Brian Yarvin Bücher

Lancaster County Bucket List is a bible of the region's most iconic destinations, from the classic to the quirky. Going beyond a guidebook, the author offers up more than 100 diverse experiences and describes in short, opinionated essays what makes them worth doing. Here is the inside story on where to get a meal prepared and served by Amish in their home, why men wear white coats and top hats at the Groundhog Day festival, and what to expect at a harness shop. With its essays on the best all-you-can-eat buffets, bicycle racing, and a stylish eatery where Plain people conduct business in their native German dialect, this book engages all the senses. It captures the county's eccentric spirit and turns up activities even locals may have missed.

Ever tried a Turkish borek? Swedish kroppkakor? How about Cajun meat pie? Acclaimed photographer Brian Yarvin has traveled to neighborhood kiosks, festivals, and restaurants in ethnic neighborhoods throughout the northeastern United States to bring more than 100 traditional dumpling and filled-pie recipes from places as near as Flushing, Queens, to as far away as Uzbekistan and beyond. Starting with the basics of dough making, steaming, and frying, Yarvin provides mouthwatering color photographs and step-by-step instructions so that anyone can recreate their grandmother's pierogi or street-food favorite at home, using ingredients from the local supermarket. Also included are tips for where to buy hard-to-find ingredients, and—if you just can't stand the wait of making your own—ethnic neighborhoods where you can find ready-to-eat dumplings.