Yesterday Lil and I went to the grand opening of the Easton Farmer’s Market. It is located in the parking lot behind Fado’s on the south east side of Easton. An impressive 50+ vendors will line the spacious lot from 3-7 pm every Thursday. Here are five things we enjoyed today: 1) Space: For...
Read more →It must be spring in Columbus because I am hearing of so many fun events that one person cannot possibly handle them all. Tomorrow alone holds dozens of enticing events. Here are the top five on my list, in no particular order: 1) Como Yarden Plant Sale – My friends and fellow edible gardeners...
Read more →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...
Read more →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...
Read more →Fruit and vegetable Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares have been available for years here in Columbus and many of us have partaken of their local produce goodness. Today I want to highlight several new twists on the classic CSA. Follow the links in each post for registration and more details. 1) Mockingbird Meadows Honey...
Read more →Local folks, are you interested in growing potatoes? Last year a small group of us ordered seed potatoes together to save on shipping. This year I offer to organize a group to do the same. If you want to participate, fill out the order form below. I will accept orders until Monday February 28...
Read more →I mentioned awhile ago that we are considering homeschooling Lillian. In order to get a feel for the experience, Alex and I began ‘practicing’ in December. Because I am home most often, I am largely in charge of creating activities and guiding Lil, though Alex is supportive and participates when he can. I started...
Read more →I had the pleasure of eating at Alana’s Food and Wine for lunch a few weeks ago during the Ohio AEP gridSMART presentation. I consider previous dinners at Alana’s as some of the best I’ve had in Columbus and, honestly, I will listen to damn near anything so long as it includes lunch at...
Read more →Are you mystified by canning? Seeking great sausages? Curious about cooking with children? Look no further than the Hounds in the Kitchen Fall 2010 class schedule for hands on workshops, tours, and more to excite you about the harvest season. Email me with any questions you may have. I hope to see you at...
Read more →One could spend every weekend and many weeknights celebrating food in Columbus this summer. Here are my top picks for fun food events: Ohio Food and Wine Festival – July 9 – 10 – I’m so bummed we’ll be in Canada during this great event at the North Market! PB&Jazz Concert Series – Saturdays...
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