Over wine and a caprese salad, Stephanie Hainje talks with host Susan Mintert about foods we loved this summer, what's around the corner for fall cooking and baking, and where in the world we find all these recipes. 

Music is by The Underscore Orkestra at freemusicarchive.org. (CC-BY-NC-SA) Closing theme by Leon Mercer.

Home Cooks Improv

A chilly fall afternoon, and a short prep time, inspired this delicious Italian Sausage & Lentil Soup. Indiana Home Cooks host Susan Mintert explains it all, and husband Jim offers a thumbs up, in this BONUS TRACK. The recipe is at indianahomecooks.com.

As always, theme music on the IHC podcast is by The Underscore Orkestra at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Underscore_Orkestra/.

BONUS--Italian Sausage & Lentil Soup

Barbecue takes many forms across the USA and most regions have their own signature styles. At one BBQ spot in West Point, Indiana, you can savor the best of Texas-style barbecue and Tex-Mex dishes. Indiana Home Cooks host Susan Mintert visited with Lee Stanish, who brought his meat smoking talents from Pennsylvania to the Hoosier State and is making his mark at Eddie Joe's Icehouse, in downtown West Point.

Music by The Underscore Orkestra and Sláinte at freemusicarchive.org (CC-BY-NC-SA). Closing theme by Leon Mercer.

Eddie Joe's Icehouse

In this bonus track, host Susan Mintert and her mom, Barbara Mercer, whip up a family favorite that is never absent from their Thanksgiving table--Fluffy Yeast Rolls. 

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BONUS--Fluffy Yeast Rolls For Thanksgiving

Home brewing is in the spotlight in this edition of Indiana Home Cooks. Host Susan Mintert visits the home brewery of John Blichmann, in Lafayette, IN. John talks about how his experience brewing his own beer lead to a career in designing and building pro level equipment for home and craft brewers alike.

Music by The Underscore Orkestra and Sláinte, at freemusicarchive.org. (CC-BY-NC-SA)  Closing theme by Leon Mercer.

The Brewer's Craft

In this bonus track, Susan and her daughter Christine whip up a sweet and addictive treat--homemade caramel corn. It's super quick, utilizing the microwave oven and a paper grocery bag, and great for gift giving, parties, or for munching in the kitchen the minute it's done! The recipe is at indianahomecooks.com.

Caramel Corn BONUS TRACK

Holiday celebrations center on food. There is no denying it. Whatever time of year the holiday falls, there is some food or other that is central to the celebration and to the gathering of family and friends. In the midst of the Christmas holiday season, Susan Mintert and her daughter, Christine Hack, sat down and talked about some favorite holiday foods they love to prepare, as well as eat.

Music is by The Underscore Orkestra and Borrtex at freemusicarchive.org.

Celebrating Holiday Foods

In this IHC bonus track, host Susan Mintert cooks a family favorite dish that will warm your insides on a cold winter evening. Hear how her Cincinnati-Style Chili comes together, and find the recipe at the indianahomecooks.com website.

Cincinnati-Style Chili BONUS TRACK

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