Historic Frankfort
Frankfort may not be the Bourbon Capital of the World…that’s a few miles down the road in Bardstown…but it is the capital of Kentucky and it is well known the...
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Famous Kentucky Foods
Each state boasts its culinary claim to fame and the Bluegrass State is no different. Some Kentucky foods get more attention than others, like our famous Kentucky Hot Brown but...
Revamping Your Bar Cart for Summer
Summer is the perfect time to revamp your bar cart—after all, ‘tis the season for refreshing cocktails and long evenings gathering outdoors. If you’re looking to replenish your bar cart...
Frankfort Favorites
The longer I live away from my hometown, the more I seem to appreciate it. I guess we all tend to take the places most familiar to us for granted....
Christmas in July
I hate to be the bearer of some startling news, but Christmas is less than 24 weeks away and that means less than 200 shopping days left. Now I know...
Summer Frozen Cocktails
Is this summer particularly warmer than in recent years? The soaring temperatures, staggering in the 90s for days on end, have taken the term “heatwave” to an entirely different level....
Le Sud: Recipes from the South of France
With the entire world focused on the Paris Olympic Games this summer, my thoughts are just a little bit south of there. Don’t get me wrong, Paris is fabulous. Paris...
Watermelon
Sweet, juicy watermelons and summertime treats go hand-in-hand. There is just something about this melon that screams summertime to me. So take advantage of the watermelon’s short peak season and...
Exploring Gin
How do you drink Gin? While I will always be a “bourbon” girl, I occasionally do like to switch it up–especially in the summer months. Gin is a natural for...
Outdoor Dining
This summer I am calling it Alfresco Dining. Summer is fast approaching and the temperatures are starting to soar during the daytime hours. All too soon the temperatures will continue...
History of Father’s Day
History of Father’s Day The father or father figure in your life deserves a shout-out and a big “Thank You” for all those words of wisdom, Dad jokes, bringing us...
How to Entertain like a pro this Summer
How to Entertain Like a Pro This Summer With Memorial Day Weekend quickly approaching and the summer season on the horizon, now is the perfect time to brush up on...
For the Love of Gardening
I have never seen a garden shop that I didn’t like! It is extremely difficult for me to drive past one without stopping in, and even harder to resist buying...
Cookbook Crush
There is something about a pie that makes me so happy. Pies are one of my favorite comfort foods. It’s not that I don’t like cakes, cookies, and brownies—I do—a...
Bourbon & Blueberries
Jams and jellies were not on the radar three years ago when I launched In the Curious Kitchen. But wow, have they been a tremendous hit! So popular, in fact,...
Kentucky Derby Party Recipes
It’s April and in the Bluegrass that means only one thing. The countdown is on for the Kentucky Derby. Most Kentuckians don’t actually go to the Derby–although I was fortunate...
Julia + Ina
During these mixed-up, last days of winter and first days of spring, it's a toss-up whether the day is going to be chilly or the temperatures are going to slide...
An Old Fashioned History
t’s no big secret that my go-to bourbon cocktail is the Old Fashioned. I cannot remember exactly when I discovered them but I do know that after I tasted my...
Inspiration is all Around
The seasons are playing musical chairs around here. One day it’s snowing, the next day it is a balmy 70 degrees. The worst of winter is probably finished but it...
Valentines Day
Just the other day I had to ask myself how many days until Valentine’s Day and I realized it’s here. It’s that time of the year…love is definitely in the...