Lari Robling

Old-timey Philly candymaker resurrecting ghosts of political past

While many are calling this election a bitter contest, one Philadelphia business has found a sweet side to the electoral process. S ...

8 years ago

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Reflections from the (Fair)mount: Living in the ‘Pope Zone’

Well, for a citizenry who collectively had white smoke coming out of their ears over the citywide shutdown for the papal visit, we appare ...

9 years ago

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A peek into Bethlehem factory where Peeps are born [photos]

For more than six decades, little marshmallow chicks have been roosting in Easter baskets. But rarely does anyone get a peep behind the s ...

10 years ago

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Fermentation’s simple recipe: vegetables, water, salt and time

One of the oldest food preparation techniques known to man is back. At a recent Science on Tap event at National Mechanics restaur ...

10 years ago

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Fostering a dog training for a life-saving career

Meet one of the fosters behind the Penn Vet Working Dog Center in Philadelphia. Ohlin is a beautiful, 16-month-old chocolate ...

11 years ago

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No-nonsense nonna Marcella Hazan changed Italian cooking for all of us

Even if you don’t cook, you must have noticed that The New York Times placed ...

11 years ago

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Focus on Deen dishonors rich, troubled heritage of real Southern cuisine

It’s hard to avoid clips of Paula Deen’s apologies, explanations, outrage and tears. There’s a conversation this event ...

11 years ago

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5 ways to support your favorite Jersey Shore eateries

From basic clean-up to rebuilding and start-up, many Jersey Shore restaurateurs have discovered they are on their own — without unemplo ...

11 years ago

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Donuts highlight Philly’s friction between local classics and foodie trends [photos]

What makes something the next big thing — the trend foodies want to follow? We all know “Sex in the City” made cupcakes the ...

11 years ago

Mt. Airy restaurant adds draft wine to the menu

Philadelphia has long been known for its devotion to good beer. So, it’s not unusual to see a line of draft pulls at local bars. It ...

12 years ago

Before there was Martha Stewart, Philadelphia had Mrs. Goodfellow

As home cooks around the region are heating up their kitchens for Thanksgiving, many will wish they had taken a class to learn how to mak ...

12 years ago

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No regrets at Diner en Blanc

Two months ago when a friend invited me to Diner en Blanc, a civilized picnicking flash mob that originated in Paris, it seemed ...

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