This has become our favorite sweet sauce for all smoked meats. It also works great with our meatballs and chicken wings as appetizers. We developed this by experimenting with many of the soda based recipes, knowing that the addition of a good bourbon would intensify the flavor in the sauce.
Continuously striving for perfection, we have enhanced even our most treasured family recipes over the years. This particular one, in particular, has undergone countless experiments and revisions throughout the last four decades. The secret to its success lies in achieving the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors within the […]
There is nothing more heartwarming in the winter than a hardy meatloaf, after a day at work or school. Try this recipe tonight and you’ll be glad you did. Our original meatloaf recipe has been on this site for several years but things change and improve all the time as […]
We crafted these delectable meatballs for the renowned Rizzardi Italian family of Minnesota, and they absolutely adored them. How could I possibly resist including them among our finest recipes? Since that memorable occasion, I have refined our approach by incorporating savory pancetta, finely grating our onions, freshly grating our parmesan […]
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 […]
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.