tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881128767303059162024-03-05T05:25:52.898-08:00Once Upon A Stylish LifeChrisKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05734211208374958587noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688112876730305916.post-55509588020543130922020-02-25T15:51:00.000-08:002020-02-25T16:09:55.223-08:00Skin Things<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I don't make a habit of talking about products here and I probably won't unless it is something I really believe in. Minimo is the first brand I decided worthy of discussing on my personal blog. Our skin is the largest organ of the body and it tells a lot about our age and overall health. So, heading toward forty, I have paid extra special attention my skin lately. Although, I have been diligent about keeping my skin moisturized, I still notice some skin changes happening slowly. I have had more issues with allergies regarding detergents and foods that have really effected my skin in a negative way. I have switched to fragrance free laundry detergent, I have to wear my perfume on my clothes and not my skin, I can't use cheap razors or wear certain deodorants. It seems like I am easily irritated by more than I was in my teens and twenties. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was introduced to this brand by my girlfriend, who started using the products when they were released. I noticed right away that her skin was showing significant changes. Her breakouts were less and her dark marks were fading. So when I was in Atlanta in the beginning of our relationship, I would mooch off of her supply. She got tired of me using all of her products and gifted me some of my own.I have been using the brand ever since. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The brand offers masks for different skin needs. My favorite is one of the first products that was introduced, Glow is a mask and scrub made with turmeric and a lot of other skin healthy ingredients. It has really helped me, my girlfriend and mom reduce dark spots. I also really love Velvet, a cleansing butter balm that works great for removing makeup dry, then once water is added, it turns into a a lathering soap. For Christmas, I received two new products that I have become a fan of. Candy, is a lip scrub that can be eaten. It leaves my lips soft and moisturized. It also tastes great. Then there is Bounce, a watermelon scented eye cream that moisturizes my eyes without irritation and smells lovely. It is probably my most important product. I am really worried about developing lines around my eyes especially since I rub them a lot. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Minimo offers so many great products and at a sensible price point. The brand was started out of necessity by a black single mom who was concerned about the chemicals she was exposing herself and her child to. You can try the products I suggested and more at a 20% discount today with code (LOVEBUG).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> I started spending half of my time in Georgia a little over a year ago. Since then, I have enjoyed so much live music. The Atlanta area books more musicians in town than Columbus, Ohio. I often have to ride to Cleveland, Cincinatti, Pittsburg or Detroit to see a lot of the artists I want to see when I am in Columbus. So, when I am in the Atlanta area, I take full advantage. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have been struggling with my mental health for many years now. The one thing that has kept me sane is music. It has been a calming force for me. It puts me to sleep when my mind is racing. It levels me out when my anxiety is high. It helps me remember things I need to remember and forget the things I don't. I know that these statements are the same for many because I have had this conversation often. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Music bonds us to one another and makes us feel things. Just last week I was having a conversation with a fellow music lover, who lit up with excitement as we discussed our favorite Tiny Desk Music Concerts, bonded over artists we both enjoyed and swapped info about favorites we were not so familiar with.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have seen so many great artists this passed few years. Today, I want to share some of the artists I really enjoyed the last eighteen months. If you have heard of them or listened to their work, great! If not, I urge you to check them out and share your thoughts with me here or on my ig @krisintransit. I would also love to hear who you think I should check out. I love exploring new artists.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I saw him three times last year. Not only does he put on a consistently great show every time, he sounds like his album. I can't wait for the next Nxworries album with Knxwledge. Yes Lawd, Is my favorite album.Suede is my favorite song. I also love the Malibu album but I have been playing the latest two albums on repeat since they came out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I discovered Leikeli47 listening to music on Soundcloud a few years ago. I was so happy to hear her music featured on shows like Insecure and Grownish. I saw her twice last year. She is a Brooklyn rapper and singer who has so much to say about black culture and creates music that has so much attitude. Both Acrylic and Wash & Set are fun albums.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The first time I came across this group was on Colors Studios. Then I saw them open for Little Sims. April's voice is so interesting. Vista and April together have created an incredible sound that I find myself enjoying most when I want to just chill.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have been a fan or Sir's for a while now but I saw him the first time at Afropunk Atlanta this past October. He just did a Tiny Desk Concert recently, that I still need to watch. My favorite songs are D'Evil's from the November Album and Jay Z from Seven Sundays. I love so much of his music from all of his albums that I couldn't possibly name it all. His new album Chasing Summer was released at the end of last summer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Willow is an awesome musician. She creates music that makes you zone out and think about your life, Lol. My favorite song of her's is Female Energy but I also love 9 featuring Sza. She released a new album last summer called Willow. I fell in love with the song Time Machine from the Willow album and have played it so many times my neighbors probably hate me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I listen to Masego often, thanks to The Friend Zone podcast. I was introduced to the artist a couple years ago and finally got to see him at Afropunk Atlanta. He was the artist I was most looking forward to. I honestly don't think there is a song he has anything to do with that I don't love or at least really like. Many people are familiar with his callaboration with FKJ, Tadow. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Moonchild is a trio who produces music that is a fusion of R&B and Jazz. Each of them plays several instruments but the the most impressive instrument of all, is Amber Navran's voice. I love to play their music when I am soaking in the tub or entertaining guests. They released an album last September called Little Ghost. My favorites albums are Voyager and Please Rewind. Listen to The List, Hideaway, Don't Wake Me and Money.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was introduced to Smino by a family friend a few years ago. I have been a fan ever since. He has a rapping/singing thing happening. You remember the Ja Rule And Nelly sound of the 2000s but I honestly love his version even better. It feels very now. Some of my favorite songs of Smino are Z4L, Klink and I love the song Khlorine by Sango featuring Smino. He makes music that you want to ride to in the summer with the top down.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here is a list of people I have seen in my lifetime. One is a lie. Can you guess the lie? Comment below or on my social platforms.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Aretha Franklin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">7.Travis Scott</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It has been quite some time since I posted to my personal adventure blog. So much has changed and I have experienced so much. I almost feel like I need to write a few posts just to play catch up. I just may. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I want to start by saying I am in between two states. I call both Ohio and Georgia home. I have spent equal parts of the last year in both states, traveling back and forth, month to month. I met a wonderful person who has changed my life so much and she is part the catalyst for this back and forth life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am working on a lot of changes in my life, while trying to to enjoy my life to the fullest. I expect that 2020 will be the craziest and most productive year of all. I am looking forward to picking up where I left off and sharing these changes and newest adventures in both homes and beyond with you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">It's just about Christmas and I have been exploring Columbus and the surrounding area through rain, snow and below freezing temperatures, looking for the best residential light displays. For two years I have posted a list of over the top decorated homes and neighborhoods, some delightfully tacky, some impeccably designed and most of them including synchronized music. I enjoy searching for these <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">displays</span> each year because<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> it evokes a great sense of<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">nostalgia</span> of</span> the early years</span> of <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">my life<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">, the years when</span></span> Christmas felt so magical. <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Two years ago, I started th<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">is</span> <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">list with <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">four houses. <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">T</span>here was not<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> much in terms of places to turn<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> to f<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">or information on these over the top homes<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">, the ones</span></span> with <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">almost sixty thous<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">and lights and front yar<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">ds covered in Christmas figurines<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> like<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> the houses we see on <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">the show Christmas Light Fight. This year Columbus has one <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">resource other than min<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">e that I will add at the end of this post if you want to add <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">a few more houses to your list to check out. I will warn <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">you that just because it is listed doesn't mean you are getting something really over the top<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> on th<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">e other list.</span></span> My list includes homes that I have personally visited and deem worth t<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">he drive if you don't happen to live up the street <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">from any of these places. I also want to mention, just because a <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">display <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">isn't</span> <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">on my list, doesn't mean it wasn't worthy. It just mean<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">s I can't vou<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">c<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">h for it's <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">worthiness. I only have so much time to make this list an<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">d<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> I always end up discovering new displays after I have posted. Follow me on instagram <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">@krisofohio for bonus <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">displa<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">ys <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I am sure to find later.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">For now<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">, check out this year's list of <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">six<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> beautiful displays.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">This first home is one that I found right after making my list last year. It ended up being a bonus display that I just posted on my social media pages. I am happy to be able to include it to my actual list this year. The Making Spirits Bright house is presented by the Stepp Family each year. It is one of the cleanest, most organized displays in the area and on my list. It has replaced my former favorite from the last two years. For daily information about this music synced display, you can visit their facebook page. The show is usually cancelled when it rains.<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Check out the video of this <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">display</span> <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">on my instagram @krisofohio to get the full effect.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">This house may be the most popular and well known in the
area. I have personally been visiting the home for about five years. It never
gets old. I love that it appears to be decorated with every Christmas related
item that the owner has ever owned. There is so much to look at that you can
see the display ten times and never see everything. I like to get out the car
and get a closer look. Be careful though, this display is always a little busy.
