Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 5th, 2009 No Comments »
McDonald’s restaurants of Central and Southeastern Kentucky are giving away free sausage McGriddles every Wednesday in January. Stop in from 7 to 10 a.m. to receive a sample size breakfast sandwich.
Posted in Main dish, Uncategorized on Dec 31st, 2008 No Comments »
Here’s how to make Kentucky champagne.
In a champagne flute, add one part of Maker’s Mark Bourbon, then add 3 parts chilled sparkling apple cider. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 31st, 2008 No Comments »
One of President-elect Barack Obama’s favorite candies is salted caramels.
What? Salt sprinkled on caramel?
Read what The New York Times has to say about salted caramels, then try this recipe at home.
It’s from The Nibble, the magazine about specialty foods.
Salt caramels
1 cup heavy cream (not ultra-pasteurized)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 30th, 2008 No Comments »
Many restaurants still have reservations open for New Year’s Eve. Here are some places to ring in the New Year.
Azur in Beaumont Centre will celebrate its fourth anniversary with a five-course dinner. Cost is $65 with seatings at 5, 7 and 9 p.m. Lisa & The Men in Back will entertain from 9 p.m. [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
Brian Bosemer wanted to make cheeseballs to take to a Christmas celebration in Louisville. He couldn’t find a recipe that suited his taste, so he created this one.
Chipped pastrami cheese ball
(Makes 4 medium cheese balls)
11/2 pounds peppered pastrami, chopped into small squares
4 tablespoons butter
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 [...]
Posted in Cooking school, Uncategorized on Dec 17th, 2008 No Comments »
While the youngsters are on Christmas break, let them make special gifts for friends and neighbors.
Pound cake snowman
2 Sara Lee pound cakes
1 large egg white
1 1/3 cups sifted powder sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup coconut flakes (optional)
2 small candy canes (for arms)
3-4 gum drops (for buttons)
2 peppermint bites (for eyes)
5-6 [...]
Posted in Cooking school, Main dish, Uncategorized on Dec 12th, 2008 No Comments »
Steve Walton, co-owner of Varden’s Cafe, Specialty Foods, & Emporium in Paris, made this recipe for a holiday party. “It is wonderful,” he said. Varden’s is at 509 Main Street. Call (859) 987-4700 or go to www.vardens.com.
Christmas appetizer
2 8-ounce tubes of crescent rolls
1 8-ounce package of softened cream cheese
1/2 cup of sour cream
1 teaspoon of [...]
Posted in Chicken, Uncategorized on Dec 11th, 2008 1 Comment »
One of the best desserts in Lexington is Huckleberry’s Death by Chocolate pie.
It was served at Huckleberry’s restaurant in the early 80’s and it’s been a secret for decades.
Actually, it was created by Barbara Harper-Bach who sold it to Louie Bickett for $100.
“I’m telling you the secret,” Harper-Bach said. “It’s the Shaker recipe for chess [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 10th, 2008 No Comments »
Wouldn’t it be fun to have a tea party for your friends without having to decorate or clean your house?
All God’s Children has a Christmas tea each year that is community-wide, but still very personal.
This year’s event was held at NorthEast Christian Church and tables were set up in the gym for hostesses to decorate [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 4th, 2008 No Comments »
If you would like to have dinner at Cleveland’s in Versailles this holiday season, you should call ahead.
The restaurant is booked for several holiday parties, and dinner reservations are limited. Lunch seatings are available, except for Dec. 13. Call (859) 879-6062 or go to www.woodfordinn.com. Cleveland’s is at 140 Park Street.
Season’s eatings at Holly Hill
Holly [...]
