It may be over 100° here in Southern California but everywhere else in the country, fall has hit with abundance. The temperature has dropped, people have pulled out their winter jackets and boots and everyone is getting their autumn on. Even Mother Nature has switched gears. She too is getting her fall colors out, as… Continue reading Maple Leaf Cocktail
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Smokey Bourbon Baked Beans
Memorial Day is this weekend which means that it’s officially the start of summer. But more than that it means outdoor parties and food on the grill. I love grilling all sorts of things: chicken, steaks, kabobs… But the foods that seem to be most popular this time of year are hot dogs and hamburgers.… Continue reading Smokey Bourbon Baked Beans
A Visit to Kentucky – Where to Stay
One more post on Kentucky then Kitchy will go back to recipes and cocktails… I promise. But if you’re going to Kentucky for the Derby, you’re going to need a place to stay, right? While you could stay at a very nice, fancy hotel, Hubs and I prefer Bed & Breakfasts. We’ve always liked them… Continue reading A Visit to Kentucky – Where to Stay
A Visit to Kentucky – the Distilleries
A few months ago Hubs and I took a nice trip to Kentucky for our anniversary. As you all know we’re big bourbon fans and we wanted to do the Bourbon Trail, so off we went. Since the Kentucky Derby is only a few weeks away, I thought I’d share the best places to go… Continue reading A Visit to Kentucky – the Distilleries
Sweet Potato & Pear Casserole with Bourbon, Bacon and Maple Syrup
Sorry I’ve been MIA recently, but I had a family emergency a couple weeks ago and that’s where all my focus has been. But the good news is that things are much better now and the prognosis is very good. All this family upheaval though (yes, a member of my family was in the hospital)… Continue reading Sweet Potato & Pear Casserole with Bourbon, Bacon and Maple Syrup
Crow Cocktail
Today is Halloween. So, I thought I’d sneak in one more spooky cocktail, and since crows are such a popular Halloween bird, the Crow cocktail seemed apropos. Yes, I know that Halloween is all about costumes and candy, but that’s for the kids. The 21-and-over set needs a treat too. Sure candy and chocolates are… Continue reading Crow Cocktail
Kentucky River Cocktail and Woodford Reserve
If you were following my Instagram feed a couple weeks ago, you know that I was living (and drinking) it up in Kentucky. Hubs and I decided to take a little vacation away for our anniversary. How and why did we choose Kentucky? Well, because it’s the bourbon capital of the world. And if you’ve… Continue reading Kentucky River Cocktail and Woodford Reserve
Creole Cocktail
If you’re a Manhattan fan, you’re going to love this week’s cocktail. If you’re not… just wait until next week. Since it’s the last week of Bourbon Heritage Month, I had to bring you at least one more bourbon cocktail. (Don’t worry, there will be more, especially since I’m off to Bourbon Central, Kentucky!) As… Continue reading Creole Cocktail
Brown Derby
Since we’re right smack dab in the middle of Bourbon Heritage Month, I would be remiss if I didn’t introduce you to another bourbon cocktail for your Friday Happy Hour. So, today I present the Brown Derby. Yes, this cocktail was named after that famed Los Angeles restaurant, The Brown Derby. But funny story, this… Continue reading Brown Derby
The Commodore No. 2
Did you know that September is Bourbon Heritage Month? That means you’re going to be seeing a lot of bourbon recipes and cocktails over the next few weeks from a variety of sources. As a big bourbon fan myself, I was thrilled to make this discovery because now I have a reason to post numerous… Continue reading The Commodore No. 2
Derby Cocktail
Sound the bugle and grab your nicest hat, the Kentucky Derby is tomorrow. That means Churchill Downs will be swarming with people cheering on their favorite steed and enjoying a bourbon-based cocktail. While the Mint Julep is most definitely the cocktail of choice, there are plenty of other options out there. Actually there’s really only… Continue reading Derby Cocktail