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featuresKeeping the Bees: Urban and RuralBeekeeping in Southwest OhioBy John Cropper
Succulent SummerBy Lori Holcomb
An Accidental HiveBy Carol Chroust
Fling Family Barn: Highland County’sHidden GemByHeather Harmon, MPH
Hope Springs a KernelBy Lora Abernathy
columnsPublisher’s NoteBy Pamela Stricker
Editor’s NoteBy John Cropper
Collecting – Half the Fun is theSearchBy Valerie Martin
TheVibrant Look of SummerBy Stephanie Stokes
Recipe Index
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Hide & ShakeFind the SHAKER in this issue, visit us atthesaltmagazine.com, click on theShaker Contest link, complete the entryform, and be entered to win one of the$10 grocery cards. All entries must bemade by October 1.
Congratulations to
Dorothy Lansing, NewVienna,OH
Vicki Holt, South Salem,OHJean Robinette, Leesburg,OHfor finding the Shaker in the Spring 2011 issue andbeing the randomly drawn winners.You could win. Just look for the shaker in this issue thenvisit thesaltmagazine.com and click on the shaker buttonto enter.
On the CoverCover photo by John Cropper
For this month’s theme of “A Honey of a Summer,”we knew wewanted to feature honey from local farmers on our cover.Thatwas the only binding guideline.
For the setting,we returned to a Salt Magazine mainstay —TheShoppes at the Old Mill inWilmington. Around every corneris an idyllic country-home setting, perfect to feature in thepages of this magazine.
Wayne and DebbieWilkin ofWayneWilkin’sBackyard Bees, as well asJeff and Beverly Drapalik,donated the jars of honeywhich are pictured on thefront. For moreinformation about thosehoney farmers, turn topage 11 and read“Keeping the Bees:Urban and RuralBeekeeping in SouthwestOhio.”
Cover Design byTina Murdock.
Shaker time!In each issue of SALT,we try to feature creative photosof Salt and/or Salt & Pepper shakers from our readers’collections.Please submit photos and descriptions [email protected] by October 1 forconsideration. Entries will also be considered forprinting in future issues of SALT and atthesaltmagazine.com.
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A Honey of a
SUMMER“Look what I found,” I exclaimed as I held out my newly discovered treasurefor my husband and friends to see.
The behemoth of a salt jar was nestled beneath other antiques in the storewhere we were shopping. It was covered in dust; who knows how long ithad been sitting there, overlooked by many a shopper who had no interest.It was as if it were waiting on me to claim it. So I did, and had it packed upcarefully to bring home to Ohio on the plane from California.
Ever since the launch of Salt magazine, I have especially had an eye out forinteresting salt shakers. I felt like I hit the mother lode with this one.
Just goes to show you that you can find treasure in the midst of what others would regard as discards — oneman’s trash is another’s treasure. It takes good intentions to find the best in what might be wrong. As I writethis column for our summer edition of Salt with the theme of “A Honey of a Summer,” my left foot is proppedand elevated because I broke it several weeks ago. The doctor-prescribed boot has been like dragging around aball and chain. I also encountered some painful dental work and have been diagnosed with strep throat. Still, Iam determined to have a “honey of a summer.” I know all of these things are temporal and are only like thegnats and mosquitoes that try to steal away the joy of a summer evening. I am not going to let theseaggravations dictate my emotions.
I found an even greater treasure on that recent trip to California. We were there to witness and celebrate mystepson, Joshua Stricker, graduating from the University of Southern California. We planned a side trip toFresno after the graduation to reconnect with my childhood friends. We grew up together in Japan, all childrenof missionaries. It had been more 40 years since we had been together.
We were so close growing up and our parents were best friends, but what would it be like after so many years?My husband, Jerry, had never even met them.
The reunion turned out to be a wonderful time and treasure. I can’t explain the precious knitting of our heartsand spirits that happened. We shed tears over the lost years between us, as well as the loss of some of ourparents, but we also laughed together and basked in the joy of being together again.
I hope you have a honey of a summer… that you will take time to find the hidden treasures that may havecollected dust. That you will take time to enjoy the sunset, the hummingbird drinking at the feeder…
But I also pray you will nourish your relationships. We all could use a little “friend” therapy. Be intentionalabout giving encouragement to others. Our words can be like honey to another’s soul.
It’s not too late to make this “a honey of a summer.”
Pamela Stricker, [email protected]
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ReadersI just wanted to say “ThankYou” forselecting me as the winner of a night's stayat the Inn and Spa at Cedar Falls (July issueof Salt magazine).
My husband and I drove to Hocking Hills onApril 20th and spent the night. We haddinner in the restaurant that evening, andenjoyed a great breakfast the followingmorning. We had a lovely room in the nine-bedroom lodge and the accommodations werewonderful. The staff was so friendly and wereally enjoyed our stay.
We really enjoy your magazine and read it fromcover to cover.
Thanks again for the vacation at Cedar Falls, andkeep up the good work!
Lynn NealHillsboro, OH
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The colors (in thespring issue) of the people,
flowers, food and animals wereso vibrant. Just beautiful! I'dlike to see more sugar free orlow calorie foods. Some of uscan’t eat like we used to.
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I loved the issue on the lavenderfarms/lambs, and I’d like to see more on the rural way of life.
-Trudy BartleyWashington Court House,OH
I really appreciate all of the information aboutupcoming events that are featured in Out and About.We’re always interested in visiting places in Ohio andtaking part in the festivals and happenings. This is aGREAT feature.
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SALT CONTRIBUTORS:LORA ABERNATHY, KADI BOWLING,SOFIA BURGESS,CAROL CHROUST,KAY FRANCES, LORI FIRSDON,
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JOHN CROPPERJohn is the editor of SaltMagazine and a native ofWilmington. He is an avidwriter, photographer andoutdoor enthusiast.
There's something magical aboutsummer light.
As a photographer, I find myselfconstantly chasing it. The quality ofthe camera or the experience ofthe hands holding it mean nothingif the light in front of you is notgood. I’ve learned, throughheaping portions of trial and error,that the absolute best time of day tomake pictures is what wephotographers call the “goldenhour”— the hour after the sunrises or the hour just before dusk.The light in that time is unrivaled;stunning in color and quality, the
“golden hour” makes even a pile of trash look majestic. By comparison, Iavoid like the plague the harsh, midday sun.
So each year, I lament the passing of the summer solstice. The longest dayof the year bisects the summer and signals the slow decline to winter. Itmight seem pessimistic, but for me, it’s bittersweet. A shorter day meansless sunlight, but it also means shorter times between that golden hour ofsunlight which makes mediocre images shine.
It was a parting glance on a recent night that reminded me of my love affairwith summer light.Walking out of my kitchen one night, I noticed an amberglow on the wall next to my back door. I looked out the window and noticedthe sun setting behind a row of trees in my backyard. But it wasn’t the sunmaking this color on my wall — at least not directly. It was the refraction oflight shining through a jar of honey sitting on my windowsill, a gift from anearby honey farmer. I walked over to the jar, stopped and stared at it forwhat must have been five minutes. I’m not sure I had ever seen light thatnice. Something as simple as sunlight passing through a mason jar of honeyhad kept my attention for longer than most conversations. That, to me, issummer.
I hope you enjoy this issue of Salt Magazine as much as we enjoyed makingit. Inside, you’ll read about a number of topics that resonate with the soundof this seasonWe visit an Adams County bed and breakfast and a HighlandCounty barn, both begging to be discovered.We learn how to makehomemade, gourmet popsicles that parents and the kids alike can enjoy.And through several articles, we address the theme of this issue — “AHoney of a Summer.”We meet southern Ohio bee farmers, hear a first handaccount of capturing a swarm of honeybees and learn just what is it aboutthat amber-colored substance that seems to fix what ails us.
Thanks for reading, and I hope the rest of your summer ends as well asit started.
SaltNotesEasy Breakfast Rolls
1 cup chopped pecans
18 Rhodes dough balls
3/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1 pkg.Cook and Serve Butterscotch
Pudding1 stick butter
Spray a 9x13 pan; spreadpecans on
bottom of pan. Place dough ballsin 6
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Next sprinkle Cook & Serve Butterscotch
Pudding on top and around rolls. Drizzle
melted butter on top andaround rolls. Set
in oven uncovered over night. Leave rolls
in oven and preheat to 350 degrees.
When preheat light goes out time for 25
minutes. Let set for 5 to 10 minutes
before turning pan upside down on plate.
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Bob Peterson – Fayette County, OhioDistrict 85 Representative, Ohio House of Representatives
Front Porch Profileoffers a personalglimpse into the livesof notable people inour communities.
ProfileFront Porch
By Lora Abernathy
What is your favoritemovie?The National Treasureseries and all of theIndiana Jones movies.
Where is the most interesting placeyou've traveled?Istanbul, Turkey.
What is your favorite Elvis Presleysong?The entire How Great Thou Art album.
What character from a book wouldyou be?My sister is a writer and I am the bad,older brother in all of her books.
Cats or dogs?Dogs.
What quote best defines how you liveyour life?Opportunity is missed by most peoplebecause it is dressed in overalls andlooks like work. - Thomas Edison
Winter, spring, summer or fall?Fall. I love harvest season.
Regular or decaf?Regular. I like my caffeine.
What is the thing you love most aboutyour community?I like the small-town, common-sense,traditional values and friendliness here.
What is one of the funniest things a kidhas said to you?When my son was five, we were flyingsomewhere. He said, “Wouldn't it befunny if a baby was born on this plane?Then he would be able to say he wasair-born.”
How Do YouUse It?Honey has several purposes beyond being an additive in teaor being used as a home remedy to cure common ailments.Times-Gazette Advertising Representative Sharon Hugheskicks her basic meatloaf up a notch by drizzling thick, sweet honeyacross the top of the loaf before baking.
"I am always trying new things in the kitchen; it's where I come up with mybest creations," Hughes said. "I rarely follow a recipe to the letter and I likeadding a little of this and a little of that."
Hughes prepares her meatloaf as usual and then tops the loaf with brownsugar and stripes of honey.
"Not only does the honey give a great taste, it keeps the meatloaf moist,"she said.
Preparing more than enough, Hughes enjoys using the leftover meatloaffor sandwiches the following day.
"I also add a tablespoon of honey to my chili and sloppy Joe recipe," shesaid. "It gives that extra 'oomph.' Honey is great to have in your kitchen."
Sharon HughesHillsboro, Ohio
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Beekeeping
KEEPINGTHE BEES
Urban and
Ohioin Southwest
RuralStory and photography
by John Cropper
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As a state, Ohio has contributed its fair share to theannals of American history. The underground railroadsnaked from the Ohio River to the Great Lakes on itsway to Canada. We breed presidents and astronautshere more than any other state in the union, and a pairof ambitious aviators got their start in a Greene Countyliving room. Those all add up to the Encyclopedicdefinition of our state. But to few, Ohio is famous for alesser-known trait — our connection to modernAmerican beekeeping.
Humans have kept bees for honey since at least 2,500B.C.E., and our gathering of wild honey goes back evenfurther. We seemed to have learned early-on that thesticky, amber-colored goo inside a bustling hive tastesgreat, doesn’t spoil and provides nourishment for ourfamilies.
Modern beekeeping as we know it, in boxed hives withremovable combs, came much later. An Americannamed L.L. Langstroth is credited with inventing themoveable hive in the middle 1800s, shortly before hemoved to Oxford, Ohio to spend the remainder of hisdays tending to his favorite backyard insects. Since then,Ohio has been at the forefront of American hobbyistbeekeeping. The city of Medina, for example, wasessentially founded on it when Amos Root started theA.I. Root company in 1869 to manufacture beehives andbeekeeping equipment. (The company still exists todayas a candle manufacturer.) As of 2000, Ohio claimedmore hobbyist beekeepers than any other state in thecountry, about 10,000 in all. A global decline in thehoneybee population has since reduced that number toabout 3,000, but the trend is reversing. A growingnumber of people in our region are investing inbeekeeping as a hobby and, in some cases, as abusiness.
The Backyard Apiarists“Obviously, everyone loves honey.”
Jeff Tewksbury is cradling hisbeekeeper’s veil under an armpit andwalking to the edge of his backyard,two blocks from downtownWilmington. A reporter in fullbeekeeping garb follows closelybehind, trying his best not to trip overeach step.
“I love not having to go the store tobuy processed honey. It’s just one ofthose things you never think you’ll getinto, but you do.”
Tewskbury was first introduced tobeekeeping by friends in 2006. They
gave him a veil, a smoker — a metalcanister with a bellows attached thatblows smoke onto the hive to helpcalm the bees — two hive boxes and abottom board to rest everything on.The only thing missing were the bees.
“Pretty soon, a friend of mine got a callto come remove a swarm of bees fromsomeone’s house, but he couldn’t go.So I went instead,” he said. “I startedwith one hive and I’ve built that up tosix in five years.”
On a bench made of cinder blocks andlogs, three of Tewskbury’s hives sit,swarming with bees. Each one hasthree boxes — or supers — stacked ontop of one another, with 10 removableframes inside. Most beginning
beekeepers use a comb-shaped moldcalled a foundation inside each frame,which gives the bees an outline ofwhere to “draw” their combs. Not thatthey need it. Tewskbury says he prefersa more natural approach, using only athin strip of wood or plastic along thetop of the frame which lets the beesdraw the comb on their own. Puristssay that wax foundations containharmful chemicals which can seep intothe honey when harvested.
“Bees know what they’re doing. If youjust get them started, they’ll do therest,” he says.
The 32-year-old father of three makesa point of involving his children in thehoney-gathering process. Kaylah, 9,
KEEPING THE BEESJeff Tewksburyremoves a frame.
and Alivia, 4, each have their ownbeekeeping veils, and 2-year oldIsobel “is about a year or two” awayfrom suiting up herself. By now,Kaylah is a veteran, having workedthe hives with her dad since hissecond year of beekeeping.
