Indiana Insider Blog

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

There’s something about fall that puts people in a festive mood. Whether it’s the cooler temperatures and the crisp air, or the beauty of the leaves changing color, or the knowledge that these are the last few weekends we’ll be... Read more

I spent the early years of my childhood growing up in New England. Each summer, we camped in Vermont and came home with bottles of maple syrup to pour all over our pancakes for the rest of the year. I’ve wrongly assumed... Read more