I’m not sure if I’ll ever get around to posting a full recap of our recent vacation. In the meantime, here are the five best things we ate in Marion and Ipswich areas of Massachusetts while visiting Alex’s aunt and uncle and my cousin, respectively. 1) Crabster Roll at Seafood Sam’s – Sandwich near Cape Cod Seafood Sam’s is an institution on Cape Cod. The menu is vast, the food is served cafeteria style, and [...]

This week has been all about flowers here. When we returned to Ohio, everything was in bloom! Along with all others who marvel at plants and science, we had to trek to the Ohio State University campus to view the largest flower in the world. Rarely coaxed to bloom in a greenhouse, a Titan Arum, aka corpse flower, bloomed last weekend in the Biological Sciences greenhouse. It attracts flies with a scent that reminds many [...]

The growing season is beginning and gardening and eating events are blossoming too! Fill your calendar with local food events and your tummy will thank you later. Farmer’s Markets The Clintonville and North Market farmer’s markets begin this weekend, April 30. I defer to the very thorough list of markets on Columbus Underground for details about the many (yay!) other markets around the city. Cook and Learn with Rachel I will speak about knowing your [...]

In March, Green B.E.A.N. Delivery offered my family a chance to review their produce delivery service. I have been curious about their Biodynamic, Education, Agriculture, and Nutrition service and I eagerly said ‘yes’. After an email exchange registering my address, we were set for delivery. The very next Wednesday, a green box arrived on the front porch. Lil helped me unpack the organic fruits and vegetables. She couldn’t wait for the pictures to be taken [...]

The magenta pink flowerlets of the Red Bud Cercis canadensis tree are popping out everywhere these days. You can find the trees in parks (like this specimen at Franklin Park conservatory), in naturalized areas, and maybe even your own yard. Did you know that they are edible? The buds taste best just before the petals open and can be consumed with the flowers slightly open as in these pictures. The bright pink buds can be [...]

We celebrated Easter with a dinner of: ham, lamb, frites of Spam, biscuits with jam, baked yam, and the Gram of Spam. The best part of dinner was time with my FAM!

Kim Moldofsky of MomImpact is offering a Type A Parent conference pass to one random blogger who shares a six word story or haiku. Maybe one of these entries will be my ticket to meet Kim again! Sessions, networking, real food, brewery haven. ‘Course I want to go!   Best friends are moving to Asheville. Combo visit and the conference?   Dart-throwing monkey, please pick my name!