“I encourage people to get their kidsinvolved,” Tewksbury says inbetween puffs of the smoker on anopen hive. He’s looking for a queento show the eager writer. “I just tellthem some basic guidelines: don’tmove fast, don’t run around and ifthey come your way, don’t run awayflailing your arms.”
To his knowledge, Tewksbury is theonly beekeeper inside the city limits.The year he started, he helped writethe city ordinance that providesground rules for urban apiarists, likekeeping a sufficient distance from aneighbor’s property and limiting thenumber of hives based on propertysize.
“We basically wrote it so anybodycan do it.”
On the opposite end of the county,Jeff and Beverly Drapalik areturning their otherwise ordinaryhome into a hobbyist homestead.
A patch of sunflowers lines thedriveway leading to the house nearCowan Lake State Park. In the frontyard, chickens peck at feed inside amobile coop and a sizable gardenplot fills the entirety of a side yard.
“We wanted to do the Green Acresthing,” Jeff says as he leads the wayto another one of his agrarianpursuits — the six bee hives neatlystacked around the perimeter of hisbackyard.
The Drapaliks only recently movedto Clinton County from Mason, ashort commute up I-71 from Jeff’sday job as a financial officer for U.C.Health in Cincinnati. When theirtwo sons graduated high school andmoved away to college, Jeff andBeverly decided to make a move,too. They found a house on theoutskirts of Wilmington and tookthe leap.
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But it wasn’t the change in lifestyle that piqued Jeff’s interestin bees. That started 18 years earlier when the couple livedin Louisville, Ky.
“For some reason I like to do weird things like this,” Jeffexplains with a laugh. “I tell my kids ‘if it doesn’t hurt you,it doesn’t hurt someone else and it’s not illegal, try it.’ So Itried beekeeping.”
Like Tewksbury, Jeff’s honeybee adventures started with onehive and quickly grew to a half dozen, and the amount ofhoney he harvested each year grew with them.
“We’ll get about 300 lbs. of honey this year,” Jeff says.“That’s about 100 or 150 quart jars. We give it away, sellsome of it, but we’re still knee deep in honey.”
Bees as BusinessThese days more than ever, people are paying attention towhat’s in their food and what it takes to get from the farm— or the factory — to their table. In fewer words: the morelocal, the more natural, the better. That’s welcome news tohoney farmers.
Wayne Wilkin spent 26 years as a conveyor belt technicianat Airborne Express and, later, DHL, before the shippinggiant packed up and left in 2009. For 15 of those years,Wilkin kept bees as a hobby, something that interested himthe same way people are interested in exotic fish in a fishtank, he said.
“I would just go out to the hives and watch them fly in andout. They fascinated me,” he said.
Unemployed and unsure of what to do next, Wayne and hiswife Debbie turned to their church where a group of friendsbegan praying for the couple.
“One day, they told us ‘hey, it’s time to take that hobby ofyours and turn it into a business’,” Wayne said. “Within aweek, I had an order for 1,500 lbs. of honey. So that was abit of confirmation.”
A license platethat hangs on awall in theWilkins’ diningroom is atestament to thatconfirmation. Itreads: “I BEE LEV.”
That first order came from Blooms & Berries Farm Store inLoveland. Since then, Wayne founded Wayne Wilkin’sBackyard Bees (On Facebook: Wayne Wilkin’s Backyard BeesHoney), he increased the number of his hives from 10 to 50,and he now sells his comb and liquid honey in more thanfive stores in Clinton and Warren counties.
“We’re really trying to expand this business. We want to bewith the bees full time. We’re not there yet, but with everyday comes new opportunities.”
Other local entrepreneurs are proving that you don’t needto rear the bees yourself to market their products.
Rhonda Crum, a long time teacher in New Vienna, hasspent the past four years selling honey, bee venom andother bee products through her business, Bee HoneyHealthy. (www.beehoneyhealthy.com).
Her connection to bees stems from childhood. RememberMedina, Ohio, where A.I. Root founded one of the country’sfirst beekeeping supply companies? That’s Crum’s hometown. Both her father and grandfather worked at A.I. Root,so honey and bees are both family institutions.
“Bees have been around me forever,” she said.
As her teaching career started to come to a close, Crum saidshe wanted to find a satisfying business or hobby to occupyher time. It seemed natural, then, that bees would be herchoice.
“I’d like to carry on the legacy of being involved with beesand their lives. Their health is an issue right now,” she said,referring to a recent epidemic of bee colony collapse thathas all but crippled the world’s bee population since 2006.
“I want to raise awareness about their health, and at thesame time the health benefits of their products.”
KEEPING THE BEES
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Health Benefits of Honeyaccording to noted Highland County
apiarist James Higgins
Higgins defines apitherapy as “the useof six products of the bee hive forman's benefit: Honey, pollen, propolis,royal jelly, wax and venom.”
From Honey– Allergies. Consume one teaspoon ofhoney two to three times per week orone time per day.
– Arthritis. One teaspoon of honeytwo times per day.
– Sinus problems. One teaspoon ofcomb honey. Sinuses can open in 30minutes or less.
– Insomnia. A spoonful in a glass ofwarm milk.
– Sore throat. Lay down on your back.Sniff a small bit of honey throughyour nose into the back of your throat.He cautions that it will burn a littlewhen it reaches the throat, but that itwill kill the bacteria in the larnyxarea. Higgins said this is effectivebecause honey is hygroscopic and itproduces hydrogen peroxide when itcomes in to contact with the mucusmembrane.
– Cataracts– Heart problems– High blood pressure– Obesity– Cuts– Bed sores– Burns
Higgins recommends purchasing localraw honey. It is made from the localflora, which is what activates one'sallergies. The raw honey's enzymeshave not been destroyed by processingor pasteurizing.
For Your HealthMost people agree that honey tastesgreat and can be a relativelynutritious alternative for sugar orother processed sweeteners. And yet,for some, it’s not the taste that keepsthem coming back — it’s themedicinal qualities.
Highland County native Jim Higginshas made a name for himself acrossthe state as an expert on all thingsbees. Higgins owns and operates afull time construction business, butwhen you get him talking, youquickly find where his passion lies.
“I came into beekeeping through theback door,” Higgins said whilestanding in his Hillsboro store room,a collection of constructionequipment and beekeeping supplies.“I find it keeps me healthy. It does alot of other people, too.”
Coming from Higgins, that might besomething of an understatement.
He tells it like this: in 1972, Higginsstarted to eat honey again for thefirst time since he was young. Thatsummer, his typical allergicreactions to hay and mold sporesdisappeared. At the time he had noidea why.
Several years later, Higgins heardfrom an employee that it mighthave been the honey that cured hisallergies. So, curious by nature,Higgins devised an experiment anddecided to forego honey for theentirety of an upcoming summer. Ashe expected, his allergies returnedone night in mid-August, and hequickly set about eating a spoonfulof honey. By morning, he was backto normal.
“I have been eating a small amountof honey everyday with mybreakfast and have had only a fewallergic reactions since.”
In 40 years.
If honey came with a nutritioninformation label, it would pack awallop: it’s anti-bacterial, anti-viraland anti-fungal, and is believed to
contain a small amount of anti-oxidants. Though the science is stillfuzzy, many people believe localhoney is better than store-boughtbecause the bees that make it havepollinated local plants, which couldhelp build immunities to certainallergens.
Higgins has recently involvedhimself in the more unconventionalhealth benefits of honey, like usingthe bee bi-product on cuts, burnsand sores, and using a 1,000-year-old method of bee-sting therapy asrelief for arthritis, bursitis and evenmultiple sclerosis. Though notofficially recognized as a legitimatemedical treatment by the Food andDrug Administration, proponents ofbee-venom therapy — or Apitherapy— are convinced it works. CountHiggins among them.
“It seems to help most people whotry it, including me,” he said.
And on honey, Higgins is equallycertain you’ll be happy you gave it ashot.
“There may be no guarantees it willwork for everyone, but it’s simpleand inexpensive to try. And if itworks, it’s the sweetest cure you’llever find.”
More information...
Wayne Wilkin’sBackyard [email protected]
Bee Honey HealthyRhonda Crumbeehoneyhealthy@gmail.com937-728-6727www.beehoneyhealthy.comwww.facebook.com/beehoneyhealthy
Higgins Construction& Supply CompanyJim Higgins937-364-2331
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HOMEMADE POPSICLESfit for adults and kids alike
Story and recipes by Lori HolcombPhotos by John Cropper
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When I was a kid, the best way to cool down on a hot,sweltering summer day was an ice-cold popsicle. As soon asthe faint song of the ice-cream truck hit our ears, weimmediately went to work shaking down the house for loosechange to join the other kids chasing down a sweet retreatfrom the summer heat.We could always count on Dad’s spoton the sofa for a quick score of lost pocket change.Occasionally, as he left for work in the early morning, he’dleave a trail of shining quarters, nickels and dimes for us todiscover when we woke up.When we didn’t have the icecream truck to melt away the summer heat, we often madeour own popsicles using whatever juice, soda, etc., we had onhand at the time. Often it was super sweet Kool-Aidconcoction that made our Mom cringe. Ahh… the memories!
With this summer already offering little hope of relief from theheat, those childhood popsicles sure sounded nice. Butmaybe they could just be a little more refined, a little moregrown up and still also be just as fun as they were way backwhen. Armed with my library of cookbooks and someinspiration from several different online foodie blogs andwebsites, I hit the kitchen with some delicious results…popsicles for grown-ups. These aren’t your kid’s sticky, supersweet, sugar-laden popsicles.With adults-only flavors likeStrawberry Merlot and Mojito, as well as family-friendlycombinations like Blackberry HoneyYogurt, Mango Peach,Raspberry Lemon, Mocha Fudgesicle and Lemon Cream,you’ll find something to satisfy your inner child and yourkiddos, too! Best of all, these recipes are simple, taking onlyminutes to prepare. Enjoy!
Mocha Fudgesicle
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate,
finely chopped
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup milk2 Tablespoons cocoa po
wder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 Tablespoons instant coffee
4 Tablespoons sugar
Place chocolate in bowl. Heat
cream, cocoa, coffee andsugar
over medium heat until hot and
completely dissolved, careful not
to scald. Pour mixture over
chocolate and let set oneminute
to melt.Whisk until smooth. Stir
in milk and vanilla. Pour into
molds, freeze.
*can be made without instant
coffee for a rich, decadent
regular fudgesicle.
Strawberry Merlot
12 largestrawbe
rries, stems
removed
1 cup Merlot
2/3 cupsimple syru
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Place all ingred
ients inblender
.
Blend until smo
oth. Pour into
molds, freeze.
Mojito2 limes,whole, peeled andwhite pith removed1 cup simple syrup2 Tablespoons white rum2 Tablespoons mint leaves
Place limes, syrup and rum inblender. Blend until smooth. Pourthrough mesh strainer to removeseed residue. Pour back intoblender with mint. Blend untilsmooth. Pour into molds, freeze.
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A few of these recipes require simplesyrup, which is made with equal partssugar and water, primarily used inbartending to sweeten cocktails or bypastry chefs. To make simple syrup, add 1cup of sugar to 1 cup water and heat untilall sugar is completely dissolved. Cooland store in refrigerator.
These last two recipes are the easiest ofall.When shopping for these recipes, Ibrowsed the natural and organic foodaisle looking for pure fruit purees. Ifound a myriad of pre-made smoothiesand healthy fruit blends, all perfectpopsicle material. Any of those items,poured straight into the molds wouldmake delicious, natural and nutritiouspopsicles. My kids love this productcalled Fruit 2day (www.fruit2day.com).It is a 6.75 ounce bottle of very finelydiced fruit with fruit puree intended toserve as a quick, no-sugar-added servingof fruit. Popsicle perfection. I grabbed theMango Peach and the Raspberry Lemon,but their other flavors include StrawberryOrange, Pineapple Banana, PomegranateBlueberry and Triple Berry Sunrise, toname a few. They are, again, all fruit, withoutadded sugar, so if you wish, you could adda touch of honey, sugar or Splenda toenhance the sweetness. I just poured themdirectly into the molds and popped them inthe freezer.
Best of all, my kiddos loved them!Win, win!
Lemon Cream½ cup fresh lemon juice1 cup sugar4 Tablespoons lemon zestPinch salt2 ½ cups half and half
Whisk all ingredients together inbowl until sugar is dissolved.Pour into molds, freeze.
BlackberryHoney Yogurt
1 2/3 cups fresh blackberries
12 oz. plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup honey, plus or minus to
taste
Place all ingredients together in
blender. Blend until smooth. Pour
through mesh strainer toremove
seeds. Pour into molds, freeze.
LORI HOLCOMBWife to James and proud mom of Conner andMadilyn (Madie), Lori is the circulation director forthe Wilmington News Journal and Food Editor forSALT Magazine. She is passionate about her family,her work, and her community.
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You Say
“Tomato.”I Say
“Wouldn’t KillYa to Share!”
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Ohioans are fortunate to live in a place with rich, lush soil. Idealfor growing things, like our beloved tomato.The only problemis, the growing season is limited, so for most of the year we haveto buy tomatoes that have been shipped in from,well,we don’treally know.But we do know that they are bred to last longerthan a season of American Idol.The downside to this longevityis that they taste like anything but a tomato. Seriously.Try doinga blind taste test.That is if you have a knife that is sharp enoughto pierce the skin. I haven’t seen skin that thick since Ivacationed in Florida and saw the sun-baked octogenarians.
