I've been making an annual trek (or two or three) to the Indiana State Fair for 25 years now. Good heavens, just seeing that number typed out makes me feel really, really old. I missed a few years when we were living in Tennessee and couldn't swing a trip … [Read more...] about Now Showing at the Indiana State Fair!
Food and Drink
Smuggling Love Disguised as Pork
My mother, my abuela, and me. Moron de la Frontera, Spain. 1980 I read an article in Saveur the other day that made me smile. It was a piece by Elissa Altman titled "The Smuggler," and it tells the story of how her father became a threat to Canadian … [Read more...] about Smuggling Love Disguised as Pork
Recipe For a Delightful Easter
What's your recipe for a delightful Easter? For me, it's warm air, sunshine, good food, family, gussied-up kids, and an uplifting church service. Some years we get everything but the warmth and sunshine. Raise your hand if you've ever worn your Easter finest under … [Read more...] about Recipe For a Delightful Easter
Weekend in Columbus
I never cared for hockey one bit before I met Mike. Mike never cared for hockey one bit before he enrolled at Miami University. He set foot on the ice for the first time as a freshman, when some guys in our dorm cobbled together an intramural hockey team. He … [Read more...] about Weekend in Columbus
The Gift That Sparked a Craving
One of my favorite things about Christmas is the sweet surprises. This beauty came to me from my friend Jen. You can't really tell the scale from the photo, but it's a ginormous rice crispy treat topped with oreos. It's from a cute little company … [Read more...] about The Gift That Sparked a Craving