will spoil. Listen for the pops of your lids while you’re canning. If you don’t hear the pop, they haven’t sealed. Any unsealed cans need to be discarded or used immediately.

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nutrition

CARBOHYDRATES,

We Need You!

By Erika Ringwald

“C

arbs are bad”. If I hear that blanket statement one more time I may fall out of my chair. There is so much nutrition “noise” out there and when someone is talking with me about their understanding of how to eat healthy, this is the noisiest. So, riddle me this…If carbs are bad why would you go ahead and make a cake from alternative grains or a nut flour and sweeten it up with agave, honey, or whatever sweetener you are using? But then in the same breath tell me you won’t eat carrots or a banana because they have too much sugar?

For the record, making something on your own is one way to incorporate whole foods, I am not against making something with the aforementioned ingredients. But the rationale people come up with is often convoluted. I want to try to streamline some of the understanding about carbohydrates for you.

Carbohydrates are our body’s main energy source. That does mean that they will turn into blood sugar, which is the energy source for our cells. If we are active and need energy, then our intake of carbohydrates can increase. If we spend most of the day sedentary, like sitting in class or at work all day, then our intake can decrease. But carbohydrates offer us some things that are worth putting into our diet.

First of all, carbohydrates are the source for fiber. Ask any dietitian, and they will refer to fiber with hearts in their eyes. I urge everyone to increase their fiber intake and my

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preference is they do it when the fiber comes from a food that is whole and intact and/or made from whole grains. I don’t strongly encourage added fibers that are put into many products. While they’re not pointless, the real power of fiber is when it is inherently in a food.

Minimally processed carbohydrates are a treasure trove of vitamins and minerals. They are the helpers critical to an efficiently functioning body. When we eat minimally processed foods and whole foods, we take in these nutrients that work together as a team to keep us healthy.

Phytonutrients (antioxidants fall into this category) come from plant based foods. The easiest way to get these in is with vegetables and fruits. We put a lot of stress on our bodies. Phytonutrients help clean up the damage we do daily.

You may have caught on to the fact that I do prefer we incorporate mostly whole foods. I am sensitive to the busy lives we all lead, but if we could all start focusing on replacing some of the highly processed foods we eat with whole, fresh foods, we will be on the right track.

Erika Ringwald is a Registered Dietitian with Erika Ringwald Nutrition. She focuses on bridging the gaps between nutrition information and making it work within your lifestyle. Erika can be reached at erika@erikaringwaldnutrition.com.

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Savory Cheese Wafers Makes 30 Crackers

Jill’s Note:

This recipe comes from my Grandma Bauer, who always loved having a little something to “nibble.” She taught me to make these when I was quite young as it’s such a simple recipe! I added the touch of cayenne as I grew older because I really love the combo of the savory cracker, the sweet nuttiness of the pecan and a dash of spice. These should keep for several days in an airtight container.

Ingredients • 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp flour • 1/8 tsp salt • 1/8 tsp ground cayenne •1/2 cup extra sharp shredded cheese, loosely packed • 2 Tbsp butter, room temperature • 1 Tbsp heavy cream • 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Preparation Combine all of the flour, salt and cayenne in a food processor. Pulse together. Add the cheese, butter, cream and pecans and pulse until a dough just starts to form. Roll the dough into a log about 12” long. Seal it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Then, on a lightly floured surface, slice the unwrapped dough into 1/8” thick rounds. To decorate, use a fork to carve a crisscross pattern on the top. Bake on a cookie sheet for about 15 minutes, or until crisp. Let the crackers cool completely before serving.

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Pumpkin Pancakes with Salted-Caramel-Bacon Syrup Makes 10–12

Jill’s Tip: Pumpkin is just too good to only be a fall ingre-

dient, especially when you add it to pancakes and then drizzle them with salted-caramel-bacon syrup! Want even more bacon? Cook an extra slice, crumble it and stir it into softened butter for smearing on those warm pancakes.

Ingredients Pancakes • 2 cups buttermilk • 1 cup canned pumpkin purée • 2 eggs • 3 Tbsp applesauce • 2 tsp vanilla extract • 2-1/2 cups Bisquick • 1/3 cup sugar • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice • 1/2 tsp salt

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Syrup • 8 oz Smuckers salted caramel ice cream topping • 8 oz pure maple syrup • 1 tsp kosher or coarse sea salt • 3 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled Preparation 1. To make the pancakes, whisk the buttermilk, pumpkin puree, eggs, applesauce and vanilla extract in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the Bisquick, sugar, pumpkin spice and salt. Combine the mixtures and let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat and coat with melted butter or a nonstick spray. Pour 1/3 cup of pancake batter onto the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes or until the edges look dry and bubbles form on top of the pancake. Flip and cook for 2 minutes on the other side.

3. To prepare the syrup, combine the salted caramel ice cream topping, syrup and salt in a medium-size bowl. When ready to use, add in the crumbled bacon. Pour the syrup over the pumpkin pancakes.

Bread in a Flower Pot Jill’s Tip:

The pots must be seasoned before baking. To do so, preheat the oven to 425°F and generously coat the pots with vegetable oil. Turn the oven off and place the pots inside the oven on a cookie sheet. Remove the pots when the oven has cooled.

Repeat this process once more,preheating to 325°F and removing when cool.

Ingredients • 1 cup warm water • 1 package active dry yeast • 2 Tbsp honey • 2 Tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp salt • 2–3 cups all-purpose flour • 1/4 cup milk • 2 Tbsp sesame seeds (optional garnish) • 2 Tbsp pumpkin seeds (optional garnish) • 2 Tbsp poppy seeds (optional garnish) Preparation 1. Combine the warm water and the packet of yeast in a small bowl, stirring until the yeast is dissolved. Wait 2 minutes and then add the honey, olive oil, salt.

2. Place 2 cups of the flour in a large mixing bowl.

Add the liquid ingredients to the flour and mix until combined, adding additional small amounts of flour as needed.

