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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Posts about things in Indiana’s South Central region
Yelp’s Great Getaway to Columbus, IN!
Less than an hour south of Indy stands the charming city of Columbus, Indiana – you may know her for a thriving architectural culture or historic ice cream parlor, but have you dabbled in her beer and listened to the Read more
Some Like It Hot and Some Like It Fiery (Foods, that is) in Madison, Indiana
If the condiments in your refrigerator are named things like “Red Hot,” “Fire in the Hole,” and “Spontaneous Combustion,” read on. If your friends make crazy concoctions of peppers and sauces just to see if you can stand the heat, Read more
ROAD TRIP! Indiana ‘Bookstore Tourism’ Limited Only By Your Imagination
Staying “stateside” this Spring Break? Worried your formula of Netflix, ABC Family, and video games will fall apart by Wednesday? And no, the re-introduction of naptime for your 10 and 13 year-old probably won’t work. So while your neighbors galavant 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
National Peanut Butter Day
In honor of National Peanut Butter Day I thought I would write about some conventional and not so conventional ways to enjoy this diversely used ingredient. Northern Indiana Downtown Chesterton near the Indiana Dunes is already preparing for March 1st. 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
Marshmallow Classes at 240Sweet (#video)
If you’re curious as to how marshmallows are made, then visit 240Sweet in Columbus, Indiana for a demonstration from one of the country’s best producers. 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
Family Cabins at Brown County State Park
So you scored a gift certificate to one of the Indiana state park inns or lodges, eh? You must have been on Santa’s nice list this year. I’ve stayed at many of the state park properties and have enjoyed them Read more
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