Most of us don’t even bother with the store-bought variety, butrather hold out for Ohio Tomato Season which starts roughlyaround the first of July. Many of us grow our own tomatoes and fora brief, glorious few weeks, we are not beholden to the localstores for this little slice of heaven.
Then there are people like me.
My backyard butts up to a cemetery and let me tell you —Animal Kingdom has got nothing on this place. Deer andgroundhogs and rabbits, oh my! I tried growing tomatoes, but theanimals ravaged them.When the First Tomato of the Seasonbegan to turn that delicious shade of red, an animal of some kindactually took a bite out of it and left the rest on the ground! Sort ofhow family members (you know who you are) take one bite out ofone of the assorted chocolates, then put it back in the box. I wasso desperate for a garden-fresh tomato that I actually consideredeating around the chewed part. “How dirty could a deer’s lipsbe?” I rationalized. I did extensive Internet research about how tokeep animals from eating your tomatoes and it turns out that agood fence does the trick. Using tools and building stuff does notfit in with my life philosophy of “Why break a nail?Why cracka sweat?”
So, my tomato farmingendeavor ended as abruptlyas it started.
I figured all was notlost. Just think of allthe other peoplewho grow tomatoes.They’ll be eager toshare, right? RIGHT?For anyone who isn’tfamiliar with theprotocol of OhioHomegrown TomatoSeason, let me lay it outfor you. It comes inthree stages:
STAGE ONE:Like proud grandparents, when the tomatoes start to appear onthe vine, people are so proud of their crops they start postingpictures of them on Facebook.When you run into these peoplearound town and casually inquire about their tomato crop, theywill get a gleam in their eye and talk about the First Tomato of theSeason like they are in possession of the Hope Diamond. But asyour interest grows, they begin to get suspicious and wonder ifyou have more sinister motives, like wanting them to share.You’dhave better luck getting a hold of the REAL Hope Diamond thanprying a tomato out of these people in Stage One.
STAGE TWO:At this point, tomatoes are growing so fast, they are practicallyjumping off the vine.Your friends are now happy to share thewealth.Well, a little anyway. They’ll bring you a plastic grocerybag with a big, warm smile and a hearty, “There ya go!” Okay, sothere’s only one tomato in the bag, at least they’re finally losingtheir death grip on their crops. And I get to enjoy my first BLT ofthe season. Life is good.
STAGE THREE:You run into those same friends who were so stingy a month agoand their eyes are glazed over and their red-stained mouths arelined with blisters from the acid overdose. They cringe at themere mention of the word “tomato.” They tell how they have beendesperately seeking a class in canning. Anonymous bags oftomatoes start showing up on your porch. Unlike their store-bought sisters, these tomatoes have the longevity of a Mayfly.They will go from “edible” to “rotten” in about three seconds sonowYOU are frantically looking for a canning class.
Ah, Ohio.We love our tomatoes. OrYOUR tomatoes. That is if youloosen the death grip. I mean, really.
KAY FRANCESKay Frances is known as “America’s FunniestStressbuster.” She gives humorous keynotepresentations and stress managementworkshops all over the United States. She isthe author of “The Funny Thing about Stress;A Seriously Humorous Guide to a HappierLife.”To order the book or find out moreabout Kay, visit www.KayFrances.com
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PANTRYThis past April, the Today Show featured a family whocreated almost no waste in their home(www.thezerowastehome.com). The family created only ahandful of trash for a six-month period, and had very littleto recycle, too. I found this family to be extremelyintriguing as my family of three seems to generate aninordinate amount of waste. I have attempted to look atmy family’s habits in the past only to be overwhelmed bythe prospect of changing every single habit. It is absolutelyastounding how many items we use in a day that come insome kind of disposable plastic or paper container. I hadalways given thought to the items such as aluminum cansand plastic detergent bottles and the like, but had not reallythought about the great many other things I was adding tothe trash bin. It never occurred to me to take a look atevery single action I was taking in a day to find simple waysto create less waste and, best of all, save money!
Since I have written articles in the past about saving moneyat the grocery, I thought starting our waste reductionjourney should begin in the kitchen. How many of youhave looked at your packed pantry or overstuffed freezerand uttered the words, “There is nothing to eat in thishouse”? You have definitely heard these words if you haveanyone under the age of 18 living in your home. To shedsome light on our wasteful ways, here are some things foryou to consider. The average American family spendsanywhere from $80-200 per week on food. Obviously, the
majority of us are not starving. In fact, with the money wespend on food we should have plenty to eat every week.However, a ton of this food ends up in the landfill.According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),the U.S. creates approximately 34 million tons of food wasteper year. Paper waste is the only area where we create morewaste. Isn’t that sad? There are millions of starvingchildren in the world and we are throwing away 34 milliontons of food. That is absurd. and it’s one reason why thisarticle will focus on reducing our food waste.
First step - take a look at your every day habits. What doyou eat or drink on a regular basis? The first place that Istarted was my morning cup of coffee. I was pouring mycreamer from a small plastic container and small paperpackets of sweetener into coffee that came from a can andwas then filtered by a paper liner, all while watching theToday Show and thinking, “Hmm…where should I begin toreduce my waste.” Now imagine Homer Simpson smackinghimself in the forehead and exclaiming, “D’oh!” Thatwas me.
Since my morning coffee epiphany, I have started looking atevery single thing that I do and wondering how I can do itbetter. It is stunning what I throw away, ignore, or overlookduring my daily routine. However, I am not saying thatyou have to make every change right now. I know I can’t,but I can certainly make some changes now.
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HEATHER HARMON, MPH.Heather resides in Wilmington with her husband,Jessie and daughter, Allie. She works inadvancement at Wilmington College and isfinishing her master's degree in publichealth promotion and education.Visit her blog at livingpositivelywell.blogspot.com
By HeatherHarmon, MPH.
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Let’s try these simple steps first.
Take stock in what youalready have. Do not go back tothe grocery until you have figured outwhat you can make out of the foodyou already have stocked in yourpantry and refrigerator. If the food isexpired or way past its prime, pitch itor compost it. I know — this seemscounterintuitive, but you are going todo less of that from now on! If it is notexpired but you are never going to eatit, give it to someone who will, likefamily, friends, neighbors or a foodpantry.
Use it up! Start searching for recipesthat use the items you have in yourpantry. I had some leftover cornbreadthat I froze and brought out later to beused as a topping for a casserole.There are other recipes that use upcornbread by serving it with butter andsyrup for breakfast, or make cornbreadstuffing, cornbread croutons, orcornbread hash. Grilling seasonreminds me that there is alwaysleftover baked beans and meat. Throwleftover hot dogs in the leftover beansfor beans and wieners. Use leftoverchicken or burgers in casseroles, soups,salads or stir-fry. If you have leftovervegetables, pasta or rice, and any kindof broth or tomato juice, you can makea quick soup! Fruits and vegetablescan be pureed into smoothies, desserts,and soups to name a few. You caneven puree some vegetables your kidswon’t eat by tossing them in with foodsthey do like — like mashing cookedcauliflower and mixing with mashedpotatoes.
There are even several books dedicatedto using up leftovers. A few book titlesto consider: The Use-It-Up Cookbookby Lois Carlson Willard, Use It UpCookbook: Creative Recipes for theFrugal Cook by Catherine Kitcho. Ifyou want something quick and easy toaccess, check out the blog by TraceySmith called, www.The Book ofRubbish Ideas.wordpress.com.
Make a list. Begin making bettergrocery lists before heading to thegrocery. Know what you truly needand how much. Will you really eat allof it this week or before it goes bad?
Buy Fresh. To create less trash, buyyour food in its freshest state. Usereusable produce bags and try to buy
your food with as little packaging aspossible. It helps to buy bulk whenyou can use everything up in time.Buy dried beans, rice, and other grainsin bulk. They have a long shelf life anduse less packaging.
Rotate Items. Make sure you havea day that you check your food eachweek. I check mine on Wednesdaybecause it’s also trash night. Bring theolder food to the front or find a recipeto use it up.
Utilize the Freezer. My husbandand I do not like the same bread and Ican’t eat the whole loaf in a week. Itake a few pieces out and put them ina container or baggie and freeze therest. When I have leftover pieces ofbread or crumbs, I throw them in acontainer in my freezer for whenrecipes call for bread crumbs. When Ineed more bread, I take it out and let itsit in the container on the counter.There is absolutely no taste differencein bread that has been frozen if youallow it to thaw properly.
Make Your Own. Why buymuffins when you can make your ownfor very little time or money, especiallysince they taste so much better? Thisgoes for many other items that can bemade with ingredients on hand.Potatoes are another good example.Try buying potatoes at the farmmarket, growing your own or buying alarge bag and making mashed, fried,or baked potatoes. Buying potatoes intheir natural state saves a ton ofmoney and they are much healthier.Potatoes get a bad rap sometimes, butthe rumors are truly unfounded.Potatoes are a great source of vitaminC, iron, niacin, thiamin andcarbohydrates. A plain potato is alsolow in sodium and fat, unlikepackaged potato products.
Farmer’s Market. This should bea no-brainer. Food grown locally isgoing to taste better and it will retainmore nutrients than food shippedacross the country. You can toss it inyour own reusable bag without everusing any plastic or packaging. If youbuy eggs from a farmer, take the eggcartons back for them to reuse. Sinceour counties are surrounded by farmland, we have access to the best foodavailable. I grow most of my ownvegetables these days, but I purchasebeef and eggs from Nancy and Kent
Pickard of Pickard Farms located onHoskins Road in Wilmington. You canpurchase meat and eggs directly fromtheir farm or they can be found at theClinton County Farmer’s Market eachweek (see www.pickardfarms.com).The meat is much tastier than the stuffthat is purchased at the store, it wasn’tinjected with a bunch of crazyadditives and it didn’t travel across thecountry. Buy only what you need anduse it up or freeze it for later use.
Grow your own. Growing agarden has been a great outlet for myhusband and me. He can’t sit still andthis seemed to be a great way to investsome of his pent up energy. We justdid not realize it would become anobsession for us. We love getting ourhands dirty and feeling the sun on ourbacks as we plant, weed and harvestthe food we grew ourselves (justremember the sunscreen – ouch!). Ilove knowing that when I need atomato or cucumber, I can walk outmy back door and grab one ratherthan driving into town and buyingpackaged vegetables. At the end ofsummer, I will do a lot of canningvegetables and tomato sauces forfuture use. I will be able to reuse thejars that I purchased at a yard sale foryears to come. If you live in town orhave very little space, there are manygreat resources for learning to createedible urban landscapes and containergardening. If you grow too much food,give it away! The food pantries canalways use fresh produce and I havefound that the senior citizen centerslove getting fresh produce as well.
Compost It! Keep a composter onyour counter or under your sink.When you have vegetables, egg shells,coffee grounds and filters, tea bags,paper products, plain pastas, rice andother items, you can throw them intoyour composter. Planet Green’s Website has a great article titled, “75Things You Can Compost, But ThoughtYou Couldn’t.” Check it out!
If you really start paying attention towhat you buy and how it is packaged,you’d be amazed by how much youcould save — in money and in waste.What food items can you buydifferently and what can you makefrom scratch? There are always wayswe can reduce our waste and use upwhat we have. Just be conscious of itand save some dough in the process.
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People collect things for any number of reasons.Some folks inherit entire collections, some startcollecting because they see value in certainobjects and others because they seem to enjoythe search.
Mike Bauer, of Brown County, said he startedcollecting old things while he was attending collegeat Morehead State University in Kentucky.
“I was 18 years old and living away from home,”Bauer said. “I started going to yard sales just to findthings that I needed for my apartment andeventually I started buying things that I really didn’tneed, but liked.”
Bauer has been an avid collector for 20 years.Among his accumulations are old dishes, plates,bowls, calendars, gold buttons and cast ironcookware. He has 300 salt and pepper shakers inhis possession and is always looking for more.“I probably go to one or two yard sales each week,”he said. “I shop in antique stores around Brown
County and sometimes go to auctions. I’ve foundsome things online, but I really like to handle themerchandise and see what I’m getting.”
Bauer says that he’s interested in anything that’s old,but it doesn’t necessarily have to be an antique. Henoted that he’s seen yard sale trends change overthe past 20 years. Many folks who go to yard salesnow are looking for “retro” finds — articles from the1960s and 1970s are especially popular.
There is a treasure trove in every corner of Bauer’shome and some of the groupings are boxed andjust waiting for a place to be displayed. Some of hiscollectibles are on consignment in area antiqueshops and the most valuable assortments havebeen photographed for insurance purposes.
“I don’t keep a record of everything that I buy,” hesaid. “But some of the items are worth more andI’ve got so much stuff scattered around the countythat I need to keep some of it catalogued so I knowwhere it is.”
COLLECTING –Half the fun is in the search
ByMarshaMundy
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After 20 years of collecting old things, Bauer’sfriends know that he’ll keep a look-out for thethings they’re collecting.
“If someone knows I'm going to a sale, they askme to look for specific things for them,” he said.“I have a list as long as my arm with things thatpeople want me to look for. I may be looking forsomething for myself, but I always find somethingfor someone else, too.You have to have the rightframe of mind to find something at a yard sale.”
Most of the villages around Brown County havedesignated weekends throughout the summerfor village-wide yard sales. These sales make iteasier to focus on one area of the county withoutspending a lot of money for gas.
Bauer said that some of his favorite possessionsare the ones that he purchased in his hometown.Owning a piece of history from a special area iswhat keeps him collecting.
“The things that I bought in Georgetown are myfavorites,” he said. “They aren’t worth more thanthe other things I’ve got, but since they comefrom Georgetown, they’re more special to me.”
For those who have never attempted to collectand those who don’t know where to begin theprocess, Bauer offers a few words of advice.
