Cooking & Conversation with Jodi Lohrman

Adam Wence of Linton News joins Jodi of Honeysuckle Hill at the table and in the kitchen to chat about how he got started as an independent investigative reporter and the need for local investigative reporters. Adam and Jodi cooks a childhood favorite from his grandmother- frog legs. #lintonnews #honeysucklehillbeestroandcottage

Wabash Valley news icon, Patrece Dayton, joins Jodi in the kitchen to make Grilled Honey Sriracha Salmon and talks about her time in the local news business, how the news business has changed, and what it may look like going forward. #patrecedayton #honeysucklehillbeestroandcottage

Elliott brings his Dutch oven to the Bee-stro to make his campsite staple- Blackberry Cobbler. Daniel shows how to make and assemble the cobbler and how to cook it over a fire using coals. Of course, there is stimulating conversation, too, where you learn more about Daniel and the role of being Indiana's Treasurer.
Topics/The Minute Mark to
Find Welcome/ Assemble the Cobbler 0:00
Getting the Cobbler on the Fire 6:25
Daniel's Life Growing Up 11:16
UVU Alumni/ Charlie Kirk/ Checking the Cobbler 16:40
Life Changes 20:45
Cobbler Check 31:00
History of His Political Life 32:41
Office of Indiana Treasurer 36:55
Gas Tax Suspension 43:49
Property Tax 50:56
Rapid Fire 56:00
Trying the Cobbler 1:05:39
(You will notice gaps. No pertinent conversation was cut and all questions with their answers were left in. Our conversation lasted almost 2 hours, so chatter was cut to limit the length.)

Indiana's 8th District Congressman Mark Messmer joins host Jodi Lohrman at the Honeysuckle Hill table to talk about his family, personal, and political life. He talks about the importance of Crane Naval Base in the 8th District and addresses the current negative being thrown at him in this race. Then he shows Jodi how to make the treat he is most known for- Chocolate Truffles.

Mary Allen makes her Grandpa's Beef Vegetable Soup for Jodi. Then the two sit down for a conversation about Mary's life, why she decided to run for Congress in Indiana's 8th District, and they talk about faith.

Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun joins Jodi in the Honeysuckle Hill kitchen to make some honey granola and sit down for conversation. They discuss local economics, rural medicine, Brandon's military background, and so much more. Terre Haute and its surrounding cities may learn a thing or two from what they mayor discusses in this episode. 0:00- Intro & Local Economics 6:00- Immigration12:00- Rural Medicine15:00- Apprenticeship Programs16:50- Faith in Politics19:00- US Military & Worldview23:00- Politicians Young & Old27:00- The Governor conversation & the future30:00- Bucket List: Veterans, Trades, and Economic Development39:00- Funding for Local Government49:00- Rapid Fire Questions55:00 Making Granola#honeysucklehillbeestroandcottage#honeysucklehillcookingvideos#MayorSakbun #terrehaute #cookingandconversationwithJodiLohrman