3. Place the dough onto a floured surface and knead, until dough is soft and smooth, about 2–3 minutes.

Place the dough in clean bowl, cover with a towel and let it rise for 1 hour.

4. Punch down the dough, place it back onto a floured surface and knead again for 1 minute. Form the dough into a loaf and slice off 2”–3” pieces, according to the size of your pots. Roll each piece of dough into a ball and place them into the oiled flower pots.

5. Let the bread dough rise until doubled in height, approximately 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375°F. 6. Brush the tops with milk and sprinkle with the seeds, if desired. Bake for 20–30 minutes, depending on the size of your pots, until the bread is golden brown and firm to the touch.

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Grab the Popcorn Top 10 Legal Movies Worth Watching

by James Shrimp

I

have written a number of articles on business and legal concerns for readers – but now it’s time for some fun.

Since everyone loves a list, below is what I believe to be the Top Ten Legal Movies post 1970.

1. A Few Good Men – A movie with a unique crime and the focus of the drama being who is ultimately responsible for the crime. The courtroom scenes are dramatic and fairly realistic. This movie has it all, including great actors: Jack Nicholson, Tom Cruise, Kevin Bacon, and Demi Moore. A fantastic movie, but not for those that “Can’t Handle the Truth!”

2. My Cousin Vinny – This movie is a rare combination of humor and courtroom drama. Putting the comedy aside, this movie includes good courtroom and cross-examination scenes. And I’ll never forget that a ’64 Buick Skylark does not have positraction – thank you Mona Lisa Vito!

3. Presumed Innocent – Another movie that has it all.

Great actors – Harrison Ford and Raul Julia, originality, dramatic and fairly realistic courtroom scenes, flawed heroes and a memorable twist at the end – “the destroyer is destroyed.” Yikes!

4. Erin Brockovich – This movie represents accurately that lawyers are more often than not supported by dedicated, intelligent paralegals and staff and it accurately represents that there are bad people/industries out there looking to cover up liability. A great representation of the back room, after hours work that is necessary to successfully represent clients.

5. Philadelphia – An Oscar winner that took on discrimination and stereotypes related to HIV and AIDS that stands the test of time. A great cast including Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jason Robards, with a story loosely based on a discrimination case actually tried in Philadelphia.

6. 12 Angry Men (new version) – The new version is nearly as great as the old – minus Henry Fonda. A look into the jury room and how bias and prejudice can affect the deliberation of a jury.

7. The Verdict – Paul Newman, enough said. But a great movie regarding the redemption of a lawyer and the pursuit of justice in a medical malpractice case.

8. Chicago – A musical that includes courtroom scenes. It does not get any more original than that. “Find a flask, we’re playing fast and loose and all that jazz…”

9. Primal Fear – A terrific courtroom thriller with a great twist at the end, staring Richard Gere and Ed Norton.

There are not many dramatic cross examinations better than this one.

10. And Justice for All – Al Pacino, enough said. Pacino is forced to represent a guilty judge in a criminal trial. What lawyer hasn’t wanted to yell at some point in his or her career “You’re out of order! You’re out of order! The whole trial’s out of order!”

Feel free to disagree – this is just one guy’s opinion. Honorable mentions include Michael Clayton, A Civil Action, A Time to Kill, The People v. Larry Flynt, The Insider, and Kramer vs. Kramer.

Mr. Shrimp concentrates his practice in the representation of businesses in a variety of matters including commercial contract disputes, discrimination cases, restrictive covenant cases, wage and hour disputes, and business dissolution. He also represents businesses in trademark applications, trademark infringement matters, and franchise litigation.

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Redefine Beach Culture with an Inspired Autumn in the Long Beach Island Region of NJ The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce welcomes all to explore one of the most popular times of the year in the Long Beach Island Region, with activities that celebrate both the call of the sea and the legends of the pines. Beginning with the free Merchant Mart on October 3rd at the iconic Chowderfest Weekend happening in Beach Haven. From 10am-5 pm enjoy live music, children’s entertainment, beer on tap, cider wagons, and a gourmet food court.

Local vendors will offer the best deals of the season with holiday gifts, home décor, fashion, cosmetics, specialty products and Chowderfest merchandise.

On Sunday, October 4 it’s time for the cook off! This year’s competitors include: The Black Whale Bar & Fish House, Lefty’s Tavern, Stockton Seaview, Shore Fire Grille, Southern Smoke and returning Red Champion-Stefano’s Restaurant; White chowder champion-Howard’s Restaurant will be defending against Chicken or the Egg, Country Kettle Chowda, TGIFriday’s Manahawkin, Buckalew’s Restaurant & Tavern, Sea Oaks Country Club, Pinzimino Trattoria, The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House, and Wally’s. First time entries in the Creative Class are Biggy’s Beach Grill, Cuisine on the Green, and the Blue Water Cafe. Savor unlimited chowder from local restaurants and vote for your favorite at this ticketed event.

General Admission Tickets $25.00 Children’s Tickets (Ages 4-12) $10.00 VIP Tickets (Includes T-shirt and early admission) – $55.00 There is free parking throughout Beach Haven, and a free Sunday Shuttle for additional parking. For tickets or more information go to www.chowderfest.com or contact Southern Ocean Chamber directly at 609 494 7211 Catch The Jetty Clam Jam, bringing the Long Beach Island Surf Community together since 2007. Surfers compete through an NCAA bracket style event in this teamoriented surf contest on Oct. 10th and 11th. This event welcomes all beach goers to come out with their families and

dogs to watch a great exhibition of surfing, as well as enjoy the food and merchandise provided by local business sponsors.

For more salted experiences, try your skill at one of the longest running surf fishing tournaments on the east coast, the 61rst Annual LBI Surf Fishing Classic welcomes all sports men, women, and children to register at participating bait and tackle shops.

