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Recap of my trip to Cincinnati

The highlights of my week long birthday trip!

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Cincinnati’s Chili War

Cincinnati style chili is not what most people expect.

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Finding German Food in Cincinnati

A variety of German cuisine can be found in Cincinnati. Nearly 25% of the population has German in their heritage.

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History of Brewing in Cincinnati

The tour guide for Rhinegeist Brewery was young and was also a bartender in the taproom. He had a choppy haircut and wore a T-shirt. I was trying to determine if it was the name of a band or a video game. While I was wearing my Jesus and the Mary Chain T-shirt which he noticed. But didn’t say a word. He probably thought it was an “old” band. He was polite enough and quite knowledgeable about beer… or ale… or is it lager?

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My German Roots in Cincinnati

What do you do when you’re trapped in bed for a year recovering from a stem cell transplant due to brain cancer? After watching a “Friends” Marathon, I started researching my family tree which led me to Cincinnati, my hometown.

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The Perfect Cup of Coffee

I was filling the kettle with water. Then carefully spooning out the dark crushed coffee beans. I could smell the roasted delights already. This coffee would be perfect on a chilly Sunday morning. Anticipation mounted as I poured the scalding hot water into the French Pot.

Time was going backward awaiting... I start drooling. The steam from the mug drifts into my nostrils, taking the rich scent with it. The first sip brought me to life…