Sure, we may have it off as a national holiday, but what exactly does one do to “celebrate” Presidents Day? We remember our forefathers. We honor the birthdays of both Lincoln and Washington. But, do we really have a way to celebrate? Molly Yun, assistant to Chef Walter Staib, says “Yes, you do.” Chef Staib is the host of “A Taste of History,” which has been recognized with two Emmy Awards for episodes taped in Thomas Jefferson’s own kitchen at Monticello. “He is the only chef to have cooked there since Jefferson’s death in 1826,” Yun said. In his third season of the show, the chef took his …

It is hard not to be enthusiastic about cheese when you are talking to Bob Stratton, owner of The Grand Fromage. He has a superb knowledge of his products and is more than accommodating with any questions you have. Stratton opened his doors to the Skippack public 13 months ago to pursue his passion for fine foods after leaving a 30-year career as a control room operator at the Limerick Power Plant. "It was out of necessity, I used to go to a cheese shop in Phoenixville that I really loved," said Stratton. "Everyone there seemed happy to be there, and I really liked it there. Then it closed, …

Towamencin's Via Marconi Pizza Pub has a Crisis on tap. And it's delicious. Light and crisp, the tall glass of 21st Amendment Hop Crisis Imperial Pale Ale, a California microbrew that the bartender suggested, was just the thing I needed to quench my thirst after a busy afternoon of post-Christmas shopping. I was glad for her guidance too; with more than a dozen constantly-changing beers on tap, including craft beers like Mad Elf and Unibroue La Terrible and a staggering 150 varieties available for take-out, choosing a beverage at Via Marconi can be a challenge for beer lovers like me. And a …