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thi</span>s family is on it's second generation of holiday decorators and the light count has increased each year I have visited. The display makes it's third appearance on my list. Last year the light count was 57,300 and this year they increased the display to 59,600 lights. Drive up the long driveway and get out if you want. The display is free but you are welcomed to leave a donation. This picture does the real display no justice, there are lights and figurines everywhere. There are so many lights, it is impossible to get <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">the entire display</span> in one photo. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">This year is the first year I have visited this display. It was a lead I received last year after I posted my list. I am not certain how many lights they used but it is certainly a lot. This is another display photo that does the real life display no justice. It is a very colorful display spread out over what looks like two acres of land. The lights are strung high on the trees. It sits on what feels like a country road, so there are no sidewalks to walk around. </span></div>
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ChrisKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05734211208374958587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688112876730305916.post-4440569458655940812016-11-16T17:01:00.000-08:002016-11-16T17:04:16.320-08:00Dinner On A Train<div style="text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.cincinnatirailway.com/dinnertrain/"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">The Cincinnati Dinner Train</span></span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">2172 Seymour Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45237</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">For
several years I have been trying to book a reservation for the
Cincinnati Dinner Train to celebrate my birthday. Two years passed where
I visited the website a month in advance to try to lock down dinner during
the peak fall foliage season, when it's clear everyone else had the same
idea but they moved <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">f</span>aster. After the second year miss, I asked for
a set of gift certificates for Christmas from my mom. They didn't
expire for two years. Just like a procrastinator, I held on to them
until the last possible moment. I missed my opportunity to book my
birthday weekend and peak fall foliage again <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">but</span> settled for the second week
of November, unfortunately, after daylight saving ended. The point was I
was going, I'd gotten a reservation. I still had to book the
reservation in September to get that. I sa<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">y</span> all of this to say, this is a hot ticket as far as Ohio experiences go. <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">If you want to dine on the Cincinnati Dinner Train, it requires a few months planning.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Saturday I arrived at the location <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">to board the train. It was a little off<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> putting because the entrance is behind another business. I almost thought <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">we</span> w<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">ere</span> in the wrong place until <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">we</span> saw the train arriving<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">. My date and I were the first to arrive, an hour<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> before we were suppose<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">d to be there<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">.</span> <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">W</span>e wanted to make sure we<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> ha<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">d plenty of</span> time for correction if we got lost or somehow ended up in the wrong place. We <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">left the parking lot <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">to ride around in the <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">immediate area,</span> <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">before we were scheduled to board. When we <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">returned there </span>were more cars in the lot and the staff was setting up. A man greeted u<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">s a<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">s we pulled into the lot<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">, <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">directed us to our parking space and explained where to pic<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">k up our boarding passes.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Boarding time <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">wa</span>s 5pm. <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I collected my boarding passes that were most likely meant<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> to be </span>really cute <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">souvenirs</span> for a scrap book.</span> Both tickets had my name printed on them, the <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">train <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">car we were dining in and the table <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">where </span>we would <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">spend the next few hours<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">. <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We were greeted by a <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">cute elderly man dressed in a train conductor's uniform. <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">As we stood in line we were entertained by the Queen City Sisters<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">, a women<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">'s singing group who cover songs from the 30's, 40's and 50's <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">A </span>cappella. <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The trip is <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">designed</span> to take you back to <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">19</span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">49, the singers set the mood. We almost reached the <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">booster stai<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">rs to the train when we were <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">stopped to take a photo that we had<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> the <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">opportunity</span> to purchase later on in the ride. Everyone was dressed in late 1940s clothing including the photographer and his assistant.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The reservation was in the New York Central car, a car that was used from 1947 until 1967 in NYC. Before it became one of the Cincinnati Dinner Train cars, it also served as a soft-serve ice cream parlor in Cincinnati.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Once we boarded the train and reached the table, the appetizer was already waiting for us. It was a simple charcuterie plate with summer sausage, a scoop of sun dried tomato spread, crackers and grapes. We were offered tea or water with our meal. The option for beer, wine and cocktails are extra. The entree I pre-ordered when I made the reservation, was salmon, so I ordered a glass of white wine to drink with it later. The second course was a tossed green salad with ranch dressing and a roll. After the salad, the entree was served. They offer three options when you make the reservation, prime rib,boneless chicken breast in white wine sauce or salmon with spicy hoisin glaze.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Though I do not have images of</span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> any courses besides the </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">appetizer because of light<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">ing issues</span>, I <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">will</span> at least </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">share my <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">experience. The <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">sal<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">ad was basic but <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">fresh<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> tasting. <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> salmon was <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">tender and mois<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">t but I was not entirely sold on the hoisin <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">glaze. <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I</span> am used to </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">a </span>glaze <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">being<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> a little thick and</span></span> sticky<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">. The glaze on the salmon I was served was juicy and tasted more like <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">citrus tha<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">n hoisin. It was not what <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I</span> expected <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">but I <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">still e<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">njoyed</span></span> </span>it. My favorite part of the meal was dessert. I ordered the pecan pie but a<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">lso tasted my date's cheese cake. Both were delicious.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">My date and I shared the table with another couple, residents of Cincinnati. I was worried initially about who our table mates would be but we lucked out with a couple who we had so much in common with, we were like personality mirror images. We had so much to talk about that we spent more time talking when we were supposed to be eating.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Service on the train was impeccable. The wait staff came to check on tables often. My tea stayed filled and plates were removed in a timely fashion. They brought out desserts with candles for those celebrating birthdays and since it was Veterans Day weekend, veterans received a free cocktail of their choice.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We were entertained on and off throughout the night by The Queen City Sisters who sang songs from the 40's. They also sung Happy Birthday to all the people celebrating on the train. In the last hour of the ride they were in the last car performing until we return to the starting point. This train car felt like a 1940s club. There was only a bar, the singers and room to hangout.Past that car was the caboose where everyone was able to pull the train whistle. I felt like a goofy kid, so excited to pull a train whistle. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">This by far was one of my favorite Ohio dining experiences, and I have had a lot. The ambiance is great for a romantic date or a special occasion. The ride isn't very scenic, there are a few special architectural and historical points of interest, but what they lack in outside views is made up for in the charm, detail and service of the staff. I see myself returning for a round two.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Until next time,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Be blessed! Be free! Be adventurous!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Kris,</span><br />
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ChrisKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05734211208374958587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688112876730305916.post-23302581999113730242016-11-07T12:53:00.003-08:002016-11-07T15:24:58.780-08:00The Cure To Boredom Fall/Winter 2016-2017<div style="text-align: center;">
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It has been a while since I have done a 'Cure to Boredom List' (aka bucket list). I have been in the habit of just saying yes to new things without actually writing anything down. I have also referenced my old lists for things I have yet to cross off. I have since crossed off few things from my combined lists like taking a food tour out of town. I have taken two, one with Cincinnati Food Tours and if I can count The Christmas Cookie Tour of Inns in Amish Country. What? Aren't cookies food? Lol. I took a very short trip to Canton, Ohio, though I didn't get to do anything on my Canton To Do List, it counts.<br />
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The cold seasons are always harder to make things happen. I want to try to get out and do things but I also hate to be cold. Winter is a boring season and some of us get a little depressed, so this year I really want to find as much to do as possible. I will share some of it with you as it happens. Follow me on instagram @krisofohio.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Have Dinner on the <a href="http://www.cincinnatirailway.com/dinnertrain/">Cincinnati Dinner Train</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Take a photography workshop or class</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Go Snow-tubing</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Visit <a href="http://www.cliftonmill.com/">Clifton Mill</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5. Try Cupping </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">6. Finish the <a href="http://www.cbusaletrail.com/">Columbus Ale Trail</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">7.Start a food blog.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">8.Grow garlic</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">9.Take a winter hike.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">10. Learn to brew a batch of beer.</span><br />
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What are your plans for the fall/winter season? <br />
