Header photo from Marilyn's Bakery Get your paczki for Fat Tuesday - February 13, 2024! Paczki, pronounced “poonch-key,” are beloved fried pastries filled with jelly or cream, sprinkled with powdered sugar, and a Polish tradition. These pastries are tremendously popular in Northwest Indiana as we have one of the largest Polish American populations…
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Earlier this year I was introduced to Desserts by Juliette in Kouts and fell in love with the Italian buttercream that they use on their cupcakes. It’s creamy and buttery, but not quite as sweet as traditional icing. Not long after trying some of their treats, I stopped at their storefront on Main…
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If you’re looking to experience a new apple orchard and pumpkin patch that’s not that far from home, then consider County Line Apple Orchard in Hobart, Indiana. Last year, my cousins who live in the Chicago area asked us if we’d like to visit and of course I said yes. We had such a great time, that we made plans to go back again this year. But, we stepped it up a notch…
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One of the benefits of living in Northwest Indiana in the fall is the local orchards! There are a number of them here along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, but the closest orchard to our family is County Line Orchard in Hobart…
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Cozy, intimate and classy are three words that aptly describe the ambiance at 54 Main Bistro. It's…
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