Sure pork tenderloins are the state sandwiches. But before you laugh–the hand-pounded and breaded cutlets from Indiana pigs are delish, let’s clarify that Indiana cuisine is much more than that.

From small producers including goat cheese makers to family farms, in business for generations, as well as the charming towns and urban restaurants all focused on farm to fork cuisine, there’s a lot going on in this state–culinary wise. www.indianafoodways.com/ has curated some two dozen food trails to follow.

Still not convinced? Consider this: Indiana is the top producer of the ducks sold in restaurants and popcorn is king here as well. The state also now has the winnersdrinkmilk.com/community/cheese-trail/

There’s also the wonderful josephdecuis.com/, a destination restaurant with their wonderful Farmstead Inn and downtown B&B plus farm tours.