I crossed off several fall bucket list items over the weekend: drink apple cider, go to a pumpkin patch, get lost in a corn maze and visit an apple orchard. All Seasons Apple Orchard in Woodstock, about an hour and half drive from Chicago, had all of those activities and more. But, I must admit, my favorite thing to do at the orchard was eat. Graham and I shared an apple-cider doughnut, apple ... Read more
Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest 2015
Seeking to find artwork for our abundant bare wall space, Graham and I walked over to the Glenwood Ave. Arts Fest in our Rogers Park neighborhood on Sunday. The farmers market was held next to the fest, creating one big walkable marketplace. One of the first booths to catch our eye was Anastasia Mak's. We were drawn to her vibrant pieces, many of which were of Chicago landmarks. We made our way ... Read more
Our Stay in Pahoa
After visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Graham and I drove to Pahoa to check into our rental on Kehena Beach. We encountered the only traffic of the trip on the drive along Highway 130. (It became clear how the entire town could be cut off from the rest of the island if the lava flowed over it.) Our beach rental was the Whale House, which is just across the street from the ocean. It was a ... Read more
Foodie Friday: Hawaii Vacation Eats
One of my favorite things to do on vacation? Pig out. Our wedding and honeymoon trips were no exception. Top left: Non-GMO veggie taco from a farmers market (Wednesday nights) in Kalapana, Hawaii. Top center: One of many juices. Top right: Sushi Shiono in Kailua-Kona. Left: Waialua soda in Lilikoi flavor and iced white mocha coffee at Rainbow Falls Cafe, Hilo, ... Read more
Shopping local at Central Avenue Farmers Market
In a quest to buy as many of my Christmas gifts from local Arizona companies this year, I shopped at the Central Avenue Farmers Market this weekend.I was specifically looking for Absolutely Delightful Honey, which I tasted at the Desert Botanical Garden’s Chile and Chocolate Festival, but I didn’t spot them there. I was only able to find large, $30 jars of honey made in Florence by the Health ... Read more
Central Avenue Farmers Market
On a recent Saturday I checked out the offerings at the Central Avenue Farmers Market on Northern and Central avenues. There is a world of difference in quality and taste of the produce from stores that I have shopped at and this farmers market. For about $40 I got all this and some bananas (not pictured). I purchased strawberries, cherries, avocados, tomatoes, spinach, green beans, red and ... Read more