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Eating in Columbus, Ohio

C'mon guys...

Nobody mentions Handke's? or Rosendales? Columbus has a vast array of great Chefs and great restaurants. North Market is great for lunch, everytime I go I do not leave withour a bubble tea! Omega breads has some killer breads, and of course you can't go wrong with Jeni's.

The Whole Foods Market off Dublin & Sawmill is one of the largest in the nation, the cheese stand alone is awe inspiring.

As far as restaurants go, it depends on what you are looking for and how much you are willing to spend. Hankde's is a must stop. You can't go wrong at a restaurant ran by a certified Master Chef who competed at the Bosuce D'Or!

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Fennel help: What to do with the stalks and fronds?

I've done a couple of things with the stems:

Cut into sticks and utilize in a crudite.

Candy them. Cook in a simple syrup, then coat in sugar.

Grind into a stuffing with Italian Sausage and sun dried tomatoes for chicken.

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Cook the Book: 'Dolce Italiano, Desserts From the Babbo Kitchen'

Summertime in Jersey meant one thing. Pizzajeds (Zeppoles). My grandmother would fry up bites of pizza dough into heavenly goodies dusted with powdered sugar. So simple, yet so addictive.

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Weekend Book Giveaway: 'The Elements of Cooking'

I feel the most important element, other than that quality of the food you purchase, is your attitude towards it. If you love food and love to cook, it shows. If you are having a bad day and you are frustrated, that frustration will turn up in your finished dish.

Techniques mean nothing if there is no love.

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Eating in Columbus, Ohio

German Village.

There also used to be a really good Chinese restaurant in the Lane Avenue Shopping Center, don't know if it's still there. Steamed spicy wontons, oh my...

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Cook the Book: 'Dolce Italiano, Desserts From the Babbo Kitchen'

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Cook the Book: 'Dolce Italiano, Desserts From the Babbo Kitchen'

I really like rainbow cookies.

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Cook the Book: 'Dolce Italiano, Desserts From the Babbo Kitchen'

cant choose between gelato and cannoli

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Cook the Book: 'Dolce Italiano, Desserts From the Babbo Kitchen'

Tiramisu...............

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Cook the Book: 'Dolce Italiano, Desserts From the Babbo Kitchen'

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Cook the Book: 'Dolce Italiano, Desserts From the Babbo Kitchen'

Marscapone with fresh raspberries

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Cook the Book: 'Dolce Italiano, Desserts From the Babbo Kitchen'

easy - torrone from Bruno bakery in NYC - chewy, nutty goodness!

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Cook the Book: 'Dolce Italiano, Desserts From the Babbo Kitchen'

Tiramisu is the hands-down winner for me! :D

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Cook the Book: 'Dolce Italiano, Desserts From the Babbo Kitchen'

Cannoli are number one for decadence but I also like pizzelle for a treat with coffee.