Indiana Insider Blog

Next time you go to the movies or toss a bag in the microwave, take a moment and think about where everyone’s favorite salty snack comes from. Indiana is one of the biggest popcorn-producing states in the country! These 9... Read more

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

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

Looking for a unique stocking stuffer this year? Well what if that unique stocking stuffer was gourmet popcorn? Ok, I know that can bring about images of those big tins with the same old flavors of caramel and cheddar. But... Read more

Well, there’s popcorn! Growing up in Indiana, I’m use to a cornfield as the daily landscape. Yes, I know what corn detasseling is. (Corn detasseling? Check it out here.) So it is only natural that Indiana is a leader in... Read more

We Hoosiers like to have a good time. And, apparently, we like to eat as evidenced by the multitude of food-based festivals happening in Indiana during the month of September. As the old theme song goes, there’s more than corn... Read more