Spicy Gazpacho by Sandra McGrath from Harrisville, RI If you think cold soup isn’t for you, this spicy gazpacho may change your mind. We loved the mix of vegetables and seasonings in this recipe. It’s fresh and has a kick of spice. Very refreshing on a hot summer day. Ingredients 4-5 large tomatoes, cut up […]
I enjoy this time of year as it is almost fall, yet there is still plenty of sunshine and warm weather to enjoy. This is the time of year I enjoy going on mini road trips with my windows down, and of course, grab a pumpkin spiced drink of some sort as I journey through […]
Summer comes to a close this month, and that means that it’s time to get back to work in the garden. With a little time and planning each fall, you can enjoy better landscaping year after year. * Remove faded and droopy summer annuals and replace them with hardier flowers. Pansies can take a beating […]
Today’s world is filled with “fandoms”. Without a doubt being a HUGE FAN of something can be both fun and rewarding. You attend events, watch on TV or in movies, collect all the collectables you possibly can and yes, you even try to give back to the fandom base if at all possible. From books, […]
The Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilla Glaucus) is one of the most, if not the most, common butterfly species you can find in Ohio. Males are easily identifiable by their bright yellow wing color and four black bands located on the upper-center portions of their inner wings, occasionally having a few spots/flecks of blue alongside the […]
Fishing is an inexpensive, fun way of enjoying nature. You can use a simple long stick, a piece of string with a cork and a hook on the end. Another option is to purchase an all-inclusive set with rod, reel, hooks, bobbers, and line all set up and ready to fish! Children fishing kits tend […]
Crunchy-Topped Pumpkin Casserole by Ronna Farley from Rockville, MD This pumpkin casserole will soon replace sweet potato casserole at your holiday meals. The pumpkin filling is creamy and slightly sweet with just the right amount of spices. Sprinkled over the casserole is a golden brown topping that adds a little crunch. You could easily describe […]
If you like eating pizza, then you probably would enjoy the Pickaway Pizza Trail. The Pickaway Pizza Trail encourages residents and visitors to travel throughout the county and patron area restaurants. This year we have thirteen participating restaurants in the trail, ranging from Commercial Point to Tarlton, and everywhere in Pickaway County. Initially launched in […]
The Smoky Bear Exhibit is now on display at Deer Creek State Park Lodge until August 22, 2021. The artwork was originally produced by the artist Rudy Wendelin. Mr Wendelin’s paintings bring about a feeling of nostalgia and the fond memories from childhood for anyone who remembers all the lessons that we learned from listening […]