Spark the imagination with the spirited surrounding of the Pine Barrens with two family friendly events. Tuckerton Seaport’s Haunted Seaport promises three spooky nights filled with creatures from the deep, pirates, and sea witches on October 22, 23 & 24 from 6 to 9pm. On October 23 & 24 the Citta Scout Reservation turns into Operation Halloween with the apocalyptic Zombie Outbreak. Round out the weekend with at the 125th Anniversary of Beach Haven Fall Festival on October 24 at Veteran’s Bicentennial Memorial Park.

For more information on all these events and lodging options, go to www.visitLBIregion.com or contact the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce at 265 West Ninth Street Ship Bottom or 609 494 7211. Follow on social as LBI Region.

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SHOPPING

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By Samantha Pierce We have come to know farmer’s markets as outdoor markets which are held so that farmers can sell their fresh produce to consumers. Right off the bat, a couple of the reasons that people shop at farmer’s markets, and why you, too, should shop there, have to do with the real freshness of the produce along with the added benefit of helping to support local farmers. Here are just a few to visit & support.

None Such Farm Market 4493 York Rd, Buckingham, PA 18912 None Such Farm Market is a family owned and operated produce farm market in Buckingham, PA just across the street from None Such Farm.

The farm market has everything you need for a great meal, including fresh produce, local and our own, a full service meat shop featuring our own farm raised angus beef, a deli with our own roasted beef, turkey, pork and Boars Head meats and cheeses, dairy products, fresh breads, dry goods, bedding plants, and much more.

Newtown Farmer’s Market 2150 South Eagle Road, Newtown, PA 18940 Come stroll their aisles, grab a cup of java, watch a soft pretzel being hand rolled, smell the aroma of freshly baked cookies coming right out of the oven. Browse through the candy shop and take home some treats for the family. Relax in one of their dining rooms as you enjoy your food, whether your pleasure is European, Mexican, Falafel, BBQ, or Sushi and fill your bags with fresh seafood, meats and cheeses, fresh produce, fresh crusty loaves of bread, and delicious homemade salads to take home to the family.

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Traugers Farm Market Route 611 and Island Road • Kintnersville, PA 18930 Trauger’s has marketed produce through our retail store on the farm for many years. We also travel to offsite farmers markets in Doylestown and Saucon Valley where we retail through open-air markets. We are looking to diversify our marketing methods to offer our customers a unique experience to get closer to their food and learn more about local agriculture. Community Supported Agriculture or CSA as it is known is not a new idea in the marketing of produce, just one that is constantly being reinvented.

Quakertown Farmers 201 Station Road, Quakertown, PA 18951 Conveniently located in Upper Bucks County since 1932, Quakertown Farmers Market has become a tradition in shopping. “Shopping That’s Worth Waiting For The Weekend”. Offering more than 150 Unique Farmers Market Departments, 120 Indoor Flea Market Vendors, 450 Outdoor Flea Market Vendors, Walk in Bingo and a convenient 7 day a week Discount Grocery, Quakertown Farmers Market serves the shopping needs of a five County area with one stop shopping. With Farm Fresh Foods, Personal Attention, You’ll Find That Old Fashioned Feeling Here. The Flea Market Means Fun For Everyone.

Perkasie Farmers Market 7th and Market Street, Perkasie PA 18944 Perkasie Farmers Market is proud to bring the community together in the heart of town for locally made crafts, goods, wine, plants, herbs, and produce every Saturday from 9amnoon through October 17th. Our pet friendly market sponsors local musicians and children’s activities each week for shoppers and their families to enjoy. Join us on Saturday mornings to support our local farms and vendors!

Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd, Morrisville, PA 19067 Shady Brook Farm, one of the last working farms in historic Bucks County, PA, is THE place for family fun. In addition to our pick-your-own crops, great special events and festivals, our Farm Market is open year ’round and stocks all your farm fresh produce, deli, dairy, and gardening needs.

We carry specialty foods; gift items, and can create spectacular gift baskets. We are also home to the delicious Uncle Dave’s Homemade Ice Cream and have a kiosk featuring locally made Rose Bank Wines. Our huge nursery and Garden Center is the best place for quality trees, shrubs, bedding plants, annuals, perennials, mulch, and expert advice.

Come see what we have in store for you!

Ambler Farmers’ Market 29 W Butler Pike, Ambler, PA 19002 The Ambler Farmers’ Market is proud to accept Food Stamp benefits. If you participate in this program, please stop by the market tent and the market manager will be

happy to explain to you how to use your benefits at market.

We work hard to ensure that our market provides an inviting, relaxed environment for you to meet your friends, family and neighbors. The market is pet friendly, as long as your pet is market friendly!

Zerns Farmers Market 1100 E Philadelphia Ave, Gilbertsville, PA 19525 Located in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, Zerns is a trip into yesteryear… one of the oldest and largest markets, Zerns Farmer’s market has been on the scene since 1922 when a few roadside stands sprang up in the backyard of the Zern family in Gilbertsville. Over the years. “The Sale” as it is fondly called by locals, has become known as the best spot to purchase fresh produce and thousands of other items.

Known as the World’s Largest Dutch Treat, Zerns is still going strong after 91 years with more than 190 merchants under one roof, and people unique as their wares. Vendors and customers come from near and far, other countries and other states, and sometimes become part of the “Zernies” phenomena, as interesting and varied as the wares. From plants to pants, socks to signage, antiques, tools and miscellaneous bric-a-brac…we have it all at Zern’s.

Phoenixville Farmers 300 Mill St, Phoenixville, PA 19460 The Phoenixville Farmers’ Market was founded in 2002 and is located along French Creek under the Veterans Memorial Gay Street Bridge, accessed from Taylor Alley. We are a producer/grower market committed to providing locally grown, fresh food; to preserving our agricultural heritage; and to building community. The Market helps support local agriculture by connecting farmers with consumers. This means that you buy directly from the farmers and artisans themselves, not from third parties or re-sellers. The Market offers high quality fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and products such as: artisanal breads and baked goods, free range eggs, pasture- raised chicken, beef, lamb, veal and bison, yogurt and cheese, wine, handcrafted soaps and beeswax products, and much more!

