Saturday, July 15, 2023

Ohio Brew Week 2023

Happy Ohio Brew Week!! The week kicked off with First Call on the first Friday. Two of our favorite local DJs, DJ Barticus and Muchi Nochi, played music on the street! I met up with Sarah, Heather and Mario to enjoy some brews and tunes.

Cheers!

Then of course, Wednesday was my favorite Brew Week event, Top Deck Dinner!

Another delicious evening of food from Cutler's Restaurant paired with brews from Jackie O's! The first course was a spinach salad with goat cheese stuffed grilled strawberries and almonds, with Jackie O’s Gose vinagrette. Paired with Apricot Vanilla Perpetum sour ale.

The second course was a chili crisp grilled cheese with local gazpacho, on wild sourdough with wheat from the chef’s garden and Snowville white cheddar. Paired with Piazza pilsner.

We made room for more courses by taking a picture break!

Love these ladies!

We love Top Deck Dinner!

Group photo!

The Ohio Brew Week board of directors!

What a view!

Course three was 36-hour sous vide smoked beef tongue tacos, paired with fan favorite Chomolungma.

The fourth course was a Nashville hot chicken thigh with koolaid pickles and pickled onion on a house biscuit, paired with Mystic Mama IPA.

Dessert was a “dirty” tres leches cake with coffee whipped cream paired with Horchata Bourbon Barrel Brick Kiln. Everything was over the top delicious!!

On Friday night, Abby and I volunteered pouring beer at the Brew BQ. We had a blast!

And then Saturday was Last Call. It was rainy but that didn't stop us from having fun!

We were sad because Sarah F. was supposed to join us and she was taking too long! We sent her this photo in hopes of getting her to hurry up. She arrived shortly thereafter.

It was a great crowd!

Sarah and Sarah and I went to Mucho Funky at Casa after Last Call, to see Neal spin!

We normally don't go out very late, so you can tell that we are proud of ourselves and excited to be there.

Look! There's Muchi Nochi!

And that's a wrap on another super fun Brew Week. Til next year!

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Davis Vacation

Felix and I drove to Davis this week for a little vacation! Mom and Dad went too! On our first afternoon we hit the ski lift. It's always such a relaxing activity! The view from the top:

Heading back down.

This was Felix's first time staying at Mer, Pete and Kate's place!

He adjusted quite quickly.

We tried a new-to-us activity this trip! Miniature golf at Almost Heaven Mini Golf in Canaan Valley.

It was a really fun course!

Go, Dad!

Go, Mom!

Mer and I tied for first place. Go sissies!

Later that afternoon, we did some sightseeing. First we went to Pendleton Point.

Then we went to Blackwater Falls!

On our last day, we took a very wet excursion to Lindy Point.

Still gorgeous, even when it's wet!

It was an excellent visit to Davis, and Lucy and Felix agree.

Friday, May 05, 2023

Euchre Party at Mara's

Mara had folks over to play euchre and celebrate her birthday! Heather and I were partners.

We take euchre very seriously!

Suzie and Dorian!

Happy birthday, Mara!

Friday, April 21, 2023

Dairy Barn Hike with Felix

Ben and I took Felix for a hike at the Ora Anderson trail behind the Dairy Barn. Ben got this great photo of me and Fe. What a beautiful sky!

Sunday, April 09, 2023

Easter Fire Pit

It was a beautiful Easter afternoon, so I had my family over for a fire pit!

Happy Easter!

Saturday, February 25, 2023

Mardi Gras with Joe Burrow's dad!!!!!

The Honeybees played a Mardi Gras show at the Ridges auditorium tonight, and there were celebrity bartenders. Joe Burrow's parents were there, and I got to order a beer from his dad!!!

Summer and I wore our matching sequin jackets!

OMG LOOK it's me and Joe Burrow's dad!!!!!

The Honeybees played a great set of New Orleans tunes.

We did a lot of dancing!

 
 

Me and Steph!

Happy Mardi Gras, folks!

 

Sunday, February 19, 2023

A Visit from Danny!

My favorite cousin-brother Danny came to town this weekend and we got to spend an entire day together! We took Felix on a walk to Little Fish.

And we had dinner at Casa!

We finished the day with a fire pit at my house. It's always so great to see Danny!! My heart is full!

Saturday, February 04, 2023

Art Night at Summer's

Summer and J hosted an art night tonight! We had a local artist guide us through doing a painting. It was super fun!

Summer introduced me to my new favorite beer, Mallow Laser Quest from BrewDog. A marshmallow and pineapple hazy IPA. Unfortunately, it's seasonal!

Here's the group posing with our masterpieces!

Art!!

They all turned out so great!

A closeup of mine.