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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Best Holiday Events in Toronto
Distillery Winter Village: Nov 17 – Dec 31 Join us and experience the magic of the holiday season. Stroll the cobblestone streets under the canopy lights while you shop for that perfect gift, marvel at the centerpiece Christmas Tree in Trinity Square, wave hello to Santa, and enjoy live entertainment. This year’s 50 foot tall…
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12 Great Ways to Celebrate the Holidays at the Sonoma Coast Villa, Resort and Spa
As the air turns crisper, so does the wine and nothing pairs better with the holidays than the hospitality of California wine country at Sonoma Coast. Sipping wine, enjoying cheeses, and sitting by the fire with good company is the ideal way to get in the holiday spirit. Sitting on 60-acres of wine country, guests of the…
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The Arizona Republic: A Phoenix restaurant made a New York Times’ best in the country list for this unique dish
The Arizona Republic: A Phoenix restaurant made a New York Times’ best in the country list for this unique dish. https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/12/15/new-york-times-phoenix-restaurant-best-dish-us/69722371007/
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Why Branson Is the Most Christmassy Place I Know
Mindy Bianca’s new hire, an elf named Jolly Jinglebutton, has been sending me information about some of her favorite holiday destinations. I guess elves in general know a lot about Christmas, after all, they work for Santa and so are privy to all things holiday-wise. So, here it is, straight from Jolly Jinglebutton, who in…
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Literary Hub: The 10 Best Cookbooks of 2022 for Everyone on Your Holiday List
Literary Hub: The 10 Best Cookbooks of 2022 for Everyone on Your Holiday List. https://lithub.com/the-10-best-cookbooks-of-2022-for-everyone-on-your-holiday-list/
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Article: The 7 Iconic Paris Cafés You Cannot Miss
The 7 Iconic Paris Cafés You Cannot Miss https://flip.it/wK_tvH
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Michigan’s Oldest Winery is Now Making Sholom Kosher Wine Again
St. Julian has partnered with Rabbi Jason Miller and Kosher Michigan to resume the production of Sholom Concord wine. First introduced in the mid-1940s, Sholom, a deliciously sweet wine made from 100% Michigan Concord grapes, has been a popular offering from the Michigan winery. It ceased production in 2020 due to the loss of the winery’s longtime friend and rabbi.…
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Six Fantastic Holiday Light Shows Not To Be Missed
Holiday Lights Extravaganza Tour Location: New York, NY (Midtown) Dates: Tours run now through December 31, 2022 Details: If you’re planning a trip to the Big Apple this season, book a guided walking tour to ensure you have a front row seat to the incredible displays that light up Midtown. Starting off at Herald Square,…
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WORLD’S TALLEST WOODEN HOTEL OFFERS NEW CLIMATE-POSITIVE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
“Wood Hotel Experience” Blurs Luxury with Sustainability in Swedish Lapland. After a soft local opening, the world’s tallest hotel made almost exclusively from wood, has now opened for guests everywhere at the birthplace of cross-country skiing, Skellefteå in Swedish Lapland. The new hotel is part of a five-day/four-night Wood Hotel Experience from Off the Map Travel adventure travel specialists,…
