The Final Course: A Writer’s Journey
A few parting words. Thinking of Mr. Bilbo Baggins – I don’t know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. Actually, I like and...
View ArticleMadsen Donuts: Geneva on the Lake, Ohio Donut Trail, Stop 38
Labor Day weekend led to a detour to Eddie’s Grill, an iconic spot at Geneva on the Lake for legendary hamburgers and hot dogs as well as a quick peak at Lake Erie. I do not know what Geneva on the...
View ArticleFalling into the All for Fall Menu at First Watch
Long time readers and anyone that has dined with know knows that breakfast is my fourth favorite meal with a rare few exceptions: Starliner Diner, Tommy’s Diner, Skillet and Egg (in Rehobeth Beach,...
View ArticlePaulaner Biers Pair Well with a Bavarian Focused Father’s Day. Prost!
Father’s Day gift giving is no small task. Typical and non-typical fathers are challenging to buy for, offering no hints or preferences about what they might want to have. I my case, I am very clear...
View ArticlePizza Gourmand = Aficionadough on Columbus Underground
Hello my loyal three fans. You may have noticed my posts are few and far between. But have heart, you can still get a fix of my infrequent adventures with my Aficionadough monthly feature on Columbus...
View ArticleA Review of the Reviewers of Columbus Pizza: A Slice of History – A Special...
Hello Loyal CMH Gourmand Reader(s)! My book, Columbus Pizza: A Slice of History has been out in the world for 13 months. I am happy to report that I have crossed the $1 per hour threshold for profits....
View ArticleMy Magnificent Memorable Meal at Ray Ray’s Meat + Three
It was 6 pm on a Wednesday. I had just wrapped up a client meeting at the Downtown Newark Library and I was ready to hit the road west, back to Columbus. (By the way, the library is a beautiful...
View ArticleCovid Confessions: Confections, Crackers and Corporate Food
One score and 500 days ago a global pandemic brought froth a new plague to this nation. It could have been an opportunity to unify to fight a common foe, but it quickly devolved into another offshoot...
View ArticleOver One Million Served
Today (June 28th, 2021) is the day, page view One Million happened on or about 10 AM EST. It took just short of fifteen years to get here. My first post was August 28th, 2006. A few years ago, I when...
View ArticlePearl Valley Cheese Please!
I love cheese. I like to support local foods. I’m also proud of any award winning Ohio food. Putt all of these things together and you have, Pearl Valley Cheese. I first discovered the company by...
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