“If someone wants to start collecting, but they’renot sure what to collect — all I can say is thatyou’ll know it when you see it. It’s whateveryou’re into.”
From buttons and clowns to glassware andantique toys, collections are a matter of individualtaste, and individual tastes are as varied as thenumber of people who live on the planet.Youdon’t need a large bank account to invest in apersonal treasure trove. All you need is a desireto start seeking. What are you waiting for? Pick afavorite and start your search.
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Story and Photos byCarol Chroust
Shaped like a perfect, long teardrop, itwas hanging from a low tree limb. Thetight brown mass was alive! It was aswarm of bees on the lookout for a newhome. My husband Jim spotted themwhile mowing the backyard. Theydropped by our place, located above LytleCreek, probably for a short overnight stay.They were spurred by an intense primevalurge to leave their old, overcrowded hiveor nest with a new queen. We cautiouslyviewed the pulsating tear drop and talkedit over.
“Maybe if we offer them a good home,they might stay,” I said hopefully. “We’vealways talked about having honey bees.”
“They’d need a hive,” said Jim. “Maybewe could find some beekeeper nearby andsee what we could do.”
To Make a PrairieEmily Dickinson
To make a prairie it takesa clover and one bee.
One clover, and a bee.
And revery.
The revery alone will do,
If bees are few.
This teardrop-shaped swarm ofhoney bees was discoveredhanging from a limb in the
author’s backyard.
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He looked online for Clinton CountyBeekeepers and found Corey Buckleywho lived just down the road. Coreycame right over. He was a big helpseveral times in getting us started.
“I have four hives of my own,”explained Corey as he donned hisprotective gear. “And I’d like to seemore urban beekeepers.”
Corey brought a cardboard box madefor transporting bees. The box had alid, some frames and a hole near thebottom covered with a wire mesh plug.He took shears and cut down theswarm. Most fell into the box but apile landed on the ground. He tookout the mesh plug and set the box nearthe fallen pile of bees.
We watched in amazement as the pileof bees immediately began to organize.Like a well-trained marching band in abig-time street parade, the little honeybees formed a tight rank andsystematically filed into the bee hole.By twilight, they were all inside withtheir queen. This was nature at its bestand all seemed quiet and peaceful.That’s a good sign, we thoughtmistakenly.
The next morning, we made a fast tripto buy a hive kit. The kit came with atop and bottom and the materials tomake three wooden boxes and thirtyframes. We also bought a net to coverthe head. As frugal novices, we passedup the smoker needed to subdue thebees. That was a big mistake.
The hive kit was in pieces and had tobe nailed together. It wasn’t hard tomake but it took an investment ofJim’s time. Each frame had quite a fewparts to it. It included the wax-likewindow where the bees make theirhoney comb to fill with honey.
He then made a base of concreteblocks to level and elevate the hive.The elevation keeps the hive up out ofthe snow. The next step was to transferthe bees from the cardboard box to thehive. Jim was his usual innovative selfand utilized gear he already owned. He
taped the net to a construction helmet,put on a rain jacket and a pair ofgloves. As he pulled the jacket sleevesdown over the gloves, I noticed therewas a knit top on the gloves.
“Those bees will be able to sting rightthrough the knit part of those gloves,”I cautioned.
“They’ll be alright,” said Jim, eager toget on with it.
He carried the cardboard box to thehive and began scraping the bees offthe frame into the new hive box. Thestartled bees went into theirprogrammed protective mode. Theywere upset! They immediatelydiscovered the vulnerable place on hisgloves. As he extended his hands, thejacket sleeves pulled away from thegloves exposing skin. The bees foundtheir way up into his sleeve andcongregated there, stinging. I waslucky and got stung only twice. Welearned how fast we could run as theychased us back to the house.
“They were mad as H---!” said Jim,recalling the painful incident. “I just
When the swarm of bees were cut down, apile of bees fell on the ground. They quicklyorganized and ".... like a well - trainedmarching band in a big-time street parade,the little honey bees formed a tight rankand systematically filed into the bee hole."
The author’s husband, Jim,assembles the first hive.
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wasn’t prepared like I should’ve been. I had to regroup. I wentback and duct taped every opening shut and finished the job.”
The bees quickly settled down and a new beekeeper’s jacketand smoker went to the top of the list of “necessary purchases”.After the bees were transferred, a special-made jar of sugarwater was attached to the hive to tide them over until thescouts searched out food and water sources. Bees will travel asfar as two or more miles for food and water. They immediatelydiscovered our dogwood tree blossoms. The first box was soonfilling with honey so another box was set on top of it.
We discovered many interesting things about honey bees andhobbyist beekeeping. We learned bees require at least two tothree boxes of honey to use as their winter survival food. Oncethe bees’ requirements are met, the apiarist can harvest therest of the delectable honey. A hive can produce 30 to 100pounds or more of honey. Most hives average closer to thelower end of production. We are told, however, there might beno extra honey the first year.
Not only are bees interesting and satisfying to observe, theyare beneficial to the environment and are our friends. Alongwith other insect and animal pollinators, they are necessaryfor pollination and survival of over 75 percent of the world’sflowering plants and 35 percent of the world’s crops. Honeybees and other pollinators are so vital to the ecosystem, theyare called “keystone organisms”.
Honey bees are also referred to as “managed pollinators.” TheUnited States Honey bee colonies, along with the wildpollinators, are so crucial, pollinator conservation became animportant part of H.R. 6124, Food Conservation, and EnergyAct of 2008.
Among other plants, honey bees pollinate fruits, berries, nuts,clover, alfalfa, canola, sunflowers and many vegetablesincluding squash. In the past, honey bees were plentiful andfarmers could always depend of nature’s pollinators to benearby and plentiful. With so much loss of the honey beenatural habitat and the decline of the bee population, somefarmers hire beekeepers to move hives into their fields.
The newly built hive box isset on a cement base toelevate the hive out of thewinter snow.The pole is foran umbrella, an addedfeature to protect the hivefrom sun and rain.
Now there aretwo.... The firsthive box was soonfilling with honeyso a second boxwas added in theevening when thebees are insideand quieter.Wisely, a smokerwas used tosubdue the bees.
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While the delightful poem “To Make a Prairie,”written by Emily Dickinson, speaks of prairies,clover and “when bees are few”, in reality, theyare. Scientists are seriously concerned becauseone-third of the nation’s honey bee hives arealready lost. It is believed some of the causesinclude infections, pathogens, malnutrition,pesticides and even stress.
Another tragic blow to the honey beepopulation emerged in the 1980s. Travelinginto the United States from other countries, theTracheal Mite infiltrates the honey bee trachea.This deadly microscopic parasite reducedhoney bee colonies by tens of thousands.Another result is millions of lost dollars in thehoney industry.
Planting bee-friendly flowers, plants and treeswill help supplement their diet, especially inthe time before many plants are in full bloom.Also, avoiding the use of pesticides is essentialto bee survival.
Fortunately, the bees in our hives are alive andhealthy and are contentedly gathering nectarand making their winter food. They opened upa whole new world of interest, education andeco-awareness. We are thoroughly enjoyingour small apiary. We are very privileged thatthese remarkable, fascinating and valuablecreatures landed in our yard and chose to stay.And, we can’t wait for the honey!
The hive is constantly active. The bees use thesloped bottom for launching and landing.
Any which way...a honey bee gathers nectar.
CAROL CHROUSTCarol has written 29 years for local,regional, state and national publications.She is working on a non-fiction book andan historical fiction novel series. Carol andher husband, Jim, reside in Wilmington.
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FLINGFAMILYBARN
Highland County’s Hidden GemStory By Heather Harmon, MPH.
Photos by Tom Collins and John Cropper
I discovered recently that Highland County has been keeping a secret from the rest of us. Maybethey want to keep all the fun for themselves, but I have cracked this case and I am sharing it with younow. I am referring to the Fling Barn, owned by Dr. Bill Fling and his wife Dr. Deborah Kilgallin, both
doctors of veterinary medicine who also run the Academy Pet Hospital in Hillsboro.
The Fling Barn is located approximately 7 miles outside of Hillsboro. It is part of a 200 acre, family-owned horse farm that has been in the Fling family since the early 1900s,when Dr. Fling’s
grandfather built it. The barn is open to the public and offers a venue of live music including bluesand rock-n-roll. It is also available for weddings, reunions and other special occasions.
I had heard very little about the Fling Barn until February when it was recommended that I check itout. Since then, I have discovered that several people I know have visited the barn and have had a
great time. In fact,my aunt and uncle who are serious music lovers have become weekend regularsat the barn. Hearing what a fun place it was, I decided to recruit a crew of “investigators,” and on a
recent weekend night we headed to Hillsboro to see for ourselves.
I am not normally a lover of the blues, but I kept an open mind as we traveled down State Route 247toward the barn. My cohorts were beginning to think I had pulled a fast one on them as we drove the
winding country roads,when we finally reached the sign on the corner of Berrysville Roadwelcoming us to our destination. As we drove down Berrysville,we noticed a pond along the road
where people had pitched tents and brought in campers flanking the water’s edge. I found out laterthat guests can set up camp for free so they do not have to make the long trip home after the show.
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The view driving toward the barn ispicturesque, overlooking lush, greenacreage that appears to go on for miles.There were no cars or people to beseen as we first came upon the FlingBarn. Again, my friends began asking if Ihad played a prank on them (apparentlysome people think I would do that). Aswe turned the corner of the property, werealized there were loads of cars pullingin and people making their way tothe barn.
After parking in the grass, we walked upto what appeared to be a typical horsebarn, weathered with age and toppedwith a green tin roof. Tables and chairswere set up in front of the barn whereSlow & Low Barbeque was serving avariety of items like pulled pork andchicken sandwiches, nachos, andbarbeque dinners. Guests weremeandering about, enjoyingconversation, food and beverages. Thebarn doors were open wide with a viewof the unique bar. We paid the $5 covercharge, received our wrist bands andheaded inside. The bar is a beautifullyrustic structure constructed from twoslabs of stained white oak and reclaimedbarn siding surrounded by wallscovered with antiques and photos.Withwide smiles, the bartenders servedreasonably priced, top-shelf liquor and
buckets of bottled beer. Bill Fling madehis way through the crowd shaking handsand welcoming everyone with a joyful andfriendly attitude. He and his family areextremely hospitable and do their best tomake sure everyone is having agood time.
We started up the stairs to the secondfloor loft where tables and chairs areplaced throughout the room facing thestage. I wasn’t sure what to expect fromthe featured act, the “Lewis Brothers” but Iwas still keeping that open mind. Wefound a table long enough to seat ourgroup of ten with a great view of the stage.Shortly after, the band was introduced.
When the Lewis Brothers first walked outon stage clad in matching black pants,white button up shirts and black ties, theylooked more like they would show up atmy house on Monday to recruit me totheir church. Within moments ofbeginning to play, I knew this would notbe the case. Instead, the stage with theAmerican flag hanging above their headsserved as their pulpit and their sermonwas an eclectic mix of folk, rock-a-billy,blues and country. It felt very patriotic asthe band proceeded to blow that “openmind” of mine. The monochromatically
dressed band was not plain or simple.This band of young men was clearly
at home on the stage and did agreat job of engaging an
audience that was aseclectic as their music.
My husband and I could not believehow much we truly enjoyed the musicand before long, people were in frontof the stage dancing, clapping,stomping their feet and singing along.Everyone was having a great time andit was evident (by my Uncle Charlie –sorry Charlie) that you don’t have tobe a good dancer to get up andenjoy yourself.
Approximately 150 people came outto see the show that night. The vibewas always friendly and there was notan ounce of pretention in the room.Dr. Fling tells me we had just missedthe “Kentucky Headhunters,” who hadplayed on May 12 of this year. Flingtold me he would love to see thecrowds grow even more in the future.Unfortunately, it has been difficult toget the word out — so pass this articlealong to all of your friends. Let themknow that if they are looking for aplace to enjoy great music, good foodand low prices, this is the spot. I can’tbelieve this little gem has been keptsecret from the rest of us for so long.So get out to the Fling Barn for somewildly entertaining live music andhave a great time. While you are there,tell my Aunt Hope and Uncle Charliethat I said “Hi.” See you there soon!
For more information - Check out thebarn’s website — flingbarn.com— toview photos and to find out how torent it for weddings and otherspecial occasions.
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Local businesses,organizations, individuals
donate land, time and resourcesto feed the hungry throughcommunity garden projectBy Lora Abernathy
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WHAT'S GOING ON
What has becomeknown as the gardenproject is taking rootunder the umbrella ofthe newly-formed HopeChristian Alliance, anetwork of local foodpantries, food kitchensand community partnerswho work together toshare food with oneanother. While themajority of its membersare in Highland County,HCA has establishedrelationships with a feworganizations in Brown,Clinton, Warren andButler counties.
Two Hillsboro churchesand a Hillsboro farmerdonated approximatelyeight acres of land onthree different lots. Theirhope is to turn what isnow unused ground intoa source of food andsustainability for thosewho are simply hungry.
“It was just grass,dormant grass, for 30years and now it's goingto be the hope for a lotof people,” Pegram said,overlooking the propertyat New Life Church andMinistries.
Watching needs grow while donations diminished, the people at the center of feeding thehungry in Highland County decided that a solution to their problems was literally rightunder their feet.
“We were out of answers so we thought, 'Well then, if we can't get it donated, we're justgoing to have to grow it ourselves,'” said Curtis Pegram, director of Hope ChristianAlliance and postmaster of the Hillsboro Post Office.
When the number of families seeking food assistance increased by 30 percent at areafood pantries during the first quarter of 2011 — all while donations from typical sourcesdecreased — HCA decided to help put food on the tables of local families the old-fashioned way: by growing it.
