For Mother’s Day, John and Jackie took us out the restaurant of my choice. I chose the Original Pancake House in Westerville. And I chose to go on Saturday instead of Sunday. The Original Pancake House is a franchise restaurant that opened in Westerville in 2021. The first Original Pancake House was founded in Portland, …
From Places to Eat
Wheat Penny Oven and Bar in Dayton, Ohio
A couple of weeks ago we headed to Wheat Penny Oven and Bar in Dayton to see one of our favorite families, Steve, Amy, and Emma Winstead. I have written about these three wonderful people before and they are part of our family. Steve practically grew up as John’s brother. Steve suggested we meet at …
Cherry Street Pub in Lancaster, Ohio
Last week Tom and I finally got an adventure day with my parents and sister. Cherry Street Pub in Lancaster was our lunch destination, followed by a visit to a nearby museum. Schedules, conflicts, and holidays have been limiting our adventure days, so it was nice to take off and explore. I was especially pleased …
Athena Greek Restaurant in Ontario, Ohio
Last week Tom and I ate at Athena Greek Restaurant in Ontario. We met our friend Sherrilyn Wilson at Gorman Nature Center for a nice walk in the morning, and then ate at Athena for lunch. It was the first time I had ever eaten at Athena Greek Restaurant. Although the website says the restaurant …
CM Chicken, USA in Westerville
The day that Tom and I got back from Georgia we met John and Jackie at a new restaurant, CM Chicken, USA. The restaurant is so new that it didn’t have its sign up yet. Tom and I weren’t sure that we were in the right place when we found it in the last shop …
Anne and Paul Come to Visit
This week Anne and Paul Locher came to visit. Anne is my mother’s sister, so Anne and Paul are my aunt and uncle. But Anne is only seven years older than I am, so we have always been more like cousins than aunt and niece. If you are a regular reader of the blog, you …
Instant Pot to Instant Fan
I recently bought an Instant Pot. Tom and I made the decision to invest in this cooking appliance, the first one I have ever bought for myself (not a gift). I have now been using it several times a week for the last month and I am a fan of the Instant Pot. I decided …
Chappys Social House in Centerville, Ohio
Before we left Ohio, Tom and I headed to Chappys Social House to meet Steve, Amy, and Emma Winstead for supper. Steve is our “other son,” John’s best friend growing up, and we try to see him and his family as often as we can. They suggested we meet at Chappys Social House because it …
Pickwick Place in Bucyrus, Ohio
Pickwick Place in Bucyrus, Ohio was a recent discovery for Tom and I. We wanted to meet our friend Karen Graham one more time before we headed south. She lives two hours north of us in Lakeside, Ohio. We decided to meet halfway between our homes in Bucyrus, Ohio. Having grown up near Bucyrus, I …
Independent Donut Crawl and Franklin County Trail
I get notices for Ohio festivals and when I saw the Donut and Beer Festival was coming up in Columbus, Ohio, I wanted to go. I love donuts. What could be better than biting into a hot, fresh bit of fluff and sugary batter? I wasn’t interested in the beer part of the festival, but …