Lancaster County Farmers 389 Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA 19087 In the early thirties, a group of farmers from the Ephrata, PA area discussed the possibilities of opening a farmers market on the Mainline of Philadelphia. They perceived that this area was willing to pay for the value added in quality Lancaster dressed poultry. These “fully drawn” birds were cleaned much as they are today, but far superior to the standard of that time. In 1933, Norman and Florence Sweigart rented a building in Rosemont and invited a variety of merchants from Lancaster County to join them. The market was simply named the Lancaster County Farmers Market because most of the merchants were from Lancaster.

At times the market is referred to as the Wayne Market but we have formally kept the original name, Lancaster County Farmers Market.

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Why Shop Thrift?

by Jill Tarabar

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ake a step inside Impact Thrift Store in Feasterville, PA and your first thought might be, “The sign says thrift but this can’t be a thrift store. Is this really a thrift store?” Large, well lit, spacious, clean, filled with a variety of second-hand and even some new merchandise… Impact Thrift is a new breed of thrift store that some like to call hybrid thrift.

Back in the day, thrift stores were individually run mom and pop junk shops. If this was the place your mom took you to purchase clothing, you were most likely too embarrassed to wear them to school. The shops smelled like your grandmother’s attic and every item seemed coated with 40 years of dust and grime.

Thrift stores have come a long way over the decades. Today’s thrift stores barely resemble those of the past. Many are large, clean and well stocked. They run the gamut from for-profit to not-for-profit and can support one charity to multiple charities at a time.

Shopping thrift can be a treasure hunt and is best approached with an open mind. On any given day, the items you may find at today’s thrift store are typically much higher in quality and value than in traditional thrift stores and in a very reasonable price range. Clothing donated to Impact Thrift Stores, for example, goes through a tough inspection process. Our staff examines each item donated, whether it’s a vintage Chanel cocktail dress or a broken-in pair of

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jeans. These items often have been worn repeatedly by their previous owner and have stood the test of time, still retaining resale value. So much of the donated clothing is still in extraordinary condition, and often never worn at all. There are times when items are even donated with its original price tags! You will find some fabulous designer fashions on resale racks that you would never imagine owning at their original full retail price.

Thrift stores of today offer an amazing array of products, mostly second hand, at surprisingly reasonable prices. At Impact Thrift Stores, they accomplish this through the extraordinarily generous donations of neighbors and friends, businesses and community partners. Many donate merchandise because they look around and realize they have been blessed with so much more than they need in their lives. Others donate in order to de-clutter or downsize their homes, believe in the environmental ideals of recycle-reuserenew, or choose this way to support charities.

In addition to a wide range of pre-owned or legacy items, Impact Thrift Stores offers a variety of brand new items – clothing, shoes, furniture, house ware and home decor. This hybrid combination of new and used, gives shoppers choices that aren’t available elsewhere.

Why shop thrift? Because superior value can be found for a lower cost, and you will be doing your part to help our planet and your neighbors in need. Because it’s the right thing to do!

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hat does the term “dressing for success” really mean in today’s professional work setting? And we can all agree that this term has a different meaning for women versus men. Women want to be stylish but not stylized, which is a subtle difference but an important one.

We have office casual, meeting days, meeting with clients… and the list goes on and on. It can be an overwhelming process to feel professional, polished, and fashionable with limited time to get dressed in the morning.

Who has time to spend an hour getting ready for work?

I know I don’t, but that doesn’t mean I can’t look professional with minimal effort.

The key is to keep it simple and embrace your natural style with small adjustments based on the workday.

Here are few tips on how to streamline your look for work and still be stylish: 1) Invest in key pieces that fit well but aren’t too trendy.

Be sure to stick to neutral colors. You can always add a printed blouse or a pop of color with a bag, shoe, or scarf.

Jewelry should be on trend but only one key piece at a time, please!

2) The typical work environment does not require a suit for women but do invest in matching pieces from one designer. The idea is that you can build and add as needed to your core pieces and the color, fabric and design aesthetic will be seamless.

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3) Dresses are key pieces for any woman despite the season, sleeveless is the best option as you can layer a sweater or jacket to dress up or down based on the day.

Additionally, sleeveless dresses can also be styled to appear dressier for an after work event or cocktail party.

4) Seasonless fabrics are a great investment as you do not have to change your closet and just add accessories or shoes to make appropriate for the time of year.

5) Plan your outfits in advance to save time during the morning routine. Create a list of events and use as a guide for your wardrobe for the week. If that Monday meeting requires a more polished look, you will want to wear your suit and classic jewelry. But if Wednesday’s office day is more casual and followed by a low-key evening work event, wear a skirt and blouse. (But be sure to bring a fun pair of colorful shoes and trendy jewelry to spice up your style for post 5pm!)

Ultimately the key to looking professional in the workplace is keeping your style simple and having one bolder item that makes you feel stylish. Always think: fashionable not fussy!

Jillian Dunn has over 25 years in the fashion industry from managing local boutiques to corporate based retail businesses. She is currently managing a luxury re-sale boutique called Revivals in Narberth, PA. Her skills include personal shopping and styling, hosting charity based shipping events and closet and home organizing. She can be contacted at jillddunn@icloud.com

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By Georgina Young-Ellis

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ith the arrival of fall comes the return of one of the sexiest items in a woman’s wardrobe: her boots­ . (Counter-intuitive, perhaps, because they cover more than they expose!) Many of us have more than one pair, some variety of black, brown, suede, cowboy, high heeled, casual, rain, snow, chunky, or sleek. They might zip up the side, lace up the front or have to be pulled on like a riding boot. Men’s eyes seem to be drawn to a woman’s legs in the right pair of boots, but why is that? Wikipedia says boots have appeal because they hint at “the interaction of male ‘strength,’ female ‘compassion’ and a dash of sexuality.” I’m not sure where the compassion comes in; instead, I’d argue that boots give a woman an air of defiance, and that’s sexy, more than just a dash.

