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Interview with Little Feat

By Erin Ferguson

On April 23, Little Feat will take the stage at Penn’s Peak, Stroudsburg, during their, ‘Boogie Your Spring Away Tour’, 8:00 p.m.

Little Feat, a band that got its start in 1969 when Frank Zappa fired Lowell George from Mothers of Invention and told him to go start a band of his own, plays a mix of musical genres throughout their music that combines California rock, funk, folk, country, rockabilly, and New Orleans swamp boogie, just to name a few, creating a sound that has provided them recognition for their brilliant musicianship

“I was very naïve when I met Lowell in 1969 and thought to myself that we would be very popular in six months. I don’t know why I thought that, but the realization was overwhelming in that I knew that this was going to be a long trek”, comments Bill Payne, one of the founding members of the band.

Shortly after Lowell’s firing, he connected with Bill Payne, as well as Richie Hayward, and they were quickly signed to the Warner Bros record label They began working on their first album and have now recorded over 15 studio albums, 12 live albums, 6 compilation albums, and four video albums Their first album, Little Feat, featured, “Willin’”, 1972, which was an instant hit that remains popular to this day Other top hits of theirs include, “I’ve Been the One”, 1971, “Sailin’ Shoes”, 1972, “On Your Way Down”, 1973, “Fat Man in the Bathtub”, 1973, “Roll Um Easy”, 1973, “Dixie Chicken”, 1973, “Rock and Roll Doctor”, 1974, “Spanish Moon”, 1974, and “Time Loves a Hero”, 1977 Their album, Waiting for Columbus, has been regarded as one of the best live rock albums to date

“I think success is really about loving what we do as musicians and being tenacious. You have to earn it, and even when you think you’re earning it, you may not get it. I take whatever I do seriously, but I also maintain a level of serious fun as well. Lastly, I think a big proponent is being inquisitive and creating your own recipe out of whatever it is you do”, says Payne.

The bands current members are, Bill Payne, keyboards and vocals, Sam Clayton, percussion and vocals, Fred Tackett, guitar and vocals, Kenny Gradney, bass, Scott Sharrard, guitar and vocals, and Tony Leone, drums

Although Little Feat has been together for over 50 years, they did go through an almost 10-year hiatus, from 1979 to 1986, after the passing of Lowell George, one of the founding members of the band. In 1986, Paul Barrere, a prominent member of Little Feat from 1972 until his passing in 2019, and Bill Payne met up, and they discovered that their passion for Little Feat was still alive. In 1988, they hit the road again, and the band has been back together ever since.

“We’ve been up, and we’ve been down, but what I landed on through it all was that I hoped that no matter how productive or well-known we were, we would always be respected throughout the musical community, by our peers and our fans”, comments Payne.

“I’m currently writing my memoir because there are a lot of great memories, a lot has happened, a lot of people are gone, and the experience of doing so adds to the history of it all. I’m not here to write the history of Little Feat, it’s something I can’t and won’t do, but going through all of the moments, reliving them, it’s been pretty neat”, adds Payne.

Their latest studio album, Rooster Rag, 2012, has been regarded as their best studio album in over 20 years. This album features four songs co-written by Payne and the Grateful Dead’s legendary lyricist, Robert Hunter. It also features four breakout songs by Fred Tackett, and a collaboration between the late Paul Barrere and Stephen Bruton.

“We cut Rooster Rag in 2012, so it’s been a while, but when I hear it I kind of go, ‘oh gosh, I don’t remember it being like this’, and then I realize it’s really great”, Payne says.

When asked what Payne would regard as the most rewarding part of his journey, he replied, “It’s a simple, but great question. I think the most rewarding thing is two and three-fold. The number of relationships I’ve had professionally and musically with people, but coinciding with that is getting to know our fans. A lot of them have become friends. Life is a journey, a journey that is filled with experiences that hurt, that help, and those that are formed with love, occasionally hate too, and I cherish those moments”.

