BY JENNIFER ALEXANDER RUPLE Catawba Island is an especially gorgeous spot to visit this time of year. There is something about the afternoon light that sparkles on Lake Erie’s waves as they roll into shore, providing stunning views around every corner of the road.In early fall, when the air turns crisp, the area makes an easygoing day trip packed with food, scenery and Lake Erie … Continue reading Orchards, Oasts and Lighthouse Views
SCOTT: Mike, B.J. Thomas comes to mind today…
MIKE: I know, that one, “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head.” Continue reading Midwest Garden Guys
Fall is the perfect time of year for a little road trip. When looking for a unique dining experience, pack up the family and head to Archbold, Ohio. In less than an hour, you’ll reach your destination – Mom’s Diner, located at 213 N. Defiance St. Family owned and operated since 1969, Mom’s offers scratch-made, American comfort food in a casual 50s diner style setting, delightful for all ages. Continue reading Mom’s Diner in Archbold is a true American classic
What do you do when your friendly neighbor gifts you an armload of homegrown zucchini over the fence, adding to the pile you already picked up at the local farmers market? Make zucchini bread? Nope! This healthy and plentiful crop can be used in so many ways beyond bread. Zucchini is not only delicious, but also low in calories and carbs. I say, “bring it on.” If you’re looking for a couple of new ideas to add to your recipe box, try Farfalle with Zucchini and Ricotta Cheese or crustless Zucchini Pizza Rounds. If that’s not enough to use up your stash, you can always bake the bread. Continue reading Zucchini – the versatile veggie goes beyond zucchini bread
Summertime adventure awaits! Whether you’re headed to the beach for the day, taking a road trip, or just relaxing on a pontoon boat, you’ll need appropriate provisions, aka lots of snacks. Pack all those goodies up in a Snackle Box – think portable charcuterie or grazing board. A Snackle Box is really just a tackle box, but any food-safe container with compartments will do. Continue reading Pack a Snackle Box and hit the road
The JPO Foundation’s second annual “It’s All About Love” Tennis Charity Event will be held on Saturday, July 22 at TWO’s Athletic Club on Cass Road in Toledo. Internationally known tennis champions, Luke and Murphy Jensen, will be in Toledo to help support the mission of the JPO Foundation. Proceeds from the event, which is in memory of James Patrick O’Connell, focuses on educating, supporting, and promoting healthy relationships, better access to mental health and crisis intervention services. Continue reading French Open doubles champions headline JPO Foundation charity tennis event
The Bedford Flower and Garden Club announces their 26th annual garden tour on Saturday, July 8 from 9 am to 3 pm. Continue reading Bedford Flower and Garden Club tour
“Green is the color of the season … dark hunter, sage, olive, all different shades,” noted Rene Ackerman, La-Z-Boy interior designer. She and co-worker Dalton Sheehan, also an interior designer, along with Marketing Director Matt Simpson recently returned from the spring High Point Furniture Market. “The emphasis on green really represents being outdoors. We are all so happy to be getting past COVID and able to get outside and back to the activities we love,” she said. Continue reading La-Z-Boy designers bring new ideas from spring market
The greenhouses at Louis Keil and Sons Farm are bursting at the seams with flowers of all colors this week as owners Tony, Mike and Tim Keil kick off their spring retail season. The third generation farm, located at 9022 W. Central Ave. in Sylvania Township, is ready for customers to shop from a wide assortment of flowering annuals. “We grow approximately 30 types of flowers,” said Tony Keil. That list includes asters, begonias, coleus, dahlias, impatiens, salvia, petunias, snapdragons, zinnias, pansies and more. Continue reading What’s growing on at Louis Keil and Sons Farm
After cooking professionally for more than 18 years, Kris Alber landed his dream job as the executive chef at Highland Meadows Golf Club on Thanksgiving of 2022. An avid golfer and foodie, Alber described his food style as midwestern chic. “It looks good on the plate, but at the end of day, it’s still meat and potatoes.” Continue reading Highland Meadows welcomes new executive chef