Often paired with patterned tights, lace stockings, or even over a bare leg, the popularity of fashion boots hearkens back to Victorian times. In those days boots were tightly laced, like a corset, and hid the forbidden glimpse of a foot while still showing off the curve of the ankle. The Victorians had it right: if you cover up, with just the right degree of reveal, it forces the admirer to imagine what’s underneath, or even what’s at the north end of those boot-clad legs. But boots 44

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didn’t really take off in fashion until the 1960s, when girls in micro-minis and vinyl go-go boots, dancing energetically in cages, helped launch the sexual revolution.

Boots have become the symbol of the dominatrix—the companion of the whip, the black leather bustier, and a pair of handcuffs. But the average woman slipping into her fall boots for the first time in the season is probably not thinking about them in such extremes. She’s simply noticing how they make her skirt seem a little flirtier, or her legs look longer as they fit snuggly over the calves of her skinny jeans. And though many women go with a high-heeled version for optimum hotness, I think there’s something appealingly demure about a flatheeled boot, or even a cute rainboot, with a short-ish skirt.

How about a feminine, lacey dress with combat boots? Or, in the privacy of your boudoir, nothing but thigh-highs? No matter how you wear them, give your boots a little extra credit this autumn. They are, by nature, sexier than you think.

Georgina Young-Ellis lives in Queens, New York with her artist husband and musician son. She is the author of The Time Mistress Series, a romantic time-travel series spiced with adventure.

Titles include The Time Baroness, set in Jane Austen’s England; The Time Heiress, staged in pre-Civil War New York City; and The Time Contessa, a journey to Renaissance Italy.

Going Back to School as a Mom: 10 Tips That Can Help You Succeed

By Lori Johnston

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ollege can be a terrifying concept for moms trying to balance a marriage, kids, work, and day-to-day activities. But with more and more mothers taking advantage of online learning to hit the books when the kids are asleep, it is a new reality.

Here are 10 tips that can help Mom manage a busy work, family, and school schedule and bring home a report card their kids will be proud of.

1. I love breakfast in bed, but a college degree is the best present.

Share with your family that letting you pursue a college degree is a great way they can show their love for you. If you

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share how vital they are to your quest for a degree, they will realize they have a stake in the process -- and maybe they’ll offer to do the dishes while you’re doing homework.

2. Hiding from kids to finish 30-page paper due tomorrow!

Illnesses, babysitter cancellations, and other unscheduled events can cut into your time to complete assignments. Reassure your kids that you love them, but you need to focus on school at certain points during the day. Being the best student possible can be one of your best moves as a mom.

3. Family time over, now onto schoolwork.

School shouldn’t make you miss important events in your

family’s life. Attend the birthday parties, sporting events, school concerts, and enjoy those summer and spring break vacations. But carve out time to keep on top of your studies (or to catch up as needed) well in advance of an important assignment or test. Many moms find that the wee hours of the morn’, during baby’s nap time, or when the laundry is soaking and dinner is in the slow cooker is the ideal (and only!) study time. Thanks to online learning, moms are logging on and learning when and where it works for them.

4. Hanging out w/other student moms!

Realize that you are not alone. Some schools offer organized students groups for moms and other adult learners, or you can start one up yourself. The friendships and support you receive from these groups can be essential throughout college, especially when you feel as if you won’t survive another day, let alone another semester.

5. Meeting today w/ college counselor for help.

Seek academic support/student advisers who can help you determine the best way to complete assignments and carve out time to study. Their job is to help you succeed! Just like you want your kids to come to you with challenges, these advisers are standing at the ready to assist!

create a Facebook group page where you and fellow students can post questions, provide words of support, and even vent. Or set up a smaller chat room with a couple of study buddies. Embrace the ability to connect via the Internet and see how it will enrich your college experience.

9. Must have coffee! #AllNighterFuel A good night’s sleep is rare for many moms, but try to get at least more than a couple of hours of sleep so that you’re alert and awake during a particularly heated online discussion or a big test. Caffeine may become your crutch, but plan to scale back once you get that diploma.

10. Excited about first A on exam!

Go ahead and post that grade on the fridge along with your kids’ artwork and report cards. And don’t be afraid to share your accomplishments with friends and strangers on Facebook and Twitter. The virtual encouragement could give you a boost to keep on bringing home those As.

6. Homework while parked, waiting to pick up my little one @school, then soccer.

Even brief periods of time — 15 minutes in the car line at school, or during your kids’ many after-school activities — can be beneficial for reading your textbook or flipping through note cards for test preparation. The key to a successful scholastic stint as a mom is making the most of all your time.

7. Big test tomorrow ... hubby handling bath time.

Whether it’s keeping the children occupied the day before a big assignment is due, or handling routine tasks like bath time, ask your spouse for support so you can complete a paper or finish a class project. Remind him that the teamwork will pay off when you start your new career and bring home the bigger bucks.

8. Join me for study session?

Reach out to fellow students virtually, providing a way for you and your classmates to help each other better understand the course material and provide muchneeded encouragement during stressful times. Take the initiative to set up a smaller study group online. You can

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Breast Cancer & Your Family The person with the Breast Cancer is not the only one affected. Family members and friends are also influenced by health changes of a loved one.

Family members and friends of a person coping with Breast Cancer may also find themselves under a great deal of stress. To reduce your stress:

Here are some tips to help family and friends cope with a loved one’s diagnosis:

• Keep a positive attitude.

• Write your questions down so you don’t forget them. If okay with your loved one, feel free to ask the doctor these question at an appointment. You may want to share your questions with your loved ones before you go.

• Be prepared for changes in your loved one’s behavior and mood medications, discomforts, and stress may cause your loved one to become depressed, angry, or fatigued.

• Encourage your loved one to be active and independent, as much as possible, to help her regain a sense of self-reliance and control.