Regarding their upcoming show, Payne says, “In this particular case, people can expect the unexpected. Our set is ever-changing, we will have songs that we will always play, but we’ve been changing things and like to keep it fresh. We enjoy things that challenge us as musicians, so we are going to have some fun with this, as we always do, but we are challenging ourselves and that is really cool”

To learn more about Little Feat, please visit their website,

https://www littlefeat net/band-bio

For tickets to the show, please visit, https://www pennspeak com/events/2023-04-23-little-feat-boogie-your-spring-away-tour

AbouttheAuthor:

ErinR FergusonisalocalNazarethresidentwhohasbeenworkingasafreelanceentertainmentjournalistintheLehighValleyforovereightyearsnow Priortohavingchildren,sheworeafewhatsand workedasalegalassistant,businessmanager,andendedupgraduatingfromcollegewithherEventPlanning/MeetingManagementdegree.Aftergraduating,shewenttoworkforanamazingeventdesign anddecorteamoutofNewJersey,workinginNewYorkCityatmanyincredibleestablishments Throughhertimewiththeeventteam,theydesignedeventsthatsheassistedonforTheMoMA,ThePlaza, WaldorfAstoria,RockefellerCenter,andputtogetheraneventforDavidTutera,celebrityeventplanner Sheadoredthatjob,butonceshedecidedtohavechildren,sheknewitwouldbenearimpossibleforher toworkthehoursthatjobrequired Shewentbacktowhatsheoriginallywenttocollegefor,whichwasjournalism,andstartedtakingclassesatNYUonlineincreativewriting Shortlythereafter,shebecame afreelanceentertainmentjournalistinterviewingcelebritiesthatcametotheLehighValleytoperform,andalsowroteachildren’sbook,Earl:TheChristmasTreeSpider Sheisalsoalocalcheerleadingcoach fortheGreaterLehighValleyAthleticsAssociation,runscheerleadingclinicsforlocalLehighValleyyouth,hasasmallcharityforfostercarechildren,andisacertifiedchildren’syogateacheraswell.Her favoritejob,however,isbeingMOM

ErinisexcitedtobringyouthelatestandgreatestentertainmentarticlesshowcasingtheincredibletalentthatcomestothestagesintheLehighValley Withafocusoncelebrityinterviews,aswellaslocal shows,shelooksforwardtopresentingyouarticlesthathighlightthemanywonderfulvenuesthroughoutourareaaswell.

TheLehighValleyisaplacethatErinloves,fromthefoodscenetoevents,shows,andthebeautythisValleypresentstous,sheisthrilledtobeapartoftheLehighValleyFoodCommunityandhappyto promotethiswonderfularea

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FourByFour:TributetotheBeatles,Beach Boys,BeeGeesandMoTown–April11th

NikkiGlaser:TheGoodGirlTour–April

14th

DragQueenFightNightwithCarson

Kressley–Aril15th

AaronLewis–Aril19th&20th

Rain:ATributetotheBeatles–Aril21st

BritFloyd:50YearsofDarkSide–Aril

22nd

FrankieValli&TheFourSeasons–April

29th

SteelStacks

JimMessina–April13th

StartMakingSense&TheOceanAve

HornsPresenttheMusicofTalking Heads,DavidByrne,andMore–April

14th

SpringBeerFest–April15th

PoetsforJusticePresents:Battles–April

16th

AlanCumming–April20th

RachelFeinstein–April21st

BloodyMaryDragTriviaBrunch–April23rd

BrianPosehn–April28th

SteelStilettosBurlesqueWhatHappens inVegas,StaysinVegas:ANightof

Showgirls,Dice&Drag–April29th

EASTON StateTheater

MartyStuart&HisFabulous Superlatives–April14th

STOMP–April16th

OneNightofQueen–April23rd

FiddlerontheRoof–April24th&April

25th

Doo-WopSaturdayNightTheReturnof

KennyVanceandFriends–April29th

MuttsGoneNuts–April30th

POCONOS

Penn’sPeak

JoshTurner–April14th

TheMonkeesCelebratedbyMickyDolenz –April16th

GaryAllan–April20th

WXPNWelcomesOldCrowMedicine

Show–April21st

LittleFeat:BoogieYourSpringAway

Tour–April23rd

Ruben&Clay:Twenty–April27th

AcousticHotTuna–April28th

Deviled Eggs with Caviar Deviled Eggs with Caviar

Deviled Eggs with Caviar

INGREDIENTS

Filling

2 quarts water

6 large eggs

2 tablespoons Truff Mayo

1 tsp. juice from pimientostuffed green olives

2 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 tin Siberian sturgeon caviar

