Our Bourbon Blueberry Jam celebrates my hometown, Frankfort KY, and my favorite fruit. The perfect addition to a charcuterie board, on a buttermilk biscuit, and paired with brie cheese.

Kentucky Derby Party Cocktail and Food Recipes

Fun fact: The Kentucky Derby is one of the biggest at-home party days of the year. And far be it from me not to join the crowd on this one. For almost every Kentuckian, that first Saturday in May so affectionately known as Derby Day is right up there with Christmas and New Year’s Eve. It is a fun time no matter how you slice it!

My favorite Kentucky Derby party recipes include our Mint Julep is the classic cocktail, and, in my opinion, is the perfect recipe. Another favorite recipe that is inspired from this cookbook is the Bourbon Ball Cake. I also have versions on our website IntheCuriousKitchen.com of recipes for Benedictine Spread/ Dip, Spiced Pecans, Country Ham Pate, Pecan Cheese Wafers, and, of course, The Kentucky Hot Brown. I have taken the basic recipe and added my own curious spin.

Kentucky Derby -All you need to know

Beef Bourguignon celebrates my two favorite female chefs, Julia Childs and Ina Garten.

Old Fashioned Cocktail History

During this winter into early spring season, I’ve been looking for things that inspire me. I quickly realized that the simple things in my life do indeed bring me much joy.

History of an Old Fashioned, a favorite bourbon cocktail

How many days until Valentines? It’s just around the corner and I have some great ideas to spice up your Valentines Day celebration.

Fall Entertaining Made Easy-Top Pantry Essentials

Easy Fall Bourbon Cocktails

When the temperature begin to cool I start thinking about putting on a pot of soup. My family has always had soup on our weekly menu this during the fall and winter season.

I spend a lot of time in my kitchen and having the right tools is essential to making cooking as easy and hassle free as possible.

Easy Recipes and Cocktails for a fabulous Tailgate Party

Continuing education for a small business owner

Easy and delicious tomato recipes

I know I’ve said it a thousand times but it bears repeating: the farmers market is one of my favorite places. Especially when this season rolls around. A rainbow of colors hits you when you walk in and it just gets better week after week in the summer. All of my favorites are either in season now…or just about to enter peak season!

I don’t know about you but I can’t get enough vegetables in the steamy, sizzling summer months. I think it’s been this way all of my life. Even though we didn’t have a home garden when I was growing up, we always seemed to benefit from others who did. Lots of fresh green beans, cucumbers, squash, all shapes and sizes of peppers, and corn. I’m not forgetting about the tomatoes but I’m saving them for another day…they are just coming to perfection so stay tuned.

Today, I’m turning my curious attention to corn. A beautiful display caught my eye last week when I was visiting my local farmers market and I couldn’t resist. Now I must confess, corn isn’t exactly one of my favorites but for some reason, I had a “food memory” moment and my thoughts went back in time to my Mother’s delicious Corn Casserole. It made it into the “notebook” and I knew I had to try it for myself.

Bring back the Cocktail Party with easy appetizer and drink recipes.

Grilling secrets to the best hamburger

Bourbon Blueberry Jam is a delicious combination of summers freshest blueberries and Kentucky bourbon.