• Be realistic about your own needs. Be sure you are sleeping enough, eating properly, and taking some time off for yourself. It is hard to offer much help when you are exhausted. If you take care of your needs, it may be easier to meet the needs of your loved one.

• Don’t hesitate to ask other family members and friends for help. They will appreciate the opportunity to help.

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• Accept that there are events you cannot control.

• Be assertive instead of aggressive. “Assert” your feelings, opinions, or beliefs instead of becoming angry, combative, or passive.

• Learn to relax.

• Exercise regularly. Your body can fight stress better when you are physically fit.

• Eat well-balanced meals.

• Rest and sleep. Your body needs time to recover from stressful events. Don’t rely on alcohol or drugs to reduce stress.

• Consider joining a support group.

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t’s a guy thing. Getting him to the doctor is hard enough so how are you supposed to get him to agree to prostate cancer screening? While this may seem like an insurmountable task, the effort is well worth it. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, diagnosed in over 200,000 each year. According to cancer research, every 24 minutes a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer and every 19 minutes, a man dies from the disease. The good news is that 100 percent of all American men diagnosed with the disease will be alive five years after his diagnosis.

With aggressive screening and early treatment, the odds are definitely in his favor.

The prostate gland is a small walnut-sized gland in the male reproductive system. “Prostate cancer usually grows slowly and remains within the prostate gland. However, as with any cancer, there is a risk of spread to other organs so an early diagnosis will generally result in more successful outcomes”, says Kaveh Kousari, MD, urologist at St. Luke’s Center for Urology.

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[ [ One in seven men will be diagnosed

with Prostate Cancer.

The greatest risk factors for developing prostate cancer are increasing age, family history, ethnicity, and diet. African American males have a higher prevalence than other races, and they are twice as likely to die of prostate cancer as white males. Men with a family history will have a genetic tendency to develop prostate cancer and need to be extremely diligent about testing. If one or more first generation relatives (father, brother, or son) were diagnosed with prostate cancer at an earlier age, testing should begin around age 40. “It’s important that a physician have the full family history along with an in-depth discussion to determine at what age and frequency testing should occur”, adds Dr. Kousari.

How is this cancer detected?

Most prostate cancer is detected through two types of tests: a blood test to determine the prostate-specific antigen (PSAs) level in a man’s blood and a physical exam called a digital rectal exam (DRE).

The PSA levels are increased in men who have prostate cancer. However, an increased PSA level may also indicate other conditions so a physical exam is also important for diagnosis. The DRE measures the size of the prostate and identify lumps through a gloved finger probe. If the results of either of these tests are abnormal, the doctor will recommend additional testing for the most accurate diagnosis.

Is the Test Right for You?

The American Cancer Society recommends that beginning at age 50 men ask their primary care physician to find out whether the test is right for them. Men at higher than average risk, for example those with family history, should have the discussion nearly a decade earlier.

Symptoms of Prostate Cancer The symptoms of prostate cancer are similar to other urologic conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, erectile dysfunction or overactive bladder. These include: • Strong urge to urinate immediately • Frequent nighttime urination • Pain and/or burning when urinating • Difficulty starting the urinary stream • A weak urinary stream once it starts • Dribbling after urination is finished • Pain in the genital and pelvic area • Pain when ejaculating • Blood in the urine or semen • Frequent urinary tract infections

How is Prostate Cancer Treated?

Treatment options will vary depending upon the stage of cancer, level of aggression of the cancer cells and age of the man. Options for early stage prostate cancer treatment may include a combination of active surveillance, surgery and radiation. Your urologist will work with you and your partner to determine what treatments are best for him long-term.

The urologists at St. Luke’s Center for Urology are specially trained in the diagnosis and treatment of urologic cancers such as prostate, bladder, and kidney. To learn more about prostate cancer screening, prevention and whether the test is right for you or your loved one, call St. Luke’s Center for Urology at 484-526-2598 or visit sluhn.org.

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senior perspective Words and Wisdom

Substance and Drug Abuse in the Elderly

By Diane Burns

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here is a growing invisible epidemic happening in this country - substance abuse in the elderly.

At one time this was a problem mostly associated with those under the age of fifty. However, substance abuse is one of the fastest growing health problems that senior citizens are dealing with today, and it is often misdiagnosed and under treated. An accurate diagnosis is difficult to make because symptoms often mimic other medical or behavioral disorders that are common in the elderly such as diabetes, dementia, and depression. Adult children that are overseeing the care of their aging parents are sometimes ashamed and embarrassed to talk about the problem. They often feel that treating these abuse problems is a waste of health care resources.

We need to recognize that “Grandmother’s nightly cocktails” are not making her happy or cheering her up. Many senior citizens are “self-medicating” with alcohol in order to cover up their feelings of loneliness. As a result, they tend to be less active and report less life satisfaction.

As we age, we experience biomedical changes that cause the effects of alcohol and drugs to become more noticeable.

Alcohol can increase the risk of illness, injury, and socioeconomic decline. Substance abuse currently affects more than 17 percent of the over 35 million adults over age 60.

By 2020, the percentage is expected to double. As a whole, men tend to abuse drugs more than women, but women are more likely to start drinking heavily later in life. Abuse of drugs and alcohol is extremely prevalent in those who have suffered a number of loses such as death of a spouse, retirement, and physical health issues.

The statistics of elderly substance abuse is startling: • 50 percent of nursing home residents have an alcohol related problem • Older adults are hospitalized as often for alcohol problems as heart attacks.

• Widows over 60 have the highest rate of alcoholism in U.S. • 6-11 percent of hospitalization of elderly is a result of drug and alcohol abuse.

• 50 percent of senior home residents do not have any relatives that visit Few emotions are more severe than loneliness and a feeling isolation. Oftentimes the elderly are subject to neglect by those who are supposed to care for them. The lucky ones are those who have relatives and friends that visit regularly.

