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Foodies get ready! This weekend marks the opening of several Northern Indiana farmers markets. From the Riverside Market in Michigan City to the Culver and Plymouth markets in Marshall County, fresh produce is on the menu this spring. Check out … Read More »

By Kath Usitalo, contributing writer to Midwest Living   A center for environmental learning opens a wholesome food store.   A steady stream of shoppers traipses in and out of Earthworks Market in the nondescript building—a former car dealership—on busy … Read More »

By Kath Usitalo, contributing writer to Midwest Living   Engaging exhibits tell the story of the South Bend family and its vehicle-manufacturing company.   With a husband and son who are dedicated car guys, our house is filled with “automobilia”—books, … Read More »

By Kath Usitalo, contributing writer to Midwest Living   Nearly 90 years ago, an Indiana man sold a half dozen pigs, seven cows and some cattle in an auction that launched a Shipshewana tradition that has grown into weekly auctions … Read More »

By Kath Usitalo, contributing writer for Midwest Living   In the heart of Shipshewana where there’s no shortage of talent, resourcefulness and reliance on old-fashioned handwork, there is a showplace for artisans who keep historical trades alive by hand-making useful … Read More »

By Kim Ranegar, Midwest Living contributor   Housed in the former Furnessville schoolhouse built in 1886, the Schoolhouse Shop is a collection of boutique shops offering clothing, gifts, gourmet food, kitchen accessories and even a florist.   The Schoolhouse Shop … Read More »

By Kit Bernardi, Midwest Living contributor   A woodsy couple’s retreat, Songbird Prairie is an elegant Federal-style, all-suite B&B serving a gourmet, garden-fresh breakfast almost too pretty to eat.   Lovebirds like to nest in the luxury suites at Songbird … Read More »

By Joan Luckett, Midwest Living editor Midwest Living editor Joan Luckett explored the back roads of LaGrange and Elkhart counties in search of “shingle shops,” where the Amish sell homemade quilts, crafts and more. She discovered beautiful handiwork, along with … Read More »

By Karen Sorensen, Midwest Living contributor   Sink into a comfy chair and take a break from a busy day with a cup of steaming coffee and a from-scratch pastry from 1000 Park Bakafe in Winona Lake.   I love … Read More »

By Barbara Morrow, Midwest Living editor It was hard to decide whether to describe these culinary artists—just a few of the talented chefs working in Northern Indiana’s exceptional eateries—as “inspired” or “inspiring.” Both adjectives fit, really. They are inspired by … Read More »