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ChrisKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05734211208374958587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688112876730305916.post-58286322535159724202016-10-17T13:43:00.000-07:002016-10-18T07:48:06.198-07:00Summer 2016<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The summer was full of first experiences, mixed in with some familiar ones. I traveled near and far. I explored new territory. I partied like I was 21 again and payed for it for a month after. I<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> didn<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">'t do a <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">S</span>pring/<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">S</span>ummer to do list but I <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">promised myself I would</span> say yes to whatever people asked me to do that was logically <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">and <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">financially</span></span> reasonable. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">While I am thinking <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">about the plans for my Fall/Winter season, I thought I would <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">hi<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ghlight</span> some of my favorite <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">m<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">oments</span> from <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">my</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Spring<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">/Summer 2016 seasons. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">10. I planted the best garden yet.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have been gardening for years but this year I worked harder than ever to create my dream garden. Too bad that I get bored with it after a while, but I tried to keep it weeded<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, well up</span> until August this year. This has been the best yielding garden because I am still harvesting lettuce, tomatoes, green beans and beets. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sometimes you have to drive a couple hours away to eat a great fish sandwich. This was my second year visiting the Port Clinton Walleye Festival. I literally went for the sandwich and left, but the sandwich is <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">so</span> great that the trip deserved to be mentioned.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">8. I Enjoyed Some Dirty Dancing.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">After all of the back and fourth with the Janet Jackson Concert, is she or isn't she, I returned my tickets and used my credit toward two tickets to see Dirty Dancing the Musical on Broadway when they came to Columbus. I took the only other person who I thought would appreciate it, my sister. We were obsessed with the movie as kids. The show was pretty great!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">7. I Got Trapped in the Room with a Zombie Again & then Again.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Even though I already did the first Trapped in the Room with a Zombie a few years ago, I did it again as a planned group event for my friend's birthday. Then I treated my sister to Trapped in a Room with a Zombie Part 2 (Still Hungry) a couple months later. Even though you know the zombies aren't real, it's such an adrenaline rush. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This summer I began making my own beads out of wood scrap from my <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">friend<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">'s</span></span> wood shop. I have used power tools several times but have always been a little anxious about it, fearing I would hurt myself. I am now very comfortable using a drill and hand sanders. I have created some of the best jewelry pieces I have ever made. I <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">m now <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">working on getting <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">comfortable with the saw<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">s. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I try to take a trip out of the state at least once a year. This year I went to Brooklyn in celebration of my friend Christina's birthday. I won't get into it because I just recently posted about it here but it was the best event of my summer. I enjoyed spending time away from Ohio with my best friend. It was also great to meet so many creative, business minded people. I love the city almost as much as I love home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When I travel, the first thing I get excited about is the food. I am by no means the girl who visits a city to eat at a chain restaurant <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">where I can dine</span> while at home. I want something delicious and special. I want something that speaks of the city I am visiting. It has to feel like a place that I can only experience there. I ate at a few special places in New York, but nothing stood out like Cafe Rue Dix in Brooklyn. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On the last day of my trip for Christina's birthday celebration, we walked around the neighborhood with our Airbnb host. We wanted our last meal in the city to be something that we would <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">have a hard time finding in Columbus. It was a restaurant recommended by our Airbnb host in his <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">lis<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">t<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> o<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">f places to check out close <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">to the property.</span></span></span></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">B</span>efore we arrived we knew we<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> had to make it a priority. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am not sure I have <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ever</span></span> eaten French/<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Senegalese style</span> food, though<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> I was <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">familiar</span> with African food from a <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">several <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">countries in</span></span> both <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">West and East Africa. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The food speaks for itself as well. The presentation is beautiful but the taste is just as pleasing. Christina and I fell in love with the Senegalese spring rolls, so much so that we are still salivating over them a month later. They were a a delicious combinations of spicy beef and shrimp served over kale. I ordered the "Nation<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">al<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> plate of Senegal", theThiebou Jen, a</span></span> very tender stewed fish which was served over a mound of rice with <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">cabbage and carrots.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The fish <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">had a beautiful <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">flaky texture<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. It was full of <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">flavor with <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a tolerable<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> spicy kick. The ve<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">getables were also very tender <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">like <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">you</span> would expect from being stewed. They took on the flavor of the season<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ed liquid that they <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">were <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">probabl<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">y soaking in<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, as they were also slightly spicy. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ca</span>n't speak <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">much about</span> my lunch companions selections<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> but the consensus was <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">that <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">everyone<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">enjoyed their food. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">AirB<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">&B host <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ordered <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">the portobell<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">o sandwich and Christina </span></span></span>had <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">the Yassa Gunimar, a stewed</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">chicken </span>an<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">d rice dish<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, which she w<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ashed down with <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">hot chai tea served from a beautiful red tea pot. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I regret that I wasn't able to <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">try more items on the menu or to <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">try</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">the</span> native</span> coffe<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e or <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">one of the interesting beers they ha<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">d avai<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">lable from <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">W</span>est Africa.</span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , 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"arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">f cocktails <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">mixed with pe<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">p<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">per, all I wanted was water.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> I hope to return in the near future to have a proper tastin<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">g of their menu offerin<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">gs but I could<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">n't <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">just</span> not men<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">tion this visit. It was tru<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ly one of the best tasting meals I have had in a while.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Until Next time,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Be blessed! Be free! Be adventurous! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Kris,</span><br />
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ChrisKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05734211208374958587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688112876730305916.post-76737838848392534612016-09-26T15:32:00.000-07:002016-09-26T15:40:32.887-07:00Four Days & Four Nights in Brooklyn<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's been<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> a<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">lmost a month</span></span> since I returned from New York and I kind of miss it. I traveled with Christina to celebrate her birthday in Brooklyn and Manhattan. We both had been to New York many times but neither of us took the time to explore Brooklyn previously. So, with plans to see as much of Brooklyn as we could, we booked a beautiful studio apartment on Airbnb in the Crown Heights neighborhood. The last time we spent time together in New York we were participating in an Pre-Fashion Week accessory event in 2013. That year we stayed in Harlem, as I have alone, many times before. With Brooklyn being new and unfamiliar territory, I was excited for a totally different New York experience. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We spent four days and four nights in New York. We arrived Saturday evening. We had plans to check out a few local microbreweries but after an unforeseen long check in process, and an Uber mix up, we only made it to one. Excited, we set out to a brewery using Uber and ended up at the correct address but in the wrong city. We thought we were being dropped off at a Brooklyn brewery but when we crossed the Manhattan bridge and were let out in Chinatown at a dark building under construction that housed a Chinese massage parlor, we knew we were not in the right place. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Who knew that there were duplicate addresses for Brooklyn and Manhattan? We sure didn't. We scratched the original spot and headed to Strong Rope Brewing. It was a cozy, casual atmosphere where you could meet friends and have conversation. We sipped on flights of some very interesting brews like a peppery Saison called Cloud Dragon. That was the night one<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and n</span>othing went ac<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">cording to plan.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Saturday Night 8/ 27</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The re<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">st of the trip wen<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">t so much smoother with just a few <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">crazy mo<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ments here and ther<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e</span></span></span>. We <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">went to Afro Punk Music Festival<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. We visited</span> Coney <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Island <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">B</span>each<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> where I <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">bought a fabulous <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">new swimsuit , played in the wa<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ter</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">,</span> visited the Coney Island Brewery a<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">nd stopped to watch a few innings at<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> a</span> Brooklyn Cyclones & Auburn<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> game</span></span>. We went to the <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">M<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">etropolitan</span> Museum of Art to see the costume ex<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">hibit</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Manus x Machina<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, Fashion in the Age of Technology. We had Christina's bi<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">rthday diner at popular Manhattan spot called Vandal and stayed to hangout <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">in the <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">downsta<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ir<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">s</span> lounge. We vi<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">sited many cool bars and clubs<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> We met some intere<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">stin<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">g pe<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ople.