One way to help this problem is to spread awareness of the situation and to encourage others to become part of the solution. However, putting our elderly relatives in a retirement or nursing home is not the final solution. We must encourage our relatives to participate in the mental, physical, and social activities that the facility offers. Joining in the activities will help to combat the feelings of loneliness and neglect. They will soon discover that there are still many activities that they can enjoy and new friendships that can be formed.

Lastly, it is important for family members to be aware of all medications their loved one is taking and the reason for it. Is that pill really necessary or just an easy fix to a deeper problem?

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ow often do I hear that in my office? Parents and children alike feel the same way. Look forward to summer all year long and then Labor Day is here before you know it. Along with cooler nights and a taste of fall in the air comes the anxiety of change. Any change brings some level of anxiety but generally school will bring on a lot more. Why? Well, families have spent a great summer together, the pool, the beach, trips and being together. Knowing that life changes each year, most families do feel some level of anxiety with change.

Even nervous energy can lead to stress. How do we know what to do with this and how can we address it? Let’s figure that out here.

First off, as the summer comes to a close, I highly recommend to my clients to maintain a similar level of activity together. Just because you may not see each other as much, it’s up to you to stick together. Keep the family dinners going, plan a fall trip together, and organize your lifestyle as best you can so those special summer feelings don’t end on the Sunday of Labor Day! Secondly, I would make a recommendation to keep reality in check. No one else can do it all, so don’t think you can either.

Everyone has limits and sometimes stress catches up with you when you least expect it. Just as summer comes to a close and the stress of school and life moves forward, so do you.

It’s a mindset. Begin with knowing that if you do as much as you can, you’re not doing anything at its best. I would try to take on as much as you can but leave as much as you can behind. I’d much rather see a happy family and children then a family that’s only trying to keep up with things, because they think they should. I can tell you from much experience both in my practice and raising twins with my wife, life will sneak up on you and stress will keep you from reaching your goals. Life is learning every day. I believe that if you try your best, you will be rewarded. Let’s all remember that feeling we love watching a sunset at the beach this summer and translate that feeling into how you move forward in your life in general. If we all try, we can only achieve more together.

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all is approaching with its cooler temperatures and beautiful foliage. This is the perfect time to get outdoors with your dog and visit a dog park.

From urban to the rural locations, dog parks are booming across the United States. This is the perfect place for friendly dogs and their owners to go play, exercise, and socialize. Dog parks are usually a big area enclosed with 4-6 ft of fencing, a grassy surface, shaded benches, and sometimes a pond for swimming. You may even find that some sections of beaches or larger parks with their own adventurous trails are dedicated just for dogs.

Most dog parks are publicly owned and maintained by a municipality; however there are some private parks. While some are free to the public, others offer a yearly membership for maintenance. Some dog parks also have separate areas for large dogs and small dogs.

Dog parks can offer great benefits to your dog both physically and mentally, as they are free to run around off-lead, investigate new scents, and play with other dogs. Your dog will develop great social skills, since they will be exposed to all types of dog personalities, sizes, and body language. But before you leash up your dog and run out the door, there are a few guidelines to follow in order to stay safe and give your dog the best experience.

Dog Parks are for dogs that are friendly, healthy, vaccinated, neutered, and playful. As a dog owner you need to be responsible and receptive to your surroundings. You need to watch your dog and also watch their interaction and body language while in play.

When searching for a dog park, first visit alone and observe. Look to make sure the park is secure and check to see

if owners are supervising their dogs. Also, read the park rules so you know in advance what you are allowed to bring in and if there is a fee.

When you’re at the park, always keep a close eye on the interaction between the dogs at play. Playing fetch, pawing at one another, and frolicking like puppies is a positive play. Their bodies should be relaxed and not stiff. Dogs love to chase and wrestle with one another, often alternating top and bottom. Always look for signs of trouble in case you have to break up the play. Domination, loudness, and growling could be a reason to seek out the dog’s owner and separate the dogs. Being proactive and responsible will benefit you and your pup from getting hurt or hurting others.

If you are looking for a dog park in your area or planning an upcoming vacation with your pup, check out this website www.BringFido.com. You can see what is in your area, look at the pictures of the property, and read reviews.

Check out these local dog parks in our area: Monocacy Dog Park – 259 Illick’s Mill Rd, Bethlehem, PA Perkasie Dog Park – 242 Constitution Ave, Perkasie, PA Montgomery County Bark Park – Route 202 and Route 63, North Wales, PA Schuylkill River Dog Park – S 25 St & Spruce Street, Philadelphia Carla Papciak-Glatts is an animal activist, shelter volunteer, and busy mom of two girls and a German Shepherd. She resides in Lehigh County.

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Easy Halloween Decorations

BY JEAN HURLEY

Halloween decorating is one of the few home design and remodeling activities where the actual process is as exciting as the end product itself. Creating, designing and hanging Halloween décor is a fun activity you can do with your kids, spouses, and friends.

Assembling scary or comedic designs is the easy part, but coming up with new and exciting ideas is anything but.

That is why I have compiled a list of Halloween decorations that you can easily create for under $100. Not only will these amazing Halloween décor items not hurt your wallet, but all will give you valuable time with the kids before they rush out for all that candy.

1. Chalkboard Pumpkin

There will be enough orange to go around. Do something different with your pumpkins this year by painting them with chalkboard paint. You will see the black not only blends in with most Halloween themes, but it’s the perfect holiday centerpiece. In fact, you could even use it to write the menu of your holiday meal on it.

To complete this project, all you need is a pumpkin, a small bucket of chalkboard paint, and chalk.

2. Light Halloween Decor

Halloween décor does not have to be scary. To add a bit of Halloween fun to your backyard, all you need is some Halloween candy (which I am sure you are piling up right now) & a few small pumpkins. After carving funny faces within the pumpkins, put them in a large cylinder vase and use it as a table centerpiece. Then, surround it with colorful candy.

3. Dark Mantel

Cozy fireplaces are meant to be transformed every Halloween season. The black gauzy fabric draped over the edge gives it that haunted feel, but the skulls, pumpkins, and spiders take it over the top.

