Lari Robling

A clear toy donkey in blue will join elephants in red on the shelves at Shane Confectionery during the Democratic National Convention. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

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 ...

7 years ago

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A window display at The Fabric Workshop (1214 Arch Street) features an array of waving Pope Francis statues. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

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 ...

8 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 ...

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Fermented radish and cucumber salad (Photo courtesy of twice-cooked.com)

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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 ...

9 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 ...

10 years ago

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In this May 29, 2012 file photo, chef Marcella Hazan poses in the kitchen of her Longboat Key, Fla., home. Hazan, the Italian-born cookbook author who taught generations of Americans how to create simple, fresh Italian food, died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2013 at her home in Florida, according to an email from her son, Giuliano Hazan. She was 89. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

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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 ...

10 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 ...

10 years ago

A boardwalk restaurant in Asbury Park, N.J., where one of Marilyn Schlossbach's businesses is located, opens on a recent Sunday morning. While Superstorm Sandy recovery continues, the Jersey Shore to a large extent has been cleaned up, rebuilt, and reopened. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

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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 ...

10 years ago

Beiler's Bakery in Philadelphia's Reading Terminal Market recently expanded to include a donut shop. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)

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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 ...

10 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 ...

11 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 ...

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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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