4 pimiento-stuffed green olives, thinly sliced

DIRECTIONS SERVES 6-12

In a medium saucepan add eggs and fill with water until just covered. Bring to a boil and allow to cook for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and cover for 5 minutes. Add to an ice bath to cool. When completely cooled remove shell rinse with water and pat dry.

Slice eggs in half lengthwise, and remove yolks. Mash with a for into a small bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, olive juice, and mustard until smooth. Add to a piping bag, and evenly fill each egg white half. Garnish each with a small dollop of caviar and sliced olives.

Starter Starter

Beef and Asparagus Negimaki

INGREDIENTS

1/3c. hoisin sauce

1/3c. mirin

2 tbsp. rice vinegar

2 tsp. toasted sesame oil

3 tsp. toasted sesame seeds, divided

1 lb. flank steak, butterflied and pounded extremely thin

1 lb. asparagus

8 scallions

1 tbsp. olive oil

DIRECTIONS SERVES 8

Whisk together hoisin sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and 1/2 of sesame seeds to combine. Dived in half and set aside.

Cut steak into 1/4 inch strips, toss to coat in sauce mixture let marinade for 15 minutes.

Pre-heat grill medium-low. Slice 1 scallion on an angle thinly and set aside for garnish Quarter the remaining scallions lengthwise, then cut into 6 inches long strips.

Toss scallions and asparagus in olive oil.

Take one scallion strip and 1 asparagus and roll steak tightly around them. Secure with a toothpick through the vegetables. Repeat with remaining meat and vegetables.

Grill covered, and baste at least twice with reserved marinade, cook until lightly charred and just barely cooked through, 2 minutes per side.

Remove toothpicks serving immediately, garnish with scallion and sesame seeds.

Entrée Entrée

Honey Chipotle Glazed Ham

INGREDIENTS

1 fully cooked bone-in ham (8 to 10 pounds)

1 cup packed brown sugar

3 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

2-1/4 cups ginger ale

4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Preheat oven to 325°.

In a saucepan, mix brown sugar, honey, vinegar and ginger ale. Bring to a boil on medium high heat, cook until mixture is reduced by half. Stir in remaining ingredients. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes uncovered. Reserve 1 cup mixture for sauce keeping it warm for serving. Using a sharp knife, score ham with 1/2-in deep in a diamond pattern. In a roasting pan place ham on center rack. Bake, uncovered, 1-1/2 hours

Brush ham with glaze, coating thoroughly. Bake uncovered until 140° internal at the thickest part avoiding the bone Brush the ham at least 2 additional times with the glaze while the ham bakes Serve with reserved sauce

Key Lime Pie

INGREDIENTS

1 Store bought graham cracker

crust

Two 14oz cans sweetened

condensed milk

1c. plain Greek yogurt

1 tsp. grated lime zest

3/4c. lime juice

Whipped Cream for topping

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl, whisk together condensed milk, yogurt, lime zest, and juice.

Pour mixture into graham cracker crust.

Bake for 15 minutes, until the filling is almost set still having a little bit of jiggle.

Let cool at room temperature. Place in the refrigerator to chill and set up the rest of the way, about 3 hours.

Top with whipped cream and serve.

All New Brunch Menu!

Pat’s Pizza & Bistro at 1426 W Broad St in Bethlehem has become well known (or more accurately a viral hit) after the introduction of their now famous Pasta Flights. Which consists of 4lbs of 3 different types of pasta served on a board to the table acting as the perfect way to share between a group or to sample new dishes to see what you might want to order on your next visit. The restaurant has always prided themselves in innovating new ways and always pushing the bounds of what is normally expected from an Italian restaurant. They are back at it again now by introducing Sunday brunch.