Highland County has consistently claimed the highest or second-highest unemploymentnumbers in the state, almost since the recession began (reports from June 2011 rank it asthe third-highest). But when Pegram began his gardening efforts, not only did he findlocal residents eager to pitch in to help grow the food, he discovered a bottomless well ofgenerosity.
Churches and individuals came together to donate land, businesses loaned equipment,manpower and donated plants, and others volunteered to manage and harvest the crops.
“Everybody is jumping in once they hear what's going on,” Pegram said.
“If we can'tget it donated,
we're justgoing to have
to grow itourselves.”
Curtis Pegram, HCADirector
“We decided to … helpunfortunate familiesthat can't alwayscontrol their destiny.”Jeff Parry, Five Points ImplementGeneral Manager
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THE BOTTOMLESS WELL OFGENEROSITY
On property owned by New Life onState Route 247, two acres of sweetcorn, one acre of potatoes and one acreof Blue Lake green beans are growing.
“There is so much competition forcanned goods and for fresh fruit andvegetables, that to go buy it is justprohibitive,” said Bill Bowman, HCApresident and pastor of New Life. “Idon't have a lot of money, but I have alot of energy and passion.”
Good News Gathering, which owns 20acres of property south of HillsboroHigh School on U.S. Route 62, islending four acres, which will be usedexclusively to grow sweet corn.
According to Brad Barber, theadministrator of ministry developmentat GNG and the supervisor for its site,the church hopes to break ground on anew building this year on this land. Hesaid the church will use the front 10acres in the near future, but would notuse the back section of the property atthis time.
“Our philosophy has always been thatit's not ours, it's God's. So, let's use it ina way that we can bless other people,”Barber said. “It's going to be a funproject to be involved in. We havemany groups that have agreed to helptend, and the harvest will be a church-wide event.”
A total of 3,600 tomato plants — all ofwhich were donated by Brad Greene ofBrad's Garden Center and CountryStore of Hillsboro — will be raised onthe one-acre lot offered up by JimGorman of Hillsboro.
Greene said he was glad to be involvedbecause he believed that what HCA isdoing is worthwhile. “It's nice to seesomebody doing that kind of stuff,versus doing money, where they'reactually growing something,“ he said.“It's kind of nice, and the way it shouldbe.”
Gorman had worked with Pegram atthe post office until Gorman retiredlast year. Already farming tobacco onproperty passed down from hisparents, Gorman said Pegramapproached him to see if he'd bewilling to donate some of the idle landat his home.
“I figured I'd give it a shot,” Gormansaid. “Whatever we can raise, produceand give to the local food pantries, itshould help somebody. It's not aboutus, it's just helping somebody survive.”
Finding the seed and equipmentnecessary to farm was another priorityfor HCA.
“I had a contact from the last fooddrive we did,” Pegram said. He pickedup the phone and contacted Bob Daviswith Jackson Area Ministries.
“I said, 'Bob, I'm just going to throw itout there. This is what we're doing, thisis how much we need. Whatever youguys can contribute will help,'” Pegramsaid.
“We gave him a list of what we'redoing and within five days he sentback an e-mail that read, 'Got all ofyour seed. Pick it up on Wednesday the23 (of March).' We were in shock. Thatwas just unbelievable,” Pegram said.“Whenever Satan puts these barriersup, God just wipes them out and says,
six-percent higher than thenational average of 15%.
HIGHLAND COUNTY BY THE NUMBERS:
are part of the free or reduced-price lunch program.in food pantry, kitchen clienteleduring the first quarter of 2011.
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'Go through.'”
Founded in the 1970s, one of JAM'score areas of ministry is the GreenThumb Project, which helps people inneed grow their own gardens andprovides the seeds and plants theyneed, according to Paul Clever, a JAMboard member.
Through this outreach, Davis said thathe knew of six significantly large-sizedcommunity gardens that benefit foodpantries in the region, and that HCA'sis the largest and best organized.
“To me, (Pegram's) idea, and the waythey've persevered and organized it, isreally the model of the future forregional community gardens becausefood banks are having a harder timegetting food,” Davis said.
The generosity continued to extendbeyond seed and plants to othergardening essentials. Melvin LiquidFertilizer in Sabina donated pesticidesand weed killer, the Highland CountyEngineer's Office donated stakes andsurvey tape, and Five PointsImplement loaned equipment,manpower and resources to prep thegrounds and plant the sweet corn andgreen beans in early June.
“We decided to help out to be able tohelp the community and helpunfortunate families that can't alwayscontrol their destiny,” said Jeff Parry,general manager of Five PointsImplement in Hillsboro.
Parry said the biggest challenge wasthe overabundance of rain, but finally,at the end of May, the weather startedto cooperate.
“You can't say enough about them tobring in all that equipment in sixdifferent intervals,” Pegram said.
REAPING WHAT IS SOWN
As the tending stages of the gardenproject get underway this summer, alook toward the harvest is inevitable,with distribution of the fresh produce akey component.
“You can do all of this and harvest, butpeople still have to come and get it,”Bowman said. That means providingfresh produce might require anadjustment in how the food isdistributed.
“If a pantry feeds the last Saturday ofthe month, it may mean feeding thefirst Saturday of the month if that iswhen the harvest comes,” Bowmansaid.
After the food is harvested, the plan isto house it in New Life's Psalm 91Shelter House until the pantries pick itup for their distribution.
Pegram said his organization alsoplans to can some of the produce. “Thekey word is 'shelf-life' so we can geteverybody through the winter time,”he said.
LEADERSHIP UNDETERRED
Pegram said that although harvestingcrops will help fill in the gaps betweencurrent donations and current needs,"we're going to continue to knock onthe doors we always have."
In addition to high unemploymentnumbers, 54 percent of Highland
County students are enrolled in theschools' free or reduced-price lunchprograms, and the local hunger rate issix-percent higher than the nationalaverage of 15 percent. Given thosestatistics, the relief that the harvest willprovide can't come soon enough.
“As long as we can get them in theground and get them to grow, keep thegrass and weeds out of it, we shouldhave something for somebody to eat,”Gorman said.
Whether the food is grown in thesegardens or supplied by generousdonors, those involved are determinedto continue providing for theircommunity.
“We're going to talk to key people ... torebuild or at least hold on until we canget to the other side,” Pegram said.“But we don't want to be in businessforever.”
“Model of thefuture for regionalcommunitygardens.”Bob Davis,Jackson Area Ministries
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LORA ABERNATHYLora is the Health andWellness Editor for SALTMagazine and the SouthwestGroup Online Editor for OhioCommunity Media. Sheresides in Hillsboro with herhusband,Gary. Lora trainsfor and competes intriathlons and blogs aboutthose experiences atwww.theironmountaineer.blogspot.com.
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Honeysuckle has been named the 2011 color of the year by the Pantone Color Institute. According totheir executive director, “In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits. Honeysuckle is acaptivating, stimulating color that gets the adrenaline going – perfect to ward off the blues.”
This vibrant tone has already made its début in the fashion world – even showing up on the redcarpet. It is also popping up in all sort of fun clothing — check out Old Navy and Pac Sun forexamples. Purses, shoes and even higher-end jewelry by Kate Spade and Marc Jacobs have alreadybeen seen in the color of 2011.
While you may not be comfortable living in a house drenched in honeysuckle, there are many funways to incorporate this fresh color into your current interior design color scheme.
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A classically designed dining room isenergized with a splash of color from acenterpiece in honeysuckle blossoms.The oversized chocolate brown and whitedamask fabric and wall covering give amodern appeal to a traditional pattern.The repetition of the white upholsteredchairs paired with the dark wood of thedining room and table and buffet establishthe room’s palette.
This garden inspired space has a freshlook making you believe summer really ishere to stay. The colorations of the crewelfabric on the chaise are emphasized withthe contrast welting in honeysuckle. Theneck roll pillow sports trim and accentbuttons in honeysuckle as well.
For a bold look, try painting your wallsVaspar Honeysuckle Rose. A high glossfinish would look dynamic in a girl’s roomwhen paired with white furniture. Trymixing it with accents of apple green,orange or plum.
A new sofa in a vibrant tone can transforma room and give it an up to date look.
A vivid lamp shade makes a boldstatement as it contrasts against thecontemporary charcoal gray wall coveringby Clarke & Clarke.
Alfresco dining receives a makeover withthese nature inspired outdoor fabrics andtrims in honeysuckle with green andorange accents.
While I am not a “pink person” myself, Iam drawn to this enticing blend of pinkand coral.Whatever colors you prefer,think about introducing a vibrant, newtone into your decorating scheme thissummer.
All fabrics and trims featured in this articleare courtesy of Duralee Fabrics or one ofits sister companies and are availablethrough Hardwick Designs.
STEPHANIE HARDWICK STOKESis an officer of the executive board of the Dayton Societyof Interior Designers. Her work has been featured in theDayton Daily News, the Cincinnati Enquirer and invarious Designer Show houses. She resides in ClintonCounty, and works throughout southwest Ohio. She maybe contacted at Hardwick Designs (937) 383-4382 [email protected].
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"Can we keep it?"
"It" was a red and whitefemale spaniel-mix dog. Ourchildren had fallen in love withher when she showed up atour home. No one claimedher and the neighbors hadseen her wandering thestreet, so we assumed shehad been dropped off. Shewas a full grown, but young,easy going girl and it didn'ttake long for her to make herway into our hearts andhouse. She was the perfectpet until she realized ours wasa permanent home. It wasthen we found out she had ataste for anything stuffed orbound. We returned homeone day to find pillows, stuffedtoys and books, including aBible or two, chewed topieces. Once she had ustrained to keep such thingsout of her reach, she returnedto being a perfect pet. (UntilChristmas Eve when wereturned home and she had'opened' several presents!)
About a month after Pinky'sappearance, she quietly wentinto our bedroom andreturned 30 minutes laterproudly carrying a pup in hermouth. My wifeasked,"Where did she getthat?" I just looked at her. Weknew Pinky was expectingsoon after she adopted us butshe had not shown any signsof being in labor. Guess shedidn't want to worry us. Sheloved her puppies. We wereto find that she loved allpuppies, and kittens too.She's the only pet we've hadthat "earned her keep."
One year, a client's mothercat met a tragic end, leavingseveral newborn babies forher humans to feed and carefor. Being away from home allday, they offered to pay us tocare for them until they wereolder. We were delightedwhen Pinky insisted onhelping. She made a nest in acloset and kept carrying thekittens to it. She would keepthem rounded up and evennursed them. She didn'tproduce much milk so we stillhad to bottle feed, but shelicked and cleaned and dotedover them till they were bigenough to go back to theirhumans. She helped raiseanother litter of kittens afterthat and whenever she'd hearor see babies she would get afunny, starry-eyed look.We never knew where Pinkycame from, but we're glad shechose us to adopt her.Although she died in 2000, westill often talk about her.Unfortunately, very few straysend up in a caring home. Nodoubt, thousands of cats anddogs are "dropped off" orabandoned here in AdamsCounty alone. We get callsalmost daily about strays andthe majority of our patientsstarted out as unwanted pets.We have many wonderfulclients who rescue as many asthey can.
Some studies estimate thatone un-spayed female cat andone un-neutered male cat andtheir offspring results in420,000 kittens in 7 years.One dog and her offspringresults in 67,000 pups in 6years. All this results in a LOT
of unwanted pets! Bob Barkerhas the solution-spay andneuter your pets.The AmericanVeterinaryMedical Association advisesthat having your pets spayedor neutered is a part ofresponsible pet ownershipand an investment in yourpet's long-term good health.Getting pregnant — evenonce — does not benefit dogsand cats. The mating instinctcan lead to undesirablebehaviors and results inundue stress on both theanimal and the human.Spaying and neutering hasno effect on a pet'sintelligence or ability to learn,play, work or hunt. Most petstend to be better behavedfollowing the operation,making them more desirablecompanions. Contrary topopular belief, the surgerywill not make your pet fat.
Spayed females are less likelyto get breast cancer andneutered males are less likelyto get prostate disease,testicular cancer and fightwounds better.
If you have unwanted pets,please don't drop them off.They are not able to fend forthemselves and few eversurvive long enough to beadopted by a loving family.
If you are looking for a pet,there are plenty looking foryou. Contact local shelters ora call a vet. We usually knowwhere there are plenty offoster pets looking for apermanent home. You mightfind that perfect pet, with justa few flaws that you can betrained to live with.
ADAMS COUNTY
VETRick Bailey is the
owner of BaileyAnimal Hospital in
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DR. RICK BAILEYDr. Rick Bailey grew up in May's Lick, Ky.and received a Bachelor of Sciencedegree in Animal Science from TheUniversity of Ky. In 1980, he graduatedfrom Auburn University College ofVeterinary Medicine, and he and hiswife, Alice, have operated their privateveterinary practice in West Union, Ohiosince 1987.
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The southern rim of Ohio is well known for its green, rolling hills, where the Oak and
Hickory forests of “the edge of Appalachia” begin. There, before spreading southeast
into Kentucky and West Virginia, trees become dense and farm land is replaced by the
shaded groves of Adams and Scioto counties.
On the edge of that transition sits the Rooster’s Nest Bed &
Breakfast. Seven miles north of West Union in Adams County, the
Rooster’s Nest is tucked into a corner of woods at the end of a
winding, gravel drive, hidden from the road by old-growth trees. A
large pond skirts up against the front porch of a two-story log
cabin, one of two log buildings on the property. With only three
bedrooms and a shared common area, the Rooster’s Nest feels
more like a relative’s summer home than a busy bed and
breakfast — and that's exactly what owners Sally and Dave
White want.
