The ultimate comfort food! Elbow macaroni or cavatappi cradled in a creamy sauce with bites of sharp cheddar and subtle spices to tantalize the tongue. This easy and delicious recipe has been a family favorite since 1995. Plus, a glimpse of memorable restaurant mac 'n cheese creations. First a bit of context, I...







Old Bedford Village Bedford, PA USA. Located halfway between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, this open air, living history museum is truly a hidden gem. At a fraction of the cost of Colonial Williamsburg, and without the crowds, you can explore more than 33 historical buildings at your own pace. Stories are brought to life...





Horn of Plenty Bedford, PA USA. We stumbled across a truly delightful lunch in a restored farmhouse built in the 1700s, minutes away from Old Bedford Village. A wood-fired oven serves as the centerpiece of an open kitchen in the back of this friendly seat-yourself restaurant. The creative, ever-changing menu features fresh, organically grown...









Kavsar Uzbek-Russian Restaurant Pittsburgh, PA USA. "This is new on our menu, and it is soooo good! Try the meat-bread," gushed our server Lana. Having grown up enjoying her cousin Tahmina's fantastic Uzbekistan cooking using fresh ingredients bought and prepared daily, she was eager to share the delightful mixes of flavors and textures...










Summer corn - slathered, stir-fried or roasted; A glimpse of two great cookbooks: The Breath of a Wok (2004) and Double Awesome Chinese Food (2019); A potluck worthy riff on an Asian noodle salad with roasted summer vegetables and roast chicken. Who doesn't love the hot crisp, sweet bite of corn on the cob?...