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Kris, </span></span> </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sometime ago, I started a notebook with places I wanted to visit in Ohio. Some places were exciting and new to me and others were places I needed to return to in hopes that the city would redeem itself. Toledo made up part of the negative half of my list because my previous experiences in the city were not pleasant. I remember going that way for Christian Camp as a child, which I did not enjoy. My last experience was with a work friend to check out the night life. I was maced by police in a club where people were fighting. That same night my dress was ruined by a bleach leak inside the designated driver's car. Since then the word Toledo has left a very sour taste in my mouth. Thank goodness I am mature enough not to let experiences like that keep me from EVER revisiting a place. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Monday <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">was</span></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">the Fourth of July <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">holiday<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, so</span> </span></span>Sunday my companion and I headed to Toledo with a plan to get a feel <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">for </span>Glass City life. Toledo is nicknamed <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">'</span>Glass <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">City" because of it's long history and continued innovation <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">in all areas of the glass business.</span></span> One thing I was curious about was the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium. Being from Columbus, <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">which is</span> considered the city with the number one zoo <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">( </span>when Toledo isn't snatching the the title away from us<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">)<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span>I had to see what all of the fuss was about. On my to do list was also Tony Packo's and visiting a local brewery. The rest we made up as we went along.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">n Columbus, we like to always thin<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">k</span> that we have the best zoo. It is one of the largest zoos in the world and we have Jack Hanna. We are always one of three Ohio zoo's in the top ten list in the US,<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> but t</span>he Toledo Zoo is the number one zoo on a few lists and has been rated number one for the last few years over Columbus, Cincinnati and <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">other Metropolitan</span> cities such as <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">C</span>hicago, San Diego and Dallas. Sunday I got <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a better <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">understanding</span> of why <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Toledo</span> tops the list though I<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> on<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">l<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">y <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">have the Columbus Zoo <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">and <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Disney's Animal Kingdom to compare it to. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Toledo<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">'s Zoo & <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A</span>quarium offer<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">s a few things that you will not find in Columbus like the Hippo Aquarium, African Elephants <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Columbus has</span> Asian elephants)</span> and a Conservatory. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The zoo's location, smack in the mi<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ddle of the city, <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">even makes it a little more interesting. I<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">t felt strange looking at <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">cars traveling the <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">street as I <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">navigated</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">over<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> the bridges and paths <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">through the zoo. I really loved the old <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">buildings that house the in<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">door</span> exhibits<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">,<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> beautiful stone buildings built in the 1930s<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, most of which are still being used for their original purpose accor<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ding to the <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">zoo's website.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> What I love<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">d most</span> about </span>the zoo, other than the African elephants and the hippos, <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">were</span> the<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> grounds. The <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">lands<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">cape is <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">v<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ery well maintained. The<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> flowers were impressive, especially the ones all around the Conservatory<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. They had a veg<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">etable garden with a path through it. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Aquarium and t<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">he Aviary are also ver<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">y impressive<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> with enough species <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">in each that they could stand <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">against <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">lone a<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">quariums and aviary sanctuaries. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rhinoceros Hornbill located in the Toledo Zoo Aviary </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Moon Jellyfish located in the Toledo Zoo Aquarium</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hippos playing at the Toledo Zoo.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">African Elephant at the Toledo Zoo</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Toledo Zoo Conservatory.</td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.tonypacko.com/"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Original Tony Packo's </span></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Made famous by Jamie Farr when his character in Mash mentioned the restaurant in several episodes<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> of the show<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. After <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">constantly hearing <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">about <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Tony Packo's</span> food on the show, the people came in dr<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">oves. So, <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">like those people, I decided that if <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I</span> was <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ever going to Toledo for a<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> day <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">or weekend, I had to check out the famous place<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. I am glad I did. While it isn't the he<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">althiest fare, it <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">was better than <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I imagined.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I had the f<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ried pickle appetize<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">r and <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">the<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Tony Packo's Feast which included a <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">cup of <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">chili</span>, </span></span>the <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">homestyle</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">cabbage</span> roll and a famou<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">s</span> Tony Packo dog with <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">shre<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">dded cheese. I was st<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">uffed before I could finish.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The customer service was impeccable<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, my tea ne<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ver <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">reached the middle of my glass.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> Going to Toledo for the first time and not <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">having </span>Tony Packo's <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">would <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">have be like going to <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Philly and not having the steak sandwich named after the city. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Another good reason<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> is <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">the many famous people who have s<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">at in those same booths and signed the <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">hotdog buns that decorate the walls of the <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">cafe. I snapped a few photos of <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">some of the bun<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">s signed by comedians<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, movie and television star<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">s.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Original Tony Packo's located on Front Street Toledo. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Original Tony Packo's Interior decor.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I had two brewing companies on my list, but Maumee Bay was familiar and they had parking. Located in the Warehouse District and far enough away from the Mud Hens baseball game on Sunday, we were pleased to easily find a parking space. The brewery is housed in The Oliver House. The building is the oldest remaining structure in the downtown area. They were out of a few of their beers, so I tried six of the seven they had available. My favorite beer was the very first taste I tried, Willie MacDougal's Wee Heavy Scottish Ale. I am not yet a seasoned beer drinker but I know what like. I liked a solid three out of six. Not bad! We got there half an hour before closing, so I didn't get to hang out as long as I wanted but the place had a lot of cool things to look at. They have a small museum and there are old brewery collectables all over the place, including the bar area where I spent the 45 minutes I was there.</span></span><br />
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long list of Ohio attractions, you can skip the next paragraph! For
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been following me on instagram @krisofohio, you have seen my posts <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">from</span> the first day of spring last year. I posted over a month's worth of
cool places and things in Ohio using #101CoolPlacesAndThingsInOhi<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">o</span>.
These posts have included Ohio attractions that have made World and
National best lists, places off the beaten path and exceptional Ohio
brands. I have two months of posts left to go. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I have posted a good portion of my favorite places and things
in Ohio and I will continue my list as I explore throughout the next few seasons. On this post you will
find the fourth group of ten attractions from my list. Feel free to help me with
suggestions to complete the list. Leave your favorite Ohio
attractions in my comments and they may just make my list. To the Ohio
tourist, whether you are visiting from out of state or a resident
exploring your home state, there is so much to do in Ohio. Use my list
to start your Ohio adventure. I have posted only places I have experienced and all photos are mine unless otherwise specified.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">31. <a href="http://heinemanswinery.com/crystal_cave.cfm">The Crystal Cave at Heineman Winery</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Last winter I made my first snowman, well snow woman. After living in Ohio for most of my life, I realized I'd never really played in the snow. I remember seeing snow for the first time after moving to Columbus from Fort Lauderdale. It was so beautiful. Then as I became an adult, snow somehow turned into a nuisance. It was something that got in the way of me enjoying a day, my life even. I remember when I was in school and a snow day was celebrated. I was so happy to have a day off from school. As an adult it caused me to feel depressed and trapped.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">My attitude about snow has changed. I see the beauty in it again. Even though I prefer warmer weather, I celebrate the snow. This week we finally got enough snow to build my snow woman. So here she is, Frostine 2016.</span></div>
