November 4, 2024 The French-Asian bakery boom is here Have you been to a French-Asian bakery yet? I remember when Asian bakeries were hard to find, even in a metropolis like Manhattan. Now,…
October 14, 2024 These international desserts rock my world Offer me common, everyday, typical American desserts or sweets and, more often than not, I’ll likely say “no, thank you.” Donuts, cake, pie and…
September 9, 2024 Unusual international candy flavors I’ve come to love Candy flavors in the U.S. are pretty consistent across brands. Most American sweets have common fruit flavors like lemon, orange, strawberry, cherry, grape or…
July 8, 2024 Did you eat this meal when you were a kid? When I was a child, one of my favorite meals that my mom made was “oomiegoolie,” a dish that is as fun to say…
May 31, 2024 If you love ice cream, Lewis Center has options I’m a seasonal ice cream person. That means that I don’t eat the cold stuff year-round. In the middle of winter, ice cream is…
May 13, 2024 A Beatrix Potter-inspired tea party in New York I love good food, beautiful surroundings and afternoon tea. I also adore Beatrix Potter‘s children’s books and have since childhood. I was thrilled when…
May 10, 2024 Here are 5 things I’m loving lately When I started this blog, I had a Friday Favorites series where I’d regularly write about five things I love, such as movies, books,…
March 18, 2024 The three best Mexican restaurants in Lewis Center For a long time, it felt like we only had one good Mexican option in Lewis Center. We love Mexican food! It’s always been…
February 15, 2024 There’s a smokin’ new BBQ place in Lewis Center If you love BBQ, hold onto your hat. There’s a whole lot to love about BBQ restaurants: smoked meats, tasty sauces, fabulous sides. Now,…
January 29, 2024 Why we love Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Lewis Center We’ve written about our love for fresh fruit smoothies before. I’ll get fruits and veggies into our teen any way I can – and…