Hendricks County Insider

You'll find lots of reasons to fall in love with Hendricks County, Indiana, but one of my absolute favorites is the food. Local eateries serve up some delicious specialties that you can only get during the autumn season. What are the can't-miss fall…

One of my favorite weekend treats is a doughnut. I truly believe it’s the ultimate way to start the weekend. I heard about Al’s Donuts in Plainfield, and decided it was about time I stopped there for a visit. I have great childhood memories of…

By now I hope you've seen it and utilized it, but just in case you haven't I wanted to make sure everyone was aware of this new resource we created to stay updated on our restaurants in Hendricks County, Indiana. I couldn't be more proud of the work…

Many of us have practiced social distancing for several weeks now. Boredom has crept in as we search for new ways to entertain ourselves and our family. I've always found the best recipe for boredom is creativity. As you may have seen, there has been…

Editor's Note: This is the second of a series of posts in which Visit Hendricks County is partnering with the Hendricks County ICON and Business Leader by re-publishing stories that first appeared in their publications. These stories will highlight…

Did you know Hendricks County has some of the best homemade doughnuts money can buy? I’m so excited to write about one of my new favorite places - Hilligoss Bakery in Brownsburg, Indiana. I'd heard and read so many good things about Hilligoss that I…

No matter how you spell it, doughnuts or donuts were a special treat for my brothers and me growing up. My dad would head to the local bakery on a Saturday morning before sunrise just to purchase the freshest doughnuts possible. Sometimes I joined…

When a shop opens selling my two favorite things…ice cream and coffee…you better believe I am there. I paid a visit to Flossiemae’s Ice Cream & Coffee shop in Pittsboro, Indiana, last week, and I was not disappointed. Flossiemae’s Ice Cream & Coffee…

Any time our family goes on vacation, we always try to scout out the best places to have breakfast. There's something so indulgent about sleeping in and then enjoying a delicious breakfast or brunch before we dive into our day. Hendricks County…

I'd blame the cold winter weather for my coffee obsession, but no one would believe me. I'm serious about coffee. I'm the weirdo that walks around with a travel mug of coffee all hours of the day. Most people, um...normal people, may not be quite as…