We had the pleasure of sitting down with the owner, Yianni Kyziridis, and discussing the inclusion of brunch. He informed us that Pat’s did previously have brunch but it unfortunately ended due to the pandemic So this is actually a long anticipated return to the brunch scene. Yianni and his kitchen staff did not take the easy route adding standard brunch items or even just reintroducing the same menu from their original brunch.

Much like any new endeavor Pat’s undertakes they invest as much time as possible developing the perfect recipes for their dishes.

The BYOB restaurant has topped off their new brunch menu with complimentary Peach Bellinis.

All New Brunch Menu!

After putting together a beautiful photo shoot with a local photographer highlighting the new dishes, Yianni let Lehigh Valley Food break the news to the public and the immediate response has been overwhelming positive.

With the weather changing and the introduction of brunch, it is the perfect time for the return of Pat’s outdoor seating. Further expanding the available seating to enjoy either brunch or anything from Pat’s full menu. Rounding out the outdoor dining experience Pat’s brand new pizza truck is also going to be parked on site and food is able to be ordered from the truck. With the newly introduced but immediately highly sought after cheese curds now becoming truck exclusive items.

Sunday Brunch at Pat’s Pizza and Bistro in Bethlehem serving from 11am - 2pm recommending reservations; with brunch appetizers and sides such as: fruit salad, Greek yogurt parfait, waffle hash browns and more. Main courses include: Salmon Tartine, Nutella Risotto Porridge, Croissant Melt, just to name a few

"Simply the best homemade Italian food and Italian specialty items around. Original subs & sandwiches, meatballs, sauce, roasts and of course sausage!! Great service, personable & friendly staff." - Anna

700 Cattell St, Easton

610.438.1945

giacomositalianmarket.com

(610) 365-2495

700 Main Street 700 Main Street

Stockertown, PA Stockertown, PA

food and

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service! I highly recommend the pizza and garlicparm fries!"

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COCKTAIL COCKTAIL

Last Word

¾ ounce gin

¾ ounce green Chartreuse

¾ ounce Maraschino liqueur

¾ ounce fresh lime juice

INGREDIENTS BUILD

Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake with ice.

Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.

Standing the test of time the Last Word is a prohibition-era cocktail. First being served at the Detroit Athletics Club's bar it made its way around the country via vaudeville performer, Frank Fogarty, (the 'Dublin Minstrel)

In 2005 the Last Word made a come back when Murray Stenson was reading Ted Saucier’s Bottoms Up written in 1951. He put it on the menu at Zig Zag Café in Seattle, and it blew up making its spreading all the way to NYC's Pegu Club where it gained an even bigger following

Corpse Reviver No. 2

1 oz. American Dry Gin

1 oz. Cocchi Americano

1 oz. lemon juice

1/2 oz. Cointreau

1/2 oz. Grand Marnier

2 dashes of Absinthe

INGREDIENTS BUILD

Combine all ingredients in shaker except for the absinthe. Add Ice and shake until shaker is frosted and chilled. Rince a chilled cocktail glass with absinth, and strain drink into the glass. Garnish with lemon twist.

A pre-prohibition cocktail dating back to at least the 1870's. Famous for being a hangover cure it got its name for it miraculous ability to rouse the dead, and by that I mean give life and vigor back to those facing the consequences of their actions the night before. Almost lost to history after prohibition the Corpse Reviver #2 was brought back in Harry Craddock’s “The Savoy Cocktail Book" originally published in 1930, along with many popular modern cocktails While there is in fact a Corpse reviver #1, CR #2 has remained a more poplar version of the drink. The first Corpse Reviver, with no numbers, showed up in the 1871 book, "The Gentleman’s Table Guide: Being Practical Recipes for Wine Cups, American Drinks, Punches, Cordials, Summer & Winter Beverages."

