Bridgett Raffenberg 
Cincinnati, once known as “Porkopolis”, had pigs roaming the streets and was the area’s leading hog packing center. Pork was put into sausages, salted for long term preservation, used to make goetta. And in true Cincinnati fashion, nothing was discarded. Pork byproducts gave rise to other businesses like soap and candles (hello, Proctor and Gamble!). … Read more
It’s week nine on our quest to visit and write about a Cincinnati brewery each week in 2019. I’m hoping that we’ll be able to cover just about every one by year’s end! Want to really explore more Cincinnati brewery info? Find our Ultimate Cincinnati Breweries List here. Breweries in Cincinnati Series Week #9: Visit … Read more
It’s week eight on our quest to visit and write about a Cincinnati brewery each week in 2019. I’m hoping that we’ll be able to cover just about every one by year’s end! Want to really explore more Cincinnati brewery info? Find our Ultimate Cincinnati Breweries List here. Breweries in Cincinnati Series Week #8: Visit … Read more
It’s week six on our quest to visit and write about a Cincinnati brewery each week in 2019. I’m hoping that we’ll be able to cover just about every one by year’s end! Want to really explore more Cincinnati brewery info? Find our Ultimate Cincinnati Breweries List here. Breweries in Cincinnati Series Week #6: Visit … Read more
It’s week five on our quest to visit and write about a Cincinnati brewery each week in 2019. I’m hoping that we’ll be able to cover just about every one by year’s end! Want to really explore more Cincinnati brewery info? Find our Ultimate Cincinnati Breweries List here. Breweries in Cincinnati Series Week #5: Visit … Read more
The Carew Tower has been a Cincinnati skyline landmark since the 1930’s and it is still as beautiful as ever! Go exploring downtown- take the elevators to the top and enjoy the panoramic views of Cincinnati from the Observation Deck. Please Note: As of our last update to this article (5-27-2022), The Carew Tower Observation … Read more
It’s week two on my quest to visit and write about a Cincinnati brewery each week in 2019. I’m hoping that I’ll be able to cover just about every one by year’s end! Want to really explore more Cincinnati brewery info? Find our Ultimate Cincinnati Breweries List here. Breweries in Cincinnati Series Week #2: Visit … Read more
It’s week one on my quest to visit and write about one Cincinnati brewery each week in 2019. I’m hoping that I’ll be able to cover just about every one by year’s end. Will I have the ability to cover them all in 52 weeks? I won’t actually get to all of them in a … Read more
Get up close and personal with a herd of Jurassic beasts. Get your fill of hands-on science fun. All of this is possible at the Museum of Natural History and Science at Cincinnati Museum Center! After undergoing a massive restoration period at Union Terminal, The Museum of Natural History and Science is back! Two exhibits … Read more
This trip was sponsored by Biltmore Estate.Editor’s note: This article about Christmas at Biltmore first appeared on our site in 2017. I have added new info for 2022, including dates. Please keep in mind that pictures are from 2017. My husband and I recently checked something off on our bucket list – a visit to … Read more
Mother nature is about to put on a show for us so I thought it would be appropriate to share a few of our favorite places to catch autumn in all its glory. When will we see the peak of fall colors here in Cincinnati? This fall, according to ODNR Fall Color Forester Greg Smith, you … Read more
This post is part of a sponsored partnership with Great Parks of Hamilton County. Lake Isabella is more than just a fishing destination. Yes, it’s known for being a great place to fish but there’s so much more! Gone Fishin’… The main attraction is Lake Isabella, a 28-acre pay lake on which you can fish … Read more
Do you have a favorite restaurant? One where you’d have anything on the menu and love it? Taste of Belgium is on my short list of places like that. Whether it’s their Waffles and Chicken or their Brussels Sprouts or their hamburger – put it in front of me and I’ll be a happy girl. … Read more
We taste-tested a number of Thai Restaurants in Cincinnati and found these to be our favorites: My pick for Best Thai Food in Cincinnati = Nittha Siam Kitchen, located just over the river in Alexandria (just 7 miles from the Aronoff Center). I had the Pad Med Mamung Himaphan with chicken. It was full of carrots, … Read more
There are 8 National Parks in Ohio. Have you been to any of them? President Woodrow Wilson signed the act creating the National Park Service in 1916. Tthe new Department of the Interior was responsible for protecting the 35 national parks and monuments. Today, The National Park System includes more than 400 parks… and 8 of those are in … Read more
Special thanks to Tricia Wade for telling us all about her visit to Scene 75. Want to read more from Tricia? Check out her site: Take 10 With Tricia If you’re looking for a great date night or something fun to do with the family, check out Scene 75. Scene 75 is a 90,000 square … Read more
If you’re on the hunt to find a cozy spot for a cup of coffee, look no further! Left Bank Coffeehouse has you covered. Located on Greenup Street in Covington, this little coffee shop is easy to spot with its purple front door. There is a wide variety of specialty coffees on their menu. For … Read more
We recently spent the afternoon hiking around the grounds at Rentschler Forest Preserve and I thought you all might like to see what we found at this park to our north. Rentschler Forest Preserve is part of the MetroParks of Butler County and is located in Fairfield Township. The park has over 400 acres and includes … Read more