Timothy B. Housman's Friends (4)

Local Food Producers Marketing Class

Hancock County Extension is going to have a night class program for local food producers to help with their marketing. You can download a pdf here... The stated goal: The Go to Market series is t...

Started by Chris Baggott Nov 25.

Just launched - www.myhomegreenpages.com the first complete online directory of “green” local businesses in Indiana

We just launched Indiana Green Pages - directory of “green” businesses in Indiana. Indiana Green Pages is a statewide community effort to help Hoosiers find products and services that are health co...

Tagged: pet, goods, sporting, services, landscaping

Started by Lena Lucas Nov 17.

Can I do some Crowdsourcing on local restaurants? 1 Reply

This has been a great group for sourcing new restaurants...esp. local vs. chains...although I always have to remember that chains are still usually managed and staffed with local people so it's sti...

Tagged: Business, Blogging, Chris, Baggott, Blogware

Started by Chris Baggott. Last reply by Nicki Laycoax Oct 8.

Where can we get locally produced foods? 6 Replies

Please don't say Farmers Markets :-) I'm wondering if there are any online sources for ordering local foods for delivery? Thanks

Tagged: food, local

Started by Chris Baggott. Last reply by Renee Wilmeth Oct 8.

What are your favorite Indy restauarants? 3 Replies

We all have our favorite restaurants which we visit frequently (or wish we would visit more often). What restaurants in the Indianapolis area do you enjoy?

Started by Jeremy Clarke. Last reply by Nicki Laycoax Oct 8.

Local Fest at Carmel and Indy Whole Foods this Saturday (September 27)

Both Indy area Whole Foods Markets will be celebrating Local Fest this Saturday, September 27, 2008. Here's their blurb about the event: Want to meet local farmers AND taste some fantastic local f...

Started by Scott Hutcheson Sep 24.

What was your favorite summer dish...I won't steal it, I promise. 5 Replies

The discussion board seemed a little slow so I thought I'd inject it with flavor! As a chef, I can tell you that this summers corn crop was maybe the sweetest I've ever had. Tomato's not so much. S...

Tagged: eats, Summer, food, Slow

Started by Neal Brown. Last reply by Renee Wilmeth Oct 8.

Seeking Fort Wayne residents who are interested in the Waynedale area

Waynedale Green Alliance is seeking those in the Fort Wayne area who have an interest in the 'greening' of Waynedale through the ten principles of greener living compiled by Cool Towns Studios. If...

Tagged: green, environment, history, Wayne, Indiana

Started by A Brewster Smythe Jun 30.

Good vegetarian restaurant in Indy? 4 Replies

My husband, after 31 years of being a total carnivore, has decided that meat has lots its appeal and has become a vegetarian. Not even fish. I grew up vegetarian so it's not that hard for me to rev...

Tagged: vegetarian

Started by Rae Kridel. Last reply by Kirsten Eamon-Shine Jul 28.

Edibles, Goose, and Markets.... OH MY! 6 Replies

Country Mouse City Mouse is ready to branch out into retail! I spent yesterday delivering our first orders to Edibles in Irvington, and Goose the Market. I also dropped off samples and product/pric...

Tagged: local, organic, specialty, city, mouse

Started by Erin Edds. Last reply by Neal Brown Sep 23.

Tomato Pie 1 Reply

Based on a comment I saw somewhere (maybe here), my husband and I tried Tomato Pie tonight. It was excellent. The pizza reminded me very much of our trip to Italy - thin, light crust and fresh mozz...

Tagged: pie, tomato, pasta, pizza

Started by Cathy Duclos. Last reply by Rae Kridel Jun 10.

Eat Local America Challenge

The National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA) is promoting an eat local challenge this summer. The goal is to raise awareness about the value of local foods and get people buying and supporti...

Tagged: food, local

Started by Jenn Hileman Jun 7.

Group Collaboration - Food Wanted for SI Creative Commerce: Art & Design Group Show 7 Replies

Calling all foodies, especially the locally grown variety: A group right here on dear old SI (Creative Commerce: Art & Design Group) is in the planning stages of an art show to be held August 1...

Started by Nancy Lee. Last reply by Nancy Lee May 20.

BR Farmers' Market Opens Saturday, May 3, 2008

For Your Info: First Day of the 2008 Season, Saturday, May 3rd OPEN from 8 a.m. - noon In This Issue New Vendors Harvest Dinner a Success! Orchard in Bloom Favorite Links Broad Ripple Farmers' M...

Started by Valerie Graham Apr 30.

Go Organic! and Rural Route Film Festival

It's a busy weekend in Indianapolis, but cap off your Earth Day week (?) by coming over to the Go Organic! and Rural Route Film Festival. For more info, check out our website/blog The festival's ...

Tagged: social, route, organic, earth, day

Started by Mike Oles Apr 22.

Coffee Shops 9 Replies

I'm always looking for locally owned coffee shops around Indianapolis. What are your favorites?

Tagged: coffee, indianapolis

Started by Lisa Ralph. Last reply by Erik Deckers Jun 9.

Quest for Good Mexican Food 23 Replies

I moved to Indiana in 1992 from Dallas, Texas, and have never regreted our decision to relocate except for one thing. For the past 16 years I have been on a Quest for Good Mexican Food. My criteria...

Tagged: mexican food, mexican restaurants, smaller indiana

Started by Andrew Ball. Last reply by Andrew Ball Jun 2.

Broad Ripple Farmers Market is hosting Local Harvest Dinners. 4 Replies

Check out their website: http://broadripplefarmersmarket.com/specials.html First one is April 14 at l'explorateur in BR. If you want me to forward you the e-mail regarding the event, just drop me a...

Started by Valerie Graham. Last reply by Neal Brown Apr 14.

"Taste of Hancock County" Farm Tour April 26, 2008 FREE! Door Prizes!

"Taste of Hancock County" Farm Tour April 26, 2008 I have a friend who is participating with his farm and said this is a great opportunity to see exactly where your food is coming from if you Eat L...

Tagged: tour, county, organic, april, harvest

Started by Grant Z Price Mar 25.

Great ways to find farmers markets 2 Replies

Bernard Munos sent me this info today: As a follow-up to the McKibben panel, I did a bit of research on a story I once heard on NPR. It's about a simple software that promotes farmers' markets by h...

Tagged: smaller, farmers, indiana, markets

Started by Pat Coyle. Last reply by Andrew Ball Mar 22.