Painkiller

4oz Pusser’s Navy Rum

4oz pineapple juice

1oz freshly squeezed orange juice

1oz cream of coconut

INGREDIENTS BUILD

Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with crushed ice. Shake and pour into cocktail glass. Top with a sprinkle of nutmeg, and garnish with pineapple fronds and an orange wedge

First crafted in the 1970's at the Soggy Dollar Bar in White Bay on the islands of Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands. The Soggy Dollar got its name because the only way to reach it was by swimming leaving the party goer to pay in soggy bills Daphne Henderson, owner of the Soggy Dollar, created the infamous Painkiller using Pusser’s Rum. Charles Tobias the founder of Pussers had spent 2 years trying to get Daphne to give him her secret recipe but she refused. Until one Day he got his hands on a pain killer and was able to take it home and reversed engineered it. During the 80's the Rum brand trademarked the Painkiller and while it can be made with any rum if its on a menu at the bar it better list Pusser's Rum as an ingredient.

Cocktails

Picks of the MONTH & MOCKTAILS

Lemonberry Smash :

Citrus Vodka, Blueberry Syrup, Simple Syrup, Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice, with a Sugared Rim.

-AVeryBerryflavorthatpacksaPunchofTartness!-

Peachy Fizz:

Citrus Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Blood Orange Puree, Simple Syrup, topped with a Splash of Sprite, and Garnished with a Peach Gummy Ring.

-AHouseFavoritethatisbothSweetand Effervescent!-

Cocktails Picks of the MONTH & MOCKTAILS

Virgin Mojitos:

Simple Syrup, Mint, Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice, Topped with a Splash of Sprite (or Club Soda)

-Refreshing,TartandSummery-

Freshly Squeezed Lemonade

-Fresh,ZestyandNostalgic-

Dining Out with Dietary Restrictions Featuring:

It’s safe to say that most people enjoy dining out; the ability to try new exciting foods, being in a well decorated place that’s different than your home, being able to socialize with your party in a comfortable environment and honestly not having to worry about what you’re going to cook? These sentiments are almost universally shared amongst foodies, unfortunately there is a large percentage of the foodie population that whether for health reasons or basic dietary needs have restrictions that hinder their ability to enjoy a lot of the foods that others so easily order and enjoy As someone new to this community I’ve found these new restrictions are actually helping me find new amazing dishes that are helping me push out of my comfort zone and try new foods and ingredients Just because it’s a restriction doesn’t mean it’s negative

Aril is here and there are amazing places to eat out in the Valley when you have a restricted diet and that’s no joke! This month we visited Urbano Mexican Kitchen and Bar. We were blown away by both the flavor of the food and drinks but also with the selection that they had on the menu that catered to those with dietary restrictions. For those of you with gluten intolerance all of their taco shells are soft corn tortillas so they are gluten free, as well as all of their non fried meats do not contain any flour. Too avoid contamination all gluten free food is prepared on a designated section of their grill to try to further ensure the safety of their gluten intolerant patrons. For the vegetarians and vegans out there, Urbano offers 15 plus vegetarian and/or vegan menu options, with the ability to make more dishes vegan by substituting their aioli for any other sauce on the menu for no additional cost. To go even further in an attempt to cater to those with dietary restrictions, diabetics like myself can safely dine at Urbano with less worry of sky rocketing sugar levels Their Guacamole has the option to substitute the traditional chips with a carb healthy Celery and Carrots, as well as the option to substitute your tortillas for a Lettuce Bib at no additional charge This idea of carb friendly also extends to the rice that can be substituted for Lettuce also upon request Urbano has created an environment and menu that really makes if easy for those of us with restricted diets to still enjoy delicious Mexican Food while out with family and friends.

Dining Out with Dietary Restrictions

byJarredHuertas

Featuring:

Veggies and Guac:

FreshAvocado,Tomato,RedOnion,CilantroandLime. ServedwithCarrotsandCeleryforDipping.

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Carne Asada Taco with Lettuce Bib:

GrilledSteak,FriedSweetPotatoes,SlicedButton Mushrooms,SpicyMustardAioli(Substitutedfor Chimichurri),andaRomaineLettuceBib.

Atacodishthatnotonlylookedamazingbutalsotasted incredible!BysubstitutingthetortillaforaLettuceBibit actuallylettheflavorsofthedishdothetalking;lendinga brighterflavorprofiletothedishalongwiththesubstitution ofthespicymustardaioliforthechimichurri.Thiswillbea dishthatIorderagain!

