Kentucky burgoo is a traditional stew made when communities come together to celebrate. "If it walked, crawled, or flew, it goes in burgoo." That old adage once applied to this stew from Kentucky, originally made with an assortment of game and livestock cooked in giant cauldrons … [Read more...] about History of Kentucky Burgoo
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The Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich
People from all over the country come every year to the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky to try the legendary hot brown, a sandwich that’s on par with the Derby and bourbon as one of Kentucky’s cultural calling cards. Invented at the hotel nearly 100 years ago, the decadent … [Read more...] about The Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich
The Palmer House Brownie
The Palmer House Hotel opened in Chicago in 1871. Their kitchens created a delicious chocolate treat for the 1893 World Fair and came to be known as a brownie. Food historians agree that brownies are an American creation, and credit Fannie Farmer for the first published … [Read more...] about The Palmer House Brownie
King Arthur’s Pillowy Soft Cinnamon Rolls
If you are a Downton Abbey fan, you likely have heard that Julian Fellowes next project, The Gilded Age which launches on HBO January 2022. While my site has been dedicated to English cuisine seen and enjoyed during the period of Downton Abbey (1912 - 1929) now is time to make … [Read more...] about King Arthur’s Pillowy Soft Cinnamon Rolls
Antoine’s Famous Oysters Rockefeller
Established in 1840, Antoine’s is considered America’s oldest family-run restaurant and the original Oyster Rockefeller recipe is said to be one of the most sought-after recipes in the world. Even the ex-employees of this restaurant will not talk about how Antoine’s Oysters … [Read more...] about Antoine’s Famous Oysters Rockefeller
