Bloom Magazine
Category: Food/Drink
Restaurant reviews, chef profiles, recipes, wine and beer coverage, and stories celebrating Bloomington’s exceptional local food and drink community.
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The 3 Winning Salsa Recipes From 29th Annual Contest
With double the entries from the previous year and not a cloud in the sky, Natascha Buehnerkemper, marketing administrator for…
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Tips to Pick a Good Wine
Imagine walking into a wine store and immediately finding the perfect wine for an occasion. It’s a nice fantasy but,…
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B-town Brews Using Local Malts, Hops, and Yeasts
Take a look at a lot of Bloomington restaurant menus and you will see an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients.…
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Eating On and Around the Downtown Square
If you are visiting, new to town, or don’t come to the downtown Square often, here are personal recommendations from…
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Switchyard’s Plan for New Brewery: Beer, Food & Free Co-Work Space
When Kurtis Cummings and Jeff Hall thought about opening a brewery, they wanted their venture to mirror their passions and…
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Exploring Owen Valley Wines
Just 20 minutes west of Bloomington, on Highway 46, the town of Spencer, Indiana, is enjoying a renaissance (see story,…
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Recipes for Summer from ‘Earth Eats’ Book
For more than eight years, WFIU-FM has provided locally sourced food ideas via its weekly Earth Eats radio show. A…
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Mami’s Gelato: A Local Vegan Dessert Now Sold Nationally
When Naomi Posner-Horie moved to Bloomington in 2003, it was to support her daughter Natasha’s interest in pursuing music studies…
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New IU Institute Brings Diverse Communities Together to Study Food
Choosing which foods to buy and eat has become an increasingly complex decision. Should you banish sugar-laden soda from your…
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It’s Always Tea Time at Cup & Kettle Tea Co.
As soon as you walk in, it’s obvious that Cup & Kettle Tea Co. is a hot-drink spot where tea…
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