Before we venture into Part 2 of our hunt for treasures in the South Shore area of Indiana, I should explain what the South Shore of Indiana is. This area serves residents in six counties in two states: Lake, Porter, Read more
What food has been around for 2,000 years, was served to explorers Columbus and Cortez, and is still eaten in its original form today? Popcorn! As January 19 is National Popcorn Day, it’s a good time to share some trivia Read more
Last year I visited Fair Oaks Farms with my family and you can learn all about the educational experience they offer here. But when I heard earlier this year that they were opening a new restaurant – The Farmhouse Restaurant Read more
Yes, you read correctly … there is a shrimp farm in Indiana and I found it FASCINATING. I had the privilege to visit Fowler, Indiana (about 40 minutes northwest of Lafayette) and tour the RDM Shrimp Farm. We spent about Read more
Like many people this time of year, my kids are pretty miserable with seasonal allergies. The runny noses, watery eyes, allergic cough. A few years ago, a vendor at the Zionsville Farmers’ Market suggested that eating locally-grown honey might help Read more
When I told the kids we were going to a dairy farm on the last day of Spring Break last week, I was insistent that they wear old shoes. “We’re going to be walking around a farm; it will probably Read more
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