Oliver Winery
While heading down to IU Basketball games in the winter, we always drive past Oliver Winery just north of Bloomington. I visited years ago and always mention to my husband that I’d like to stop. But it never works out Read more
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Civic Theatres in Indiana
Yesterday, I wrote a blog post about live theatres around downtown Indianapolis. And while I missed a few theatres we have around town (Asante Children’s Theatre, Beef & Boards, as well as theatres out in the suburbs), I realized I Read more
National Black Forest Cake Day – March 28 2013
Did someone say cake? Yes, National Black Forest Cake Day! For those of you who need a reason to eat cake other than a special occasion or celebrations, well add today to your list. According to cake history the black Read more
Wine is Good. Chocolate is good. Wine and Chocolate TOGETHER? (Yes, Please!)
Saying you’re not a chocolate lover is like saying you’re not a water lover, or an air lover. I mean, certain items are just necessary for survival. While Indiana is blessed with epic and creative chocolate artisans in all corners Read more
10 Soul Food Destinations that are Live and Kickin’ It
If you’re reading this, it’s probably 10 degrees outside where you presently sit. And it looks the same for the rest of January to Groundhog Day. But if you’re looking for pockets of heat, a Soul Food renaissance within the Read more
Dining at FARM Bloomington
Just a few days before Christmas, my sister and her husband planned a night out in Bloomington with my husband and I, which included tickets to the IU basketball game. I volunteered to find a spot for a pre-game dinner. Read more
A Hoosier Family Giving Thanks for their Indiana Home
As a Thanksgiving-inspired post, I decided to ask a bunch of Hoosiers I know (my family) what they appreciate about Indiana. This group included Indiana lovers and natives of all types: those who were born here and haven’t left, those Read more
National Cheeseburger Day – Try Indiana’s Best Burgers
If that burger looks unbelievably delicious (if a bit high in calories), then you need to take advantage of the fact that today (Sept. 18th) is National Cheeseburger Day! Indiana is well known for tenderloin sandwiches, (check out some of the best tenderloins in Read more
Olympic Beginnings Around Indiana
The 2012 Summer Olympics is only 3 days away! If you’re like me, your eyes are on London for this massive event. What you might not know is that countless members of Team USA have Indiana ties. And you can experience Read more
Hot Air Balloon Rides in Indiana
As I was driving home from a meeting tonight, I saw the most beautiful hot air balloon floating in the sky in the distance. It seemed like such a lovely way to spend a summer evening, and it got me Read more
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