It seemed as if the sign had been up forever, paper covering the windows. Who is this handsome newcomer? The lit-up sign and the name itself made me think it would be classy and comfortable and bring something special to the Columbus restaurant scene, in particular the Short North Arts District. I avoided the early […]
Butter tasting, anyone?
When I hear that there is a “butter tasting” on a restaurant menu… …I get a little excited. I went to Nashville for a bachelorette party for a good friend from college. And we all know how to enjoy a good meal. My favorite butter (a phrase I never knew I would say) Thank you, […]
Stubborn and crazy
When I told people about the bike ride, they told me I was crazy. I didn’t even get that response when I told people I was quitting my job, getting rid of most of my possessions, and traveling solo in Latin America for over a year. Sure, people were surprised about my travel sabbatical, but […]
Breakfast in Nashville: pork and beer
Yep, that’s right. I finally left Ohio! It was only a long weekend, but it was a much-needed break from work and all about having fun with the girls. I arrived several hours before my friends, so I could do a little exploring on my own. And by EXPLORE, I mean EAT. What does […]
Novica Giveaway
If you love to wander through local artisan markets in far-off places shopping for that perfect memento, Novica may be the perfect online shopping site for you. What is Novica? NOVICA is one of the leading fair trade artisan websites. They work with National Geographic to give artisans around the world a place to express […]
My first cupping
Am I the only one who thinks that sounds dirty? Anyways, moving on… The first stop on the Columbus Food Adventures Coffee Tour was so great. I figured it would be hard to learn much more. I was wrong. Our second stop was Stauf’s Coffee Roasters. Stauf’s was the first micro-roaster in Columbus. […]
A lesson in Italian espresso drinks
I have talked about my love for coffee before. I think that traveling in Latin America where most countries drink Nescafe (no es café!) or some sort of coffee sludge hybrid turned me into a coffee snob. Note: You may think I’m crazy because much of the great coffee we have in the US […]
A unique outdoor art project
Since I returned home from my travel sabbatical, I have been impressed by the growth in my hometown of Columbus, Ohio. I do not just mean new construction and new businesses. I feel that there has been culture and lifestyle improvement. There are more local coffee roasters, new restaurants featuring locally-sourced ingredients, and more local […]
Ice Cream Crack (or making maple syrup)
When friends invited me out to their home to help them make maple syrup, I jumped at the opportunity. First of all, it is something interesting to do during the dreary, never-ending Ohio winter. Secondly, these people have automatic cool factor. They know how to make something completely from scratch, something that is not easy […]
I have discovered my travel future
A couple months ago, I became one of the last people I know to buy an e-reader. My friend Jeff, a long-term traveler I met in Buenos Aires, told me many times how much he loves his Kindle. My response was that I prefer a paperback and didn’t want to carry another electronic device. Turns […]
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