Piper’s pies & cakes just like grandma’s
Piper Wilkin is pictured with her pumpkin pie. This is Piper Wilkin’s cake of many colors. One of local state Rep. Shane Wilkin’s (R-Hillsboro) daughters says she would like to be a chef. In fact, Wilkin said 12-year-old Piper Wilkin…
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Ohio’s gift to U.S.: Grant’s 200th birthday celebration
By Jane Beathard He was a husband, father, businessman, general, 18th U.S. president and in the late 1800s the most popular public figure in the U.S. Hiram Ulysses Grant was also an Ohio native – born exactly 200 years ago…
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‘Our Place’ is your place, too
A kind-hearted managing style one key to eatery By Jennifer Woods There are several different ways to approach management of small businesses in today’s society. Located in Washington Court House in Fayette County is “Our Place Restaurant,” which is owned…
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Foodpreneur School aims to help food producers ready to grow and expand
Foodpreneur School aims to help food producers ready to grow and expand Story by Sarah Allen Photos courtesy of Ivory Harlow…
For the love of history
Washington Court House museum offers a peek into the past Story and photos by Jennifer Woods The Fayette County Museum provides…
Small but mighty: Moths have a big role to play
Story by Jane Beathard Photos courtesy of Tim Daniel, ODNR Moths are one of the most underappreciated creatures in Ohio gardens,…
In the Kitchen with … Sinamon Cluxton
Story and photos by McKenzie Caldwell Sinamon Cluxton isn’t White’s Cake Box’s first owner, but since the White family opened shop…
Christmas wish list: Pandemic-friendly events guide
Ring in the holidays safely Story by Jane Beathard It promises to be a Christmas like none before thanks to face…
Winterfest to kick off Nov. 28 in Portsmouth
Story by Adam Black Photos courtesy Friends of Portsmouth After several events in the region have been canceled due to the…
Hillsboro in bloom: Germinate International Film Fest
Story by Adrienne McGee Sterrett Photos courtesy of OSU Extension Highland County Clinton County native Brooke Beam recently began her first…
Celebrating ‘Little Miss Sure Shot’
Annie Oakley Festival is July 26-28 Story by Sarah Allen Photos courtesy of Annie Oakley Festival 1st picture is of…
Keep this column, despite urge to purge
I’ve heard it said that we spend the first half of our lives accumulating “stuff” and the second half getting rid…
No ‘excuses’ for this column
From the time that children begin speaking, they begin making nonsensical excuses. A child could have crumbs all over their face,…
This does not compute to a break-up
“Don’t anthropomorphize computers — they hate it.” — Unknown I remember the first time I saw a computer: It was 1982…
Find the shaker in this issue and be entered to win a $10 grocery card. Visit our website, thesaltmagazine.com, and click…
In the Kitchen With … Stephen and Rachel Jarman
Story and photos by John Hamilton A Southwest Ohio couple is taking…
Cheesemaking: A science and an art
Ohio Cheese Trail highlights cheese manufacturers and specialty retailers Story by Sarah…
In the Kitchen With … Andrew McManus
Story and photos by Adam Black The saying, “A dog in the…
A home run for every sweet tooth
Leesburg’s Batter Up Bakery a staple of the community By Sarah Allen…
On the hunt: Wild mushrooms abound in Ohio
Wild mushrooms abound in Ohio Story by Jane Beathard Photos courtesy Walter…
In the Kitchen With …. Mallory Rakay
Story by Tara Jones Photos by Amanda Wilson One year ago, Mallory…
Feather your nest
Robin’s Nest Flowers & Gifts Story and photos by Jennifer Woods From…
A natural solution: Leesburg store began with mother helping her son
Story by Sarah Allen Photos courtesy of Tristian Abt It began…
Treasure hunt: Jeffrey’s Antique Gallery
Get lost in Jeffrey’s Antique Gallery in Findlay Story and photos by…
In the kitchen with … Bethany Rook
Story and photos by D. Anthony Botkin After a lifetime of…
‘People really gravitate toward’ Champion Trees
‘People really gravitate toward’ Champion Trees By Sarah Allen Photos courtesy of…
Gardening 101
OSU Extension offers advice for first-time gardeners Story by Sarah Allen Photos…
Picking some memories
Area farmers offer tips for u-pick outings Story by Sarah Allen Photos…
‘We need lots of bee fans’
OSU program director shares tips on gardening for bees Story by Sarah…
‘A partnership with nature’
How to get started with beekeeping Story by Sarah Allen With spring…
Remembering the many interesting people who rest in Ohio
Remembering the many interesting people who rest here Story and photos by…
Experience the peace of Serpent Mound
Story and photos by McKenzie Caldwell When Harvard University archaeologist Frederic Ward…
Visiting the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Story and photos by Jane Beathard It’s the all-American alcoholic beverage. And…
Holy time of year: Maria Stein Shrine offers unique displays, experiences
Story by Tara Jones One of last year’s nativities was made…
Carving the past
Highland County man expresses creativity with wood Story and photos by Tim…