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Living in Ohio is really a treat because we have so much great food! The Buckeye State knows good food. We have birthed celebrity chefs like Michael Symon, Guy Fieri and Susan Feniger. We are the birthplace of some of the best ice cream in the world with Jeni's and Graeters. Ohio is a state that offers so much variety in culinary experiences. I have experienced fine dining at white tablecloth establishments in both the big cities and in the smaller towns. I have had some of the best meals at greasy spoon eateries, like diners and country style restaurants. Don't let me get started on our Amish Country buffets! Ohio has established an impressive food truck culture, so much so that a festival was started in Columbus a few years ago, to celebrate the diverse food truck offerings in the city. My favorite thing though, is the growing number of Food Tours being offered in Ohio. You can visit several cities in Ohio, big or small and taste your way through their best restaurants and local delicacies with tour companies like Columbus Food Adventures, Cincinnati Food Tours, Canton Food Tours and Wooster Food Tours. I have been taking tours with Columbus Food Adventures for years now and I got to check out Findlay Market (one of the first markets in the US) with Cincinnati Food Tours last year. The food scene in Ohio is so strong, I believe that is why I have never had a bad experience on a food tour. Ohio is also one of the states that hosts the most festivals. More than half of the festivals are food festivals using a particular subject matter in interesting ways like: The Pawpaw Festival, Dandelion May Fest, and the many festivals whose subject matter are the produce we grow locally like corn, berries and grapes. </div>
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Because of all of the reasons I offered above I wanted to start a new series. This series will feature places in Ohio, in Columbus and away, that are worth the drive. I will travel for good food or an interesting dining experience. If you call yourself a foodie or love a road trip with a side of food, these posts are for you! I hope you enjoy reading Tasty Travels as much as I enjoy doing the delicious research for it.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> Five of My Favorite Ohio Restaurants </span></div>
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For my series premier I thought it would be cool to start with a handful of my favorite places to eat in Ohio. Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Maybe instead of taking your love to the dimly lit romantic cliche places you frequent every February, you may want to spice things up with a road trip to a place you have never been. You can take a day trip and drive up to these places in a few hours or less or make a weekend of it by staying at a local Bed & Breakfast. These places have good food and or offer great Ohio history. Some of them even have gorgeous scenery. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. <a href="http://malabarfarmrestaurant.com/">Malabar Farm Restaurant</a></span></div>
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Malabar Farm Restaurant is a white tablecloth establishment with lots of history. It is even connected to the romantic Hollywood story of Lauren Becall and Humphrey Bogart who were married at Malabar Farm, the historic landmark and state park where some of the restaurant's produce is grown. If you are looking for fine dining, this is your place. The restaurant celebrates farm to table culture. Everything they serve is produced locally. Even the exceptional cuts of meat are delivered from a butcher in the area. They are my number one pick because there I had one of the best meals I have ever had, but also because they have impeccable service. I showed up without a reservation on a busy weekend one warm fall day and requested to sit on the patio like so many other people who had indeed made reservations and they made it possible. They also treated me like Hollywood royalty.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. <a href="http://www.goldenlamb.com/">The Golden Lamb Inn & Restaurant</a> </span><br />
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I have mentioned the Golden Lamb before. It made my list of #101CoolPlacesAndThingsInOhio on the blog and under @krisofohio on instagram. The hotel is the longest running business in Ohio, so the history is extensive. The establishment has hosted 12 presidents and literary greats such as Charles Dickens and Mark Twain. The hotel restaurant also happens to be a place I have had one of my better dining experiences. I enjoyed brunch one Saturday some time ago then explored the hotel to check out the rooms that former presidents slept in. The hotel is set up like a museum, so if the rooms are vacant they are open for viewers. This place would make a great weekend getaway next month. The place is cozy and charming. The restaurant has planned a prix fixe three course menu for Valentine's Day weekend with wine pairings or you can just order off the regular dinner menu which includes: prime rib, a lamb shank and fried chicken among other offerings.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. <a href="http://rhapsody.hocking.edu/">Rhapsody Music & Dining</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Nelsonville, Ohio</span><br />
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Rhapsody is a farm to table restaurant that is run by Certified Master Chef and Executive Director of Culinary Operations of Hocking College, Alfonso Contrisciani. With the help of the culinary students of Hocking College they prepare what they describe as "cutting edge comfort food". Don't be alarmed, these students are well trained and create dishes that taste like they certainly know what they are doing. My meal looked and tasted "cutting edge" and I was ever so "comfortable" eating it. Lol! I went before the fire that temporarily shut the place down and I had the Chicken Coq au Vin. I still see the meal sometimes in my dreams. They only just reopened fall of last year and the menu concept has changed since I ate there last. This is probably the most romantic place on my list. It's fine dining, the ambiance is perfect for a date and on weekends they have live music. <br />
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The building is deceiving because it's been standing for well over a hundred years. It has quite the history as Ohio's second oldest stagecoach stop. The place has also hosted six presidents. The food speaks for itself though. It is in my top five places for prime rib and they offer some delicious country fare like chicken livers. The menu is the most diverse in food offerings and price. You can order hot sandwiches and salads as low as $4.99 to beef selections like New York Strip and Prime Rib at $18.99 to $22.99. Other menu items include pasta, fish and chicken dishes. The dining room ambiance is country charm.</div>
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My final feature is more of a greasy spoon but they have a variety of items on the menu. I haven't been to Hussey's in quite some time but it is on my to do list for the near future. Even though it's been a while, I am still hearing great things about the restaurant. I don't have any food photos from Hussey's since it has been a few years but they make my list because they prepared the best prime rib I have ever eaten in my lifetime. I did not even know I liked prime rib until I ate Hussey's. Even though this may not be the best date food, I must also mention they have a delicious blooming onion. In addition to the food, the restaurant rests along some old locks of the Little Miami River. The scenery includes a pond that is beautifully equipped with koi fish, ducks and geese all year long. The restaurant has recently been remodeled but the atmosphere is still country casual. The photo above is the place today. My second photo is the back of the property before it changed hands, was painted and remodeled. </div>
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If you are interested in any of these establishments, the live links to their menus and contact information for reservations are attached to their names above. These places would make great locations for your Valentine's Day weekend. Unintentionally, I also managed to get a couple cool Presidents Day sites in as well. I hope you enjoyed this 'Tasty Travels' introduction. I promise future posts will not be as long. Have a great week!</div>
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ChrisKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05734211208374958587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688112876730305916.post-50094541175622001022016-01-28T10:14:00.000-08:002016-01-28T10:14:52.999-08:00Hello 2016<div style="text-align: center;">
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It is still January, so I hope it doesn't sound too funny telling you, <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Happy New Year!</b> </span>Last month and part of this month, I struggled a little with illness but I am much better now. My energy has finally returned and I feel so blessed to feel normal again. I appreciate every day that I wake up feeling well and comfortable. </div>
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Since it is a new year, I am making new plans for the blog. A friend of mine suggested that I make my blog strictly about food since I love food so much. I don't have any plans to do that since I started this blog to talk about all the things I love like: Ohio travel, art and exploring unique experiences. However, I do want to start highlighting more of my food adventures. This year I am introducing a new series called Tasty Travels. It will feature restaurants and other types of food establishments all over Ohio that are worth a road trip. At the end of the year I introduced a series called Made In Ohio. It is a series that features things that are produced in the Buckeye State. I plan to incorporate more of that series this year as well. I will continue my list of 101 Cool Places And Things In Ohio. I will continue to share the castles, wineries and natural wonders in my home state. Ohio will not be the only place I discuss this year, I am currently working on some travel plans. I will share as my plans progress. <br />
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If you have any suggestions, I will happily address what ever topics you have in mind. I get messages on social media all the time asking me about events, where to eat or places to visit. I want to continue to be that person that has at least some of those answers for you. I will try my best to give you something cool, new or exciting weekly. I will try not to let you down. Again, Happy New Year! I hope the first month of this year has already brought you joy!<br />
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ChrisKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05734211208374958587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688112876730305916.post-81726356485547238542015-12-31T00:00:00.000-08:002015-12-31T07:13:58.202-08:002015 In the Rear View<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I feel like this year has flown by so rapidly! As I get older, it seems like New Years Eve and birthdays come back to back, hardly giving me time to rest in between. The saying is that " time flies when you are having fun." So, I guess I must be enjoying my life. Well, I can certainly say I have had a good year but it has also had it's not so great moments. For quite some time now, I have tried to keep a positive attitude and go with the flow when ever possible. This year I didn't get to do everything I wanted to do but I did a lot. I am ever so grateful for the great things I got to experience but also for the chaos because it turned into opportunities to bond with my family and friends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In 2015 I made my first snowman who was actually a snow-woman. She was fabulous! I treated my guy to a Tesla concert in Troy, Ohio. It was my first Tesla concert and our first time in Troy. The city of Troy is beautiful, by the way. I saw Chris Brown, Trey Songz and Tyga in concert with my sister. I started a list of 101 Cool Places & Things in Ohio. I saw the legend,Stevie Wonder,in concert and was surprised by his special guest India Arie. I saw White Snake & Scorpions in concert. I got to hang out with my nephew all summer for the second year. I took my nephew to his first concert to see Fall Out Boy and Wiz Khalifa where I blushed and cringed at the sight of large blow up joints being thrown around. I grew great tasting vegetables and fruits in my garden and my parents garden. My family took a trip to Orlando and introduced my nephew to Disney World. I saw my grandpa Robinson who I hadn't seen in ten years also while I was in Florida. My sister and I started a sister trip tradition. We spent a weekend in the Cincinnati area where we checked off four places on my to do list: Loveland Castle, Newport Aquarium, Jungle Jim's International Market & Findlay Market on a tour with Cincinnati Food Tours. I took a meditation class to introduce the art of meditation into my daily life. To end the year I did my second list of residential holiday light displays and it became the most viewed blog post of any of the ChristinaKristin blogs in three days. Yay!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It has been an amazing year, full of love and color and hope. I can't wait to see what 2016 has in store for me, other than a trip to the dentist next week. Lol. I look forward to spending more time with my friends home and away. I look forward to more travel and more learning. I look forward to really living my life and learning to be more independent.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What were your 2015 highlights?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Las<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">t</span></span> year I <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">started a list of residential holiday light displays for those in</span> search of free light displays in <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">the Columbus area</span></span>. <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">It has be<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">come</span> a tradit<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">ion <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">of mine to go out searching for over the top, decor<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">a<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">ted</span> homes.</span></span></span> My favorit<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">e</span></span>
displays are beautiful or beautifully tacky. They are the kind of
displays that take months to create and rack up hundreds of dollars in
energy bills<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">T</span>he bill</span> is worth<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> it </span>consi<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">dering </span>the way the<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">se displays</span> make us feel when we look at them.
