The state of Indiana is built on limestone. Literally. Southern Indiana is primarily a limestone base, that part of Indiana is dotted with limestone quarries, and many of our country’s buildings are built with Indiana limestone. So it makes sense Read more
Every city and town is known for something — world’s first, world’s biggest, Indiana’s first or biggest. Every city and town has some claim to fame that no other city has. In little Linton, Indiana, that’s the Linton Freedom Festival Read more
My favorite piece of art that I own is a little carving I bought for about $10 on an Indianapolis side street. Sounds pretty classy huh? But this piece has now made three moves with my family, I look at Read more
When I was grocery shopping this week, I noticed a few little boys staring longingly at a display of fireworks (what is it with boys and explosives?). I thought to myself that they’re going to have a long wait until Read more
While I think being a Hoosier is pretty great all year round, I have to say that May is my absolute favorite month. Not just for the beautiful spring weather, but mostly because the shrill sound of some of the Read more
The Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival will be held in Wakarusa, Indiana (Elkhart County), on Friday, April 20 through Sunday, April 22, celebrating their maple syrup heritage, including their annual parade, town-favorite maple syrup jelly beans, sugar camp tours, and a Read more
Have you ever wished for a delicious, low-cal cocktail made from local ingredients that doesn’t make you feel like you’re cheating on your diet? Head to the Indiana Artisan Marketplace March 31 or April 1 and meet Hoosier Momma. Hoosier Read more
In my opinion, nothing is more delicious than breakfast foods done right. Fluffy pancakes, cinnamon-y French toast, cheesy omelets, sizzling sausage or bacon—mmm! But there’s one thing you need to complete almost any delicious breakfast, and that’s syrup. Not a Read more
Because nothing says traditional Christmas like an old-fashioned Victorian Christmas, the Greater Lafayette Commerce is hosting visitors to the Greater Lafayette area for their 15th annual Dickens of a Christmas celebration. The event will be held on the streets and Read more
If you want to get into the Christmas mood a little early, save a date for a trip to Kosciusko County in North Central Indiana (my old stomping grounds for about 12 years), and check out the Madrigal Dinner by Read more
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