NUVO: Markets + Cooking

Hoosier Mommas hit big with Bloody Mary mix

Katherine Coplen — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:30:00 -0400

The nationally-known, celebrity chef-approved ladies behind Hoosier Momma have come a long way since selling their first mix at a farmer's market in 2010. Up next? Margaritas. by Katherine Coplen When we recently caught up with the Bloody Mary-makin' ladies at Hoosier Momma they were gearing up to throw the first pitch at the Indianapolis Indians game on Mother's Day. How did they prepare?…

Raw milk still sort of illegal

Katelyn Breden — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:40:00 -0400

Devotees of unpasteurized milk must continue to drink at their own risk, riding along loopholes in legislation, after a bill died without a hearing at the Statehouse. by Katelyn Breden Raw milk has its devotees, but not at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration. Both outfits strongly oppose the distribution of raw milk, asserting that pasteurization is an essential process to avoid food borne illnesses caused by bacterial contamination.…

Indiana's Uplands region finally recognized

Howard Hewitt — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:45:00 -0500

The Indiana Uplands region, which includes Butler, Oliver and Huber wineries, was named an American Viticulture Area Feb. 12. by Howard Hewitt The Indiana's Uplands region being declared an American Viticulture Area Feb. 12 is good news for all Midwestern wineries. The U.S. wine industry is driven by tourism.…