JR: Government regulations regarding tiny farming operations - (my nov 25, 2014 toledotalk.com comment) We were initial members for the Community Supported Agriculture farm called Shared Legacy Farms. That first year in 2008, the farm only had 12 members. Our produce came from the farm dirty, which was no big... more>> 1 min read
- Nov 25, 2014 - #farming #food #politics #moronism

JR: Local health department idiotic behavior at the Toledo farmers market - (my nov 25, 2014 tt comment) "now, I will be the first to admit that I don't know the whole story. " Indeed, you don't. Cider To repeat, the Toledo farmers market vendor could "sell" the cider by accepting "payment" in the form of a donation, bu... more>> 3 min read
- Nov 25, 2014 - #toledo #politics #moronism #health #food #farming

JR: November 2014 Kengo and Black Cloister opening updates - (my nov 24, 2014 toledotalk.com comment) For some of these places, the renovations and the red tape take significantly longer than originally thought. I'm guessing that Kengo will update one of its web areas when the opening date nears. https:/... more>>
- Nov 24, 2014 - #food #beer #toledo #restaurant #sushi #business

JR: Notes - Jun 12-15, 2014 - Thu, Jun 12 - Glass City Mashers meeting at The Attic DD and I attended our first Glass City Mashers meeting last night, Jun 12, 2014 at the Attic, located above Mano's along Adams Street. The discussion focused on "bitters," which are English a... more>> 2 min read
- Nov 11, 2014 - #event #todo #toledo #food #beer #family #garden #blog_jr

JR: Restaurants to try - or to try again Anna's Restaurant at 4505 Woodville Road in Northwood. Like The Budapest, it is a time warp Veritas Cork and Craft Black Forest Cafe - German food, located in Oregon Fowl and Fodder - opens in June 2014 - Opened on Jul 17, 2014, a... more>>
- Oct 22, 2014 - #food #restaurant #blog_jr

JR: Ramen places in Toledo - Kotobuki has a really good ramen dish. I'm unsure if Sori Sushi offers ramen. Well, a quick menu check, and they do offer a couple options for ramen noodle soup. #food - #toledo - #restaurant
- Oct 15, 2014

JR: Toledo Delis - Excerpts from this thread: I love PJ's Deli downtown. The pretzel bun with peppered turkey and muenster I really like big apple! The quirky location and staff make for a unique Toledo experience. Their chili is really great. Also, le petite go... more>>
- Oct 15, 2014 - #food #restaurant #toledo

JR: Toledo Farmers Market Vendors - 2014 - Downtown Toledo Farmer's Market open Saturdays: 8 to 2 (May - Nov) 9 to 1 (Dec - April) The vendors that sell at the downtown Toledo farmers market changes throughout the year, depending upon space availability and what's in season. Some vendors... more>> 3 min read
- Oct 13, 2014 - #farming #food #business #toledo

JR: Coffee issues at the Toledo Farmers Market - Oct 4, 2014 - My comment at a Toledo Talk thread: We experienced this bizarre payment confusion this morning too with that vendor. I guess the vendor could sell coffee from the truck, but the vendor could not sell coffee at the table, located under the shelter... more>> 1 min read
- Oct 04, 2014 - #toledo #food #beverage #coffee #politics #health #moronism

JR: Weekend Activities - Sat-Sun, Sep 20-21, 2014 - - clean streams pickup is Sat, Sep 20. I did this with DH once several years ago. "Partners for Clean Streams in Perrysburg organizes an effort each year to remove trash and other debris clogging the areas waterways." - Sat, Sep 20 in Perrysburg - ... more>>
- Sep 19, 2014 - #toledo #food #sports #history #architecture #event

JR: Our 2014 Backyard Produce Garden - In early May, I decided to change our garden a bit by switching to a raised-bed, square-foot garden, even though we have little knowledge on the subject. We need to study more about the compatibility of plants, watering, planting times, etc. Based up... more>> 25 min read
- Sep 18, 2014 - #home #garden #food #blog_jr #todo

JR: Notes - Easter Weekend - Apr 18-20, 2014 - #todo finish editing. need to add additional info from my notebook. Fri, Apr 18 Assembled and baked bread for Easter meal on Sun in central OH. DD's parents arrived in the afternoon. We shopped at Levis Commons: Pottsies Fiddlestix and anoth... more>> 2 min read
- Sep 10, 2014 - #todo #bread #shopping #nature #toledo #art #food #blog_jr

JR: Cheese Sandwiches - Excerpts from the story : The new lunchbox system was set up to enable students to purchase meals on a credit account. Parents can place funds on that account -- via www.myschoolbucks.com. If no funds are available, it will allow the food purchase... more>> 2 min read
- Sep 04, 2014 - #food #recipe #bread #education #humor

JR: Toledo can screw up lunch with politics - My Jun 27, 2014 comment to this thread: I wonder if Toledo, Ohio is the only city that can make eating lunch downtown politically complex. Excerpts from a Jun 27, 2014 Ottawa Tavern Facebook post The mantra of all entrepreneurs must be "Com... more>> 16 min read
- Sep 02, 2014 - #toledo #food #business #politics #moronism #blog_jr

JR: Smoothie Recipes - Ground up in our Vitamix Jun 4, 2014: two big fist fulls of fresh kale a cup of frozen wild blueberries at least a half cup of frozen mixed berries 1/4 cup flax meal 1/4 cup chia seeds leftover whey from yogurt made a few days ago water a little... more>>
- Sep 02, 2014 - #juice #smoothie #food #recipe #blog_jr