Central Ohio’s newest Star

April 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
starlanes

Last night, our family was lucky enough to be invited to a special pre-grand opening celebration at Star Lanes Polaris, a fabulous new "boutique" bowling alley/restaurant that sits just in front of the Polaris Fashion Place mall. It is a fantastic new offering for central Ohio families or couples looking for a fun night out! Several years ago, while visiting my fam in LA, we went to the Lucky Strike bowling alley/ restaurant in Torrance and had our minds blown. The atmosphere was way more … [Read more...]

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The cupcake tour ends here

January 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Koko Tea Salon & Bakery

My cupcake tour, which began in 2010 when I was still a new mommy on maternity leave and lasted through several blog posts both here and elsewhere, is officially on hiatus. Not because I no longer love cupcakes: I still adore them. Not because I made a massive new year's resolution to cut out sweets (I always do this. It never sticks.). Not because I want to eat healthier and lose weight in 2013 (although both are true). No, the cupcake tour is over because I have lost the desire to go … [Read more...]

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Raising a non sugar monster

September 11, 2012 By 2 Comments
Zoebelle Eats

As you may have been able to tell from past posts, I've got a bit of a thing for sweets. It's been a lifelong battle. I know sugar is not good for me, and I try to indulge my vice in moderation, but I don't ever seem to be able to get rid of it altogether. At certain points in my life and with Herculean effort, I've been able to wean myself totally off sugar for short durations. Eventually though, I always come crawling back to it. It's a monkey on my back that I've learned to live … [Read more...]

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An ode to drive-throughs

September 4, 2012 By 2 Comments
Car naps. Not cute!

I'll be honest - before I had a kid, I considered drive-throughs to be the domain of lazy Americans. I grew up with Brit parents who wouldn't be caught dead at a drive-through (nor did we eat much fast food period, come to think of it. McDonald's was a rare treat on road trips). I scoffed at the people who line up in their cars and wait for the drive-through window rather than parking and walking in. After all, we know what Lethal Weapon 2 taught us about drive-throughs. Since having Zoe, … [Read more...]

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I scream for Cadbury Screme Eggs

September 1, 2012 By 4 Comments
Cadbury Creme Eggs

This post goes out to my homies: my fellow sugar junkies and sweet fiends who can toss back handfuls of candy corn like normal people snack on peanuts. Those who are serious about candy - the sweeter, the better. Those who, like me, worship the Cadbury Creme Egg. Cadbury Creme Eggs have been my favorite sweet thing to stuff in my mouth for more than 35 years. They are the stuff of my sweetest childhood memories and I've never outgrown them. When I hear people say "Oh, I hate those things, … [Read more...]

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Maui mochi, manju and malasadas

August 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Maui 2011

This time last year, we were in beautiful Maui with our 18 month old baby girl. Now, we're buying a new home and fancy vacations are a thing of the past... and we have a 2.5 year old big girl! Zoe may not remember much about that amazing trip to Hawaii, but we sure do. We have these gorgeous photos to remind us forever, thanks to my splurge on professional family portraits while we were there. (I highly recommend doing that - it's money you'll never regret spending.) We have super fun … [Read more...]

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Dayton is a cupcake dream

August 21, 2012 By 3 Comments
Junebug's Cupcakes - Dayton

This post is part three in my Cupcake Tour series. Part one was over on the Discovering Ohio blog. Part two took place earlier this year. And now the cupcake tour heads an hour southwest to  Dayton, Ohio. I know Dayton quite well. You see, I lived there for eight years prior to moving to Columbus in 2005. Alas, there were no cupcakeries in Dayton while I lived there - the trend had not yet hit. But all that has changed, and Dayton is now a veritable cupcake mecca. There are enough … [Read more...]

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A rant about cupcakes

June 29, 2012 By 5 Comments
Mrs Goodmans cupcakes

This is actually part two in my cupcake tour series. My original cupcake tour post appeared on the Discovering Ohio blog last year. I have a rant about cupcakes, which I'll share shortly, but it's not because I don't like cupcakes. Oh no, it's the opposite. I LOVE cupcakes. And I'm happy to report that despite many snooty, jaded food writers and bloggers repeatedly announcing that cupcakes are dead, the cupcake craze continues to rave on. Why? Because they are delicious. And tiny - well, … [Read more...]

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Win tea and treats for Mom

May 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Tea time with Mommers

I love tea. You can't be born to British parents and escape the tea habit. So when Crimson Cup and Sugardaddy's asked me if I wanted to check out their new Mother's day gift set, including a Teaze tea infuser, Crimson Cup premium loose-leaf teas, and a pack of Sugardaddy's Brownie Biscotti, you bet I said yes. The package arrived in my mail and blew me away. Any mom would love this great gift! The Teaze tea infuser is a must if you like loose-leaf teas. I got into loose-leaf tea while I was … [Read more...]

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Friday Favorites: best drinks in Columbus

March 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Black Orchid at M

I don’t drink alcohol. When I say that in social settings, I tend to get a gasp of shock or notice people recoiling in horror, but really it’s no big deal. Alcohol just doesn’t agree with me. That said, I still enjoy a good adult beverage - just sans alcohol. I like fancy drinks, but not necessarily fruity ones – just really good ones. Here, without further ado, are my top picks for the best drinks in Columbus. Most of these also happen to be at places where you can get great food. And … [Read more...]

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