Food + Beverage

Mastery Bakes Magic

The Artistry of Baking: Merging Style, Taste and Experience Article by Cheyenne Forbes | Photography by Jane Hodson The kitchen is the heart of the home: it’s where we gather to cook and eat as we share not only meals, but our stories with our loved ones. It’s a safe space for trial and error as we test recipes made generations ago. Jane Hodson is the custom cake artist of Jane Baked It. Jane loves bringing community together with her desserts.  Here is a recipe Jane loves, "It’s my go to...

Life + Culture

The Craft Behind Exceptional Bourbon

The Pennsylvania Distilling Company Transforms Tradition Into Distinctive Bourbon Article by Karin Davidson Interviews Owner Richard Buoni | Photography by Scott Davidson How did you decide on distilling and why bourbon? I retired from industry in 2016 and decided to build a distillery. I am a chemical engineer and have significant experience in many unit operations including distillation.  I made my first batch of beer in 1980.  It’s right in my wheel house and I wanted to do something...

Food + Beverage

Iron Chef Jose Garces

Chef offers his inside thoughts and one of his favorite recipes that he got from his grandmother Article by Karin Davidson and Jose Garces Jose Garces burst onto Iron Chef America in 2008, taking down Bobby Flay in a memorable melon battle. His momentum carried into The Next Iron Chef , where he claimed the title in 2009 after besting Jehangir Mehta. Garces stepped into Kitchen Stadium as an official Iron Chef in 2010, defeating Seattle’s Rachel Yang in Battle Hawaiian Moi. More than a...

Travel

Taste Experiences with World Travel

Sampling local food and drink can turn a great vacation into an unforgettable travel experience Article by Neil Knasiak, Travel Planner Think back on some of your favorite vacations. You probably remember the famous landmarks you visited, the beautiful scenery you photographed and the hotels where you stayed. But chances are, some of your most vivid memories involve something else entirely: FOOD. Maybe it was a plate of fresh pasta at a tiny family-run restaurant in Italy. A warm croissant...

Food + Beverage

Blue Ocean Breeze Tropical Cocktail Delight

Sometimes you simply want a beautiful, refreshing, yet different cocktail. The Blue Ocean Breeze is easy to make and tastes delicious. Article by Karin Davidson The blue curaçao is the vibrant blue base, and the dark rum and agave syrup deepens the hue to an indigo blue. Feel free to change the sweetness and ingredient amounts to make the beverage your style.  Ingredients  (serves 1)  1½ oz vodka 1 oz blue curaçao 1 oz fresh lemon or lime juice ½ oz agave syrup ½ oz dark rum...

Arts + Culture

Classic and Modern Clothing Styles in Media

B. Gross for Men's Fashion, Springfield Clothes Mentor for Women's Fashion, and Little People's Consignment Boutique for Kids Photography by Karin Davidson Families are the wonderful thread in our happiness. Media City Lifestyle presents 2 Dad and Sons and a Mom in fashion clothing around town in Media.  Daquan, Dante, and Mom Kristen Kirsten is a nurse at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. She and her family love Media- so much so that they’d love to move here. Kirsten...

Style + Beauty

Experience Upscale Custom Men's Clothing at Home

Article by Karin Davidson interviewing Eileen Kevany, Independent Men’s Stylist, J.Hilburn | Photography by Courtesy J Hilburn What are men wearing today? So much depends on their lifestyle, both on and off the clock.  I strive to create a closet where my clients can wear their clothing to more than one occasion and can mix and match. Suits still have their place in a man’s closet, but many are not wearing them as often. A general trend today is a smart sport coat with trousers or casual...

Beauty

WHAT'S HIDING IN YOUR JEWELRY BOX?

The pieces you'll never sell —and why they deserve another chapter. Article by LAILA FARALLY | Photography by Ist photo: Stuller, Inc. All others: Spruce Hill Partners using the GemCam Pro Every home has one. A jewelry box tucked inside a dresser drawer. Some are beautifully organized. Others are filled with tangled chains, single earrings, old watches, broken clasps, and tiny velvet boxes that haven't been opened in years. If I asked you to pull yours out today, what would you find? For...

Wellness

More Than Medicine

Medical expertise with heart — a veterinarian devoted to every beloved patient’s wellbeing Article by Dr. Marcie Wynkoop Dipaulo and Karin Davidson Our pets give us unconditional love, and when they seem sick or not quite themselves, we want the best care possible. For more than 65 years, Media Veterinary Hospital (MVH) has been serving our community. We spoke with the hospital’s Medical Director, Dr. Marcie Wynkoop DiPaulo, about her journey and passion for helping our beloved animal...

Life + Culture

Marie and the Magic of Marbles

How One Woman Helped Keep America’s Oldest Kid-Sport Alive Article by Karin Davidson | Photography by mthomascarpets@gmail.com Marie Thomas never expected that a simple childhood game would become the center of her life’s work. She didn’t grow up dreaming of coaching marble shooters or traveling to national tournaments. She certainly didn’t imagine she would one day help preserve a sport older than Little League baseball. But sometimes, the most meaningful journeys begin with a small moment —...