O’Betty’s Red Hot in Athens, Ohio

House sitting for my sister in Athens,  I wanted to try a couple of local hot spots for lunch and decided on O’Betty’s.  Also known…

The Wyandottes at Olentangy Caverns

Several signs along interstate 23 near Columbus, Ohio announced the nearby cave system of Delaware.  I had just visited the Blend of Seven Winery for…

A Visitor’s Guide to Mt. Adams, Cincinnati, OH

Having lived in Cincinnati, I spent many weekends in Mt. Adams, enjoying its old-world charm and fabulous restaurants.  Steep winding roads lead to a hillside…

From Ordinary to Extraordinary: The Food at The Merchant House

Recommended by Louisa at Kennedy Vineyards, I was eager to dine at The Merchant House in nearby Greenville, Ohio.  There was hardly a seat in…

Jungle Jim’s International Market, Fairfield, Ohio

To describe Jungle Jim’s as an “International Food Lovers’ Paradise!” is more than accurate and may quite well be understated. The parking lot was packed…

Brewfontaine….The Tap of Ohio

Craft beer has made quite an impact on the state of Ohio over the past few years.  With approximately 120 breweries currently in the state,…

Canal Market District in Newark, Ohio

Fresh fruit and vegetables, new products and crafts were just a few of the items available at the Canal Market District in downtown Newark. Opening…

Hartman Rock Garden, A Fine Example of Folk Art Restoration

Approaching the residential house on the corner of Russell and McCain, Hartman Rock Garden could easily be missed if it wasn’t for the welcome signs. …

Explore Medieval Life at the Ohio Renaissance Festival

Stepping into another place and time, I entered the charming medieval village of the Ohio Renaissance Festival in Harveysburg, Ohio.  This festival was voted one…

Operation Finale: The Capture and Trial of Adolf Eichmann

“Operation Finale: The Capture and Trial of Adolf Eichmann”, was listed as an exhibit at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage.  I had heard of…