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JUL 21

This Café Looks & Tastes So Good, It is Hard to Believe

By Visit Indiana
Backed up against a wildlife refuge and serving food and desserts that look almost as good as they taste, you have to experience this café for yourself. Batar first showed up on my radar a couple of years ago when... Read more
JUN 9

Candy Lovers Flock To This Indiana Candy Factory

By Tina Bobilya
As my children get older and are now 11 and 14, I find that it’s harder to find family outings that get them really excited. That is until we headed north to the Valparaiso/Merrillville area on a pilgrimage for candy.... Read more
APR 20

The Farm-to-Fork BBQ That Revitalized This Small Town

By Tina Bobilya
I’ve been hearing rumblings for a while about a small town in northeast Indiana that is home to a barbecue place that serves up food so good it will blow your mind. So after yet another recent recommendation from friends about... Read more
APR 4

Flowers, Fudge & Fun at this Southern Indiana Greenhouse

By Visit Indiana
My figs are starting to leaf out so spring must be trying to arrive in southeast Indiana. That means it’s time to start planting, so I’m off to visit McCabe’s Greenhouse & Floral, 1066 W Eads Pkwy in Lawrenceburg. This... Read more
MAR 29

Wayne County: A Treasure Trove of Art, History & Culture

By Chris Flook
A cultural renaissance is underway in Richmond and Wayne County. Artists and artisans, chefs and confectioners, antique dealers and historians all work together to make Wayne County a destination for those interested in spending a weekend with the arts,... Read more
MAR 28

These 3 Ice Cream Places Will Have You Screaming for More

By Tina Bobilya
As a parent, I know how important stopping for ice cream is in the life of any child. It’s special time for the family to bond or a treat for a job well done. While many places serve up ice... Read more
FEB 9

10 Chocolate Shops for Your Sweetheart (And Sweet Tooth)

By Visit Indiana
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and candy and/or chocolate shops around the state are gearing up for the big day, and they produce amazing chocolates and treats all year round. The Indiana Office of Tourism Development has 10... Read more
DEC 16

You'll Love These Four "Made in Madison" Foodie Finds

By Visit Indiana
Even though cooking, baking and eating are some of my favorite pastimes, I have to admit (reluctantly) there are some things I’m too lazy to make and someone else makes better. Here are four of my favorite food products that... Read more
NOV 17

Four Places for Decadent Holiday Treats in Lafayette-West Lafayette

By Sara Erickson
It’s the holidays and Lafayette-West Lafayette is celebrating sweets and treats!  We are home to not one, but four candy stores offering decadent holiday treats. These stores offer all of the favorites including chocolate caramels, truffles, butter cream chocolates and... Read more
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