The great thing about having your family favorite recipes in an online blog is that everyone always has access to them AND that you can improve them when you come across something that makes a great recipe even greater. That’s exactly what I am doing today, after a follower messaged […]
This is our favorite coleslaw recipe, and so much better than most pre-made dressings available in stores. It has a nice blend of spicy jalapeno peppers, sweet sugar, and acid from the vinegar and lemon. It is a perfect side dish with smoked meats in particular, and goes on top […]
This a gem in Georgetown Kentucky. For us, the steaks are the best of the best in Kentucky. The atmosphere is also great. Rodney’s is located in a historic restored 1840’s home located near downtown Georgetown. The interior is classic old Kentucky, with a fireplace, large moldings and decor that […]
It’s pretty hard to make a better Hot Brown at home than you can get at the Brown Hotel in Louisville. This unique Kentucky hot sandwich was invented there in 1926, and it has been a favorite throughout Kentucky ever since. Nevertheless, we spent years trying to make a great […]
This recipe is a culmination of years spent living in 14 different houses, spanning coast to coast. We were fortunate enough to experience 5 different professional football tailgates and 8 different NCAA Division One tailgates during our travels. Each city and even certain team fans had their own unique spin […]
This is one of the Best Italian Restaurants in Kentucky. It features “Chopped” winner Chef Josh Moore, who is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. We have had just about everything on the menu, and I say this all the time but, “I have never had anything […]
There is nothing more classic than Kentucky cornbread. This simple and delicious recipe took some experimentation (We made so many mistakes) to get the perfect mix of sugar, maple syrup, bourbon and cornmeal. We must have finally got it right since our son-in-law, a lifetime Kentuckian, said he liked it […]
For decades, our family’s cherished recipes have lived tucked away in dog-eared spiral notebooks, yellowed index cards, and the margins of old cookbooks—each one a small treasure chest of aroma, flavor, and memory. These dishes are straightforward delights—creamy spoonfuls of comfort that warm both belly and heart. Rather than sending […]