How to make a classic chocolate gob
Learn how to make a classic chocolate gob (whoopie pie), a cake-like cookie sandwich that is commonly eaten in homes across Pennsylvania.
When Ohio loved snow: The history of pioneer sleighing traditions
Before snowplows, Ohioans relished the snow. Explore the history of pioneer sleighing with history columnist Paul Locher, from foot warmers to sleigh bells and community caravans.
No ice is 100% safe: Essential precautions for winter recreation
Ice safety is about more than just your own recreation—it’s about the safety of those who are called to help when things go wrong, according to outdoors columnist Jim Abrams. As the tragic events at Rocky Fork State Park in 2021 reminded us, poor judgment on frozen water can have fatal consequences for both victims and rescuers.
Learn the technical standards for ice thickness and the essential gear that can mean the difference between a close call and a tragedy in Jim's latest column:
Box tree moth quarantine expands in Ohio, West Virginia
Ohio is expanding its box tree moth quarantine to seven new counties. Learn how to identify this invasive pest, check the new boundaries, and report sightings.
Dough Boxes: A much-kneaded item of pioneer Ohio country furniture
How did pioneers bake bread for large families? Columnist Paul Locher explores the history of the dough box—a distinctive piece of early American furniture used by settlers to knead and rise dough.
A toast to toasters and roasters: Breakfast with Ohio pioneers
Discover why early American coffee roasters and wrought-iron toasters are rare finds today. Columnist and early American artifacts collector Paul Locher takes a deep dive into the decorative motifs and functions of pioneer tools.
A Dakota tradition: Lessons in lefse
Discover the art of making lefse in this "Accidental Rancher" excerpt. Explore the history, technique, and heartwarming tradition of this Dakota holiday staple.
Healthy cooking tips for the holiday season
Find out how to make smart swaps, mindful eating, safer food prep and simple planning while keeping festive flavors you love with tips from Ohio State University's family and consumer sciences educators.
Spiders and salamanders were denizens of early fireplaces
Explore early Ohio frontier kitchens, where nonstop fires, ash piles and iron “spiders” and “salamanders” shaped daily cooking and pioneer life.
Giving thanks when salad is not a salad
A humorous look at Midwest “salad” culture, where holiday salads mean Jell-O, cool whip and canned fruit, not greens. Know the assignment this Thanksgiving.
