Happy Birthday, Bryan!!!
Happy birthday to the best nephew ever! This next year is going to be such a bighuge year. Gavin Alexander Coss is coming into this world in May. O.M.G. Bryan, you are going to be the most awesome...
View ArticleWhit's is open, Gahanna!!!!
Photo courtesy of Whit's FBIt seemed like forever that my favorite dessert was unavailable. I know. It was only, like six weeks. But every time I would pass by that darkened building my inner self...
View ArticleDine Originals Week March 7-13
Dine Originals Week is upon us once again! Boy howdy do I love this time of year!!! The menus are absolutely phenomenal! I can't...
View ArticleReuben Casserole
First of all, let me apologize for no pictures. I forgot! I am ashamed to admit that. However, I am not going to let that stop me from sharing this recipe with you.I made this to use up the leftover...
View ArticleEver have "one of those days"?
Yeah, you know the ones I'm talking about.Bob's out of town. I've been sick. Today was the first day a cup of coffee sounded really good. And considering that it is March 31st and there is snow on the...
View ArticleBroccolini Pasta with Goat Cheese
Here is a dish that is simple and delicious ... simply delicious! I know. Sometimes I just amaze myself with how cleverly I can turn a phrase! But seriously, this really is darn good.I had something...
View ArticleThai Beef with Chilies and Basil over Coconut Rice
Each afternoon I get a text from Everyday Food with a suggestion for dinner. Yesterday's suggestion grabbed ahold of me and just didn't let go. I checked the pantry & fridge to make sure I had all...
View ArticlePiada - Welcome to Gahanna!
Today was a big day for Piada fans. The Gahanna Piada opened at Stoneridge Center at the corner of Morse and Hamilton Roads. Hooray! Many of us have been anticipating this day ever since we had our...
View ArticleHot Stuff!!!!
OK, it's not spicy, but cooking on one of the hottest days of the year probably not all that smart. Went to a delightful graduation party yesterday, and everything was 'ethnic'. Here's my version of...
View ArticleCubano Hot Dogs
When I first saw the post on http://www.tasteandtellblog.com/ for the Cubano Hot Dog, it was all over. How could I not love this? How could anyone not love this? The recipe originally came from Rachel...
View ArticleSweet and Sour Slaw
Tried this over the weekend. Thinking of Jean, figured she'd say ... 'blog it'! :)Adapted from Allrecipes. We had it with grilled chicken, and also betting it would be great on top of fish tacos!1 bag...
View Article10 common mistakes and stereotypes !
We put together the 10 most common mistakes and stereotypes about Italian Cooking abroad...so you can avoid them! Share this note with your friends :)1- You shall not sip cappuccino during a...
View ArticleTreasures
Trying to get organized at home ... Found a bag of 'paper'. Most could be shredded, but there were some pictures of the kids, some things from my folks ... and this recipe from Ellen's mom! It's a good...
View ArticleBibimbap
I love Asian food. And I'm talking more than just your run-of-the-mill Chinese fried rice (although I have to say that I still get giddy over a superbly made dish of pork fried rice - like Tony's at...
View ArticleDine Originals Restaurant Week - November 7-13, 2011
It is that wonderful time of the year when the restaurants in Dine Originals participate in their restaurant week! Oh boy, we sure are the lucky ones on this deal :-) It is the perfect time to try out...
View ArticleDine Originals Week - Surly Girl Saloon
Meet Brooke & Andy. Yesterday was Andy's birthday, so we went out tonight to celebrate. Andy picked Surly Girl Saloon. Good choice, my friend!!! We had a great time with great friends and great...
View ArticleDine Originals Week November 2011 - Chile Verde
Last night was the end of Dine Originals Week. Bob and I poured over the list, reading the menus and trying to decide where we would have dinner.Eventually we decided on Chile Verde. We really, really...
View ArticleBaked Ziti
Bob attended Columbia University in 1963-1965. I think it is fair to say that during that time, he was not flush with money. He has often reminisced about a place that he and his buddies used to go to...
View Article614 Restaurant Week January 16-21, 2012
Yes, we're well into 614 Magazine's Restaurant Week. I haven't been out to dinner yet, but the games are about to begin!Today is my birthday! Happy birthday to me!!! Okay, enough about that. We are...
View Article614 Magazine Restaurant Week - Moretti's of Arlington
I love Restaurant Week, I love Moretti's and I LOVE birthdays!!! And I adore my godsons :-) So how could it not be a fun birthday, I ask you? Blake drew this while he was waiting for his dinner....
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