As most of you may know by now, I’m a born and bred Kentucky girl. I was raised on a small farm on the north end of Lexington. I’ve always loved Kentucky, but I think having lived elsewhere for several years instilled an even greater pride within me. To highlight some wonderful locally made items,…
The distilling of aged Kentucky bourbon has become a burgeoning industry in the past few years. If you are interested in sampling, now is the time. Most everyone offers tours and tastings, so grab your bourbon passports at any participating venue and let’s get tasting! Once you find one or two you like, try out…
Looking for a great way to spend your day or weekend? Drive the short distance to Georgetown, KY February 9th through the 23rd and take part in the celebrated Love Your Downtown event. There are a host of restaurants, bakeries, bars, shops and boutiques participating along with the museum and tourism center. Click on this…
If you’re looking for something a little different and a lot of fun, jump on the Bluegrass Parkway to Horse Cave and pay a visit to Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo. We had the great pleasure of an exclusive tour of the campus by Mick and Pretty Lady, a beautiful Australian Shepherd. She was injured…
Lawrenceburg, KY is quintessential small-town with a surprisingly large number of sights and activities. The downtown district is inviting and easy to navigate with a plethora of delightful, little businesses. I appreciate a town such as Lawrenceburg where residents strive to maintain the provincial ambiance. Buildings with ornate, turn-of-the-century markings entice with seasonal window scenes.…
I have driven I-65 on the Bluegrass Parkway a hundred times and I’ve seen the signs for the caves more than I can count. Though I’m a bit claustrophobic, I finally took the opportunity to stop and enjoy Horse Cave, KY and I couldn’t have been more thrilled! The Hidden River Cave and American Cave…
It is the Christmas, gift-giving season! I have been working with some of the local talent and have compiled a quick list of just a few of the many great artists in the Bluegrass area to add to your local gift giving list. If you prefer to shop local, and keep more of your Christmas…
Dappled with roaming horse farms, a lovely, back-road drive on Old Frankfort Pike will guide you to Midway’s Wallace Station Deli. This nostalgic, little restaurant is home to a former grocery store and gas station, but I’ll touch a bit more on the history after I tempt your palate! Enjoy dining inside or out at…
Last Christmas I savored the best homemade egg nog of my life! My honey and I prepared it together. I asked for the recipe and below you will find his response. I so enjoy his hilariously dry sense of humor as evidenced in his recipe below, slightly revised. Whether you find yourself hosting a gathering…
I have to admit that Berea Pinnacles is one of my top choices for hiking around Central Kentucky. A number of trails offer unique and interesting features. Photos by Bluegrass Blog * Dogs on leash welcome * Family Friendly (note at bottom) Indian Fort Lookout My first bit of advice is to bypass the Main…
What to do for your honey who loves Halloween and you’re celebrating your first anniversary in October? Well, a personalized pumpkin of course! I wanted to create something special and meaningful. You can try this yourself with a photo of a loved one, couple or a pet! The fewer details and subject matter the better.…
I have been wanting to sink my teeth into some Pasta Garage goodness for weeks. I finally had the opportunity to visit both the Pasta Garage Italian Cafe and Pivot Brewing. These local enterprises are located in Lexington on Delaware Avenue off of Winchester Road. They are within walking distance of one another so it…
