Turmeric (Curcuma longa)is related to ginger and is a major ingredient in Indian curries, and gives many foods a beautiful yellow color. But evidence is accumulating that turmeric has disease-preventive qualities as well, because turmeric contains more than two dozen anti-inflammatory compounds. By itself curcumin (the component in turmeric most often cited for its healthful […]
TREE RESTAURANT, PA
While in Hawley, PA I googled vegan restaurants in the area and the Tree came up first. Therefore I needed to make a plan how I could lure my carnivore partner there. But when taking a closer look at the menu I noticed that they also served foods for his kind so no need for […]
MILL MARKET IN HAWLEY, PA
Just a five minute hike up the hill from the Ledges Hotel you can find The Hawley Silk Mill. It houses a fitness center, bicycle shop, art gallery and live music venue, to mention few. Our interest was the Mill Market which carries locally sourced food and goods made within 200 miles of the Lake […]
GLASS WINE BAR & BISTRO IN HAWLEY, PA
We liked this restaurant so much that we ended up eating there every single evening during our three days in the Poconos. Twice for dinner and once for appetizers. Located in the Ledges Hotel, Glass Wine Bar & Bistro serves tapas style small plates dinner and a weekend brunch. They feature “All American Wine and […]
SUITE AT LEDGES HOTEL
I had reserved a one-bedroom suite for our stay and we were given an option at check-in to keep that or their two-bedroom suite since it was also available. I liked the one-bedroom because it was more modern looking and hubs liked the two-bedroom because it was cozier in his opinion. Needless to say, we […]