Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Recently I heard whispers about a frozen yogurt spot opening in the area and I got pretty excited. You see, I can’t actually remember the last time I had soft serve frozen yogurt but it was at least two decades ago, so it was about time to break the dry spell. … [read more]
Hathaway’s Diner in Carew Tower
Remember that little corner diner you used to go to with your Grandma after shopping for your Easter dress? Or that place that had the most delicious milkshakes that you and Granddad used to go to as a treat on Sunday afternoons? For me it was Covington Chili or Woolworth’s (anyone remember them? No? Am… [read more]
Giuseppe’s Neighborhood Pizzeria
Tonight my family dined at a great restaurant in Covington, Giuseppe’s Neighborhood Pizzeria. The name ALMOST says it all. It is indeed a neighborhood restaurant, and they are indeed a pizzeria. But they offer so much more than pizza! They have salads, sandwiches (26!), sides and also a pretty cool selection of beers, and all of their… [read more]
Salvadore’s Pizzeria in Elsmere Kentucky
My family is always on the lookout for small, hole in the wall, home town places to eat. We love the quaint, friendly feeling these restaurants offer. A friend told me how much they love Salvadore’s Pizzeria—both for the delicious pizza and the fantastic value. After we visited, we not only loved the prices and food,… [read more]
Bad Frog + Voice of America MetroPark Playground
We all know we’ve been spoiled rotten this winter with some beautiful sunny days. The temperature rises just enough to get us outside to enjoy the day. I just hope Mother Nature isn’t saving her winter storms for March. All of our snow gear is hunkered down for a nice peaceful rest and I’d like… [read more]
Family Friendly Restaurants: Blue Elephant Thai Sushi and Italian
My husband and I recently went out for a “date night” to Blue Elephant Thai Sushi and Italian. I had a Groupon that needed to be used and I’d been there once before for lunch and the Thai was delicious. I must admit, the “Italian” part still throws me off but nonetheless, I knew the… [read more]
In the Kitchen :: FFC’s Favorite Appetizer Recipes
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, and I’m working on planning our celebration for the evening. We celebrate the holiday in a Family Friendly sort of way – we invite a few people over and set the children up with movies, games and snacks and then the adults hang out together and catch… [read more]
Share The Love – Graeter’s Baked Goods
Giveaway closed. Thank you to everyone who entered! Congratulations go out to FFC reader, Gretchen! For most of us, when we think of Graeter’s, we think of ice cream. Delicious, creamy, chocolate-chunky ice cream. But, if you’ve stopped by Graeter’s lately, you know they are now SO.MUCH.MORE. They are also a bakery, and were not… [read more]