Jane Simon Ammeson is a freelance writer who specializes in travel, food and personalities. She writes frequently for The Times of Northwest Indiana, Mexico Connect, Long Weekends magazine, Edible Michiana, Lakeland Boating, Food Wine Travel magazine , Lee Publications, and the Herald Palladium where she writes a weekly food column. Her TouchScreenTravels include Indiana’s Best. She also writes a weekly book review column for The Times of Northwest Indiana as well as food and travel, has authored 16 books including Lincoln Road Trip: The Back-road Guide to America’s Favorite President, a winner of the Lowell Thomas Journalism Award in Travel Books, Third Place and also a Finalist for the 2019 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards in the Travel category. Her latest books are America’s Femme Fatale: The Story of Serial Killer Belle Gunness and Classic Restaurants of Northwest Indiana.
Her other books include How to Murder Your Wealthy Lovers and Get Away with It, A Jazz Age Murder in Northwest Indiana and Murders That Made Headlines: Crimes of Indiana, all historic true crime as well Hauntings of the Underground Railroad: Ghosts of the Midwest, Brown County, Indiana and East Chicago. Jane’s base camp is Stevensville, Michigan on the shores of Lake Michigan. Follow Jane at facebook.com/janesimonammeson; twitter.com/hpammeson; https://twitter.com/janeammeson1; twitter.com/travelfoodin, instagram.com/janeammeson/ and on her travel and food blog janeammeson.com and book blog: shelflife.blog/
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Three Events Perfect for Celebrating Spring in Chicago
Even though St. Patrick’s Day has come and gone, there’s no reason not to celebrate the Irish culture in Chicago April: EXPO Chicago Opens at Navy Pier EXPO Chicago, the Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art, celebrates its10th anniversary edition by opening this year at Navy Pier, from April 13-16. This year the fair features…
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Blending the Rich History of Guinness With Chicago Flair: New Taproom Opening This Summer
Guinness Open Gate Brewery (OGB) Chicago is opening its doors to the public this coming summer, bringing locally-inspired brews and community collaborations to Chicago’s vibrant West Loop neighborhood. This is Guinness’ second brewing facility and taproom in the United States, the first of which is the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore, Md. “Chicago and Guinness…
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Cream-filled Rich Belgian Chocolate in the Shape of Beavers
These decadent cream-filled rich Belgian chocolates in the shape of beavers are more than just a gag gift–they’re a delicious candy with a sly sense of humor. A box of six contains three dark chocolate filled with rum truffle and three milk chocolate with champagne cream. It’s the perfect blend of adult humor, liquor, and…
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Dollywood Readies for Its Biggest Season Yet
Big Bear Mountain Roller Coaster and HeartSong Lodge & Resort Opening This Year Construction progress continues on two major projects at Dollywood Parks & Resorts. This year, Dollywood will unveil a new roller coaster, Big Bear Mountain, and a second resort, Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort, which are parts of a $500 million expansion plan that was announced…
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Tasting History: Explore the Past Through 4,000 Years of Recipes
“even if we never make these dishes of ancient times, Miller’s book is a fascinating read.” “They say ‘history is written by the victors,’ but in my experience, history is written by those who write stuff down, and food is no exception,” writes Max Miller in the introduction to Tasting History, his new cookbook that…
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Great Reasons to Make LaGrange, Georgia Your Next Destination
Guest Road Tripper and award winning author Kathy Witt takes us to LaGrange, Georgia in her latest travel piece. Hidden away in southwest Georgia, LaGrange is a small town with Southern heart and French-laced history. A textile town founded in 1828, LaGrange’s moneyed roots show up in the stately manses and architecturally significant buildings surrounding…
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GREAT SCIENCE ACTIVITIES AT THE ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER THIS SPRING
March Is Packed With STEM Activities For All Ages Spring is here at Arizona Science Center. There are events and happenings available for every audience throughout March. From Dogs!, to Science that looks a lot like magic – guests will have access to all the standard Science Center exhibits, and the opportunity to experience exciting…
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Lard: The Lost Art of Cooking With Your Grandmother’s Secret Ingredient
I still remember the lard we used during my high school cooking class — big cases of off-white clumpy fat that looked and smelled unappetizing but turned our pie dough and biscuits into luscious tasting triumphs. So I couldn’t resist a cookbook with lard in the first word of its title. And it didn’t disappoint.…
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“Ladies of the Lights” Showcases Female Lighthouse Keepers
