A Louisville caterer invented this cucumber cream cheese spread in the 1890s. It has been a Derby staple ever since. Outside Kentucky, almost nobody knows it exists. Benedictine spread is one of those recipes that belongs so completely to one place that it never quite travelled. … [Read more...] about Benedictine Spread: Louisville’s Best-Kept Secret
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History of Kentucky Burgoo
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 That old adage once applied to this stew from Kentucky, originally made with an assortment of game and livestock cooked in giant cauldrons … [Read more...]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
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 Refreshing Mint Julep
The Mint Julep is a bourbon cocktail best known for being the signature drink of the Kentucky Derby. It is made with bourbon, fresh mint, and a simple syrup. It is commonly associated with the southern United States, particularly with Kentucky, known for its bourbon production. … [Read more...] about The Refreshing Mint Julep
The Famous Ritz Carlton Lemon Pound Cake
The history of the 1920s Ritz Carlton lemon pound cake is a bit unclear, as there are several different versions of the story. One popular version of the story goes that the cake was created by a chef at the Ritz Carlton hotel in New York City during the 1920s, and it quickly … [Read more...] about The Famous Ritz Carlton Lemon Pound Cake