They evoke precious memories of our childhood when things were simpler
and exciting. They remind us of the days when some of us believed in
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Christmas Eve, after Christmas dinner or after you see the new <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Star Wars movie</span>; take a drive around the
Columbus area to check out these cool displays. Grab yourself some snacks<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">, a cup of hot co<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">coa and take a tour of the best residential displays in <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">your area.</span> </span></span> After all, this is
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> This year I got lots of leads but only had t<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">ime to c<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">heck out some of them before my self appointed deadline.<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> So, this <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">list may have some <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">later <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">additions.</span></span></span></span></span></span> Some new displays have made the list this year and three displays have returned.<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">T<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">he<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> two new light displays<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> </span>are <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">synchronized</span> to music. You can find video<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">s of th<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">ose displays on my i<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">n<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">stagram today @krisofohio.</span></span></span></span> I hope you go out and enjoy your tour!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><u>2.The Christmas Melting Pot</u> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">Guilford Road off Riverside Dr. Upper Arlington</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">I have visited this home for a few years now and it never gets old. It is beautifully tacky and everyone loves it. It is one of the homes that gets a lot of traffic each year. When I visited, it was late so the house was not completely lit. This photo does it no justice. There are Santas all over the windows on the house.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">tips: Pull over to the side of the road so you can get out of the car to take in the details. Also ride around the neighborhood for some beautiful classically decorated homes. There is one just at the right of this home off Guilford.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>4. All American Christmas </u></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">S.Richardson between W.Mound and Eakin on West Columbus</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is my favorite display each year. I have faithfully visited this home for the last four years. It is always beautiful but he changes and adds things every new season. This year one of my favorite details are gingerbread men playing in the late Cooper Stadium next to Santa's workshop. Also, new this year is a inflatable snowman on the porch and a nativity scene.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">This displ<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">ay was 50,500 lights last year b<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">ut they have increased to 57</span></span>,300 lights this year. The display i<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">s a family tra<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">d<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">ition</span> and is on it's second generation of<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> decora<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">tors. It is free to visit but f<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">eel free to leave a donation if you love what you see.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">tips: Drive up the long <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">driveway</span> and get out to walk a<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">round.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Happy Holidays to you all! It has been a month since I posted here, so I thought I'd share with you my holiday wish list. The items I am sharing are things that I absolutely love and wouldn't mind getting as gifts this year. I am in no way affiliated with these brands, nor am I being compensated for the items I selected. If you read my blog often, some of these brands will be familiar to you because I have written about them in previous posts. I love food! I also love to celebrate the businesses in my city and state. All of these items represent foods, drinks and businesses from the Buckeye State. If you are looking to buy gifts for me, yourself or the foodies in your life, all of the links are attached to the brand names.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I tried Al's Delicious Popcorn over the summer while exploring the city with my nephew and fell in love with the Dill Pickle popcorn. I have been craving the flavor ever since. Pretty please someone slip a gallon bag under my tree! (mouth waters) You can find some of Al's Delicious Popcorn at Celebrate Local, but to see everything that Al's has to offer you have to go to their shop at </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. <a href="https://tommysjerky.com/stores/grove-city/">Tommy's Old Fashion Jerkey</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I came across this brand watching a local television show a couple months ago and decided to check this place out. I have been sending people there for jerky and smokies ever since. I am not a huge jerky fan, but I love their Sweet & Sassy Smokies. They are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. I went through an entire bag in two days the first time I bought some. You can order the jerky online or visit the Grove City location at 3461 Broadway. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.breitenbachwine.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Breitenbach Winery </span></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I have sworn by Breitenbach Winery's Dandelion Wine since I first tasted it about four years ago. It is a delicious white dessert wine made from Dandelion blossoms. It can only be purchased at the winery or online. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I tried this wine a year ago while on a Christmas cookie tour in Amish Country. As many times as I had been to the winery directly across from Swiss Heritage, I never thought to stop in Swiss Heritage Winery until last year. I am glad I did because I discovered their Doggone Good Sweet Red wine. I am always looking for a good sweet red and this one is in my top three. It is a blend of Concord and Chamberson grapes.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> are the dark chocolate potato chips. I have even gotten my mother hooked on them. I had them sent to her this year for her birthday. This is the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers and the chips can be purchased in milk or dark chocolate. You can order the chocolate covered chips online or visit the West Liberty store at </span></span>311 Zanesfield Rd. (also US St. Rt. 68).</div>
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Friday I celebrated my 34th birthday. Like most people I used the day for reflection and an excuse to overeat and party with friends. Well, really that was my weekend. I didn't do any crazy partying but I drank and ate like a queen per my girlfriend Gayima's suggestion. I smiled a lot, I counted my blessings and I took note of those who were around for my day and weekend. </div>
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I remember the things I cared about in my twenties. I loved to go to the club and sometimes I drank until I was sick. I planned my outfits days, sometimes weeks, in advance and I went to all of the big parties. Now, in my mid-thirties I love a low key situation. Partying to me means visiting a winery, brewery or having dinner and being loud with friends. In my thirties I have started traditions like taking a food tour on or around my birthday. This was the fourth birthday that I've taken a food tour with Columbus Food Adventures. Food tours have become one of my favorite activities. I wish twenty year old me discovered food tours long ago. I wish twenty year old me discovered many things before now. I wish I discovered travel so that I would not feel like I was playing catch up now. There are many things I would do differently knowing the things I know now.</div>
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There are also just as many things that I am glad I did. I am glad I went off to Los Angles after high school to go to FIDM even if I only stayed a year. I can say I lived on the West Coast. I was on the show Change of Heart, where I fell in love with Venice Beach and Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles. I got my first and only tattoo on that date at a parlor on Venice Beach. I saw a lot of movies before they came out those days participating in test audiences. I shopped Rodeo Drive and Melrose Ave. I met amazing people and some that I wanted to strangle. </div>
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I am glad I took a year off then transferred to The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. Everything happens for a reason because I got to spend time with my dad before his untimely death. We went to concerts together, traveled and had arguments. I feel blessed to have been able to argue with my dad just as much as the fun. I would trade so many things to have an argument with my dad again. </div>
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I am glad that in my late twenties and early thirties, I really started to explore Ohio. My local travels have really opened my eyes to the world. Local travel has created a thirst in me to explore the world. So my hopes are to make that happen while in my thirties. As long as I have another day, week or year, I plan to live my life exploring, learning and sharing. Each day or year is another chance to do something inspiring. Each minute, day or year I am blessed with another chance to work on being happy.</div>
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Kris,</div>
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After a cold and rainy Saturday, I was
excited to get out, enjoy the weather and explore this past Sunday. Not
wanting to travel very far, my guy and I decided to check out a jerky
place that was featured a few weeks ago on the show 'Out and About
Columbus'. While I am not a jerky fan, I am certainly glad we stopped
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The store was immaculate and decorated
with Western style touches. There were animal skins, antlers, taxidermy and lots
of barrels. We were greeted right away by a dark haired beautiful woman
named Stephanie. She promptly gave us a few pieces of information about
the store and told us that we could taste whatever we wanted as long as
we followed a couple simple rules to encourage proper sanitation. All of
the rules made sense of course and made me feel secure about tasting the samples. The barrels housed the samples and
toothpicks for tasting. The samples went from mild to spicy going toward
the back of the store. I tasted my way through the barrels of the
smokies first. Just as things started to get a little spicy, I found my
favorite smokey. The Sweet & Sassy was sweet with a little kick. I
continued to taste and found a couple more flavors I enjoyed such as
the Jalapeno & Hot Pepper Cheese and the Roasted Jalapeno Beef.