“We were always enamored with the feel of a log home,” said
Sally on a recent Sunday afternoon. “Just the rustic-ness, the
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On a whim, my wife and I decided to spend aweekend night at the Rooster’s Nest as a much-needed getaway. We brought little — a bookeach, a change of clothes and hiking shoes, incase we decided to visit nearby Serpent Mound(or go for a walk on one of several wooded trailson the 26-acre property.)
The Whites’ fondness for log-cabin living comesthrough immediately when you step into any ofthe Nest’s three rooms — the Sunset Room, theSunrise Room and the Roost — yet comfortnever seems to be sacrificed in the name ofsimplicity. Each room features a wood-framebed, handmade in northern Ohio. Rockingchairs can be found inside and outside therooms, on the front porch and on the dockoverlooking the pond. A full bathroom with amodern shower contrasts with the folksy feel ofthe bedroom, but that’s a welcome departure.
We requested to stay in the Roost, which has itsown second-story balcony with views of thewoods. Once we noticed the two woodenAdirondack chairs right outside our front doorwhich face outward over a canopy of trees, Iknew the books would see more action than thehiking shoes. (I was right.) Inside the room, youcan’t help but feel like you stepped into a cozytree-house where birds perched on tree limbsgreet you at the windows. As it happens, theother two rooms are also aptly named — theSunrise Room overlooks the garden, where thesun rises each morning, and the Sunset Roomfaces west and boasts views of the pond.
It wasn’t long before we settled into thosechairs, propped our bare feet on the balcony’srailing and read to a chorus of birds, bugs andthat great “silence” of the woods.
For dinner, Dave recommended we try Moyer’sWinery in nearby Manchester, just a 20 minutedrive down Ohio 247. The restaurant’s backpatio overlooks the Ohio River and a narrowvineyard which lines the river bank. Wesampled the house wines while river bargesinched past. With the upcoming July 4thholiday just two weeks away, locals set offfireworks up and down the river bank, addingto an already memorable dinner experience.
At 8:30 the next morning, Sally and Dave bothserved breakfast in the dining area of the maincabin. We perked up with coffee and abeginning course of baked bananas in a buttersauce topped with ice cream, while Sallyfinished the morning’s main course —cranberry, cream cheese and pecan stuffedfrench toast served with fresh fruit and ham.
“I like to fix something that you would nevermake at home,” Sally said afterward. “I havefun with it.”
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IIFF YYOOUU GGOO2658 Coon Hill Road, Winchester, OH [email protected]
FFoorr LLuunncchhTry Cruiser’s Diner in nearby Seaman, OH. The’50s style streamline diner features classic dinerfare with walls covered in records, newspapers andadvertisements from a bygone era.155 Stern Drive, Seaman, OH 45679(937) 386-3330
FFoorr DDiinnnneerrMoyer’s Vineyard, Winery and Restaurant is amust see. Unassuming from the front, the viewfrom the back is worth the long waits on a Fridayor Saturday night. Make reservations, get a bottleof wine and enjoy the view — and the food! (Oh,and say ‘hi’ to Jacob, the restaurant’sserver/photographer extraordinaire.) 3859 US Route 52, Manchester, OH 45144 937-549-2957
FFoorr RReeccrreeaattiioonnIf you find yourself needing to get out and goduring your stay, visit the Indian burial grounds ofSerpent Mound in Peebles, or take a trip to Miller’sBakery & Furniture, a traditional Amish-ownedbusiness in West Union. Serpent Mound State MemorialPeebles, OH 45660 960 Wheat Ridge Road, West Union, OH (937) 544-8524
The Whites first pursued their dream of owning a bed andbreakfast in 1996, when they relocated from Norwood toMiddletown in hopes of renovating a 1904 Queen Anne Victorianhouse into a B&B. Things didn’t go as planned. Dave was laid offfrom his job and the cost of renovating an historic home provedto be too much. Still, the couple kept their dream in sight.
“Our next dream was, well...since we couldn't open a bed andbreakfast there, we wanted to retire to a log cabin,” Dave said.
Then, while searching online in 2006, Dave came across a log-cabin bed and breakfast for sale in rural Adams County.
Enter the Rooster’s Nest.
The couple moved to Winchester in the summer of 2006 and, bySeptember, the first guests had arrived.
“It’s been building ever since,” Sally said.
The Whites were twice mentioned in Midwest Living in themagazine’s “Best of the Midwest” list, and the Rooster’s Nest isregularly named in local and regional publications. Thatpublicity and regular advertising in the Cincinnati Enquirer havekept a steady stream of newcomers checking in — about 350 ofthem each year, Dave said.
Now that they’ve accomplished their goal, what’s their favoritepart of it all?
“The conversations.” Sally said. “Just visiting with people andgetting to know them. That’s the best part.”
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July 28 - Aug. 26 - Native American Artifacts Exhibit. A newexhibit of Native American artifacts will be showcased. Cost:$5 - Non-Members; Free for Members Contact Person: KayFisher Notes:Wed., - Fri., July 28 - Aug. 26, 2011, 1 pm - 4 pmor by appointment Phone Number: 937-382-4684 Location ofEvent: Clinton County History Center, 149 E. Locust St.,Wilmington, OH 45177
July 29 - 30 -Wilmington Art & Pottery Festival. A two dayevent specializing in high quality art
and pottery. Hand-thrown pottery,glassware,weaving, sculpture,jewelry,wall art and morewill be highlighted.Thisjuried show deliversquality art items fromfunctional to ornamental.Expect demonstrations,food and a great time forall. Cost: $4 - Childrenunder 12 - Free ContactPerson: Ray & Betty Storer
Notes: Fri., July 29, noon to 9p.m.& Sat., July 30, 9 a.m. - 6
p.m. Phone Number: 937-382-6442 Location of Event: Roberts
Centre, 123 Gano Road,Wilmington,OH 45177
July 29 - 30 - Indian Artifact Show at the Riverbarn inManchester. Showtime is Friday, noon-10 p.m. and Saturdayfrom 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Contact Steve Lewis at 937-549-4093or Mike Evans at 937-549-1877.
July 30 - Adams County Genealogy Society Reunion, noon to 4p.m. at the Heritage Center inWest Union. For moreinformation contact the Adams County Genealogy Society at937-544-8522, Thursdays and Saturdays.
July 30 - CampersYard Sale, Paint Creek.
July 31 -Wildcat Hollow Disc Golf Tournament, Pike Lake.
July 31 - Page One-Room School House Event, corner of PageSchool Road off Vaughn Ridge Road inWest Union, programbegins at 2 p.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Contact Mary Fulton at 937-587-2043.
Aug. 5 – Aug. 6 - Kinfolk Landing Days at Manchester.Celebrate the founding of one of Ohio's oldest villages.Contact JaneWilson at 937-549-4074
Aug. 5 - 7 - SSCC Theatre will present "Trifles" – Edward K.Daniels Auditorium on Southern State Community College'sCentral Campus, 100 Hobart Dr., HIllsboro. Tickets areavailable through www.sscctheatre.com or at the door. Contact:Rainee Angles at 800-628-7722, ext. 2794. Cost: $8 for generaladmission.
Aug. 6 - CampersYard Sale, Pike Lake.
Aug. 6 - CampersYard Sale, Rocky Fork.
Aug. 6 - Community Beach Party. Meet at South Beach to enjoya fun-filled day of swimming, games and activities. Food andcraft vendors on site. Live entertainment all day. Fireworks at 10
pm. Cost: Free Contact Person: Todd Kaser Notes: Sat., Aug. 6,2 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Phone Number: 937-725-8847 Location ofEvent: Cowan Lake State Park, 1750 Osborn Rd.,Wilmington,OH 45177
Aug. 7 - SATH Car and Bike Show, Rocky Fork.
Aug. 11 - 14 - The OhioValley Antique Machinery Show. This4-day event is held one mile outside of Georgetown on StateRoute 125 andWinfield Road. Since 1971, the show haspreserved history and passed it along through good familyentertainment. Parades, an antique market, craft market, andflea market plus an antique car show, baby costume contestand live music, good food, daily working demonstrations, andhundreds of tractors and engines will be on display. For furtherinformation visit www.ovams.org.
Aug. 12 -13 - Perseid Meteor ShowerViewing, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.Everyone will gather on a property adjacent to Serpent Moundto watch the sky for meteor showers.We hope to take a countof how many meteors we see and what direction they aremoving. Plus, there will be a guided tour thru the sky. There isno cost, but we ask that you register to get more information.Contact F.O.S.M. at 937-587-3953, www.serpentmound.org
Aug. 13 -Meteor Shower Campout. Join us at the main beachand meet the Cincinnati Astronomical Society. Bring chairs andblankets. Enjoy games, crafts and stargazing. Must pre-registerfor free camping on the beach. Cost: Free Contact Person:Caesar Creek State Park Notes: Sat., Aug. 13, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.Phone Number: 513-897-2437 Location of Event: Caesar CreekState Park, 8570 E. SR 73,Waynesville, OH 45068
Aug. 13 - Huckleberry Finn Fest, Paint Creek.
Aug. 13 - Dog Days (camp with your pet), Rocky Fork.
Aug. 20 - 3rd Annual Cowboy Copas Memorial Concert at theRed Barn Convention Center inWinchester. 2223 RussellvilleRoad, concert starts at 6 p.m. Tickets $15.00. Contact LynneNewman at 937-587-3358.
Aug. 20 - 15th Annual Marine Corps League 5-K Race andWalk, 8:30 a.m., Alexander Salamon AirportWinchester,Contact Dan Bubp at 937-544-2581.
Aug. 20 - Adams County Cross-County Bike Ride, hosted bythe Cincinnati Cycle Club. Contact Andi Daum at (513) 608-4457.Aug. 25 - 28 - Ohio Tobacco Festival, The 27th Annual OhioTobacco Festival will be from August 25-28 in the historicvillage of Ripley. The 4-day event runs Thursday throughSunday and features a parade, an antique car show, andcommercial exhibits, plus over 40 food booths. One uniqueevent is the tobacco worm race, others include the tobaccocutting contest, tobacco stripping, and a tobacco spittingcontest. Enjoyable for the whole family.
Aug. 25 - 27 - Brown County Bluegrass Festival - This 20thannual festival is held in Georgetown at the Brown CountyFairgrounds. Bluegrass music fans flock from all over BrownCounty and farther.The 3-day show hosts big name acts andhas an attendance of about 5,000. This is an family orientedevent by sticking to the traditional bluegrass that fans want to
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hear. The fairgrounds provides great facilities for campers. Formore information www.browncountybluegrass.com or call 513-752-2747 or 513-678-6271.
Aug. 28 - Page One-Room School House Event at the corner ofPage School Road and Vaughn Ridge Road in West Union.Program begins at 2 p.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Contact MaryFulton at 937-587-2043.
Aug. 27 - Owl Outing. Meet at the Nature Center for an excitingevening of owl hunting. Cost: Free Contact Person: Caesar CreekState Park Notes: Sat., Aug. 27, 8 p.m. Phone Number: 513-897-2437 Location of Event: Caesar Creek State Park, 8570 E. SR 73,Waynesville, OH 45068
Sept. 1 - Adams County Junior Fair Beef Barbecue, 5 - 7:30 p.m.at the Adams County Fairgrounds in West Union. ContactCorbett Phipps at 937-544-2336.
Sept. 2 - 4 - Winchester Caramel Festival. Contact LeonaInskeep at 937-695-0950.
Sept. 2 - 4 - Disc Golf, Hilltoppers Open, Pike Lake.
Sept. 2 - 4 - Labor Day Weekend Events, Rocky Fork.
Sept. 2 - 4 - Labor Day Weekend Events, Pike Lake.
Sept. 3 - Pancake Breakfast, Paint Creek.
Sept. 3 - 14th Annual Amish School Benefit Cookout at MillerBakery & Furniture on Wheat Ridge Road. Contact Miller's at937-544-8524.
Sept. 3 -Wheat Ridge Art Market Arts & Crafts Sale from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. at Millers Bakery & Furniture on Wheat Ridge Road.Presented by the Adams County Arts Council. For moreinformation contact J.R. Bradley at 937-544-4620.
Sept. 3 - Archaeology & Ohio Geology Day, Serpent Mound, 10a.m. - 5 p.m., Members from different chapters of theArchaeological Society of Ohio will display their artifacts and beavailable to answer questions from the public. Plus, learn aboutAdams County's unique geological feature “the Serpent MoundCrypto Explosion Area.” Contact F.O.S.M. at 937-587-3953.www.serpentmound.org
Sept. 3 - CrabFest 2011.Celebrate the"World's Largest Horseshoe Crab"
structure, named as one of the top5 roadside attractions in the U.S.Enjoy back-to-back liveentertainment, good food andamazing fire jumps by worldrenowned motorcyclists.Cost: Free.Contact Person:Jim Rankin Notes: Sat., Sept.3, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. PhoneNumber: 513-256-5437Location of Event: FreedomWorship Baptist Church, 664W.
Main Street, Blanchester,OH45107
Sept. 3 - Amazing Barn Quilt Race. Travel to multiple quilt barnsaround Clinton County to compete in a variety of challenges.Winning teams will be determined by the best cumulative timeon challenges (not driving times), allowing drivers to drivesafely and enjoy the scenery. First place team wins $300.00.Second place team wins $150.00. Third place team wins $75.00.Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be registered by August
20. Cost: $50 - Team of 2 Contact Person: Diane Murphy Notes:Sat., Sept. 3, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: 937-382-0316Location of Event: J. W. Denver Williams Park, 1100 RombachAve., Wilmington, 45177.
Sept. 3 - 10 - Highland County Fair, fairgrounds, St. Rt. 73 N.,Hillsboro, Ohio, agricultural displays, crafts, livestock shows andsales, floral displays, rides, food, midway, admission fee, freeparking. Call 937-393-9975 for more information.
