Northern Poconos Real Estate News
Looking for your perfect home in the charming mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania? Nestled amidst rolling hills and picturesque scenery, this region offers a unique blend of rural tranquility and modern amenities, making it an ideal haven for prospective homebuyers. In this guide, we'll explore the key factors that make Northeastern Pennsylvania a prime destination for those seeking not just a house, but a true home.
First and foremost, the affordability of real estate in Northeastern Pennsy...
‘Tis the season to pull out all the stops in the kitchen. Try this delicious family recipe from Pennsylvania Farm Bureau‘s Kristina Watson featuring one of the Keystone State’s major fruit crops: apples.
Ingredients
For the crust:
⅓ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
For the topping:
3 to 4 medium baking apples, thinly sliced and peeled*
¼ cup sugar**
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
1 maraschino cherry (optional)
Often thought of as a breakfast food or frozen dessert, yogurt has been gaining in popularity in the U.S. over the last few years. But yogurt is popular around the world in lots of different types of dishes. So, for Dairy Month, we’ll take a look at a few ways yogurt can become a dairy staple in some easy savory dishes.
Make your own yogurt at home
It’s actually pretty easy to make your own yogurt, all you need is milk, some active yogurt culture, and heat!
Yogurt in bowl on rustic black table...
Perched between Waymart and Honesdale is Prompton State Park, a 1500-acre satellite of Lackawanna State Park. In addition to the many other activities, such as boating, fishing, disc golf, and RC aircraft flying, hiking and mountain biking on the park’s 26 miles of trails are also very popular.
From a paved mile-and-a-half section of the East Shore Trail that is the remnants of where PA-170 once ran prior to the construction of the dam, to rocky ways that skirt cliffsides, the trail diversity at...
There’s nothing like a camping trip to escape from everyday life. Setting up a tent in the wilderness creates an outdoor oasis to enjoy the fresh air, open spaces, and serenity of nature.
However, a successful camping trip requires preparation. You need to pack all the essential items whether you’re renting a rustic cabin, backpacking across mountains, or pitching a tent in your local state park. Running to the store might not be an option once you reach your destination. Use this checklist t...
The roller coaster was invented here in the Keystone State– sort of. The gravity-powered Mauch Chunk Switchback Railway, constructed to transport coal from the mines to what is now Jim Thorpe, is often considered the world’s first roller coaster. The concept was soon replicated in amusement parks.
Pennsylvania was also home to Philadelphia Toboggan Company, the nation’s leading coaster designer and builder throughout much of the 20th century. And you can still ride the world’s oldest-operating...
Ingredients
6 raw bratwurst sausages
2 tablespoons canola or safflower oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 granny smith apple, thinly sliced
12 ounces malty, German-style beer such as a gold or amber lager or Märzen (Oktoberfest style)
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 pound sauerkraut (see sidebar)
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard, plus extra for serving
4-5 dried bay leaves
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 crusty sausage rolls
Directions
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