They even went one step beyond by adding spider webs all around, as well as scary ravens and crows.

4. Lanterns

Assorted lanterns (preferably orange and black) are a perfect complement to any hallway. Not only does it provide an exciting design element between rooms, but it can also bring new light to a plain white wall. Furthermore, if you’re hosting a Halloween or Thanksgiving party, it’s a perfect way to block off one area of the home.

After all, we wouldn’t want the guests bringing their dirty shoes into the bedroom.

5. Outdoor Decor

The witch crashing into the tree is a classic outdoor Halloween décor item you can find at any Halloween store. But the most popular place to add Halloween décor outside the home is the front door. After all, the door is the gateway into the home. If you took the time to decorate inside the home, you might as well get your guests in the mood by decking out your doorstep with fun or scary Halloween décor. Pick a theme: spiders, Witches Dwelling, Dracula’s Castle, Pumpkin Mania… and roll with it!

Halloween decorating does not have to be expensive or time consuming. It should be a fun activity you and your family can enjoy every year!

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The Forty Year Old Version

Chip Kelly: How Can You

Not Love This Guy?

By Kenny Spaulding

I

did not grow up a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles.

I even went so far as to be completely disinterested in football for nearly a decade. But that, friends, was before the arrival of Philadelphia Eagles head coach, Chip Kelly. This guy won me over and has gotten me interested in the sport again after only two years with the team. Let me start by saying that he removed training camp from Bethlehem, for which, as a resident of the city, I will be forever grateful. Then he rid the team of the presence of Michael Vick, which, as a sincere lover of dogs, I absolutely loved.

When I first saw a Chip Kelly-coached Eagles game, I saw somebody holding up a picture of a hoagie. When I found out that it was actually a way of calling a play, I remember laughing and shouting, “How can anyone not love this guy?”

The irony about Chip Kelly is that many of his ideas are completely novel and innovative for the standards of the NFL, but where his personnel are concerned, he is completely old school. When Chip talks about culture, he is talking about the culture of a successful team. Chip Kelly has been accused of being racist for ridding the team of players such as DeSean Jackson and LeSean McCoy. The truth is that these players—who have incidentally been replaced by other players of the same race—were not team players. The players that have taken up for them are plain and simple.

You cannot win in a team sport with a bunch of individuals, who only play for the greater glory of themselves.

Here’s what I don’t get when it comes to Kelly. He is a polarizing figure in Philadelphia, much like Sam Hinkie.

Some think he’s brilliant, and others think he’s completely destroying the team. Very few reside anywhere in the

middle. I can understand believing in the guy, but I really cannot understand the counterpoint to the argument.

What has Chip Kelly done besides have ten win seasons in his first two years in the league, largely with Andy Reid’s players? Not to mention, these are players that went 4-12 under Reid in his final season as the Birds’ head coach.

There are just so many Eagles fans who simply cannot be happy unless they are miserable. Chip Kelly has brought excitement, fresh ideas, a complete team concept, and, most importantly, immediate success to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Perhaps it’s time that the nay-sayers out there got behind this guy. After twenty wins in his first two years, it would seem as though he’s earned it.

Kenny is a freelance columnist who is proud to be a member of the Local Living community of writers. He lives in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania with his one of a kind family, and is currently completing the final novel in his original four book series, 4F.

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Local

goes local

Festivals of Fall

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s our summer glow starts to fade, fall’s finest foliage is waiting on the horizon and there is no better place to get a sneak peek than in the northeast. From Pennsylvania to Maine and everywhere in between, the season shines with a variety of festivals to add some color to your calendar this fall.

The Big E: West Springfield, MA (Sept. 18–Oct. 4) If you are looking for it all, be sure to check out The Big E. Also known as The Eastern States Exposition, this festival runs for seventeen days each year following the second Friday after Labor Day and celebrates each of the six New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. More than 1 million visitors attend each year to enjoy daily Mardi Gras parades, signature equestrian shows, a circus spectacular, a historical village and endless food and craft vendors. Read more about the fair’s signature dessert and other fun fair facts at www.thebige.com.

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By Kristen Egan

National Apple Harvest Festival: Biglerville, PA (Oct. 3, 4, 10 & 11) In scenic Adams County, just 10 miles outside Gettysburg, visitors have been celebrating the season for more than 50 years with every type of apple concoction imaginable. A snapshot of attractions include hundreds of art and craft vendors, an antique car show, a petting zoo, native American dancers, hay rides, orchard tours, and even tractor square dancing. A full schedule of events and a line-up of other visitors (including Johnny Appleseed) can be found at www.appleharvest.com.

Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular: Providence, Rhode Island (Oct. 1–Nov. 1) Fall’s most iconic image lights up Rhode Island’s Roger Williams Park Zoo where 5,000 jack-o-lanterns line the zoo’s Wetlands Trail. Named one of the top 5 pumpkin festivals in New England by Yankee Magazine, pumpkin lovers from all over the world come to appreciate the creativity and artistry that goes into this month long evening exhibition. One South African was put to tears last year over a tribute to

Mandela, and this year’s theme, “The People’s Choice”, will showcase many more cultural and historical highlights for visitors to enjoy. Learn more about this year’s theme at www.rwpzoo.org.

There truly is something for everyone this season including dogs who can unite at Pooch-A-Palooza in Topsfield, MA, runners who can spice things up at the North American Wife Carrying Championship in Newry, ME, and garlic lovers can take their pick of a number of festivals throughout the area with many hosting garlic eating competitions.

For a few festivals closer to home check out Winetober Fest in Skippack, PA, the Reading Terminal Market Harvest Festival in Philadelphia, or Kennett Square’s Mushroom Festival. Learn more about other events throughout New England at www.visitnewengland.com.

Kristen Egan grew up in Perkasie, PA and now resides in Charlottesville, Virginia where she works at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.

She enjoys traveling, writing and helping others plan memorable excursions.

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