Food Adventures

Great Food for a Great Price at The City Goat

January 26, 2019 By Nedra McDaniel Leave a Comment

I have a rule that I try to stick to when it comes to date night, we have to go eat somewhere that we have never been. It helps mix things up and there are so many great restaurants new and old around Cincinnati that it’s hard to keep up.

The risk is that you either try a place that you love and you want to go back again and break the date night rule or you try a restaurant and it’s just average and you wish you would have stuck with one of your favorites.

I liked the City Goat in Covington so much that I broke my date rule and ate there twice within a week.

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An Italian Meat and Cheese Dip PERFECT for Entertaining

January 9, 2019 By Nedra McDaniel Leave a Comment

I love getting behind the scene access during a food tour because I find food production pretty fascinating. I was recently invited to visit the Sugardale Bacon Plant in Massillon, Ohio to learn more about the company and how bacon is processed… because life is better with BACON!

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5 Reasons to Give the Gift of Adventure

December 15, 2018 By Nedra McDaniel 3 Comments

Looking for a gift that keeps on giving?

Why don’t you give someone the gift of adventure instead?

Here are a few reasons why you should consider giving an experience gift instead of a physical one.

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How to Make the Most Out of a Winter Getaway to Cleveland

November 10, 2018 By Nedra McDaniel 5 Comments

Cleveland, Ohio has a lot to offer for families looking for a winter weekend getaway with experiences that are fun for all ages.

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Unique Adventures to try in the Smoky Mountains

September 1, 2018 By Nedra McDaniel 17 Comments

My family has visited the Smoky Mountains region around and near Gatlinburg, Tennessee, many times over the years. Each time we visit, we run out of time before we run out of fun. There is ALWAYS something new to discover there…along with many family favorites that we try to visit each time we are in town.

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Everything You Need to Know About Dining at Kings Island

August 31, 2018 By Nedra McDaniel 3 Comments

If you are visiting Kings Island for the day, you are most likely going to grab a bite to eat while you are there. I’m sharing tips and menu items so that you can plan ahead and make the most out of your dining experience.

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Fun Things for Families to Do at the Biltmore

August 30, 2018 By Nedra McDaniel 4 Comments

A visit to see the Biltmore Estate was on my list for years and I was really excited when we were invited to experience what the Biltmore offered for families during a weekend stay. The Biltmore also happened to be the last destination that my mom was able to visit before she died. She absolutely LOVED her visit there and her face would light up when she would talk about it. I knew that I wanted to experience and get a sense of why it was such a special experience for her.

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Spice Up Your Meals with Queen City Sausage

August 19, 2018 By Nedra McDaniel Leave a Comment

I’m a BIG fan of spicy food. The spicier the better. I’m not a good person to ask if something is spicy because more times than not, it’s not spicy enough in my book. In fact, most times when someone has a product that they claim is spicy, I’m still left disappointed…my husband is convinced that I’ve burned off all of my taste buds over the years. When I found out about the Wicked Hot Ghost Pepper Sausage from Queen City Sausage, I was cautiously optimistic.

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9 Reasons to Love Hofbrauhaus Newport

August 1, 2018 By Nedra McDaniel 1 Comment

If you are looking for great dining experience with friends or family, Hofbrauhaus Newport has you covered. Located directly across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, Ohio, you will find a large selection of German beers and Bavarian-style cuisine.

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Experience Love for the Border in El Paso

July 22, 2018 By Nedra McDaniel 2 Comments

El Paso, Texas is ones of those cities that I instantly fell in love with. The landscape is so different from what I see in the Midwest and yet it had a few similarities. I live in a Tri-State area where it is common to cross state borders daily and El Paso’s location is a Tri-city with access to both New Mexico and Juarez, Mexico. It almost feels like it’s own distinct place because the landscape is so different from the flatter parts of the Texas.

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