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…

Liquid nitrogen smoke billowing over the counter top as ice cream is made to order while cakes and coffee tempt you on the other side of the shop. That was my first impression as I walked into Gee’s Nice Cream and Joy’s Cakery in Plainfield, Indiana…

The Oasis Diner in Plainfield is known for its tenderloin, 1950s vintage décor and the fact that it’s graced the landscape of Hendricks County for 65 years. But it hasn't been all onion rings and milkshakes for this landmark. Its had its share of…

Isn’t it a lovely thing to see a small business expand and prosper? You’ve likely seen the bright-colored, shaved ice Frigid Frog truck at events and markets all over the area. But did you know they recently moved to an even larger retail space where…

There aren't many things that I enjoy more than ice cream -- especially on a hot day. Luckily, there are lots of great local spots where I can get my fix. If you find yourself enjoying Hendricks County on a sweltering summer day, there are plenty of…

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…

It's been a hot summer so far here in Central Indiana, which means my family is always looking for ways to cool off. After a full day of playing and exploring, my boys are usually in the mood for a cold treat. We've found a new favorite spot in Avon…

The NCAA men's basketball tournament is down to the Sweet Sixteen! How is your bracket looking? (Mine is absolutely destroyed. Thanks, Duke and Louisville.) As I drowned my basketball sorrows in a bowl of ice cream, an idea struck me -- a Sweets…

The Lizton Dairy Bar is my favorite ice cream shop in Hendricks County. This popular landmark is the perfect spot to take my family for delicious cool treats on those hot summer days and nights. Hungry for hot treats as well? No worries, the Dairy…

Often times you hear people use the description "small-town feel" for a city or event they enjoyed. In Northwest Hendricks County, you experience that "feel" because you are smack dab in the heart of small-town America. North Salem, Pittsboro and…