4/15- Free Youth Fishing Derby for ages 15 & 4/15- Free Youth Fishing Derby for ages 15 & under at The Covered Bridge In Allentown under at The Covered Bridge In Allentown (Pavilion #2), 9am-12pm. (Pavilion #2), 9am-12pm.

Bring your own gear and bait. Register online or in Bring your own gear and bait. Register online or in person starting at 8am. Prizes for each age group. person starting at 8am. Prizes for each age group.

4/15&16- Cherry Blossom Festival at the West 4/15&16- Cherry Blossom Festival at the West Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, 10:30am-4pm. Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, 10:30am-4pm.

A free event at the Horticultural Center and A free event at the Horticultural Center and Centennial Arboretum that will feature music

Centennial Arboretum that will feature music performances, cultural activities, a vendor market and performances, cultural activities, a vendor market and more. more.

4/22- Earth Day Celebration at the Allentown 4/22- Earth Day Celebration at the Allentown Art Museum, 12pm-4pm. Art Museum, 12pm-4pm.

Animal sketching circle with live animals from Animal sketching circle with live animals from Wildlands Conservancy. Across the street at the Arts Wildlands Conservancy. Across the street at the Arts Park will be food, music, environmental vendors, Park will be food, music, environmental vendors, giveaways, and family friendly activities. giveaways, and family friendly activities.

4/22- Cops n' Kids Celebration of Reading, 4/22- Cops n' Kids Celebration of Reading, 11am-3pm at the Fowler Family Center. 11am-3pm at the Fowler Family Center.

Mamas

EVENTS EVENTSFamily Family

There will be free books, entertainment, food, and

There will be free books, entertainment, food, and attractions at the 15th Annual Celebration of Reading. attractions at the 15th Annual Celebration of Reading. Please come out to join the Bethlehem Police Please come out to join the Bethlehem Police Department in the fun! Department in the fun!

4/22- Spring on the SouthSide: Family Health & 4/22- Spring on the SouthSide: Family Health & Wellness at South Bethlehem Greenway Wellness at South Bethlehem Greenway (between Adams and Polk Streets), 1pm-4pm. (between Adams and Polk Streets), 1pm-4pm.

Families are invited to enjoy an afternoon of fitness, Families are invited to enjoy an afternoon of fitness, food, and outdoor activities on the South Bethlehem food, and outdoor activities on the South Bethlehem Greenway. Bring your bike to explore the event and Greenway. Bring your bike to explore the event and enjoy the outdoors! Register to attend for a chance to enjoy the outdoors! Register to attend for a chance to win 4 tickets to ChiliFest 2023. win 4 tickets to ChiliFest 2023.

https://southsideartsdistrict.com/spring-on-thehttps://southsideartsdistrict.com/spring-on-thessouthside-2/ outhside-2/ Free admission and parking. There will be a Family Free admission and parking. There will be a Family Fun Walk benefiting the Autism Cares Foundation, Fun Walk benefiting the Autism Cares Foundation, outdoor food and drinks, live entertainment, and kids outdoor food and drinks, live entertainment, and kids activities. A central attraction of the festival will be activities. A central attraction of the festival will be PEEPS® in the Village, a free display featuring all PEEPS® in the Village, a free display featuring all kinds of unique marshmallow creations. kinds of unique marshmallow creations.

4/22-4/23- Spring FunFest at Peddler’s Village, 4/22-4/23- Spring FunFest at Peddler’s Village, 111am-5pm. 1am-5pm.

The Please Touch Museum is a children's museum located in Philadelphia and well worth the drive for a day trip.

They are open Monday, and Wednesday through Saturday from 9 am to 4:30pm and Sunday from 11am to 4:30 pm. Online reservations are required for anyone age 12 months and older.

There's lots to do with two full floors of fun and engaging exhibits. I love that it's all hands on and kids are able to explore and use their imagination. Currently, the featured exhibit is Food & Family with a shopping market, a home and industrial kitchen, and a neighborhood festival area. And now through May 7th you can explore Emotions At Play With Pixar's Inside Out as part of their traveling exhibit.

