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Christmas At Wakefield-Scearce: Shelbyville, KY
Hey, y’all! If there’s one store that I adore in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, it’s Wakefield-Scearce. Located in historic Downtown Shelbyville, it’s an antique gallery that focuses on fine English antiques. Popular in English decor, they also have a wonderful selection of chinoiserie-style home decor and furnishings. While the gallery is always worth a visit year-round, there’s no better time to experience its magic than seeing Christmas at Wakefield-Scearce.
Kentucky-Made Gift Guide 2021: Shop Local This Holiday Season
Hey, y’all! ‘Tis the season for gift guides. Where did the year go? As crazy as it seems, it’s December — and time is running out to buy your friends, friendly, and loved ones the perfect gift. There’s nothing that I love more than supporting Kentucky-owned, Kentucky-made goods. As such, I’m excited to debut my Kentucky Made Gift Guide 2021. Looking for the perfect gift? Look no further, y’all!
Give The Gift Of Experiences This Holiday Season: #GiftGuide
Hey, y’all! ‘Tis the season for gift guides. Where did the year go? As crazy as it seems, it’s December — and time is running out to buy your friends, friendly, and loved ones the perfect gift. However, to kick my gift guides off this year, I’m giving y’all a new option: to give the gift of experiences. We all have so much stuff (and as a maximalist, I love it, trust me); that said, there’s no better gift than time well-spent with those that you love. As such, I’m excited to share my Kentucky Experiences Gift Guide 2021 with y’all today!
Local Business in Shelby County, Kentucky: Living Locally
Local Business in Shelby County, Kentucky: Living Locally. Hey, y’all! If there’s one thing that I am passionate about, it’s small business. I own a small business, I was raised by small business owners, and I know that small businesses are the backbones of our communities. We are lucky here in the Commonwealth of Kentucky to have so many communities that are dedicated to uplifting small, local business; and while there are many worth highlighting, one comes to the forefront of my mind: The Saddlebred Capital of the World — Shelby County, KY. Local business in ShelbyCounty is top-tier — and I’m excited to share some of my favorites with you today!
Horse Cave's Historic District, Local Holiday Shopping
Hey, y’all! Looking for your next Kentucky road trip? Look no further than a day of shopping in Horse Cave, Kentucky! Its the perfect small town adventure: right off of Main Street, you’ll find restaurants, boutiques, antique stores, and Hidden Rive Cave, the centerpiece of the District that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Just 10 miles from Mammoth Cave National Park, Downtown Horse Cave – and all of Hart County – is full of adventure!
RaceTrac Comes to Kentucky, Opens in Elizabethtown
RaceTrac Comes to Kentucky, Opens in Elizabethtown. At RaceTrac, you can always expect tasty food, competitive prices, and friendly service. They have “Whatever Gets You Going”, free of judgment or limitations. That’s their commitment to making people’s lives simpler and more enjoyable.
Heaven Hill Distillery, Scout & Scholar Release Special Edition Barrel Aged Imperial Rye Saison
Heaven Hill Distillery, Scout & Scholar Release Special Edition Barrel Aged Imperial Rye Saison: Reclaimed Reward celebrates two Bardstown-based businesses committed to craft and celebrating community.
Louisville's Acclaimed Speakeasy Hell or High Water Unveils Fall Cocktail Menu
Bundle up and head #belowwhiskeyrow where the team at Hell or High Water has just unveiled its fall cocktail menu. This season’s menu celebrates the flavors of fall with cocktails developed by Hell or High Water’s beverage director James Siegel.
Have Thanksgiving Dinner At One Of Downtown Louisville's Best Restaurants
Hey, y'all! Intimated to cook Thanksgiving dinner at home? Let on of Louisville's best restaurants, Proof on Main, and Executive Chef Jeff Dailey do the cooking for you!. Have Thanksgiving Dinner At One Of Downtown Louisville's Best Restaurants.
Interview: Learn More About Jeff Dailey, One of Louisville's Top Chefs
Hey, y’all! Louisville is chock-full of amazing restaurants – and amazing chefs. The chefs that populate Derby City make it the culinary epicenter that it is. Recently, I had a chance to sit down with one of the city’s best to chat about his career and new role at Proof on Main. I hope you will enjoy reading my Interview With Chef Jeff Dailey.
