Ever since attending the Crave Food Festival last summer and wrapping my taste buds around the best street corn from Bella Notte I have ever savored, I’ve wanted to prepare this delicious dish for myself! Best ever Street Corn from Belle Notte at CRAVE! I’ve strategically posted this recipe as there is no better time…
In honor of the recent National Farmers Markets Week, I’m highlighting a local family; Triple J Farm to share with you. There are so many excellent agricultural operations in the Bluegrass area it’s difficult to decide on just one. But I have to start somewhere and to be sure, I’ll feature more! Triple J Farm…
A mid-summer night’s dream arrived in late July on the evening of the Seed to Feed. This unique event is hosted at Yuko-En on the Elkhorn in Georgetown, Kentucky, the official Kentucky-Japan Friendship Garden. One could not have wished for a more delightful evening to spend outdoors, enjoying delicious edibles and meeting new friends. A…
Fresh salsa is a marvelous blend of all things Summer! Salsa is easy to make as it’s just a matter of chopping and mixing things together. In my opinion, nothing is better than a fresh salsa made with locally grown ingredients. And of course summer is prime time when the tomatoes on the vine ripen…
*Family Friendly *No pets When searching for fun hiking trails close by, consider those tucked away in the Frankfort, Kentucky area. Capitol View Park, aptly named for the view you will enjoy of the state capitol, is an excellent choice . This trail is also designated for mountain biking, so you will need to keep…
* Family Friendly Photos by Marie Pullen Photography Downtown Lexington is a great destination for concerts and ball games but these attractions barely scratch the surface when it comes to all this girl’s hometown has to offer. Corto Lima immediately comes to mind as the haven of freshly prepared, Latin-inspired tapas. It is the perfect…
One year anniversary encore!! I started my blog one year ago today with the blog below featuring the Lexington Farmers Market, it was and still is the best in town! Be sure to drop by and visit every Saturday. Since this first blog, they’ve added the Lexington Makers Market as well with hand made items…
Photography by Marie Pullen Photography Nestled inside a small, cinder block edifice on North Limestone near 7th Street, you will discover a wonderful sandwich shop known as Mintons 760. Owners Chef Ashley and her husband, Brad have designed this cozy spot to seat about 20 people inside and another eight or so on the little…
Springtime would not bloom as beautifully if I haven’t managed to spend at least one afternoon at Lexington’s Keeneland Race Course. Granted, as we struggle free of Old Man Winter’s chilly embrace, it’s been a little difficult making it to this season’s meets. But just as those resolute jockeys astride their young thoroughbreds forge ahead,…
Photos by Marie Pullen Photography When the creators of #GtownEats invited me to write a blog featuring their inaugural food fest, I was thrilled! Downtown Georgetown has an inviting ambiance and such a great vibe. The intricate, historical embellishments adorning the buildings that line the main street are well-kept and preserve the classic ole’ town…
Photo by Marie Pullen Photography Okay, I gotta admit, I wasn’t much of a bourbon enthusiast until just a few years ago. The current boom Kentucky is experiencing in large and small, local batch bourbon production is offering the inquisitive palate many an enticing opportunity to explore. I’ve always loved the aroma of bourbon; pleasantly…
Photo by Marie Pullen Photography Monsters, Mayhem and Murder Felix the Bloody (Adam Sovkoplas), Madison Avenue (Evender Hodges), Finn (Melissa Rae Wilkeson), Anna (Dana Edison), Howard (Harold Nikirk One of the few business ventures in the area which provides a delicious dinner combined with theatrical entertainment, the Bluegrass Mystery Theatre is a fun…
