While the UK is preparing for the Coronation of Charles III on May 6th, horse racing fans are looking forward to the Kentucky Derby with its own traditions. It was the English Epsom Derby which inspired its creation. The Kentucky Derby is North America's oldest continuously … [Read more...] about Meanwhile in America, the Kentucky Derby is this weekend
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Benedictine Spread: Louisville’s Best-Kept Secret
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
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
