Blacklick Metro Park

Have you been to Blacklick Metro Park?

I had not been until the other day when I was going to submit my photos for this contest. I wanted to hand deliver them at the park partly because I wanted an excuse to visit this park that is not too far from where we live.

I did not spend much time there, but like the other metro parks that I have been to, Blacklick seemed very well organized, with several hiking paths, picnic areas, and I hear that there is even a pond somewhere.

The fall leaves are beautiful right now, too, with some purple asters and goldenrods blooming away. Against that deep Autumn blue sky, it's picture perfect!

Leslie's Creperie

I had planned on finding the Foodie Cart for lunch after seeing their tweeted location (close to where I was going be at lunch time), but got side tracked when I saw another crepe cart at the Pearl Market.

Paul, the crepe master, was very warm and personable (very much appreciated on a cold blustery day). He told me a bit of the history of Leslie's Creperie; the hard work that he and his wife had put into perfecting their European-inspired savory and sweet crepes. He also made sure that I knew that they are not competitors of the more Japanese-inspired counterpart. They are good friends, he said, and they are happy to be co-existing, making crepes for us to enjoy side by side!

I ordered a Spinach-Feta-Chicken crepe which Paul quickly made for me. He handed me the warm and perfectly wrapped crepe within minutes.

Who said fast food has to be unhealthy food? I am so pleased that Columbus seems to embrace the food-cart culture that provides fast, healthy treats with local business owners who are fulfilling their dreams.

Pearl Market

I am just learning about Pearl Market downtown. I am learning that it's not just a farmer's market, but there is a bit of craft, handmade goods, food trucks and live music! I can see looking forward to Tuesdays and Fridays if I were to work downtown Columbus. I would look forward to saying hi and being fed by the local farmers and chefs, visiting artisans and musicians alike. Does this happen in the winter, too? I guess I can go here, to find out!

Foliage

The fall foliage seems to really be going on now. I remember from living in New England that once this happens, you'd better enjoy it because next thing you know, the trees are bare, and we are bundled up with 6 layers, or more. Happy Fall!

Pumpkins!

The weather was really too cold to spend the afternoon on a pumpkin patch. Although, it did add to the experience, and it made our pumpkin hunting more speedy!

We went south to Circle S farm with some friends after school. Although we have been to many pumpkin patches in the past (in California and Massachusetts) I did not know what to expect from this experience...except that we were going to pick some pumpkins from their vines. Little did we know, it was a sort of farm-amusement park with hay stacks, hay slides, maze, petting zoo, hay ride plus donuts and cider! We were not prepared for all of that!

At any rate, we had fun, and it helped that we were there during their lull, so the only people who shared our hay ride to the pumpkin patch were new parents of little twin girls. We shared stories of being parents of twins. It brought back many good memories of when my own were little wee ones...just about the size of the pumpkins we brought home.

Still Blooming

I am pretty enchanted by the lotuses at Goodale Park. If you are ever near there, take a walk around the pond. The lotuses will capture you, even if for a moment.

Local Foods Week

Columbus is super duper cool this week!

It's the second annual Local Foods Week, which got kicked off with the Market-to-Market bike event (biking between North Market and Hills Market), amongst many other events that focus on promoting local grown foods.



Visit Local Matters for more information. I am happy to find that there are plenty of locavores in this part of the country!