Earth Day is every day around here. We reuse, recycle, and repurpose. We grow our own, capture rain water, dry laundry on the line, and more. No matter where you are on your earth-friendly journey, here are some ideas for marking Earth Day this weekend. 1) City Folk’s Farm Shop Grand Opening – Shop...
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Spring is most definitely in the air in central Ohio! We’re already sweating with nearly 80 degree highs, we just had our first huge storm and there are buds blooming everywhere. I am uneasy about this weather and worry about a late frost, but I can’t help but enjoy the outdoor time. Hop into...
Read more →Ever wondered how to make bacon? Why nitrites/nitrates are sometimes used? Do you enjoy making meat jokes? I will cover all this and more in my Charcuterie Class on October 18 at Wild Goose Creative, the last of my Preserving Series. Participants get to go home with tasting samples in their belly and a...
Read more →Dig in with your knife and fork – early October serves up a full plate of Columbus food news! 1. Local Foods Week starts Friday with a happy hour at restaurants around the city benefiting Local Matters. Festivities continue October 1 – 8 with events as diverse as an urban farming forum at the...
Read more →I presented an apple cooking demonstration at the Country Living Fair on the Ohio Village campus this morning. Enough people asked for a review that I’m providing a quick one today for those who want to visit Saturday or Sunday. The Fair is organized by Country Living magazine and reflects their aesthetic for earthy,...
Read more →In partnership with Wild Goose Creative, I am pleased to announce a new series of home preserving classes. Join me on third Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8:30 to preserve local fresh foods by freezing, canning, drying and curing. Each workshop will include hands on experience, tastings, recipes, and a sample to take home. Schedule...
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 →Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association is one of my favorite local foods groups in the state. They enable small farms to be certified organic, provide a great resource guide for consumers, hold informative farm tours, and run a great annual conference. On Saturday January 22, OEFFA is hosting a casual conference benefit evening. ...
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...
Read more →The farmer’s market season is gearing up! Get out there and eat some delicious local foods! Hounds in the Kitchen Events Kids Cook requires pre-registration for a five week session beginning May 6. Currently the class is full but you may fill out the Registration Form for your 3 – 6 year old to...
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