Watermelon, Whipped Feta, and Basil Bites
Watermelon, Whipped Feta, and Basil Bites. This here is the appetizers your taste buds have been telling you about. Simple, fresh, refreshing.
Starbucks Copycat Passion Tea Lemonade
Our version of the popular Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade skips the refined sugar in favor of an infused simple syrup made from honey and lemongrass.
Refreshing Frozen Watermelon Slush
When the summer sun is beating down, mix up a batch of our refreshing frozen watermelon slush to cool down. Just a few basic ingredients and a spin in the blender is all it takes. For an adults only kick, add a splash of your favorite vodka. Frozen Watermelon Slush...
Strawberry-Banana Granola Parfait Recipe
Strawberry-Banana Granola Parfaits are perfect for breakfast or a snack any time of the day. Easy to make and full of flavor; a simple way to incorporate more fruit, oats, and nuts into your daily routine. Strawberry-Banana Granola Parfait Strawberry-Banana Granola...
Mint Grapefruit Mimosas
Mint Grapefruit Mimosas are the perfect refreshing drink for brunch or just relaxing on a hot summer day. Simple and easy to make, mint and grapefruit give an extra burst of flavor over the common orange juice mimosa. Mix up a batch for your next get together. Mint...
Travel Shorts: Johnny Appleseed Revisited
Johnny Appleseed: American folktale legend or pioneer? I had to ask myself that question while heading to Fort Wayne, Indiana last week. You see, while looking at a map of the area surrounding our hotel I couldn't help but notice the grave of the famed apple tree...
10 Fun and Unique Things to do at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo
The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo covers 40 acres just outside the downtown area. It may be centered around kids, but it is certainly a great zoo for all ages. Our family was hosted for a day in Fort Wayne and the Children's Zoo was easily the highlight. With roughly...
18 Things to do in Richmond, Indiana
Richmond, Indiana is a fun town full of activities for all ages and interests. Whether you're looking to go antiquing, venture into the outdoors, or explore local history this is the perfect destination. I spent two days on my first visit and barely scratched the...
Travel Shorts: A Lone Civil War Grave
After a tour of the Levi Coffin House, known as the Grand Central Station of the Underground Railroad, my guide from the Richmond CVB took me to an old cemetery down the street to see the grave of former slave William Bush. Bush is integral to the Coffin house for two...
Levi Coffin House: Exploring the Underground Railroad
Levi and Catherine Coffin moved to Newport, now known as Fountain City, Indiana in 1826. As Quakers, they were staunchly against the practice of slavery. Newport was an important point on the Underground Railroad. Slaves escaping over the Ohio river from the South...
