I was in a department store today with a couple of friends. I’ve always sort of viewed the department store as a flyover venue, sort of like New Yorkers view the Midwest. For me, it was that place you walked through on your way to the other place —the place with the electronics, or the […]
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Toy-Guarding Dogs? There is a Solution!
My dog, Rusty, has a problem of toy-guarding against my other dog, Rosie. Whenever Rusty has a toy and Rosie gets close, he growls and snaps at her until she leaves him alone. I want to keep giving my dogs toys, but I’m afraid they’ll start actually fighting one day. What can I do to […]
Dig-IN, A Taste of Indiana Food Festival 2011
Dig-IN is a showcase of Indiana chefs, growers and producers. Visitors are treated to two-ounce tastes of unique dishes made with farm-fresh Indiana produce and proteins. More than 30 of the state’s greatest chefs and food minds will prepare the tastes on site while discussing their recipes and the all-Hoosier ingredients with visitors. “Dig IN […]
Is Fostering a Dog Right for You?
Animal shelters in Indianapolis, and across the nation, are overcrowded. Dogs and cats get turned away, or given slim chances of even making it to the adoption floor, due to the high number of animals already waiting to find their Forever Home. Luckily, there is something that you can do to help that doesn’t involve […]
“The Dog Whisperer” – Do His Methods Work for You?
For years now, we have been fascinated by “The Dog Whisperer,” Cesar Millan, and his amazing touch with dogs. If you haven’t seen the show, I would suggest checking it out. Be forewarned, however, that the disclaimer that comes up at the beginning of every show stating that people shouldn’t try his techniques themselves and […]
Flatwater Bloody Mary Bar
The smoothness of vodka combined with the bite of tomato juice and spices make up one of America’s most popular hangover cures: the Bloody Mary. What better way to celebrate a long night of boozing by waking up and taking down this delicious drink. The history of the Bloody Mary is told two different ways. […]
Ain’t Nothin’ But A Hound Dog, Barking All The Time…
I’ve got a 5 year old hound who barks like crazy at other animals. He doesn’t bite or fight with them, but goes nuts with the barking and whining when he sees or hears them. If he is around another dog he calms down after about 30 minutes, but in the meantime he is crazy […]
The New Holy Cow Cupcakes
So. I finally got to go–to the NEW place where dreams [and really good cupcakes] are made…Holy Cow Cupcakes. AAAAAAAAhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh *Insert chorus of angels singing here.* Holy Cow Cupcakes, 64 West City Centre Drive, is now located at the new and quite chic City Center of Carmel—a big improvement from the super small previous locale. […]
Deep Fried Citizens!
If you like your events dipped in batter and fried to a golden brown, the State Fair is almost here! The event’s organizers are calling this the Year of Soybeans. I wonder if they will try to deep fry them. Let’s face it, that wouldn’t be the most ridiculous deep fried thing sold there. We […]
Taste Of The Trucks 2011
Local marketing firm, Intelligent Designs Media, has teamed up with ten of the biggest food trucks in Indianapolis to launch the first-ever food truck festival in the city. The event, “Taste Of The Trucks 2011,” will be held on August 13th from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at 61st and Broadway Park in Broad Ripple. […]