Kentucky Derby
Golf has The Masters Tournament. Basketball has the Final Four. Soccer has the World Cup. But there is no bigger event in racing history than the Kentucky Derby. As a...
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Kentucky Derby Cocktails
Could we ever really replace the Mint Julep as the time-honored, most popular drink of the Kentucky Derby? I would never, ever suggest we replace the Mint Julep–just add to...
The Mint Julep
The Mint Julep—Five Fun Facts About The Official Drink Of The Kentucky Derby People either love them or they hate them; there is no in-between. But there is one thing...
Kentucky Bourbon Ball
The Kentucky Bourbon Ball: Not just for Christmas anymore Kentucky’s Sweetest Confection These little orbs exploding with that delectable combination of Kentucky’s finest bourbon and chocolate can be enjoyed just...
Derby Party Recipes
Talk Derby to Me The countdown is on for the Kentucky Derby and, if you’re like me, you can’t wait! Maybe it’s just those of us hailing from the Bluegrass...
Mother's Day
Need some Mother’s Day cooking inspiration? Here you’ll find just a few of the many recipes that remind me of the special women in my life.
Celebrating the Derby Down South
The Kentucky Derby is a special time of year at home; it’s our Christmas. Many of us Kentuckians welcome our friends and family to town, and in doing so, we...
Celebrate Spring
Celebrating the Start of Spring After being cooped up all winter, I am ready to reconnect with friends and enjoy the crisp spring air! If you’re also looking to host...
Fancy up Hot Dogs
Memorial Day, also known as Decoration Day, is a special holiday set aside to honor those men and women in the armed forces who died while serving in the United...
Farmer’s Market Recipes
Summer Cooking from the Farmer’s Market There is nothing I like better than to get up early-ish on a Saturday morning and head over to the Farmer’s Market. I am...
Cold Weather Soups and Stews
Winter is here, and all I want to do is eat warm bowls of soups and stews and curl up under a blanket with a great glass of wine while...
Hosting a Friendsgiving Feast
We all know that life is busy, and it is often hard to get together with your friends. Thanksgiving—well, Friendsgiving, specifically—is a special time to celebrate friendships, laugh, and reminisce...
Soups + Stews = Comfort Food
I can eat soup all year long, but as soon as the weather begins to turn and there is a slight chill in the air, that is all I want for...
How to Start a Cookbook Club
Cookbooks have always been a part of my life. My mom’s kitchen was filled with the classics: Joy of Cooking, Mastering French Cooking, Better Homes and Gardens and Martha Stewart Entertaining....
Embracing Fall
It hasn’t felt much like Fall is coming on–especially during the last week or so with heatwave-intense temperatures in the upper 90s for a few days–but rest assured the cooler...
Early Fall Recipes
September is an in-between month. While fall officially kicks off later in the month, the temperatures outside don’t always make you believe that fall is, indeed, in the air. It’s...
Big Night Cookbook
There’s a shop in the West Village in New York City that makes me feel as if I have died and gone to heaven. Big Night is a tiny, dinner...
Fall Cocktails
Pumpkin Spice is a lot of fun and does capture the spotlight for fall flavors. But don’t underestimate the apple. While it probably isn’t going to pair well in a...
Cheese and Charcuterie Boards
Preparing Cheese and Charcuterie Boards for the Fall and Holiday Entertaining Season Who doesn’t love indulging in a cheese and charcuterie board during the cozy fall and winter months? When...
Ouita Michel
Author, Restauranteur and Kentucky Icon Food is love. No doubt about it. It’s really why I do what I do, and why a lot of my friends, family, and followers...