On a recent visit to Maker’s Mark we decided to try a new restaurant for lunch, and are we glad we did. The Bardstown Bourbon Company and Bar is a go to place for great food. They locally source from farms and know how to deliver delicious food. We started […]
People often ask where to visit while in Kentucky. They also mention the plethora of distillery tours available. Well, one of our favorites is The Maker’s Mark tour, South of Louisville in Loretto Kentucky. Not only is Maker’s Mark one of the oldest and well known distilleries in the world, […]
I finally hit on a perfect recipe for one of our favorite soups. This Butternut Squash soup recipe evolved over the years, but clearly came from researching a couple old Kentucky cookbooks. The “roasting” preparation technique makes all the difference once my slow mind realized that many of the great […]
Mushrooms are one of our very favorite vegetables. Unfortunately, many people do not like this delicious side, often because they have never had them properly prepared. This side goes perfectly with steaks in particular. In addition, we occasionally like our steaks Oscar style, covered in hollandaise or béarnaise sauce. We […]
Steak at home is always a trick. Of course, there is no replacement for great meat but, few folks can always afford “real” prime steaks, order Allen Brothers online, or pick up the occasional Wagyu beef at their grocery store or butcher shop. Many people believe all you need for […]
A while back we visited Wisconsin and son-in-law Mark grilled us some bacon wrapped stuffed pork chops for dinner. They were great and I left wanting to not just replicate the butcher’s recipe, but add some tricks I learned over the years related to the chops and vegetables that were […]
Anyone can make good chicken wings but it takes more time, and just a few secret ideas, to make them great. Additionally, most people fry wings but we have found that we get a deeper flavor by baking them. You might want to ask what makes these wings Kentucky wings? […]
We live Northeast of Louisville Kentucky on a farm near a historic smaller town in La Grange Kentucky. It’s a great small town and we are constantly meeting new neighbors who ask for advice on all things. Knowing that we are food nuts, we are often asked where we buy […]
Deviled eggs seem like they may have originated in the South but they didn’t. In fact, they trace back to ancient Rome. Nevertheless, they are greatly appreciated in Kentucky and this slightly spicy (Siracha) and tangy (Dijon, Sweet Gerkin Juice and White Wine Vinegar) recipe should excite even Northern taste […]
Well it’s almost St. Patrick’s Day so we were asked if we have a favorite corned beef and cabbage recipe. We do but in truth, almost all such recipes are similar and contain the same ingredients. Search the internet for the best recipes and you’ll see that’s true. Ours is […]
Family, comfort food, great recipes, fine dining, bourbon, good weather, and racehorses? Yep, all the things we love are simply the best here in Kentucky. Whether you are a Kentucky visitor looking for a "real" hot brown, wondering why Louisville spends a week celebrating the "Old Fashioned", tired of generic restaurant rating systems, or just looking for a great recipe, I hope you find our advice worth your while.