Join us for our 3rd Annual beer tasting and silent auction fundraiser, Porter’s Perfect Pint Festival, on Saturday, October 5th, 2013! Sponsored by Pat’s Liquors and Leroy’s “Hot Stuff,” you will be able to sample from over 30 regional and...
Cuisine
Cool Summer to Benefit Indiana Grapes, Future Wines
This summer's mild temperatures and modest rainfall have been good for Indiana's wine grapes, which could lead to more flavorful, aromatic wines, say members of the Purdue Wine Grape Team. Average temperatures in July and August were slightly cooler...
Taste of East Chicago Happening This Weekend
The Annual Taste of East Chicago will be held at Veteran’s Park, 145th Street and Indianapolis Boulevard on August 16th, 17th, and 18th. The event begins at 12 pm each day and concludes at 11 pm each night. Aromas of excellent food and sounds of...
Four Week Kids Cooking Class at the Farmer’s Market
The Parks & Special Events Departments new kids cooking program at the Farmer’s Market enjoyed by many. A four week kids cooking program began this Sat. Aug 10th at the Farmers Market from 11am-12pm on South Main St. Chef Jason Delgado and the...
Munster Parks to Host Grape Escape
Wine Festival Returns to Centennial Park The Munster Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting its annual Grape Escape event at Centennial Park, Munster, on Saturday, July 20, 2013. For a fee of $5 per person, festival-goers over the age of 21...
Inaugural Midwest Brewers Brawl to Benefit United Way of LaPorte County
In partnership with the United Way of LaPorte County and the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors’ Bureau, The Northwest Indiana Leaders Young Professional Network will be hosting its inaugural Midwest Brewers Brawl on Sunday, July 28, 2013. The...
Top Ten Best Summer Food Stops in La Porte County
Everybody loves food, and La Porte County is chalk full of different eateries to satisfy any hankering. But as the weather warms up and summer fills the air, a certain craving comes for the best summer treats to beat the heat. Therefore,...
Third Annual Taste of Care: Good Food for a Good Cause
The Expo Center yet again housed a food fest on Thursday evening. This one, however, was not geared toward local restaurants; it was geared toward local health care communities. It was the Third Annual Porter County Taste of Care event and Prompt...
Merrillville HS Key Club and Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter Announce 11th Annual Chili Cook-Off!
The Merrillvile HS Key Club and Lupus Foundation of America will host their annual chili cook-off on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 from 3-6 PM at MHS. Please enter through Entrance J. Tickets are $5 to sample the 20 contestants chili recipes. Also on tap...
Golden Ladle Winning Recipe
Two weekends ago at the Lake County Chili Cookoff, Dr. Sheller from Vale Park Animal Hospital won the coveted Golden Ladle for her chili recipe. After much prodding, she has agreed to share the winning recipe. Please enjoy! Ingredients: 1 large diced...