Bloom Archives
Category: Food & Drink
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Coffee-Infused Beers Offer Two Great Tastes in One Glass
On a recent trip to the Bloomington Community Farmersâ Market, my wife, Carmen, and I had to weave around a long line of people…
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Oliver Winery: A Destination & Celebration of Indiana Wines
In 1971, Indiana University law professor William Oliver was instrumental in passing legislation that allowed for the creation of small wineries in Indiana.
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The 3 Winning Salsa Recipes From 29th Annual Contest
With double the entries from the previous year and not a cloud in the sky, Natascha Buehnerkemper, marketing administrator for Bloomingfoods, says the 29th…
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Tips to Pick a Good Wine
Imagine walking into a wine store and immediately finding the perfect wine for an occasion. Itâs a nice fantasy but, for most of us,…
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B-town Brews Using Local Malts, Hops, and Yeasts
Take a look at a lot of Bloomington restaurant menus and you will see an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients. The localvore movement fits…
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Eating On and Around the Downtown Square
If you are visiting, new to town, or donât come to the downtown Square often, here are personal recommendations from someone who loves good…
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Switchyardâs Plan for New Brewery: Beer, Food & Free Co-Work Space
When Kurtis Cummings and Jeff Hall thought about opening a brewery, they wanted their venture to mirror their passions and values, and they wanted…
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Exploring Owen Valley Wines
Just 20 minutes west of Bloomington, on Highway 46, the town of Spencer, Indiana, is enjoying a renaissance (see story, âSpencer Reimagined,” page 118).…
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Recipes for Summer from âEarth Eatsâ Book
For more than eight years, WFIU-FM has provided locally sourced food ideas via its weekly Earth Eats radio show. A new cookbook written by…