Yet another friend has lost her job in this challenging economy. I spent the other night helping her rework her resume to bring it up to date, ready to hit the job hunt long road. Our family has had those same challenges this year as well with generally strong industries slowing and layoffs lumed. I bet most of you know someone close to you who has also lost a job, through no fault of their own, and who feels sad at this generally happy time of the year. (more…)

October 21, 2008

As we go to print with each issue, our art direct Jeff Marsh and I always say each issue is ‘the best issue ever’ and we truly believe each one is our best issue. But I think we outdid ourselves with this issue- there isn’t a story in there that I wouldn’t want to know more about. Anyone interested in the world of food has to find some story that speaks to you, whether the profiles of our three chefs, to healthy school lunches for our kids or to healthy breakfasts on the run. And I’m always on the run, aren’t you? But I was inspired by the story about Brown County and autumn leaves to slow down and enjoy a ride in the country- it’s so the perfect time for such an escape before the winter grey days close in again. (more…)

The Personal Choices Faced, Decisions Made Along the Way

 

By Peg Ashbrock

 

 It’s breast cancer.

 

Three of the scariest words you can hear from a loved one or friend, words that forever change a life. Two local women heard those words this year; only one is a survivor. Last year it was estimated that 182,460 new cases of invasive breast cancer were diagnosed in the United States. With more early detection, more early treatment, more research there is hope. Billions of dollars are now being directed at critical research and treatment programs. Their goal? A cure. As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins, make the time to learn and make time to make a difference.

 

Living Your Life

In October 2003, 43-year-old Sandy Lawall, a spunky professional landscaper, received a letter from her radiologist that her annual breast exam was normal. However, days later after performing a monthly self breast exam she knew when she felt a lump that something was far from normal. (more…)

Great Places to Enjoy Right Here in Your Hometown

By Peg Ashbrock
Summer is the best time to play tourist in your home town. It’s the time to explore places that you’ve never been, and find out just why so many of your family and friends like to visit. But I’ll bet there are places right here in your hometown that you’ve never checked out. What are you waiting for-get out and explore!

Exploring Downtown

Start at Cincinnati’s front door, Fountain Square, with activities day and night. Marvel at the restored Tyler Davidson Fountain and let the kids chase a few pigeons. Fountain Square is also the starting point of the Queen City Tour, those purple signs that lead you all over the city exploring. (more…)

Check These Out:

 

Got More Ideas? Send them to me and I’ll add your suggestions too. Send them to peg@intouchzine.com

Summer Weather Welcomes Walkers

By Peg Ashbrock
Now that summer weather is here, its time to lace up your walking shoes and get outside. Cincinnati recently was named the 10th best walking city in the nation, according to a survey by Prevention magazine and the American Podiatric Medical Association. Are you a walker already? Great.
If you’re newer to the walking game, read on. Walking is a gentle, low-impact exercise. It’s safe, simple, and doesn’t require practice. Many people start walking for health reasons. Some just like to get out and explore. Whatever your reasons, walking in Cincinnati has never been easier.
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Local Farmers Markets

Local Farmer’s Markets

 Butler County

 Brown’s Family Market

11620 Hamilton Cleves Road

Hamilton

513-738-0404

April-June

 Daily 7 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

 

The Feed Barn

9257 Cincinnati-Dayton Road

West Chester

513-779-1190

May-October

Saturday 9:00-1:00 p.m.

 

Station Road Farm Market

6749 Station Road

West Chester

513-777-3650

July

Daily M-F 10:00-6:00: Sat 9:00-5:00; Sun 12:00-5:00

 

Clermont County

 

Amelia Farmer’s Market

Auxier Trucking

1275 Ohio Pike

Amelia

753-9186

July-September

Sunday 12:00-4:00

 

Grailville Farm

932 Bannonville Road

Loveland

683-2340

June-October

Daily 9:00-9:00

 

Grant’s Farm

5552 Bucktown Road

Williamsburg

625-0638

March-December

Daily M-Sat.  9:00-6:00;Sun 10:00-5:00

 

Milford Farmer’s Market

Milford Shopping Center

1025 Lila Avenue

Milford

May-November

Wed. 2:00; Saturday 10:00

 

Mt. Carmel Farmer’s Market

Sports Page Café Parking Lot

453 Cincinnati Batavia Pike

Mt Carmel

July-October

Tuesday 2:00-5:30

 

Newtown Farm Market

3950 Round Bottom Road

Newtown

561-2004

Daily M-F 9:00-8:00; Sat 9:00-7:00; Sun 9:00-6:00

 

