Chili Cookoff

Had the opportunity to sample some amazing chili recipes at the cookoff held in the English Department at the University of Findlay several weeks ago.

To ensure that the best chili was getting my vote, I had to sample three bowls of each variety.

Cooking Bacon: Chinese Style!

For a safe, simple way to turn bacon while cooking, try chopsticks!

Apple Cider Waffles

For a delicious treat try Apple Cider Waffles featuring the tasty flavors of Fall.  The secret to my batch was fresh Ohio eggs courtesy of Ginny's Happy Hens.  When preparing your favorite recipes, always consider incorporating local ingredients raised with love and sold with pride like the gems shown below.

http://addapinch.com/cooking/2012/10/11/waffle-recipe-apple-cider-waffles/

Buckeye Donuts

As I look out the window of Buckeye Donuts at High Street, I watch the campus slowly rise from its slumber.  To my left, a man in overalls sips a cup of coffee and prepares for the morning ahead.  We chat in Spanish over fresh donuts and fresher coffee.  Behind me, a woman snoozes, resting on the counter.  I prepare to work on a long paper for a class I'm taking this semester.  It is a beautiful morning in Columbus, and food is the catalyst the brings each of the different lives sitting around me together. 

Looking forward to trying a famous Columbus dog joint tonight!

Dirty Frank's Hot Dogs

Fair Food!

Enjoyed a delicious batch of fresh cut french fries at last week's Apple Festival!

Food and Friends: Always a Winning Combination

Food and great friends always go hand and hand.  Thanks to Randal for visiting last week for a great meal and Lindsay and I wish him the best in his move and new career!