Fun fact: I was standing inside the Evan Williams gift shop in Downtown Louisville when I decided to start my food, drink + travel blog a few years ago. It was my first time on the bourbon trail and I fell in love, so now any time we get to travel to Louisville it's extra... Continue Reading →
We recently went on a weekend getaway to Mansfield, OH, and I couldn't believe how much there was to do there! Mansfield is such a hidden gem that is just three hours from Indianapolis. One major attraction we were really excited for was the Shawshank Trail, which includes a ton of stops around the area... Continue Reading →
Ever since my last Kentucky Bourbon Trail trip in 2019, I've been itching to go back and visit more distilleries! We've been a couple of times and stayed in downtown Louisville. But this time, Bardstown made much more sense because so many of the distilleries are located right there. Bardstown, KY is the bourbon capital... Continue Reading →
The January blues hit pretty hard this year, and I knew planning a little getaway would help get me out of the slump I had been in. I've never been a huge fan of flowers, jewelry, or fancy gift-giving for Valentine's Day which got me thinking. I've always liked the idea of taking a trip... Continue Reading →
Carmel's third annual Christkindlmarkt officially opens up on Saturday, November 16th at noon. This has been a favorite of mine over the last few years, and I can tell the tradition is here to stay! “Christkindlmarkt” is the German term for a traditional Christmas market. They began in Germany and have been popular in cities... Continue Reading →
Louisville holds such a special place in my heart. Mainly because bourbon does - but also because I was actually on my last trip there when I decided to launch my blog! We recently returned for a little weekend getaway to do some distillery touring and bourbon tasting. I love visiting Louisville because there truly... Continue Reading →
There is nothing I love more than the experience you get from a touring a distillery, so when I first heard about Hard Truth Hills in Nashville, IN I knew I had to check it out! Nashville is located in Brown County and is only about an hour or so from Indy, so it's the... Continue Reading →
One of the first "foodie" events that I went to last year after launching my blog was the IndyStar Wine & Food Experience! It had been a blast, so I was ecstatic when I was asked to attend this year. This is the third annual event here in Indy, and it is part of a... Continue Reading →
Many of you probably know that fall is my absolute favorite time of the year! I was recently invited to a preview night at Piney Acres Farm to check out all of their fall festivities for 2019. It did not disappoint, and this was seriously the perfect kick-off to fall! Piney Acres is a 73... Continue Reading →
Last week I attended the first ever Sample Indiana event, and it could not have been more of a success! Sample Indiana was presented by Indy Craft Brew, and it was held at Scarlet Lane Brewing on November 17. We enjoyed unlimited tastings of Indiana beer and cider out of Bottoms Up cups made just... Continue Reading →
The 2nd annual Carmel Christkindlmarkt officially opens on Saturday, Nov. 17. After a successful first year in 2017, the market is back and better than before with a variety of new vendors. I attended the Media Preview night to check out the new layout, food, drinks, vendors and ice skating. "Christkindlmarkt" is the German term... Continue Reading →
Anyone who knows me is well aware that autumn is my absolute FAVORITE time of the year. Pumpkin spice, caramel apples, sweaters, boots and best of all Halloween. Every year I go all out with my Halloween costumes. Yes, that was plural. Costumes with an "s." Another fall tradition I love is checking out the... Continue Reading →