Articles by Pooja Thakkar

Sometimes, a name says it all. Goodness Gracious Kitchen & Cupboard, a charming brunch spot located at 24 N. Range Line Road in the heart of Carmel, truly lives up…

In the spirit of Diwali – the Festival of Lights – our community came together once again to celebrate Annkut at the Hindu Temple of Central Indiana. In Sanskrit, Annkut…

This week’s “Taste of Community” is all about something sweet – fruit salad sweet! Thanks to our friends at Prevail, Inc., we had the joy of learning from the one…

Relocating to a new community is never just about changing your address. It’s about recreating your identity, rebuilding relationships, and finding your place in a space that is unfamiliar yet…

September is my birthday month, and this year it felt extra special. I had not only my birthday to celebrate, but also a new role at Community First Bank. One…

Apple cider is my lemonade of fall – refreshing, flavorful, and the perfect sip for crisp September days. Here’s something about apple cider that makes fall feel complete. Sweet, crisp,…

Pumpkin spice. Just the words sound cozy, don’t they? The moment you hear them, you can almost feel the warmth of a cardigan, smell cinnamon in the air, and imagine…

If you’ve ever had shaved ice here in the U.S., you know it’s a simple but refreshing way to beat the heat. But for me, shaved ice will forever be…

There’s something about summer that makes ice cream taste even sweeter. On those long, hot days, a single scoop feels like a tiny miracle – the kind that melts not…