Category Archives: Ohio

May 2, 2012

Kentucky Bourbon Balls

    Believe it or not, I learned most about stereotypes long before I moved to New Jersey (surprising, I know!).  As a native Ohioan, or more suitably I should say Cincinnatian, we have a serious love-hate relationship with Kentucky.  Depending on the situation, we … Continue reading →

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February 16, 2011

Brussel Sprout Salad

Brussel sprouts are such a touchy subject.  They are the vegetable everyone loves to hate.  I too was once a brusselbasher but I vividly remember the moment my feelings changed.   There is a well-known restaurant in Cincinnati, called Boca (if you are ever in … Continue reading →

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Filed under Appetizers and the likes, Ohio, Restaurants, Scrumpdidily Salads, Side Dishes, Uncategorized, Vegetables

October 8, 2010

Cheezey Chorizo Dip

While on the topic of football, I thought I’d share with you this fantastic dip that is the perfect complement to a Sunday afternoon of watching your favorite team get beat by the Bengals.  Ahem, um…I meant, watch your favorite team play my favorite team … Continue reading →

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October 6, 2010

Cincinnati Three-Way

  If you want to know the way to a Cincinnatian’s heart, take them to a Bengals football game, and then give them a good old-fashioned three-way.   This is how it goes down: Get them geared up in their finest Ochocinco jersey, and then sway them … Continue reading →

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