Indiana Insider Blog

Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Jonathans, Fujis, Galas, Cortlands — the gang’s all here! Apples are in season right now in Indiana, making October the perfect time to visit a local orchard and stock up for all your fall recipes. This... Read more

If you’ve driven through southern Indiana on I-65, you’ve seen the billboards for Goat Milk Stuff. My son and I recently made a point to pull off the highway and spent a fun two hours exploring this Southern Indiana goat... Read more

We lived on a dairy farm when first married so I know some of the challenges dairy farmers face and the steps involved in caring for livestock. For those of you who have not had that privilege—and yes, I consider... Read more

If you are looking for a peaceful, relaxing experience around Indy, I found your place. Nestled just 45 minutes southwest of Indy lies Willowfield Lavender Farm.Let me first introduce you to Kiernan and Elizabeth … the wonderfully adorable owners of... Read more

As a country girl at heart, I love barns, especially big red barns. When I saw the big, red barn at Salomon Farm in northern Allen County, I was happy! That was not all that made me happy on the... 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

I just experienced one of those picture perfect fall Saturdays, a day when I’m reminded why I love living in this part of the country. In my opinion, fall is best experienced out in nature, soaking up the colors and... Read more

On a recent Saturday, my family planned a trip to Hunter’s Honey Farm in Martinsville, Indiana. The first thing you should know when heading to visit the farm is that the journey is as beautiful as the destination. It is about a... Read more

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love its simplicity, its focus on family and thankfulness, and certainly, the fact that it revolves around a delicious meal. While Indiana may trail a bit behind Minnesota and a few other states in... Read more