I’m a firm believer that front porches are made for hosting. When I was little, I remember spending Sunday afternoons on the big front porch at my grandparents’...
When you think of Appalachia, of Ohio and West Virginia, of the Mid-Ohio Valley and Southeastern Ohio, what comes to mind?
Like many of us, Mary Nally, Executi...
If you have frequented the Point Park or Marietta Marketplaces, you are sure to have run into my friend Juicy Jeff. He serves amazing, healthy food options, as...
Often in life, it’s the things we love most that can be the most frustrating. As a little girl, I’m sure my wife must have prayed to find a man who could cross ...
In the Frontier Shopping Center, located near the Giant Eagle in Marietta, a bistro has recently opened and is serving lunch for the Mid-Ohio Valley. This eater...
If you love to cook using local or seasonal ingredients or need to pick up a handmade gift (hint: Father’s Day is June 21) a stop at the Athens Farmers Market i...
Spring has sprung in the Mid-Ohio Valley and that can only mean one thing, its ramp season! This robust little cousin to the green onion is native to West Virgi...
No, that’s not a typo. Valentine’s Day may not be until tomorrow, but the day before—February 13th—is best reserved for GALentine’s Day. What is it, you ask? We...
Valentine’s Day is upon us, and if you are like most, you are scurrying about trying to figure out the perfect gesture of love for your special someone. Often ...
With the warm yellow walls coupled with the falling afternoon sun, it is hard to be unhappy in The Mustard Seed Cafe. The cafe is cozy, and the smell of rotisse...
