Enjoy one of the aquatic centers in Johnson County, south of Indianapolis. The end of summer is almost here and if you're anything like me, you probably haven't taken enough days to enjoy these warm days before they're gone. Here are the five things you (and I) have to do south of Indy before…
Read MoreBacked up against a wildlife refuge and serving food and desserts that look almost as good as they taste, you have to experience this café for yourself. Batar first showed up on my radar a couple of years ago when I saw pictures of stunningly beautiful sugar cookies made somewhere in southeast…
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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. World's Best Gummies Ask anyone who has stopped at the Albanese Candy Factory and…
Read MoreI've been hearing rumblings for a while about a small town in northeast Indiana that is home to a barbecue place that serves up food so good it will blow your mind. So after yet another recent recommendation from friends about Jefferson Street BBQ in Converse, I decided it was time to head that…
Read MoreMy figs are starting to leaf out so spring must be trying to arrive in southeast Indiana. That means it’s time to start planting, so I’m off to visit McCabe’s Greenhouse & Floral, 1066 W Eads Pkwy in Lawrenceburg. I Love Pansies This family owned and operated business began in 1974 on the…
Read MoreAntique Alley A cultural renaissance is underway in Richmond and Wayne County. Artists and artisans, chefs and confectioners, antique dealers and historians all work together to make Wayne County a destination for those interested in spending a weekend with the arts, history, and proper Hoosier…
Read MoreAs a parent, I know how important stopping for ice cream is in the life of any child. It's special time for the family to bond or a treat for a job well done. While many places serve up ice cream specialties, it's so much more memorable when the owners go above and beyond the normal offerings and…
Read MoreValentine’s Day is right around the corner and candy and/or chocolate shops around the state are gearing up for the big day, and they produce amazing chocolates and treats all year round. The Indiana Office of Tourism Development has 10 sweet spots to make that special someone know how much you…
Read MoreEven though cooking, baking and eating are some of my favorite pastimes, I have to admit (reluctantly) there are some things I'm too lazy to make and someone else makes better. Here are four of my favorite food products that are made in Madison and better than mine. Madison Historic District Thomas…
Read MoreKathy's Kandies chocolate turkey suckers It's the holidays and Lafayette-West Lafayette is celebrating sweets and treats! We are home to not one, but four candy stores offering decadent holiday treats. These stores offer all of the favorites including chocolate caramels, truffles, butter cream…
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