Indiana INsider's Guide

Category: Amish

Indiana Foodways Alliance's 10 Top Picks for Holiday Treats

By Lindsey Skeen on Nov. 16, 2016

The Holidays are quickly approaching so start planning now for your traditions and  festivities. Bring a new tradition to the table whether it is fine wine or fine chocolates, stop by one of Indiana Foodways Alliance’s Top Picks for your Holiday treats! Follow IFA's Culinary Trails on…

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How to Create an Indiana Grown Thanksgiving Feast

By Visit Indiana on Nov. 02, 2016

Visit Indiana's Executive Director Mark Newman appeared on Fox 59 Morning News in Indianapolis to talk about some of the amazing Indiana Grown products that you should put on your table this Thanksgiving. You can watch his segments below and read about some of the delicious treats. In the second…

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Bike the Pumpkinvine Trail

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 17, 2016

I love being in the country. Having grown up surrounded by the quiet of farm fields and pastures, I yearn for that same peacefulness in the hustle of today’s schedules. Often my husband, who also grew up in the country, and I will drive through the rural area around our town, just to immerse…

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Fill your Thanksgiving table with Hoosier treats

By Visit Indiana on Nov. 12, 2015

Earlier this week, we had the opportunity to appear of Fox 59 and promote some delicious, locally made products for your holiday table. Indiana abounds with dozens upon dozens of expert food producers, and this is just a sampling of our Hoosier food artists. With our proud agricultural and culinary…

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Great Dining and Shopping in Amish Country

By Visit Indiana on Sep. 07, 2015

Now that school is back in session, our thoughts turn to cooler weather – well, maybe it’s not cooler right now but within a few weeks! And cooler weather brings the idea of holidays and shopping. Why not get a grip on your shopping needs with a trip to Shipshewana? This rural community in LaGrange…

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A-maize-in' Amish Country Popcorn

By Visit Indiana on Jan. 19, 2015

Amish Country Popcorn 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 about one of America's favorite snacks. Did you ever…

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Amish Acres, Quilt Gardens are Nappanee Treasures!

By Visit Indiana on Nov. 16, 2014

Amish Acres offers fun sites in fall. Nappanee in Elkhart County (www.nappaneechamber.com) is a fun place to visit in fall. Homespun Country Inn in Nappanee is historic and comfortable. My husband and I started our tour by checking in to the Homespun Country Inn (302 N Main St…

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Wilkommen to Berne’s Swiss Days Festival!

By Visit Indiana on Jul. 18, 2014

Entering the small town of Berne makes me feel like I’ve used my passport to travel thousands of miles and spent lots of money to visit a quaint Swiss village. The good news is I’ve not done so! Scalloped balconies resplendent with bright window boxes overflowing with colorful flowers, white…

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Indiana's Thanksgiving Bounty showcased on Fox 59

By Visit Indiana on Nov. 06, 2013

The Hoosier state is full of great, homemade culinary delights. During the November 6, 2013 segment of “Hittin’ the Road” on Fox 59, Visit Indiana’s executive director, Mark Newman, showcased a wonderful Thanksgiving bounty of many delicious foods for the Thanksgiving table handcrafted right here in…

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Essenhaus

By Carrie Lambert on Aug. 12, 2013

Every year I head to Shipshewana with my sisters and mom ... it's a tradition. We just returned and once again I'm reminded me of how much I love it. Our schedule is pretty much set (remember, it's a tradition), but it all begins at the Essenhaus. My parents have been going there for years. In fact…

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