Pringle’s Orchard

2697 Pringle Road

Goshen

625-9866

June-December

Daily M-Sat. 10:00-6:00; Sun 1:00-6:00

 

Rouster’s Apple House

1986 State Route 131

Milford

625-5504

Milford

July-April

Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-6:00

 

Shaw Farms

1737 St. Rt. 131

Milford

575-2022

July-November

Daily 9:00-6:00

 

Wilfert Farms

3135 Lindale Mt. Holly Rd

Amelia

797-8018

April-November

Daily 9:00-6:00

 

Warren County

 

The Black Barn

1161W. Main Street

Lebanon

932-2093

Daily 9:00-7:00

 

Iron’s Fruit Farm

1640 Stubs Mill Road

Lebanon

932-2853

Daily M-Sat. 9:00-5:00; Sun 12:00-5:00

 

Hidden Valley Fruit Farm

5474 N. Ohio 48

932-1869

June-October

Saturday

 

Mason Farmer’s Market

Mason middle School Parking Lot

770 Mason Montgomery Road

Mason

229-8510

June-October

Saturday 8:00-12:00

 

Landen-Deerfield Farmer’s Market

3292 Montgomery Road

513-2063

June- October

Saturday 8:00-12:00

 

Lebanon Farmer’s Market

Sycamore at Main

Lebanon

228-3172

June- October

Thursday 12:00-6:00

 

Hamilton County

 

Farm Market of College Hill

Llanfair at Hamilton Ave.

College Hill

542-0007

June-September

Thursday 3:00-7:00

 

Nativity Church Tailgate Market

5935 Pandora Avenue

Pleasant Ridge

June-October

Monday 3:30-6:15

 

North Minster United Presbyterian Church

703 Compton Road

Finneytown

June-September

Friday 3:30-6:30

 

Northside Farmers Market

Hamilton Ave at Lingo St.

Northside

706-5401

June- September

Wednesday 3:00-7:00

 

Wyoming Farmers Market

Wyoming at Van Roberts

Wyoming

761-6263

May- October

Tuesday 3:00-7:00

 

Hyde Park Farmers Market

US Bank Parking Lot

3424 Edwards Rd

Hyde Park

June-October

Sunday 10:00-2:00

 

Lunken Airport Farmers Market

Wilbur Road off St. Rt. 52

East End

May-October

M-F 3:00-6:00; Sat 9:00-3:00

 

Madisonville Farmers Market

4760 Red Bank Expressway

Madisonville

272-3650

June-October

Saturday 9:00-1:00

 

Mt. Washington Farmers Market

6136 Campus Lane at Beechmont

Mt. Washington

June-October

Thursday  3:00-7:00

 

Turner Farm

7400 Given Road

Indian Hill

561-8426

July-December

Tuesday 9:00-dark; Wed & Fri 2:30 to dark, Sat at Findlay Market

 

Hollmeyer Orchards

3241 Fiddlers Green Road

Western Hills

574-0663

January-March; June-December

M-F 9:00-6:00; Sat 9:00-5:00; Sun 1-5:00

 

St. Jude Church Tailgate Market

5928 Bridgetown Road

Bridgetown

859-491-6140

July-September

Wednesday 3:30-6:00

 

Northern Kentucky

 

St. Therese Church Tailgate Market

2516 Alexandria Pike

Southgate

July-October

Thursday 3:30-6:00

 

Boone County Farmers Market

Burlington Pike between Limaberg Rd and Camp Ernst Rd.

Burlington

859-586-6101

June-October

M-F 9:00-6:00; Weekends 7:00-7:00

 

Dixie Farmers Market

Erlanger Baptist Church

116 Commonwealth Ave

Erlanger

April-October

Thursday 3:00-6:00

 

Campbell County Farmers Market

709 Monmouth St

Newport

859-572-2600

Saturday 9:00-12:00

 

Northern Kentucky Regional Farm Market

5^th Street at MainStrasse Visitors Parking Lot

(Between Philadelphia and Main)

Covington

859-431-1500

Tuesday 3:00-6:30

Saturday 8:30-2:00

Eat Your Way Through Summer with Cool Local Treats

By Peg Ashbrock

 

So there you have it. It’s your duty as an American to eat ice cream July 20. Because of Cincinnati’s sheer number of ice cream options it definitely will take longer than just one day. So my advice? Make this an all summer project. Invest your time, your taste buds and a few friends to honor your patriotic commitment to get the scoop on Cincinnati’s ice cream. (more…)