Good times. Good people. Lots of fun.
In my recent posts about being home, I hope it came across how much I love the people and the city. During a big friends weekend reunion extravaganza, my friend Bill said it best.
“It’s not about coming back to Columbus. It’s about this crew and having everyone together.”
He is right of course. Columbus would not be the same without my friends. But I love the city too! I have written about the amazing food and some of my favorite places. I could have written at least 10 more posts. But that takes a lot of time, which I have not had much of during this visit.
Luckily, my friends were as wonderful as always and put me up, so I did not have to look for cheap hotels during my visit.
So here is my photo essay to round up my last day in C-bus.
Ham Pickles
This may seem weird to you, but ham pickles are the best. Special thanks to Adam for making them for us for football Saturday.
Adriatico’s Pizza w/ Extra Sauce
Special thanks to Bill for the reminder of the awesomeness. A campus favorite. The “Buckeye” size is probably supposed to feed an army. It only took 7 of us to destroy this one.
Darts & Beers at Char Bar
A Columbus reunion would not be complete without a visit to Char Bar.
Last Dinners Out
This was my first time at the new Milestone 229. Delicious! And a nice view right on the river.
Three Little Pigs
Pulled pork, Bacon, Caramelized pork belly = Happiness
Best Chocolate Cake Ever!
4 of us split this. I love that it came with a jug of milk.
Plank’s Pizza
Wonderful Bike Rides
Running in My ‘Hood
I did not see everyone I had hoped to see.
I did not spend as much time as I would have liked with the people I did see.
But that is life. Time is short. We do what we can.
That post made me very hungry! I could really go for a Three Little Pigs followed by some of the Best Chocolate Cake Ever!
Dusty Doris recently posted..Costs of Living at Home
It makes me hungry too! I will miss delicious, moist chocolate cake like this in Latin America.
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Oh my gosh, pizza and chocolate cake = I’ve never been to Columbus but I wanna go now! Ha! Lovely tribute to saying bye.
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I’ve never heard of ham pickles…..they actually look pretty tasty!
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They are incredible! So simple and so delicious.
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Oooh, ham pickles?! I’m a sucker for anything with pickles, so I’m going to have to try those.
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Cream cheese, pickles, and ham = perfection!
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Sounds like you had a wonderful time – I’m sure it was refreshing to have a break and re-connect. Looking forward to your adventures in SA!
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I’m going to have to jump on board the ham pickles train here too. I can’t even imagine the taste, but now I’ve got to try one. Are they something unique to the Columbus area? I’ve never heard of them before.
Looking forward to the South American journey posts. Safe travels!
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I have actually never seen them anywhere. My friend Adam makes them. Family recipe I believe.
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Yum! And, ham pickles?! I’ve never heard of such a thing!
Wow, the food photos were my favorite, and it all looks incredible. I could definitely clear a platter of those ham pickles!
We have to make more and more every year because they go so fast.
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Those ham pickles looked like passion fruit at first sight! Very creative.
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You’re right. I didn’t notice that before.
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The chocolate cake with the jar of milk hit my heart! That is what I want and have been craving for in the middle of the night these days when the weather is cold. ^_^
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It was so wonderful. The one thing you cannot find in Latin America is moist, chocolate cake or brownies. I will keep this memory with me as I continue my travels
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Going back home is always great because of the comfort and familiarity of people and places you’re used to. Nice post!
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Wow.. you are already leaving? I thought you were staying for a while? That ham/pickles app looks very weird, but I would probably end up liking it because it has pickles. Great photos!
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Yep, just a visit in the middle of my travels. Since I knew I would be extending the Latin America journey for over a year, I wanted to take the opportunity to see family and friends.
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Awesome food photos, again! I subscribe to what Mark Wiens said before: I could go for a ham pickles platter AND one of those chocolate cakes anytime, anywhere!
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It could be the perfect meal, especially if you have a good IPA with it.
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That sandwich!!
I can’t think of anything else to say; just…that sandwich!
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I am attempting to make pulled pork in Buenos Aires on a parrilla. I just couldn’t stop thinking about the sandwich.
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Ham & Pickles?? Hmmm… thats a new one for sure! I’ll have to try it!
Beautiful pics. And that chocolate cake looks scrumptious! Ham pickles though? I’ve never even heard of them
Is that cream cheese in the middle?
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Yep, cream cheese, pickles, and ham. I never would have guessed before I tried one, but it’s the perfect combination.
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This post is mouth watering, i feel like food right now