Sunday, September 7, 2008
Chen Charges Forward!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Our Fifth Fabulous Event!
Our Fifth Fabulous Event!
Friday, August 29, 2008
Introducing: Mr. Dottie!
Introducing: Mr. Dottie!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
"Difficulties and challenges": the city website
"Difficulties and challenges": the city website
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Great day for women
Great day for women
Monday, August 25, 2008
Milk, bread, & eggs
The govt. does not use the word "hungry" to describe the 35 million Americans who have trouble finding the money to put food on the table. They use the term "food insecure." Second Harvest Food Bank will be changing their name to "Feeding America." http://www.secondharvest.org/
Demand at their food banks is up 20% over last year.
So why have food prices gone up so drastically? Well I did some research and found out that it's mostly because of record oil prices, so there's an increase in transportation costs, and an added demand for corn and soybeans to make alternative fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel, and as a result, corn prices have more than doubled, soybean prices have nearly tripled. When the price of corn rises, so does price of livestock feed. So, meat, poultry and egg prices go up. Another reason is poor wheat harvests. And it is predicted that food prices will continue to rise. So I guess it's a good idea to clip those coupons and start cutting back.
Milk, bread, & eggs
The govt. does not use the word "hungry" to describe the 35 million Americans who have trouble finding the money to put food on the table. They use the term "food insecure." Second Harvest Food Bank will be changing their name to "Feeding America." http://www.secondharvest.org/
Demand at their food banks is up 20% over last year.
So why have food prices gone up so drastically? Well I did some research and found out that it's mostly because of record oil prices, so there's an increase in transportation costs, and an added demand for corn and soybeans to make alternative fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel, and as a result, corn prices have more than doubled, soybean prices have nearly tripled. When the price of corn rises, so does price of livestock feed. So, meat, poultry and egg prices go up. Another reason is poor wheat harvests. And it is predicted that food prices will continue to rise. So I guess it's a good idea to clip those coupons and start cutting back.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Revitalization: let's make it personal
Photo: The first Chen-Arts get together at House of Chen, Allentown
Revitalization: let's make it personal
Photo: The first Chen-Arts get together at House of Chen, Allentown
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Attention local artists!
This project will be a great stimulus to Allentown's arts scene. Located in the same area as the Silkwerks, Green Street Dreams, and Gregory and Kiki's building on Washington St., George's building will bring even more artists to the NoTi ("north of Tilghman"--thanks, Gregory) district. If this keeps snowballing, NoTi could become Allentown's first "creative arts" district (versus the institutional arts district downtown), and our test case for showing the city how the arts can transform a once neglected neighborhood."
Attention local artists!
This project will be a great stimulus to Allentown's arts scene. Located in the same area as the Silkwerks, Green Street Dreams, and Gregory and Kiki's building on Washington St., George's building will bring even more artists to the NoTi ("north of Tilghman"--thanks, Gregory) district. If this keeps snowballing, NoTi could become Allentown's first "creative arts" district (versus the institutional arts district downtown), and our test case for showing the city how the arts can transform a once neglected neighborhood."
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Good Cheap Grub
In NYC for a dollar you can get a slice of plain pizza, or a lamb skewer, or dumplings from a street cart. Upscale is out.
Luxury toppings on burgers are out. There's the beef!
I usually cook at home, but on weekends we like to eat out, and I need a break. So does my messy kitchen. So I try to find ways to eat out for $20 or under per meal, preferably no fast food. And avoidance of the "get outta the way of my weekend" jerky crowd. It is possible for a small family of 3 to eat good food at a cheap price. Dining at a restaurant where you must leave a tip can go more than $20, but we try to keep it under $30.
Here's my personal Cheap List (Places we've managed to keep it around $20 or less for dinner)
House of Chen , Downtown Allentown. get the platter specials. Kids love shrimp toast.
5 Guys Burgers, West Allentown, hearty burgers, no fancy ambience, get the junior burger, share a drink, share the fries
The Brass Rail , Lehigh St., call ahead take-out, eat at Lehigh Parkway, go for walk
Schnecksville Diner, route 309, we like this diner, get a cup of soup and sandwich, or breakfast for dinner, take the long way home.
Cafe Buon Gusto, Allentown, good meatball pizza (my son LOVES this) and we must stop at soda machine at 19th and Highland laundromat. We've got some rituals.
Dan's Chicken at the Farmer's Market, Allentown, a longstanding tradition, and some vegetables!
You may be thinking that this is a lot of high fat food that's really bad for you. Well, it's just on the weekend, not every night. We eat only salads and vegetables 5 days a week! ;D Actually I make sandwiches, fish, pasta, roasts, salads, all sorts of stuff. But when you dine out, the fancy salads are usually a lot more expensive than the burgers.
Good Cheap Grub
In NYC for a dollar you can get a slice of plain pizza, or a lamb skewer, or dumplings from a street cart. Upscale is out.
Luxury toppings on burgers are out. There's the beef!
I usually cook at home, but on weekends we like to eat out, and I need a break. So does my messy kitchen. So I try to find ways to eat out for $20 or under per meal, preferably no fast food. And avoidance of the "get outta the way of my weekend" jerky crowd. It is possible for a small family of 3 to eat good food at a cheap price. Dining at a restaurant where you must leave a tip can go more than $20, but we try to keep it under $30.
Here's my personal Cheap List (Places we've managed to keep it around $20 or less for dinner)
House of Chen , Downtown Allentown. get the platter specials. Kids love shrimp toast.
5 Guys Burgers, West Allentown, hearty burgers, no fancy ambience, get the junior burger, share a drink, share the fries
The Brass Rail , Lehigh St., call ahead take-out, eat at Lehigh Parkway, go for walk
Schnecksville Diner, route 309, we like this diner, get a cup of soup and sandwich, or breakfast for dinner, take the long way home.
Cafe Buon Gusto, Allentown, good meatball pizza (my son LOVES this) and we must stop at soda machine at 19th and Highland laundromat. We've got some rituals.
Dan's Chicken at the Farmer's Market, Allentown, a longstanding tradition, and some vegetables!
You may be thinking that this is a lot of high fat food that's really bad for you. Well, it's just on the weekend, not every night. We eat only salads and vegetables 5 days a week! ;D Actually I make sandwiches, fish, pasta, roasts, salads, all sorts of stuff. But when you dine out, the fancy salads are usually a lot more expensive than the burgers.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Tutoring mess
Tutoring mess
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Let's go swimming!
Anyone know (or have a theory as to) why Cedar Beach pool is not nearly as crowded as it used to be?
Let's go swimming!
Anyone know (or have a theory as to) why Cedar Beach pool is not nearly as crowded as it used to be?
Monday, August 4, 2008
Pretty bridge update
Pretty bridge update
Friday, August 1, 2008
Funny, he doesn't look Jewish ...
Funny, he doesn't look Jewish ...
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Magic of Music
Magic of Music
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Viva Noticias!
Viva Noticias!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Ice cream love affair
You can also buy farm fresh milk at their grocery store and they have a restaurant.
Ice cream love affair
You can also buy farm fresh milk at their grocery store and they have a restaurant.