Food + Beverage

Coffeehouse Five: More Than Just Coffee

Family Secrets Lie Behind Favorite Recipes At Coffeehouse Five Article and Photography by Amanda Buck When stepping into most local coffee shops, one expects to see a fancy espresso machine and a list of specialty coffee offerings. But it’s less often to see Grandma’s special banana bread; delightfully moist and brimming with flavor. Founder and owner/manager of Coffeehouse Five, Brian Peters, explains that from the beginning they wanted to focus on serving the best coffee as well as what they...

Wellness

Teeth-Friendly Consumption Tips

Sauer Dentistry Professionals Provide Advice About What To Eat And Drink To Support Better Dental Health Article by Julie Brown Patton Professionals at Sauer Dentistry don't state that favorite candies or sugary desserts should never be eaten. However, they do recommend ways to counteract sugar and acids on teeth. Greenwood City Lifestyle asked Sauer hygienists Megan Stotts, Chaya Morris, Julie Harris, Alyssa Dolder-Negrete and Jennifer Iannotti for specific advice about how to best handle...

Food + Beverage

Homegrown Indiana Wine

How Mallow Run Uses Central Indiana’s Unique Climate To Their Advantage In Winemaking Article by Amanda Buck | Photography by Mallow Run Winery With Indiana's varying temperatures and sporadically harsh winters, most people don’t typically think of Greenwood as a winemaking region. But Mallow Run stepped up to the task and has been making quality wine beloved by the local community for almost 20 years. Here's the inside scoop on their winemaking process from J.P. Pitcock, winemaker at Mallow...

Food + Beverage

Something Refreshing's Brewing Around The Region

Check Out These Local Breweries With Delicious Concoctions This Fall Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Provided Oaken Barrel Brewing Company Hometown resident and handcrafted beer enthusiast Kwang Casey owns Indiana's second-oldest craft brewery: Oaken Barrel Brewing Company in Greenwood. He started Oaken Barrel with partners Bill Fulton and Brook Belli in 1994 as a small pub restaurant/brewery, about 5,000 square feet. After expanding, they presently offer 10,000 square feet...

Food + Beverage

Diners DishOut Comfort Food

Cozy Corners Of Greenwood Region Provide Meals With Warmth, Nostalgia Article by Julie Brown Patton Breakfast for supper? Yes, please! Diners are casual restaurants considered to be a staple of life. These establishments are known for their wide range of food offerings, predominantly American cuisine, served in relaxed atmospheres. Some state former roadside cafes and railroad food-related stops inspired many present-day diners.  From lunch wagons to stationary hasheries (1800s to early...

Wellness

Food Choices For Body, Soul, Spirit

Advice Editorial: Cornerstone Fitness Studio's Stair-Stepping Plant-Based Foods In Diets Article by Julie Brown Patton Cornerstone Fitness Studio Owner Paul Elmore says they offer nutritional coaching and metabolism reset, in conjunction with one-on-one personal training, small group training, agility honing and youth training. Seek more ‘real’ plant-based foods and beverages that feature wholesome vegetables, nuts, seeds and plants, compared to ultra-processed plant-based choices such as...

Style + Beauty

Fashion With Purpose

Local Business Makes Global Impact Through Clothing, Accessories Article by Amanda Buck A local clothing boutique is part of creating jobs and stability for women in Southeast Asia. The operations, BYTAVI, began in 2008 with a single sewing machine and a dream to help one woman improve her life. BYTAVI is one of four businesses under the Center for Global Impact (CGI) umbrella that all aim to teach necessary skills to Cambodian women. Through their skills training in Cambodia, vulnerable...

Style + Beauty

Fashion Jewelry That Compliments Lifestyles

McGee Fine Jewelers: Providing Quality, Custom Jewelry And Dedicated Services Since 1988 Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by McGee Fine Jewelers Celestial-themed jewelry, layered necklaces or chains, huggie hoop earrings and matching wedding bands are popular this year. However, pearls never go out of style and the chic, modern ones are fabulous, affirms Adam McGee, owner of McGee & Company Fine Jewelers in Greenwood.  As a full-service jewelry team who's been tracking trends for...

Home + Design

Styling For Staging

How To Depersonalize Homes On The Market Without Going Too Far Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Angela Jackson Potential homebuyers obviously seek to envision themselves living in a home that's on the market; that vision can be challenging if someone leaves too many personal items dominating the residence. So, how much depersonalization is too much or just right? Jake Duke, owner/broker of Duke Collective, offers the following tips and advice regarding how to depersonalize homes...

Arts + Culture

Express Flair Through Flowers

Showing Style And Creating Emotional Connections With Flowers Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Steve's Flowers and Gifts Flowers communicate without words, and floral selections share much about a giver's style, feelings and intentions. Greenwood City Lifestyle asked Steve Huth Jr., owner of Steve's Flowers and Gifts at 2900 Fairview Place in Greenwood, about the language of flowers. Take rose colors, for example, communicating different meanings: pink (happiness); red...