a vacation in my mind

delightful journeys into the most ordinary places

A New Cafe in Town

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Sheri Garvin

There is a new cafe in the small Indiana town of Hagerstown. It is worth the trip if you enjoy local fare and learning about Indiana heritage.

The Sidewalk Cafe – located in an historic building and open 11-3 daily, 7 days a week.

Along with the cafe, there is a lovely Christmas store attached called Every Day is Christmas. You can also step across the street to the Museum (open 1-6pm Thurs./Fri./Sat.).

Go out and explore the small towns in Indiana – they can hide some wonderful treasures!

Feel free to visit my food blog where I wrote more about the cafe food.

The Ruby Pear

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Sheri Garvin

Find yourself a cup of tea; the teapot is behind you. Now tell me about hundreds of things. ~Saki

The Ruby Pear is a lovely tea parlor located in an authentic Victorian house. It is conveniently located on the main street that runs through downtown Noblesville (Conner Street/US32).

This was my first experience of a Victorian Tea and I am now hooked. The Velvet Chicken soup was excellent, the chicken salad sandwich had the perfect blend of flavors and textures, and the scones a delightful complement to the selected teas.

Call ahead and don’t be in a hurry. This is meant to be a time of contented companionship.