Angel's Envy Donates Millions to Cardinal Athletic Fund
Cardinal Stadium club will be named to honor Angel's Envy in appreciation of the generous gift. Angel's Envy, the Louisville-based craft distiller that produces small batch, finished whiskeys, has agreed to a $4 million naming rights deal with University of Louisville Athletics.
How Many Bourbon Barrels Are Aging In Kentucky? Number + Industry Taxes Growing
How many Bourbon Barrels Are Aging In Kentucky? The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) recently announced that for the first time in the modern era of American whiskey, Kentucky has 10 million barrels of bourbon aging in distillery warehouses across the Commonwealth.
New Simpsonville Business Serves Enormous Crème Puffs, Lavender Tea, and Charcuterie
Hey, y’all! If you’re a regular here on the blog, you know that Shelby County, Kentucky is one of my – if not my – favorite communities in the Commonwealth. It’s chock-full of southern charm and hospitality, boasts great shopping, and is perfectly situated between Louisville and Lexington. On my recent trip to Simpsonville, I discovered my new favorite spot in town and I’m tickled pink to share it with y’all today: Little Mount Lavender. I know y’all are going to love it!
Mums, Pumpkins, And All Things Fall In Kentucky
Hey, y’all! While (in my completely biased opinion) all seasons are lovely in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, there’s something special about Autumn. The colors in the trees, a crisp breeze in the air, the sight of locally-grown pumpkins and mums. I love it. There are many fabulous places to celebrate fall this year, but I’m excited to share how to best Celebrate Fall In Hart County, Kentucky with y’all today: a visit to Dennison’s Roadside Market!
Kentucky's Outstanding New-to-Market Pimento Cheese
Hey, y’all! Pimento cheese is sometimes referred to as the “pâté of the south” and/or the “caviar of the south”. While it is certainly both of those things, it is also – simply put – my favorite food. As such, I’m excited to share Kentucky's Best New-to-Market Pimento Cheese (and the creator) with you today.
Louisville's Charitable Drag Queen Brunch: CC's Low Carb Kitchen
Hey, y’all! There are few things that I love more than experiencing a new restaurant. While there are still a few restaurants that are new-to-me in the city, that list is becoming smaller and smaller. That said, I was elated to try CC’s Low Carb Kitchen in Downtown Louisville last weekend. The best part? While the food and drinks were delicious, we got to enjoy them with an intimate, entertaining drag show — one of the best that I’ve been to in years!
Wine and Dine In Downtown Louisville: Swizzle's Summer Wine Dinner Series, A Review
Last week, I had the chance to attend the final Wine Dinner Series of the summer at Swizzle in Louisville, Kentucky. It was a wonderful dining experience from start to end – each course was expertly-curated and paired with delicious wine. I want to commend the kitchen and the organizers of the event for top-notch execution. I’m hoping they bring back the series next summer; that said, get excited: they are launching a Bourbon Dinner Series in the fall (but more on that later). To understate: the Wine Dinner Series at Swizzle was a night to remember!
Dive Bars and Neapolitan Pizza: A Glimpse Into Louisville's Lucky Leopard Pizza
Louisville has, undeniably, one of the best food scenes in the region — and certainly the highest-acclaimed in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. However, there’s one thing that I think we’ve always missed the mark on: late night dining. I say this largely due to the fact that the city has a nocturnal culture, with many institutions open until 4 AM. Whether you are looking for a late night bite, or a meal at a more common hour, I’m excited to introduce y’all today to your new go-to spot: Lucky Leopard Pizza. I’m already planning my return visit!
Dinner and a Murder Mystery: Dine and Investigate This Week At The Kentucky Castle
Enjoy dinner and entertainment this week at one of Kentucky's most beautiful properties: the Kentucky Castle!. While delicious food is to be expected at the Castle, don't get too comfy during this experience. Why? While dining, Murder and Merriment - the Castle's Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Team - will submerge you in a story and leave you saying "Who Did It?"
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JC Phelps is a Kentucky-based food + southern lifestyle writer.
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