A few days ago I made my first trip to Columbus, Ohio and spent my initial evening at the North Market. On the next block from my hotel, the Hilton Columbus Downtown, I discovered the North Market occupies a giant space accommodating 35 different stalls. The North Market offers shopping, international food vendors and lots […]
farmers markets
Heirloom Pumpkins and Hmong Batik Inspired Jack O Lanterns
This second week in October, I’m starting to see more heirloom pumpkins and some jack o lanterns appearing everywhere. As I mentioned last week, this is my first October home in a few years and I am intending to make the most of it. Halloween is such a fun holiday and their are so many […]
Sweet Time at Fenner’s Maple Syrup Festival
The sweet, sweet end of winter is signaled by Maple Syrup Festival celebrations in Michigan and all over the northeastern United States. Growing up with an abundance of maple syrup producers in Michigan plus a family connection to Vermont, I’ve never been able to enjoy anything but the real thing when I sit down to […]