Then I swapped sides and tasted the actual jerky. The jerky had even
more flavor options which weren't limited to just beef. They also carry
elk, turkey, buffalo, venison, alligator, kangaroo and when available,
salmon jerky. I tasted everything from the game section except for the
salmon because they were out of it. Stephanie offered to put me on a
list so that I would be informed when the salmon came back in.</div>
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This was such a fun experience. I loved tasting my way through the store. I especially loved the grilled warm summer sausage. I personally never thought about cooking summer sausage since I have always seen it sliced and eaten cold on a cracker. Stephanie suggests mixing it into eggs for breakfast. Yum! What I appreciate most about Tommy's Jerky, is that the jerky is made in Ohio. If you are a jerky lover, the jerky is delicious and they have A+ customer service. With the holiday season coming, I encourage you to keep your jerky lovers in mind. Tommy's Jerky will build gift baskets onsite. I wouldn't mind getting some smokies in my Christmas stocking this year or in a gift basket mixed with more of my favorite Ohio things. They also sell hot sauce, BBQ sauce, salsas and kettle corn, all made in Ohio. Just some ideas!</div>
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<a href="http://www.cincinnatifoodtours.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Cincinnati Food Tours</span></a><br />
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I believe the best way to get to know a city is through it's food. So when I visited Findlay Market this weekend, I was shown the soul of the Queen City. Cincinnati Food Tours is the brain child of Barb Cooper, who is also a proud owner of Daisy Mae's Market where you can find beautiful fresh produce. Finding herself as a constant adviser to patrons asking for the best places to get a bowl of soup and other desired fare at the market or the Over The Rhine area, she decided to start Cincinnati Food Tours. She currently offers two tours: The Taste The World Findlay Market Tour and The Over The Rhine Walking Tour. Today I am going to cover my Findlay Market Tour experience. The tour is a great way to familiarize yourself with the market and gives you the opportunity to get the inside scoop on the businesses that make up the Findlay Market community. You could do the tour every weekend of a month and get a different experience each time because she alternates the 16 vendors she works with.<br />
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Running late, I arrived at almost three o'clock on the dot. I saw a group of people surrounding a very familiar little lady wearing her trade mark fruit covered hat. Previous to the tour I stalked the tour instagram page for months. I followed the business through the website and TripAdvisor for over a year. We were all given lanyards with tags that read Cincinnati Food Tours, a map of the market with the destinations circled and drink tickets for wine or beer for the end of the tour.<br />
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After some history about the building structure, we headed to the first destination. We were greeted by Meredith, an owner and chef of the Fresh Table. She was wearing a green jacket that was customized with beautiful hand painted pumpkins and hand sewn embellishments. Attached to the back of her jacket was a tied up box, once untied it revealed a tray of faux miniature versions of her culinary creations. This is the kind of chef I would expect to make a non-pumpkin fan appreciate a salad made with pumpkin! We were served a pumpkin and fig salad with swiss chard, chili pepper and feta cheese. It was the perfect fall salad with bursts of flavor from the fig and chili pepper. Fresh Table offers fresh soups and salads made with organic local ingredients. The dishes are well thought out using interesting flavor combinations. They also offer custom catering. The menu changes often so once you find something you love, you may find that it has been briefly retired the next time you are in the mood for it. Don't fret, there will probably be something just as delicious to replace it.<br />
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The second stop was Dean's Mediterranean Imports where we met Kate; the second generation learning the ropes to take over the shop for her father, Dean Zaidan. She emphasized the importance of quality when it comes to what they import. They put much thought into where to purchase the best products for their customers like their dried dates and figs. Then there are a lot of items made from scratch in house like three yogurt options and their hummus. Their amazing nuts are also roasted on site and tossed in delicious seasoning combinations including herbs like rosemary and various ground peppers for those who like things a little spicy. For our sample we were treated to a small spread much like we would experience if we were guests in the Zaidan family home. We enjoyed a selection of flavored cashews, dried figs, dates and apricots and for the main course there was a tray full of falafel sandwiches. Though I enjoyed it all, my favorite thing were the cashews.The family has been a part of the Findlay Market community since the 70s and are among some of the longest remaining residents of the market. <br />
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Our third destination was Churchill's Fine Teas where Jerry served us a very refreshing Exotic Fig Oolong tea. The tea was so flavorful, I saw no need for sugar. Churchill's specializes in loose leaf teas that have been hand picked. They carry 265 varieties of tea and all of the teas are made with natural ingredients. There's are no artificial flavors. If you select a flavor with fruit in the description like Lemon Mango Punch, expect to find those fruits in dried form mixed into the tea leaves. Because it is fall, the current popular flavor is Pumpkin Spice but if that doesn't strike your fancy, there is a whole wall categorized by tea types. Whether you have a preference for green tea, white tea or black tea; they have it all. From there you can select a flavor. The wall presents the opportunity to smell the teas you may be interested in. "If it smells good to you, it will taste good to you," says Jerry.</div>
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Stop number four was Maverick Chocolate Co. I was truly excited about this stop and so were the other participants on the tour. We lined up and cheerfully inhaled the fragrance of chocolate permeating through the air while we listened to the history of the Maverick Chocolate brand. The chocolate is created in the small onsite chocolate factory from the roasting of the cocoa beans to the final product. I can't help wondering if it's because they can only produce small batches at a time, that the chocolates taste of perfection. They also pride themselves with only working with small farmers who have great labor practices. That social responsibility is to be admired, as should the product they produce. We got to select four of the flavors to taste. Naughty me! I will admit, I may have tried a couple more than that. My favorite flavor was Fahrenheit 513, which they recently received a Good Food Award for. The best news is, Maverick Chocolate brand produces gluten, soy and nut free chocolate, so everyone who loves chocolate can enjoy the treat without worry.<br />
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ChrisKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05734211208374958587noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688112876730305916.post-58379551981548689862015-09-29T00:00:00.000-07:002015-10-21T08:40:57.089-07:00The Castle of Loveland <div style="text-align: center;">
Imagine having lunch in front of a real castle! Friday this was reality when my sister and I made a stop in Loveland, Ohio to visit Château Laroche. Known to most people as Loveland Castle, it was built by Harry Andrews with the help of a group of young men he taught in Sunday school. The group of young men called themselves Knights of the Golden Trail. While on a tour of duty in the Army stationed in Europe during World War I, Andrews was inspired by the castles of France and decided to build his own. Andrews spent over fifty years working on the castle. He started the construction in 1929 and he was still working on the castle just before he died in 1981. Though he did not completely finish the castle according to his plans, the Norman style castle contains 15 rooms which includes the bedroom that Andrews slept in, a banquet hall, a great hall and a small dungeon. The grounds outside include a rock garden with a Loch Ness monster, flowers and gorgeous vibrant plants.</div>
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For a fee of $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under, you can tour the castle and the grounds. This is a beautiful place with plenty of photo opportunities. I recommend packing a lunch and picnicking on the grounds. When you are asked what you did that day, you can casually reply, "I had lunch at a castle".<br />
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For more information check out the <a href="http://www.lovelandcastle.com/">Loveland Castle website</a>.<br />
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Be blessed! Be free! Be adventurous!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Kris, </span></span></div>
ChrisKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05734211208374958587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688112876730305916.post-89913347314136330232015-08-13T00:00:00.000-07:002015-08-13T07:56:14.784-07:00Top Ten Things To Do In Disney World<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Disney World is a place that everyone should experience at least once in their lives. It is after all "The Happiest Place On Earth". I remember spending a few days each summer with my dad and sister riding rides, taking photos with Mickey & Minnie and eating sugary concoctions. It was the highlight of the summer each year no matter how many times we'd been. Last week I had the same feeling at 33 years old. I was so excited to be exploring the world of Walt Disney again. I felt like I was a snaggle-tooth child, only this time I had an even greater appreciation for many things I never really payed attention to before. One of those things was Epcot's World Showcase. While there were some positives, there were also some negatives. The affordable family park experience that was once Walt Disney's priority, was now out of reach for many. For those able to handle the price tag, waits for ride lines are over an hour in some cases. Using the wait line apps and fast passes help but the experience is nothing like it was when I was younger. I almost felt bad for my nephew who was experiencing it the first time but then I remembered he didn't have anything to compare the experience to. To him it was still great. Seeing it through his eyes was awesome. </div>
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If Disney is in your near future, I wanted to share a few suggestions. Even with the many changes, I will always love Disney World. You will too, if you plan ahead and keep a sense of calmness. It will be just as magical as you want it to be. Sign up for the My Disney Experience app before you go, which offers wait line information and allows you to get advance fast passes for rides. Carry extra batteries or some kind of battery pack for your phone if you plan to use the app. Fall is the best time to go if you can. Get park hopper passes if you can't dedicate a day at each park. Stay hydrated and wear comfortable shoes.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">10. Get 'It's A Small World' stuck in your head.</span></b></div>