Sept. 9 - 11 - Bentonville Harvest Festival. Friday evening, Sat. &Sun. at Bentonville. Contact Sue Naylor at 937-549-3360.
Sept. 9 - 11 - Clinton County Corn Festival. Come to the 34thannual Clinton County Corn Festival. Help us celebrate ouragricultural heritage as we honor one of the area's biggestindustries with a three-day extravaganza. The festival featuresantique farm machinery, a parade, games, all types of foodmade from corn, a quilt show, musical entertainent, antiques andcrafts and the Corn Olympics! This is an event not to miss inClinton County. Cost: $3.00 Contact Person: Antique Power ClubNotes: Fri., Sept. 9, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat., Sept. 10, 9 a.m. - 11p.m. & Sun., Sept. 11, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: 937-383-5676 Location of Event: Clinton County Fairgrounds, 958 W. MainStreet, Wilmington, OH 45177
Sept. 9 - 10 - 27th Annual Kiwanis Soccer Classic. Three visitingcollege men's soccer teams will compete with WilmingtonCollege for the Championship. Each team will play on Fridayand Saturday. Cost: Adult - $5;Two-Day Pass - $8; Student– Free. Contact Person:Robert Beck Notes:Fri. & Sat., Sept. 9 &10, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.Phone Number:937-382-1223Location ofEvent:WilmingtonCollege, 1870Quaker Way,Wilmington, OH45177
Sept. 15 - 18 - 43rdAnnual Peebles OldTimers Days. Forinformation contact Marie Palmerat 937-587-3749 or visit www.oldtimersdaysfestival.com.
Sept 15 - Oct. 15 - "U-Pick" Apples. "U-Pick" your own delicious,fresh apples right from the orchards at A & M Farm. Call aheadto ensure the perfect harvest conditions for your apples. Manyvarieties are grown and mature at different times.You pay forwhat you pick. Cost: Pay For WhatYou Pick Contact Person: CindiNotes: Sept. 15 - Oct. 15, Monday - Saturday; 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.;Sunday; 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: 513-875-2500 Locationof Event: A & M Farm, 22141 SR 251, Midland, OH 45148
Sept. 16 - 18 - Draft Horse Show and Field Days, HighlandCounty Fairgrounds, St. Rt. 73, Hillsboro. See these magnificentanimals doing the work they were bred to do in the show ringand in the field, camping available. For more information call937-393-3525.
Sept. 16 – 18 – Fall Festival, Fayette County Fairgrounds,Washington C.H., Rides, games, crafts, food. Free admission.Sponsored by the Fayette County Agricultural Society. 740-335-5856.
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Sept. 17 - 18 - Thunder In The Hills Hydroplane Races, RockyFork State Park, East Shore Drive and Marina,McCoppin Mill
Road,Hillsboro,Ohio, recordsetting speed hydroplane
races. For moreinformation contactDean Davis, (937)393-1153.
Sept. 21 - 24 -Seaman FallFestival. ContactDoris Bailey at937-386-2083.
Sept. 23 -WheatRidge Amish SchoolBenefit Auction &
Supper. Supper at 4p.m. & auction at 5 p.m. at
RidgeWay Lumber onWheatRidge. Contact 937-544-7566.
Sept. 23 - 24 -Wilmington Oktoberfest.Wilmington Oktoberfestis a family/community celebration that blends a time-honoredGerman festival with the vitality and charm of small-townAmerica. Oktoberfest features traditional German polka, as wellas various other styles of music. Come hungry and sample avariety of authentic German or traditional festival foods.You canalso test your skills at one of many games of chance, Monte Carlotournaments or kids' games.Wilmington Oktoberfest ispresented by the local Knights of Columbus, Council 3369. Allproceeds from this annual event go to a local 501C charity. Besure to check our website www.wilmingtonoktoberfest.org forupdates and more information. Cost: Free. Contact Person: DaveRuther Notes: Fri., Sept. 23, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. & Sat., Sept. 24, noon- 11 p.m. Phone Number: 513-225-1998 Location of Event: St.Columbkille Catholic Church, Mulberry & Main Streets,Wilmington, OH 45177
Sept. 23 – Oct. 29 -Wilmington Haunted Hollow Ride. Every fallthe fields of Clinton County come alive with screams of horror asour signature "fire breathing" semis chase unsuspecting victimsthrough a forest filled with monsters, madness and mayhem! Ifyou survive the ride, you can try to make it through "SlaughterHotel," but watch out, Dr. Slaughter doesn't like uninvited guests.Up for more? The inmates of "Nightmare Penitentiary" areanxious to create their own special nightmare for you. Threeattractions, one location, continuing to create hysteria at theHollow.Visit our website www.wilmingtonhauntedhollowride.comfor more information and rain closings. Cost: $10 - $30;Depending on package Contact Person: Dave Sharp Notes:Friday & Saturday Nights, Sept. 23, - Oct. 29, 8 p.m. - midnightPhone Number: 937-382-6147 Location of Event:WilmingtonHaunted Hollow Ride, 1261W. Dalton,Wilmington, OH 45177
Sept. 24. - Hometown Fest for Habitat, Grace United MethodistChurch,Washington C.H., “A party with a purpose,” with music,food, fellowship. Benefits Fayette County Habitat for Humanityaffiliate. (740) 335-0761 for tickets.
Sept. 24 - Queen City Cat Show. See hundreds of cats competefor top awards in a Cat Fancier's Association Show.Watchjudging, talk to breeders and stroll through our spacious showhall. There will be many vendors with pet-related items for sale.
Local humane societies will also be on site with pets foradoption. Come and meet the breeds and enjoy the show. Cost:$5 - Adult; $4 - Seniors; $12 - Family Contact Person: DianeCurfiss Notes: Sat., Sept. 24, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 513-583-9992 Location of Event: Roberts Centre, 123 Gano Road,Wilmington, OH 45177
Sept. 24 - Fall Fun Fest Demo Derby. One of the largest demoderby events and payouts in the region with tons of non-stopaction with a variety of classes. The action never stops with theCounty Fair Championship Heat, 12 Team Derby Heat, Full SizeTruck Heat, Small Car Heat, Rookie Heat and Riding Mowers.Cost: $10 Contact Person: Clinton County Fairgrounds Notes: Sat.,Sept. 24, 6 p.m. Phone Number: 937-382-4443 Location of Event:Clinton County Fairgrounds, 958W. Main St.,Wilmington, OH45177
Sept. 24 - Soup Supper Benefit for the Louden one room schoolhouse 5 to 7 p.m. at the Bratton Township Hall on Louden Road.Contact Mary Fulton at (937) 587-2043
Sept. 24 - Chili Cook-Off, Rocky Fork.
Sept. 24 - 25 - Outdoor AdventureWeekend, Pike Lake.
Sept. 25 - Page One-Room School House Event at the corner ofPage School Road off Vaughn Ridge Road inWest Union. Programbegins at 2 p.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Contact Mary Fulton at 937-587-2043.
Sept. 26 - Oct 1 - Brown County Fair, The Brown County Fair alsoknown as “The Little State Fair” has been a part of Brown Countyfor over 150 years. Held the fourth week in September, the fairtypically provides mild temperatures for all events. It runsMonday through Saturday with plenty of entertainment theincludes concerts, tractor pulls, a demolition derby and horseshows. A parade kicks off the fair in Georgetown.www.thelittlestatefair.com.
Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 - Harvest Moon Camp Out, Pike Lake.
October - Haunted Hills, Halloweenfun in the MagicWatersWoods,7757 Cave Road, Bainbridge,Ohio.Call 937-365-1388 orvisit their website atwww.highland-ohio.com/magicwater.
Oct. 1 – 2 - 10th Annual OldFashion Draft Horse, Mule, andPony Field Days at Glen-DalePark, 2915 Fawcett Road, 6 milessouth of Peebles. Contact DaleGrooms at 937-544-3123
Oct.1 - 34th Annual Miller's Anniversary Customer AppreciationDay at Miller Bakery & Furniture onWheat Ridge Road. ContactMiller's at 937-544-8524.
Oct. 1 - 2 - Caraway's Fall Pumpkin Days at Caraway Farms at8450 Blue Creek Road in Blue Creek, 8450 Blue Creek Road - 1/2mile south of Blue Creek. Contact Angela at 937-544-7292
Oct. 7 - 8 - Halloween Camp Out, Paint Creek State Park,
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Halloween fun abounds! Regular camping fees apply, call thepark at 937-981-7061 937-393-4284 for more information.
Oct. 7 - 9 -Wheat Ridge Olde Thyme Herb Fair & HarvestCelebration on Tater Ridge Road. Contact Kim Erwin at 937-544-8252 or visit www.wheatridgeherbfestivals.com.
Oct. 7 - 9 - Appalachian Mountains Artisan Fest, 9764 Tri-CountyHighway,Winchester, Handmade crafts, jewelry, paintings,antiques, florals, herbs, entertainment and activities. Call 937-695-5545 for more information. http://www.hilltopdesigns.org/
Oct. 14 -16 - Halloween Camp Out, Rocky Fork State ParkCampgrounds, 9800 North Shore Drive, Hillsboro, Ohio, trick ortreat, costume contest, pumpkin carving, regular camping feesapply, one of the most popular lake activities of the year. Formore information call 937-393-4284.
Oct. 15 - Horse drawn hayride day at Goodseed Farm in Peeblesfrom noon to 4 p.m. Contact Goodseed farm at (937) 587-7021.
Oct. 15 - 16 - Adams County Civil War Days at the historical JohnT.Wilson Home in Tranquility. Starts Friday evening and continuesthrough Saturday. Contact the Adams County Travel &VisitorsBureau at 937-544-5454 or www.johntwilsonhomestead.com.
Oct. 16 - Jack Roush Day from 12 - 5 p.m. at Manchester. ContactBuster Rurark at 937-549-3628.
Oct. 16, 17, 23 & 24 – Cherry Ridge Farm’s Ohio Corn Maze,Amazing fun for the whole family. Cherry Ridge Farms offers acorn maze, pumpkins, animals, horse barn tours; Meet Tiny Tim,rescued pony, star of a recently published children’s book. Sandart, corn box, face painting, Carmel apple making, food andmore. The maze is cut out in the shape of our great state, Ohio.Inside are 10, hidden destination stations. Can you find them all?Group discounts available. Open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. each day.http://www.cherryridgefarms.org/Oct. 27 - Boo Fest, 6 - 8 p.m.,Hillsboro Uptown BusinessAssociation, Trick-or-Treat Night.
Oct. 29 - Thrill in theVille Halloween Festival, Jeffersonville, GoreStore (haunted store building), kids costume contest, nightparade, car show, pumpkin carving contest, pie eating contest,pinewood derby, coffin race, kiddie tractor pull, bands,masquerade dance, and adult costume contest. ChrisHumphries (740) 426-9227 or Don Parsley (740) 426-6819.
Oct. 29 - UnitedWay Halloween Boo Ball, Location TBA,Washington C.H., Sponsored by UnitedWay of Fayette County.740-335-8932 for tickets.
Oct. 30 - Page One-Room School House Event at the corner ofPage School Road off Vaughn Ridge Road inWest Union. Programbegins at 2 p.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Contact Mary Fulton at 937-587-2043.
Nov. 5 - 6 - Artisan Folk Fair, Fairfield Local School Complex,11611 SR 771, Leesburg, Ohio. Established in 1982, the ArtisanFolk Fair offers period artisans demonstrating and sellingtraditional folk arts and crafts, the juried event offers free stageand strolling performers throughout the two days, the eventfacility is entirely handicapped accessible with ample freeparking, food will be available, Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 12 - 5p.m. For more information call 937-584-4516 or [email protected]
Nov. 5 - Jingle Bell Bazaar, Hills and Dales Training Center, 8919US Rt. 50 E., Hillsboro, Ohio, a craft bazaar featuring local artistsas well as artists from surrounding areas, come enjoy homemadecookies, handmade quilts, aprons, and other clothing as well as
seasonal ornaments and wood products, homemade fudge andhoney from local beekeepers, a great place to start yourChristmas shopping, lunch served by Hills and Dales PTO, planto come and enjoy the fun! 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., no admission fee, formore information call 937-393-4237
Nov. 11 -Veterans Day Parade,West Union, 11a.m. Contact SamKimmerly at 937-386-0293.
Nov. 14 - 15 - Uptown Hillsboro Business Association HolidayOpen House, loads of great prizes, special sales and promotions,new Hillsboro-opoly Game begins, shop and do business locally,for more information call 937-840-0701.
Nov. 19 - Show of the Season, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fayette CountyFairgrounds,Washington C.H.. Annual juried craft show featuringone of the largest gatherings of crafters in southwest Ohio. $1Admission. Sponsored by the Miami Trace Elementary PTO.Christy Bryant. 740-335-1791.
Nov. 25 - Dec. 24Miller's Christmas Tree Farm – Open dailyfrom 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., until December 24. Located west ofWest Union at 1600 Eckmansville Road. Contact Miller’s at 937-544-2220.
Nov. 26 - Hillsboro Holiday Parade, uptown Hillsboro, Ohio,lighting of the Courthouse lawn at dusk, for more information call937-840-0701.
December - Highland HouseMuseum, 151 E.Main St.,Hillsboro,Ohio, the museumis beautifully decoratedthroughout for theholiday season,children’s tea party,excellent selection ofunique items in the giftshop, for moreinformation call 937-393-3392.
Dec. 2 -ManchesterHometown Christmas at theManchester community building from6 to 9 p.m. Contact Heidi Huron at 937-549-2516.
