October 2010 Issue

Page Turners October 2010
Here's to the winners.

Sharing the Beauty of Language
Poet Rita Dove returns home for a special award.

String Master
Celebrated guitarist Jorma Kaukonen helps others find melody in the Ohio hills.

Avenue Bistro
Cuisine Type: American Location/Region: Sylvania/Northwest Set aside an evening for a fine meal at a hidden gem of a restaurant, Toledo’s Avenue Bistro.

Posh Squash
Cleveland chef Douglas Katz shares creative ideas for filling a fall favorite. Recipes: Roasted Pumpkin Stuffed with Bread Pudding; Acorn Squash with Wild Rice, Dried Cherries and Almonds.

Garden-Variety Ghosts
Take a spine-tingling tour through some of Ohio’s spookiest public gardens.

Peparing for Spring
The Ohio Statehouse’s green guru gives fall gardening tips.

Big-Tree Hunter
Service Forester Brian Riley’s passion is searching for Ohio’s biggest buckeyes, cottonwoods and other arboreal giants.

Digest

Editor's Note: Extra Helpings

My Ohio: A Quiet Place
Visits to southeast Ohio have given this suburbanite a new perspective on country vs. city dwelling.

Sycamore Search
Ohio Magazine's art director Lesley Blake and photographer Thom Sivo track down a big tree.

Cycling Through Autumn
Some of Ohio’s best fall colors can be seen from the seat of a bike.

Fall for Adventure
Ride through autumn during these regional cycling events.

On the Town
Enjoy two days of non-stop, girlfriend-getaway fun in the capital city.

Red, Ripe & Delicious
These orchards offer much more than apples: Corn mazes, special events and tasty treats draw families looking for a fall outing.