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Lauren Boyer
Cathy Hirko
Stephanie Reighart
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Category Archives: Food
What York County food company has partnered with ‘Amish Mafia’ star?
Lebanon Levi lends his support to Wolfgang Candy as they launch two new candy lines next week.
Utz in a name: What is your favorite potato chip?
I love chips. Fact: After I wrote my story about the newly named Utz Arena, I waddled down to the grocery store to purchase questionable carryout sushi and a bag of No Salt Added Bar-B-Q goodness. I was tempted by the unsalted pretzels. Utz … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Manufacturing, Utz
Tagged chips, Lauren Boyer, no salt added, pretzels, snacks, utz, Utz arena, Utz quality foods, York County
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Wine Tourism Day comes to York County
My favorite local wine is the Blueberry varietal from Logan’s View Winery. I like to drink a glass with dessert after a nice meal in summer. If you haven’t yet stocked up on wines for the summer, now is the … Continue reading
Posted in Consumer issues, Food, local business, Small business, Stephanie Reighart, travel
Tagged tourism, wine
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Do ghosts inhabit York County landmarks?
Spring Grove residents are full of ideas about what could be next for the Hoke House – a more than 250-year-old farmhouse currently owned by Rutter’s. The Mayor of Spring Grove has suggested that the vacant stone house become a … Continue reading
I have a chance to win a year of free groceries. And so do you!
Bring in reusable bags and win free groceries!
Posted in Consumer issues, Food, Food companies, Food prices, Retail, Shopping, Stephanie Reighart
Tagged Giant Food Stores, reusable grocery bags
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Restaurants crack down on Instagrammers
We all love to play with our food. Grandma told us not to, but even as adults we can’t help it. Playing used to involve building mountains and motes with our mashed potatoes and gravy, but now it means taking … Continue reading
Posted in Consumer issues, Food, Restaurants, Stephanie Reighart
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Lafayette Club offers chance to buy into York County history
. In the past, one of the few ways to gain entry into the former Lafayette Club in York was either as a guest attending a catered function or by becoming a member of the exclusive social and networking club … Continue reading
What’s your favorite restaurant birthday freebie?
My birthday is April 10. I can’t wait. It’s a week away, and you know what that means. Today is the day all my birthday freebies arrived in my email. A while back, I signed up for everything. Some of … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Free Stuff, Lauren Boyer, Restaurants
Tagged birthday, coupons, email clubs, free stuff, freebies, Lauren Boyer, restaurants, York County
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Backyard chickens gaining popularity
Do you raise chickens? Why? What got you started?
Posted in City of York, Do it yourself, Economic Outlook, Farm, Food, Health, Stephanie Reighart
Tagged chickens
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