I’m back in the snow!
Yesterday at 5:00 am, Jason’s little brother, Zach, and I headed to the airport. Our flight to Columbus, Ohio left before dawn!
After getting through security, I had an Odwalla Mocha-walla bar. It was my pre-breakfast snack, since my stomach was growling insanely and it was only 5:30 am.
Our flight was split into two, and we had a layover in Atlanta. It was crazy the weather difference even from Florida to Georgia. It was 53 in Florida… and 34 in Atlanta!
My stomach was growling not too long after the plane took off, so I munched on a handful of Trader Joe’s Sesame Honey Almonds to hold me over to breakfast.
I had about 10 minutes between flights to run and grab some food. Starbucks was the nearest thing to my gate, so I picked up a Perfect Oatmeal.
My oatmeal was a hot topic of conversation! The pilot walked through the cabin, and stopped to ask what my favorite oatmeal topping was. I told him you need all three of the toppings: brown sugar, nuts, and dried fruit. He suggested adding banana. Good man.
Once we got to Ohio and settled in, Jason’s family took me to Northstar cafe, an all organic and natural food cafe in Columbus, Ohio. They knew I would love it!
While waiting in line to order, we sampled their Apple Cider. It was to die for! I am not normally a fan, but I was tempted to order one!
I ordered a basil pesto tofu burrito. It sounded unlike anything I’ve had before, so I really had no idea what to expect. It had brown rice, tofu, basil pesto, tomato, and red pepper.
I had the option to choose between rice pilaf, brocoli with ginger sauce, chips and salsa, or soup of the day on the side. The soup of the day was tomato, which is my favorite!
It was the best tomato soup I’ve ever had! The toasty bread on top gave it a nice crunch, and the chunks of tomato and spices made it more hearty then a cream based soup.
There was so much food! I could only finish half the wrap and about 3/4 of the soup.
Jason’s stepmom got a handmade ginger ale, which tasted like a non-alcoholic mojito. Amazing!
The Northstar cafe would be a great place to come for coffee and hangout with your friends, or even alone. They had a sitting area with couches and tons of magazines to read.
After a really long nap, we headed out to a Bluejackets Ice hockey game. Jason plays hockey, and his family are all big bluejackets fans.
We piled up like marshmallows in the car. It is SO cold outside!
Once we got inside the arena, it actually felt warmer?!
Jason and I have such polar opposite taste in food. I always get annoyed that he won’t try the food I make, so we made a deal. I try his food, he tries mine.
I tasted his Skyline chili.. something or other hot dog with cheese. YUCK!!! Eewwwwwwwwwwwwwww. I immediately washed it down with a beer 
I stuck with delicious popcorn.
Parts of the game were sort of uneventful. Nobody scored until overtime!
I’m hoping to get a run in tonight. I’m waiting for it to “warm up”! The high is only 26 degrees F today! YIKES!
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That wrap and soup looks SO good. I want something with pesto and tofu right now! Hope you enjoy your trip.
Skyline Chili is HUGE here in Cincinnati (where it was founded). It’s good every now and again… I could take it or leave it! Hope you are having a good time in the Buckeye State!
You lucky lucky gal having Starbucks close to your gate!! I can’t wait to go to Orlando next week for some warm weather!
I love Skyline chili! It’s definitely not the traditional chili though, I think you have to eat it a few times to like it.
Glad you are having fun!
Wow, what a great & fun day you had! Food looked amazing! Hope you have a wonderful trip……=)
I can’t believe you’re in Columbus– that’s where I live!! We don’t have many food bloggers here in the midwest
I love Northstar Cafe– everything there is good! They also have an amazing breakfast menu.
Try to stay warm, I know it’s pretty frosty right now! Luckily, tomorrow it’s supposed to be a bit warmer.
It was a cheese coney
Yummmm I live in Cincinnati, but am from Oklahoma – Skyline definately is an acquired taste! If you go to a Skyline Restaurant, try the Vegetarian Black Bean Burrito. Sooo good! That’s my fave. Have fun in Ohio!
I absolutely love your blog and have turned to the perfect oatmeal from Starbucks in a pinch. And yes, I added banana!
Reading about your marathon training has been such a motivator for me to sign up for the Boston Marathon and run another race. Keep up the hard work!!!
I have heard so many wonderful things about Northstar but haven’t made it quite yet.
Skyline is definitely different – I had never had it before I moved to Cincinnati from another part of Ohio. I like their chili-bean bowls but have never tried a coney, and The Boy likes their coneys!
I’m sorry that you’re having to suffer through my horrible hometown of Columbus, Ohio, but I am glad you made it to North Star! I haven’t been in awhile (even though it’s just a few minutes away!), but I really like it
If you have a chance, try to check out the Clintonville Community Market (http://www.communitymarket.org/)… it’s a pretty neat little place.
All of that food looks so incredible! Especially the apple cider! Yummy.
Starbucks oatmeal is my go-to breakfast when I fly
That cafe sounds like a nice place. Stay warm!!
How fun! I love the story about the pilot and the oatmeal. Also love hockey games!
Have a safe and fun trip…just don’t try to build a better snowman than Phil. He is one of a kind.
The wrap looks sooo yum! Lol opposites do attract!
That wrap looks outta this world!!
a pilot who likes banana in his oatmeal is a good man
That wrap looks so good! I haven’t ever had The Perfect Oatmeal from Starbucks but I have heard really good things about it!
fun fun fun. i love the convo you had with the pilot!! good man indeed
Wow-the lunch looks so good. I wish i had cute places like that around where I live. Looks like a aot of food, but so healthy!
Tell me about it. I live in Atlanta and am always like, “How do they Florida girls have such warm weather still while it’s freezing here? We’re only one state north!”
My Jason and I eat differently too. He will eat what I make, but would probably rather eat burgers, fries and beef jerky.
northstar is my fav restaurant in ohio!!
The Northstar sounds like such a fab place! That soup is calling my name!!!!
Glad you are having a blast with the families. Girl, you have so much courage to brave a run in 26 degree weather. Yikes, that is bitter.
Enjoy the rest of your week.
Northstar looks really cool! I love tomato soup and the wrap looks so delicious. Stay warm!
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That first photo of the snow looks beautiful – I wish it snowed here!
How cute is the captain discussing oatmeal topics – I like it! Your lunch looks amazing too! I’ve never thought to combine tofu and pesto before – looks interesting!
Mm I love the TJ’s honey sesame cashews, so I bet the almonds are just as good!
Welcome to the Buckeye State! I can’t believe Jason let you eat Skyline without proper set-up. You are supposed to be very drunk or very hungover for it to be at it’s most delicious!
I’m an Ohio girl, so welcome! And Northstar is pretty cool if I do say so myself…a very interesting menu…glad you enjoyed it!
My sister lives in Columbus. I’m totally going to tell her about that place! Looks amazing!
All the Columbus residents are coming out of the woodwork! I also live here – NorthStar is my FAVORITE place in town! You might also like North Market downtown if you have time.