Dec. 3 - Peebles Christmas Celebration lighting of the Christmastree and other events starts at 6 p.m. Contact Ruth Smalley at937-587-2417
Dec. 3 - A Court House Christmas, DowntownWashington CourtHouse. Annual Christmas event featuring downtown decoratingcontest, extended businesses hours with specials, contests andrefreshments, Carnegie Public Library open house, FayetteCounty Court House tours, Fayette County Museum open housewith historical re-enactment tours, free horse and wagon rides,Christmas music, Christmas tree lighting, visits with Santa, andmore. Sponsored by Alliance for a Prosperous Downtown (740)636-2354.
Dec. 3 -Washington Court House Christmas Parade, Annualparade featuring bands and lighted entries from local and areaorganizations. Held in downtownWashington Court House,Sponsored by the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce. (740)335-0761.
Dec. 10 -11 - Page One-Room School House Event at the cornerof Page School Road off Vaughn Ridge Road inWest Union.Program begins at 2 p.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Contact Mary Fultonat 937-587-2043.
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APPETIZERS ANDPICKLES
Fruit Dip
8 oz. cream cheese, softened4 Tbsp. honey7 oz. jar marshmallow crème
Combine all ingredients until wellblended. Serve with fruit.
Honey ChickenWings
1 lb chicken wings1 Tbsp. oil½ tsp. fresh ginger1/3 cup apple juice or dry white wine2 Tbsp. honey1 Tbsp. soy sauce3 chopped green onions
Cut wings into sections, discarding tips.Brown chicken in oil, drain skillet, setchicken aside. Add remaining ingredientsto pan and bring to boil. Add chicken tosauce, reduce heat and cook 10-15minutes. Uncover and simmer anadditional 5 minutes to thicken sauce,repeatedly spooning over chicken tothoroughly coat. Serve.
Zucchini Sweet Relish
10 cups zucchini, coarsely ground orgrated4 medium onions, finely diced1 red bell pepper, finely diced2 tsp. salt1 tsp. turmeric1 tsp. celery seed½ tsp. black pepper1 tsp. nutmeg2 ¼ cups white vinegar2 cups honey
Combine all ingredients. Cook in a heavybottom sauce pan over medium heat for15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour intohot pint jars to 1/8” from top. Cap jars andprocess pints for 15-20 minutes in boilingwater bath.
Summer Squash Pickles
9 yellow squash3 onions3 tsp. celery seed1 cup honey1 ½ cup water½ cup salt3 cups cider vinegar
Slice squash and onions and layer in hot,sterilized pint jars. Combine remainingingredients in a saucepan and bring to aboil. Pour boiling liquid over squash to ¼inch from top. Cap jars and process for 15-20 minutes in boiling water bath.
Bread and Butter Pickles
4 quarts cucumbers, sliced6 medium white onions, sliced3 cloves garlic1/3 cup pickling salt2 tray ice cubes (about 28-36 cubes)
Mix above ingredients and let stand for atleast 3 hours. Remove garlic.
Add pickle mixture to the following in asaucepan:
2 ½ cups honey3 cups cider vinegar2 Tbsp.mustard seed1 ½ tsp. celery seed1 ½ tsp. ground turmeric
Bring mixture to boil. Fill hot jars to 1/4”from top. Cap jars and process for 15-20minutes in boiling water bath.
SALADS
Summer Salad
4 cups watermelon balls2 cups cantaloupe balls2 cups honeydew balls1 cup honeyJuice of 2 lemons1 ½ cup whipped cream
Toss fruit with lemon juice and honey.Chill. Just before serving, fold whippedcream into fruit. Serve.
Crunchy Garden Cole Slaw
3 cups finely chopped cabbage1 cup grated carrot½ cup finely chopped onion¼ cup finely chopped bell pepper½ cup chopped walnuts
Combine above ingredients. Thenprepare dressing:
¾ cup mayonnaise3 Tbsp. cider vinegar2 Tbsp. honeyStir dressing into slaw mixture. Salt andpepper to taste. Chill 1-2 hours or untilready to serve.
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Apple Carrot Salad
3 cups carrot, shredded3 cups apple, unpeeled, shredded1 cup golden raisins½ cup walnuts, chopped3 Tbsp. honey8 oz. plain yogurt
Combine honey and yogurt until blendedin medium bowl. Add remainingingredients and stir well to coat. Chill.
Honey Orange FrenchDressing
3 Tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate¼ cup cider vinegar½ cup salad oil2 tsp. paprika2 Tbsp. ketchup¼ cup honey1 tsp. dry mustard1 ½ tsp. salt
Blend honey with dry ingredients. Addremaining ingredients and whisk or blenduntil well combined. Makes 1 1/3 cups
MAIN DISHES
Easy Asian Chicken
6-8 chicken breasts, boneless, skin on, ifpreferred¼ cup honey¼ cup lemon juice¼ cup soy sauce½ cup ketchup or chili sauce1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
Place chicken in a single layer in bakingdish. Combine remaining ingredients andpour over chicken. Cover and refrigerate,allowing to marinade several hours orovernight. Grill chicken or cover pan withaluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for1 hour, baste with sauce and continuebaking uncovered an additional 30minutes or until chicken reaches aminimum of 165 degrees when measuredat thickest point.
Baked Ham with HoneyOrange Glaze
6-8 lb. ham6 oz. can frozen orange juiceconcentrate1 cup water½ cup honey1 tsp. clove, ground1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. cinnamon1/8 tsp. nutmeg3 Tbsp. cornstarch
Bake ham at 350 degrees 10-15minutes per pound.While hambakes, combine remainingingredients in saucepan. Bring to boil.
Add 3 Tbsp. cornstarch to ½ cupwater and stir well.Whisk into boilingmixture. Boil 1 minute. Remove fromheat, cool. Brush ham with glazeseveral times during last 30 minutes ofbaking to coat. Add 2-3 tablespoonsorange juice to remaining glaze andserve warm with ham.
Pecan Crusted Chicken
6 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless¼ cup honey¼ cup Dijon mustard1 cup finely chopped pecans
Combine honey and mustard. Salt andpepper chicken. Coat top side of eachchicken breast with mustard mixture.Place pecans in shallow dish and pressmustard side of chicken into pecans tocoat. Arrange chicken, pecan side up inbaking dish. Bake at 350 degrees untilchicken reaches a minimum of 165degrees when measured at thickest point.
Greek Style Meatballs
1 lb ground beef1 lb ground pork1 cup fresh bread crumbs16 oz stewed tomatoes, finely chopped,divided1 ½ tsp. salt1 tsp. cumin¾ tsp. black pepper1 ½ Tbsp. olive oil¼ cup dry white wine or stock3 Tbsp. honey
Mix meat, crumbs, 1 cup tomatoes, salt,cumin and pepper. Shape into meatballs.In large skillet, brown meatballs in hot oiland drain. Add remaining tomatoes, honeyand wine or stock to skillet with meatballs.Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover andsimmer 20-25 minutes. Serve.
Marinated Flank Steak
2 flank steaks, 1 ½ lbs. each3 Tbsp. honey3 cloves garlic,minced¾ cup olive oil¼ cup soy sauce2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
2-3 Tbsp.Dijon mustard1 green onion, finely chopped
Add all ingredients except steak toblender and combine well. Slice diagonalcuts into meat, not piercing completelythrough. Place meat in shallow dish orZiploc bag and add marinade. Allow tomarinade in refrigerator at least 4 hours orovernight. Remove steaks from marinadeand discard marinade. Grill steaks overmedium until desired doneness. Let meatrest, covered in aluminum foil for 5minutes. Slice each steak diagonally inthin slices. Serve.
DESSERTS
Hornet’s Nest Cake
1 large box vanilla pudding1 box yellow cake mix12 oz. bag of butterscotch chips2 cups walnuts or pecans, crushed
Prepare vanilla pudding as directed onbox. Let cool for 10 minutes. Blend cakemix into pudding. Pour in a 9x13”,greased cake pan. Top with bag ofbutterscotch chips and walnuts/pecans.Bake for 30 minutes on 350 degrees. Trysubstituting yellow cake and pudding mixfor chocolate, and swapping out thebutterscotch chips for chocolate chips.
- Recipe courtesy of Mickey Fultz ofGreenfield.
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Chocolate Chip HoneyCookies
½ cup honey1/3 cup shortening1 egg, beaten1 tsp. vanilla1 ¼ cups flour¾ tsp. salt½ tsp. baking soda1 cup chocolate chips½ cup chopped walnuts
Cream shortening gradually with honey,vanilla and egg until light and fluffy. Adddry ingredients and combine. Stir inchocolate chips and nuts. Drop fromteaspoon onto ungreased baking sheet.Bake at 375 10-12 minutes.
Honey Nut Oatmeal Scotchies
1 cup dry oatmeal, instant½ cup brown sugar½ cup honey½ cup shortening½ cup butter1 tsp. salt2 cups flour2 eggs¼ cup milk1 tsp. baking soda1 cup butterscotch chips½ cup walnuts
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine
sugar, honey, shortening, honey, eggs andmilk. Add dry ingredients. Stir inbutterscotch chips and nuts. Spoon ontocookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes.
Honey Apple Gingerbread
1/3 cup butter½ cup brown sugar, packed½ cup honey1 egg1 ¾ cups all purpose flour½ tsp. salt1 tsp. baking powder½ tsp. baking soda1 ½ tsp. powdered ginger1 tsp. cinnamon2 cups apples, peeled, cored and sliced¾ cup buttermilk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Creambutter, sugar, honey and egg in a bowl. Siftdry ingredients. Add dry ingredients andbuttermilk to butter mixture, alternatingeach until all combined. Arrange appleslices in bottom of well buttered 9x13baking dish. Pour batter carefully overapples. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or untiltoothpick comes out clean. Serve warmwith caramel drizzle and whipped cream.
Honey Orange Amaretto Cake
½ cup shortening½ cup sugar½ cup honeyZest of one orange5 egg yolks
2 cups sifted cake flour2 tsp. baking powder½ tsp. salt½ cup buttermilk¼ cup almonds, finely chopped½ tsp. almond extractPowdered sugarSlivered almonds
Cream shortening, sugar, honey, extractand orange zest. Add egg yolks one at atime, beating well after each addition. Addsifted dry ingredients alternately with milkuntil smooth. Pour into parchment linedand greased 8x8 baking dish, loaf pan orBundt pan. Bake at 350 degreesapproximately 50 minutes or untiltoothpick comes out clean.
Juice orange used for zest. Add powderedsugar 1 tablespoon at a time until desiredglaze consistency. Pour over cooled cakeand sprinkle with slivered almonds.
Honey Peach and RhubarbCobbler
1 lb box frozen rhubarb10 oz frozen peaches1 ½ Tbsp. quick cooking tapioca2/3 cup honey1 cup sifted flour½ cup shortening1 ½ tsp. baking powder2 Tbsp. sugar½ tsp. salt¼ tsp. nutmeg1/3 cup butter¼ cup milk
Drain fruit, saving juice. Combine juicewith tapioca in sauce pan and bring toboil, stirring occasionally. Add honey andremove from heat. Add fruit to thickenedjuice. Pour into baking dish. Combineremaining dry ingredients and cut inshortening with pastry cutter. Graduallyadd milk until soft dough is formed. Turnout of floured surface and knead two orthree times. Pat our or roll dough to topbaking dish. Cut slits in center of dough.Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Servehot with ice cream.
HOMEMADE POPSICLES
Strawberry Merlot
12 large strawberries, stems removed1 cup Merlot2/3 cup simple syrup
Place all ingredients in blender. Blenduntil smooth. Pour into molds, freeze.
Recipe IndexApple Carrot Salad 59Baked Ham with Honey Orange Glaze 59Blackberry HoneyYogurt Popsicle 19Bread and Butter Pickles 58Chocolate Chip Honey Cookies 60Crunchy Garden Cole Slaw 58Easy Asian Chicken 59Easy Breakfast Rolls 19Greek Style Meatballs 59Honey Apple Gingerbread 60Honey ChickenWings 58Honey Orange Amaretto Cake 60Honey Orange French Dressing 59Hornet’s Nest Cake 59Honey Nut Oatmeal Scotchies 60Honey Peach and Rhubarb Cobbler 60Fruit Dip 58Lemon Cream Popsicle 9Marinated Flank Steak 59Mocha Fudgesicle Popsicle 18Mojito Popsicle 18Pecan Crusted Chicken 59Strawberry Merlot Popsicle 18Summer Salad 58Summer Squash Pickles 58Zucchini Sweet Relish 58
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Mojito
2 limes,whole, peeled and white pith removed1 cup simple syrup2 Tablespoons white rum2 Tablespoons mint leaves
Place limes, syrup and rum in blender. Blend until smooth.Pour through mesh strainer to remove seed residue. Pourback into blender with mint. Blend until smooth. Pour intomolds, freeze.
Mocha Fudgesicle
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped1 ½ cups heavy cream1 cup milk2 Tablespoons cocoa powder2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 Tablespoons instant coffee4 Tablespoons sugar
Place chocolate in bowl. Heat cream, cocoa, coffee andsugar over medium heat until hot and completely dissolved,careful not to scald. Pour mixture over chocolate and let setone minute to melt.Whisk until smooth. Stir in milk andvanilla. Pour into molds, freeze.
*can be made without instant coffee for a rich, decadentregular fudgesicle.
Lemon Cream
½ cup fresh lemon juice1 cup sugar4 Tablespoons lemon zestPinch salt2 ½ cups half and half
Whisk all ingredients together in bowl until sugar isdissolved. Pour into molds, freeze.
Blackberry HoneyYogurt
1 2/3 cups fresh blackberries12 oz. plain Greek yogurt¼ cup honey, plus or minus to taste
Place all ingredients together in blender. Blend until smooth.Pour through mesh strainer to remove seeds. Pour intomolds, freeze.
And onemore thought ...
“Pleasant words are ashoneycomb, sweet to the soul,and healing to the bones.”
Proverbs 16:24
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