My New Mantra, Eating And Painting Local!

My new mantra is "Eating and Painting Local" and I did just that today.  I went to the Fabulous Short North for a painting session early this morning.  I broke for lunch and headed to one of my favorites, TASI's located in Pearl Alley of all places.  They source their food locally, but....The expresso beans for my Latte were from Italy.  Our server was very interested in knowing how it was. 

WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL!

I got a good start on a painting and am hoping the weather will be good next weekend so I can finish. 

Italy In My Own Back Yard

My friend Debra is in Italy having fun painting, eating and making ceramics.  I am enjoying her blog, so..... 

This morning I went to the Worthington Farmer's Market because it is peach time and I needed to have some peaches.  I came home with way more food then we'll ever eat.  Tomatoes, strawberries, blackberries, and my favorite, peaches!!  I fixed breakfast and was eating on the deck.  Inspiration, I'll blog my beautiful local Ohio food - peaches in yogurt, toast and coffee in an exquisite china cup.  Well, the photos didn't work out exactly as I hoped, but here are the remains of the yummy toast and coffee.

 

The jam is by "Sweet Things", and is brandied blackberry.  The owner of "Sweet Things" is local and makes the most wonderful jams.  I don't have a most favorite yet.  I am still tasting.  I do love the chili cherry and the brandied blackberry.

http://sweetthinggourmet.com/