Rooty Soup

Baby, it’s cold outside! So when you’re hunkered down for the weekend or a snow day, this is the perfect soup to make! Bonus, it’s low in net carbs with only 3 potatoes in the entire recipe! Makes 6 servings.   Photo by Marie Pullen Photography   You’ll need: 1 lg sweet onion 3 med…

Steam Queen L&N 2132- Corbin, KY

Family Friendly She’s the Steam Queen of Corbin, L&N 2132. A 95-year-old steam locomotive, a rare survivor when so many others were scrapped. Recently brought back home to Kentucky and made like new again. This is the story of a piece of Kentucky history and a tangible tribute to the hard working employees of the…

Red River Gorge- Slade, KY

*Kid friendly *Dogs on leashes Red River Gorge is a part of the Daniel Boone National Forest, and a must see for avid hikers. The trails are well marked and the incredible vistas will be forever ingrained in your favorite memories bank.   Off we go! Photo by Marie Pullen Photography We set out for…

School Restaurant- Lexington, KY

Revisiting the hallowed halls of academia might be a smart move when considering the School Sushi restaurant at 163 West Short Street in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. The interior is designed with lively schools of fish. The windows, walls and lighting fixtures of this former bank literally shimmer with oceanic ambiance. Photos by Marie Pullen Photography…

Market 301- Christmas Edition

There’s just under 2 weeks left before Christmas and what better way to get your local shopping on than to visit the pop-up, monthly Friday market on Manchester Street?! The Market 301 is located in the Distillery District of the Manchester Music Hall (formerly Busters) at 899 Manchester St near Oliver Lewis Boulevard. Plan to…

Michler’s Christmas Market & More Local Shopping!

*Family Friendly * Pets on leashes welcome Mark your calendar! The third annual Michler’s Christmas Market will be held on Saturday, December 2nd from 11-5PM and Sunday, December 3rd from 12-4PM at the Kentucky Native Cafe, 446 East High St, Lexington, KY. Be sure to check out more Christmas Markets at the end of this…

Santa Clause is Coming- Midway, KY

Located just outside of Lexington, Kentucky, historic Midway is nestled between the bucolic, rolling hills of the world famous thoroughbred horse farms of the Bluegrass. Centuries old structures featuring charming boutiques and award-winning restaurants are stacked along either side of the railroad track running through the middle of downtown. The RJ Corman line chugs into…

Euro Wine Bar- Nicholasville, KY

Photo by Marie Pullen Photography America and Europe converge on an unlikely corner at Euro Wine Bar in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Step inside this cozy, little wine bar and restaurant where you enter a decidedly euro-atmosphere! Photo by Marie Pullen Photography First things first. Choose from one of their fine wines or request a specialty cocktail…

Blue Stallion Brewing Company

Photos by Marie Pullen Photography Blue Stallion Brewery makes it’s home next to the former horsefeed warehouse on the corner of 3rd Street and Newtown Pike. The atmosphere is welcoming and very comfortable. You’ll find a great array of local beers to choose from including their own focus on German lagers and British ales as…

Roasted Tomatoes with Sauteed Buttah Beans

Visit the Lexington Farmers Market to get many of the ingredients locally for this super yummy dish! Ingredients: Triple J’s Farm Cherry Tomatoes- 1 pint Feta Cheese or cheese of your choice 1 can Butter Beans or beans of your choice Stuarto’s Lemon Olive Oil Stuarto’s “Olive Oil’s Best Friend” seasoning (or other Italian seasoning…

Old Frankfort Pike

To fully experience the extraordinary beauty of Kentucky in your own backyard, I recommend exploring our state’s scenic highways. I discovered a grand parkway, the Old Frankfort Pike commuting between Lexington and Midway, Kentucky and I’ve taken more photos of this enchanting stretch than any other. It is simply breathtaking virtually any time of the…

Local Feed- Georgetown, KY

Photo by Marie Pullen Photography Appropriately dubbed Local Feed, this hospitable restaurant is nestled in a former Ice house on Water Street in Georgetown Kentucky. Don’t be fooled by the unassuming facade for inside you will find heavenly, culinary delights backed by finely, handcrafted cocktails. The interior is warm and rustic with exposed brick and…

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