Tucker's of Over the Rhine

Two weeks ago I ate at Tucker's in Over the Rhine. Wow! I felt like Guy Fieri really needs to feature this place on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. It's totally unassuming, and almost doesn't even look like a resaurant from the outside. The place can't be more than 20 feet wide and 45 feet long. The food prep area is on the left side of the restaurant, with a counter to eat at right next to it. Maybe 6-8 booths line the right side. Just from appearances, I wouldn't know to even go there if a friend hadn't recommended it, but it was so worth it!! The place was packed!

From the menu, it looks like they do a lot of breakfast, but have other typical American mainstays as well. I ordered the french toast with hashbrowns on the side. And here's what it looked like: Yum, huh? It tasted that good too!

 My friend got this plate. Looks pretty tasty too!!

The whole staff was very friendly too, and made you feel like your were eating in your own kitchen. I was really impressed. I hope to bring my husband back to try it the next time we go to Cincinatti. In fact, we might drive the hour to Cincy just to eat here! Yes, it was that amazing. Be sure to try it!!

A few other pics from the group I was with... you can tell they are enjoying their food!

Busy... of course!

The last few weeks since I've blogged have been busy. Of course, it always gets this way at the end of the school year, and by the time summer gets here and I don't have to use an alarm, I sleep ten hours a night at least. (I think that whole sleep debt theory is true!)

So, since I last blogged, I got back from chaperoning a school trip, graded final projects, submitted senior grades, organized a class party, cleaned to house, did about 10 loads of laundry, supervised the wood laminate floor being but down in my house, helped with after-school tutoring, painted the shed, planted some plants, and made (and ate) carmel twists. Whew! Oh, and went shopping with my best friend! It is so nice to be back in Ohio and be able to actually hang out!

This week I have a banquet on Tuesday, church Wednesday, graduation Thursday, and then over the weekend my in-laws will be in to help put on the roof. Justin's trying to have the floor down in a few more rooms before they get here- I hope he is able to! All these projects get a little stressful, but I always like the end results. So it's worth it...

My garden is growing. My peas have been in about three weeks now, and most are 2-4 inches high now. The corn is still pretty short, but it has sprouted. I haven't seen anything from the green beans, but they have only been in about a week. Probably this week I will see something. I still need to plant tomatoes, so I am planning on getting them tomorrow after school. I love growing my own food. It's going to be an investment getting jars and canning supplies as I start out though.

I also added some plants around our awesome tree in the backyard- mostly hostas. I just love hostas! In a few weeks they are going to really fill out and look nice!

Spring is great- so much going on! But summer is coming too- and I can't wait for our Arizona vacation. Well I'm out for now, more later!

A New Dining Room Table, Part Two

Wow, it's awesome to see the progress on our table! It's all put together and stained now, and just needs to sealer on it. After that is done Bert is going to start on the benches.  Here's what we got so far: