Month: August 2012
Hoosier Life
Indiana Resident Survives Tornado That Destroyed His Home
March tornado leaves Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance customers feeling both sad and grateful.
Events
Sample A Taste of Indiana at Dig IN Food Festival
Sample farm-fresh dishes from local chefs, watch cooking demonstrations, enjoy local music and more at the third annual Dig IN food festival in downtown Indianapolis.
Food
Brown Rice Salad with Pears, Walnuts and Gorgonzola
Try a new twist on salad with healthy brown rice instead of lettuce in this filling fall dish that features in-season pears, walnuts and gorgonzola cheese.
Hoosier Life
From Farm to Coffee Table Book
More than 60 Hoosiers were interviewed for a new coffee table book, Food for Thought: An Indiana Harvest, published by Indiana Humanities.
Art and Hobbies
From Mess Hall to Bistro [Blog Spotlight]
Jen Pinkston's blog, From Mess Hall to Bistro, features posts on original recipes and her culinary adventures while keeping up with four kids and a husband.
Agritourism
HighPoint Orchard Serves up Apples, Agritourism and Homemade Desserts
Visit HighPoint Orchard & Winery in Greensburg for farm fresh food, historic beauty, delicious doughnuts and a charming events space.
Crops
Passion for Persimmons: Grower Strives to Commercialize the Seasonal Fruit
Persimmon grower Jerry Lehman strives to commercialize persimmons to benefit consumers and provide income for Hoosier farmers.
Food
Curried Barley with Cranberries, Raisins and Pecans
This barley dish is the newest fall comfort food with flavors like cranberry, curry and garlic.