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This is either going to be the cutest or the most irritating part of your Disney experience. It is a ride that everyone can get on, even the elderly. The song will surely be the soundtrack of your Disney experience.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">9. Take photos in front of the Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom and Spaceship Earth at Epcot.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">If you don't take photos these days, it's like the experience never happened. If you don't plan to take many ph</span>otos, you have to pause long enough to at least get photographs in front of the monuments at the park you are visiting.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">8. Try to catch the lions while they are still active on the Kilimanjaro Safari at Animal Kingdom.</span></b></div>
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If you are planning to visit Disney Animal Kingdom, early is best to get a peak at the lions before they go to sleep. Remember, lions are most active late in the evenings to early morning. If you miss the lions, there are still plenty of other animals to see on the preserve.</div>
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Both of these areas offer great restaurants, free entertainment and visual stimulation. At Disney Boardwalk you can take free boat rides.</div>
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Inside this tree is a 4D bug themed show. Grab your 3D glasses and experience a cute show that covers almost all of your senses. There are smells released, liquids thrown (probably just water), and the images coming toward you through the glasses are pretty cool. I won't tell it all, it's just a must. </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">4. Ride every ride with the word 'mountain' in the title at The Magic Kingdom.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">2. Watch the Festival Of The Lion King at Animal Kingdom.</span></b></div>
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The costumes are amazing! So is the talent! If you have seen The Lion King Broadway Musical, you will love it. The show includes 30 minutes of the best songs from the movie and musical, amazing visual stimulation with parade floats added. If you have never seen the musical, this is the next best thing. Plus it gets you out of the Florida heat for a half hour.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">1. Taste your way through the countries of Epcot.</span></b></div>
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A foodies paradise! This was the highlight of my trip but I wished I had a full day at Epcot dedicated to tasting at all of the countries. The countries I did get to visit were Mexico, Norway, China, Germany & Japan. I had to skip a few countries and purchase food items like candy to take with me. I was full by Germany, alternating between foods and adult beverages. I was also alone at Epcot. I recommend starting early and bringing a friend to share the countries fare with, so the tasting isn't all on you. </div>
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Be blessed! Be free! Be adventurous! </div>
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Kris,</div>
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Yesterday I did reviews on the three Ohio wineries I visited. This month I did so much. In addition to the wineries I visited, I went to a couple of concerts. I love music as much as I love my wine. So today's post is about the concerts I attended this month.<br />
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I have a broad selection of music that I listen to. This year I have seen Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Tyga, Stevie Wonder and Tesla. This month I added Whitesnake, Fall Out Boy and Wiz Khalifa to the list.<br />
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My beau loves 80s hair bands, so I went to see Whitesnake with him, his brother and his friend a few weeks ago near Dayton. Songs you may be familiar with are, <i>Still Of The Night</i>, <i>Is This Love</i> and <i>Here I Go Again</i>. I was impressed with the energy of lead singer David Coverdale. He is in his 60s and moves just as he did when I was wearing cloth diapers and Huggies. The band's songs are still being used in the soundtracks of current shows and movies.<br />
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The show was great! All though I was not familiar with every song, I still had a good time. I danced, sang along to the songs I knew and drooled over guitarist Joel Hoekstra. I also met a couple who got engaged at a Whitesnake concert many years ago. The husband celebrated seeing his 100th Whitesnake concert that night.<br />
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I took my preteen nephew to his first concert two weeks ago. It was a festival style concert where Fall Out Boy and Wiz Khalifa were the headliners. It also featured Hoodie Allen and a few other acts I was not familiar with. <br />
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It may not have been the best concert to take a twelve year old because of the the glamorization of a certain natural drug that Wiz Khalifa refers to often; no judgement to those who appreciate it. His set even included giant inflatable joints that the crowd tossed around. The concert itself was entertaining and lively. I forgot how many Wiz Khalifa songs I actually knew. We went because my nephew was a Fall Out Boy fan but he left more of a fan of Wiz. Aside from the second hand smoke we inhaled during his entire show, it was a good time.<br />
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Fall Out Boy sounded just as they do on their tracks. Their set used a lot of graphics, laser lights and pyrotechnics. I felt like an old lady, jumping every time there was a big boom. My nephew got a kick out of my skittishness. We sang along to <i>Centuries</i>, <i>Light Em Up</i>, <i>Uma Thurman</i> and older hits like <i>Thanks For The Memories</i>. Hopefully the concert will be a lasting memory for my nephew. You only get one first concert.<br />
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It's almost the end of July and this will be my first post of the month. My apologies! Sometime I get busy with activities and that is great, but my schedule leaves me tired or without time or motivation to write. We also celebrated the third anniversary of the style blog that this blog was spun from. This week I will sum up the last few weeks with the events of the month. I will share the photos I took, some of which made it to instagram.</div>
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In the month of July I visited three new Ohio wineries, so in today's post, I am doing a few short reviews of my visits. </div>
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I love Ohio wine, so I travel to new wineries every time I have the opportunity. This month I got the chance to visit Buckeye Lake Winery, Three Oaks Vineyard and Hidden Lakes Winery.<br />
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BUCKEYE LAKE WINERY<br />
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I spent July 4th at Buckeye Lake Winery. It is a beautiful place, even by the low lake water. They offer mostly dry wines, so those sweet Ohio wine drinkers may not appreciate the selection as much. I thought the wine was decent but the cheese plate, scenery and live music were my favorite parts. I recommend visiting just for a nice day by the lake. Supporting the businesses in the area will help them to survive while the city works on the issues with the dam.</div>
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A week ago, Christina, my guy and I went winery hopping and Three Oaks was one of our stops. We were rushed because it was really busy that day. The inside and outside were both packed, so we did our tasting standing up in the middle of their tasting room. We tasted three wines each. The winery offers both sweet and dry wines. I found the <i>Peggy's Pink</i> to be interesting. It was sweet and citrusy. They have special events once a month with live music and food vendors. It just so happened we visited on that day, which is their busiest day. We were not prepared for the situation since we were winging everything that day. I look forward to returning in the near future, on a quieter day.<br />
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The second stop that day was Hidden Lakes Winery in Canal Winchester. They were hosting a wedding party so we didn't get to see the grounds outside but we had dinner and did a tasting. The wines are mostly sweet. They offer flavors that come dangerously close to wine coolers in taste. My favorite was a sweet red called <i>Red Velvet</i>. It tasted like chocolate. We tasted five wines each and we're given two free wine slushy drink samples. I don't think there was anything that I didn't like. The food menu was simple, offering pizzas , subs and appetizers like artichoke dip. The Italian sub I had was good and filling. We also shared the artichoke dip, which was good as well. I plan to return to try the wines I didn't taste, check out the grounds and get a Red Velvet bottle to take home.</div>
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Saturday it rained just about the entire day, which made it a great day to visit a museum. Motts Military Museum is in Groveport, Ohio, an area I don't visit much. I am a super fan of Groupon and the one I bought for the museum was about to expire after Saturday. I am really bad about cashing in the deals at the last possible minute. However, I am glad I waited so long because I managed to catch the founder of the museum. Warren Motts was giving tours personally. I am not sure how rare and special this is but it felt like I was a VIP. The museum covers The American Revolution, The Civil War and both World Wars into more recent wars. They have the second largest collection of Holocaust memorabilia as well as the second largest collection of memorabilia from 9/11. The Holocaust and 9/11 items are in storage until the museum can raise enough money for proper displays but if you ask and there is enough staff present, you can get a quick look at some of these items. Unfortunately, my photos did not come out the greatest from my phone
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Mr. Motts personally took us out to a hanger size building where he opened the doors revealing a caved in fire truck from 9/11. The truck belonged to Ladder 18 and was crushed under the second tower of the World Trade Center. He explained that he was raising money to create a 9/11 display that would also include the marble floors from the World Trade Center, so that you can stand on the floors of the World Trade Center while looking at the truck and other 9/11 memorabilia. This was the highlight of my experience. I took photos in front of the truck but couldn't allow myself to smile because of the seriousness of the display. Though no one died in the fire truck; the two firemen who were manning the truck survived after diving underneath it before the tower fell. Somehow, the tires held up and gave the men shelter from the falling building.</div>
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Other displays of interest are the NASA Exhibit, a Medals Exhibit, POW Exhibit and a life size replica of the childhood home of Eddie Rickenbacker. The replica home has some original items and is set up as it was during his childhood, with help from family members.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Replica of Eddie Rickenbaker's Childhood Home <a href="http://www.mottsmilitarymuseum.org/rickenbacker.html">(photo credit)</a></td></tr>
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A rainy day doesn't have to to be a bust or a day shut inside. I love being outside but the rain gave me a reason to check out another great museum that I almost postponed visiting. The Motts Military Museum has something for everyone. If you aren't into military memorabilia or history, there are presidential items, uniforms that both men and women wore during those historic times and machines you barely ever see close up. Check it out this summer or when you get the chance!<br />
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Until next time,<br />
Be blessed! Be free! Be adventurous!<br />
Kris, <br />
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