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Visit Bloomington has tracked 31 eclipse-related events so far. 

The Buskirk-Chumley Theater hosted the final public screening of the book-adapted movie, “So Cold the River” last Friday featuring the launch of Cardinal Spirits’ “So Cold the Vodka”.

So Cold the Vodka will launch this Friday in liquor stores across Bloomington, in a joint effort between local brewery Cardinal Spirits, the West Baden Springs Hotel, and the motion picture “So Cold the River.”

This week on Earth Eats learn how to make delicate (and decadent) fritters from the flowers of the Black Locust tree. Plus, interesting conversations with authors, chefs, foragers and more.

At the start of the pandemic, hand sanitizer was in short supply. Staff at local distillery Cardinal Spirits realized they had access to high-proof alcohol and quickly switched gears from spirits to sanitizer.

Supply chain issues are affecting industries ranging from tech, retail, and food. With production down and major ports backed up – small local businesses are adapting.

If you have a new year’s resolution to improve the way you eat, it might be nice to think about adding to your diet, rather than restricting.