What do you do for meals now that the children are grown and out of the house? Suddenly, there's just the two of you - and two of the biggest challenges when cooking for two are 1) purchasing only enough ingredients that you can use them all before they spoil and 2) finding recipes for two. Problem 1: Grocery stores seem to cater to families... Problem 2: Most recipes are … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2011
Da Bar
Boomer-aged Mike Dodds has been a regular at Da Bar in Oaktown for a long time. He and the bar's original owner, Ron Thomas, were good friends. "I know most of the people. I come in here and listen to good music ... maybe three or four times a week ... hang out with friends," Dodds said as he sat at the bar and sipped a Bud Light. Owners Troy and Dena Thomas say baby … [Read more...]
Louisville Slugger Museum
If high gas prices this summer preclude you from making that annual summer trip to your favorite big league ballpark, yet you still need to scratch that baseball itch, a short trek to Louisville and a visit to the Louisville Slugger Museum might well be in order. Located at Eighth and main Streets downtown Louisville, the Louisville Slugger Museum is the epicenter of … [Read more...]
Mr. Rendezvous
For the past 35 years the Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous has sought to rekindle interest in early Vincennes and the American Revolution. For the last 25 years, Vincennes native mark Hill has been the living history event's marketing coordinator. His relentless optimism, good nature, and hard work helped to build and maintain the Rendezvous as one of the Midwest's most … [Read more...]
St. Louis Soda Shop
Serving Up Nostalgia with all-American menu Becky Westfall was smitten the first time she laid eyes on The St. Louis Soda Shop. "I came in to eat one day and thought, woudln't it be nice to run a place like this," she said. Located at 29 N. First St., the St. Louis Soda Shop serves up a heaping helping of nostalgia to go with its varied menu of plate lunch specials, soups, … [Read more...]