Monthly events include First Wednesdays (admission is $2 per person from 4-7pm on 4/5 & 5/3) and Museum Minis ( Toddler Subscription Series with this month's theme "Celebrating Spring" on 4/6, 4/13, & 4/20). Other upcoming events include Storytime: Easter on 4/8, Storytime: Passover on 4/10, Black Box Saturday 4/15 (in the Playhouse Theater with a special performance by renowned percussionist Dende Macedo), Storytime: Eid al-Fitr 4/23, and We Love the Earth 4/29.

Mamas

30 Centre Sq, Easton, PA 18042

(610)515-8000

Now through April 30th OceanX Adventure is happening at Crayola Experience in Easton, PA.

Explore and learn about different ocean animals and their superpowers. You can build an ocean landscape at an interactive 3D sand table, take an "underwater" photo in a Crayola OceanX Sub, visit the black light coral cove, measure up to the largest hammerhead (a 20ft photo op), make a "splash" playing ocean-themed games on an interactive floor, melt and mold crayons into a seahorse or shark, and more! Open daily 10am, check website for closing time (varies between 4-6pm). And don't forget to stop inside the Crayola Store on your way out!

Cooking with Kids Cooking with Kids Mamas

Bird’s Nest

Mamas

Bird’s Nest

Cooking with Kids

Ingredients:

1 package (11 oz) white chocolate chips

2 tablespoons

Confectioners

Powdered Sugar

3/4 cup creamy peanut butter

1 can (8 oz) chow mein noodles

Cadbury Easter Candy

Coated Mini Eggs (about 48)

Instructions:

1.Usinganonstickcookingspray,spraytwomuffintins(regularsize)andsetaside.

2.Addthebagofwhitechocolatechipsintoalargemicrowavesafebowland microwaveforoneminuteonmediumhighpower.Stirthechipsuntilsmooth.Ifnot completelymeltedmicrowaveforadditional10-15secondsinintervals.

3.Addthepowderedsugarandpeanutbutter.Stiruntilsmoothandwellblended.

4.Foldinthechowmeinnoodlesandmakesureeverythingiswellcoated.

5.Scooparoundedtablespoonamountintothemuffintinandgentlypressdownto createthebird’snest.Continuemakingmorebird’snests.

6.Add3minieggstoeachbird’snest.Youcanalsoaddmarshmallowpeepstothe birdsnests.

7.Placeinthefridgeforabout20minutesoruntilhard.Thenpopeachnestoutand enjoy!

Mamas

TThe he DDisappearing isappearing Easter Drink Easter Drink

Cooking with Kids

This is a fun drink for kids to make! Have fun picking out and mixing different flavors of cotton candy and sodas and experimenting! Ask them what they think will happen, will it turn colors, and more!

The Disappearing The Disappearing Easter Drink Easter Drink

Ingredients:

Cotton candy

Soda

Peeps and straws (optional)

IInstructions: nstructions:

1. Place cotton candy in a clear cup or glass.

1. Place cotton candy in a clear cup or glass.

2. Add a bunny peep to a straw and place inside cup.

2. Add a bunny peep to a straw and place inside cup.

3. Add soda and watch the cotton candy melt!

3. Add soda and watch the cotton candy melt!

4. Stir and enjoy!

4. Stir and enjoy!

Happy Easter!

Celebrate with an expertly paired cheese board!

Use the code LVFM for 15% OFF all orders for the month of April

CHICKEN WINGS GF Buffalo, hot, wormburner, BBQ, sweet chili, hot garlic, sriracha-honey, garlic parmesan, dry rub or Old Bay with crudité, buttermilk ranch or bleu cheese

MAC & CHEESE Fusilli noodles, house-made cheese sauce, Monterey Jack cheese and mac crumbs | 12 Buffalo chicken mac with crispy Buffalo chicken, bleu cheese, tomato & red onion | 16 Parmesan crab

BACON CHEESEBURGER GOLF BALLS

Angus beef, onion, applewood smoked bacon and American cheese packed into a golf ballshaped sesame crust with a pickle and 1000 Island Dressing

Sriracha-Honey Sriracha-Honey