Drinks

COVER photography: Martina Jackson, Mother Earth’s Potables from Audrey Barron and Wild Moon Acres.

I am beyond excited about this issue celebrating drinks across our region. Drinking is a part of everyday life and essential to our well-being. Taking this opportunity to explore some of the remarkable beverages being concocted and created in our backyard has been incredibly fulfi lling and it’s such a pleasure and joy to share the results with our readers. From a traditional Indian beverage with a twist to mocktails created on an urban farm using mushrooms, holy basil and other ingredients from Mother Earth, the pages of this issue share what we hope is inspiring as well as refreshing.

I am also very thankful for our summer intern, Marissa Molloy from Butler University, who has photographed some beautiful stories for us, helped us to elevate our Instagram game and has been a joy to experience this summer. And yes, my friend and cohort Francine Spiering is rejoining us as managing editor on this 2.0 journey with Edible Indy. I couldn’t be more excited about the diffi cult but beautifully chosen journey we are embarking on.

I believe with all my being that bringing beautiful and meaningful words and images to our community will provide a little respite and joy during this time when it is deeply needed. My heart is sore from the cloudy judgement happening around us and the pain being thrust within our community and around the world by violence, hate and reversal of history. We ask you to take a moment to pause to be well, to do good and most of all to spread kindness any way you can. Our world needs kindness more than ever.

With gratitude,

Jennifer Rubenstein, 
Editor in Chief

From the Editor

I have a new favorite itinerary through the Hoosier State. It’s one that takes me sipping artisanal ciders and craft beers, invites me to explore wineries and sample small-batch whiskey. I sleep in historic inns or quaint bed & breakfasts. And I eat well while discovering local dishes. Join me on this wonderful trip—you will fi nd it in these pages.

It’s been such joy to pick up where we left off bringing to you Indy’s wonderful local world. It is so full of inspiring people, not least of whom is our persistent publisher, Jennifer. I hope you love this issue as much as I do. And don’t skip our fun Last Bite. Jennifer and I combined our favorite tunes and tipples and now have the perfect playlist. Or at least, we think so. Please tell us yours!

Enjoy!

Francine Spiering, 
Managing Editor

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