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Backroad Bluegrass
Take this opportunity to explore your own back yard in Kentucky with me. There is so much to see and do in our beautiful Bluegrass state! Put on your hiking boots, lil' black dress or shorts and t-shirt and come exploring with me!
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The Chocolat Inn & Cafe' - Tastefully Unique
What do you get when you add gourmet chocolate plus a trendy inn? The answer to the equation is a tastefully unique destination in our...
backroadbluegrass
Jan 12, 20222 min read
Chenault Vineyards- Richmond, KY
I happily accepted an invitation to Chenault Vineyards for a lovely fall visit. Their picturesque campus is just stunning! Nestled in the...
backroadbluegrass
Oct 20, 20212 min read
The Vault: New Hard Cider- Harrodsburg, KY
I've discovered a new haunt, The Vault in Harrodsburg, Kentucky and just had to share. They ferment several types of hard cider onsite...
backroadbluegrass
Apr 27, 20212 min read
Oak Hill Gardens- London, KY
Oak Hill Gardens is nestled on a hillside near downtown London and is the most beautiful, unexpected treat you can imagine!
backroadbluegrass
Aug 2, 20203 min read
Farmer's Market Recipes
Spring has sprung with a flourish and 'tis the season to be cooking! Our local farmers are coming to market with a bounty of delicious, gard
backroadbluegrass
May 31, 20206 min read
I Love Kentucky Event (J'Aime Kentucky)
Enjoy a fun gathering at Martine's Pastries featuring local influencers and small Kentucky businesses.
backroadbluegrass
Mar 6, 20203 min read
Discover Cynthiana Part 2
A downtown revitalization trend has been emerging. What does that mean for you as a Kentuckian? Great weekend get aways & day trips!
backroadbluegrass
Feb 14, 20205 min read
Discover Cynthiana Part 1
A downtown revitalization trend has been emerging. What does that mean for you as a Kentuckian? Great weekend get aways & day trips!
backroadbluegrass
Feb 14, 20206 min read
Elmwood Stock Farm Organic Vegetable CSA
This fall I had the good fortune of procuring an organic vegetable CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) basket from Elmwood Stock Farm.
backroadbluegrass
Nov 2, 20194 min read
Halloween DIY on the Cheap
I’m a HUGE fan of Halloween and a recycling/upcycling buff. These inexpensive decorating ideas fill the bill on both! I want to share a few
backroadbluegrass
Oct 12, 20194 min read
DIY Kentucky Made Gift Basket
Personalized gift baskets are a great way to create meaningful presents. The beauty of these unique gifts is that you are able to...
backroadbluegrass
Mar 19, 20195 min read
Bluegrass Blogger Dinner
Photography by Karrie Bickett of Muse Marketing and Design As most of you may know by now, I’m a born and bred Kentucky girl. I was...
backroadbluegrass
Mar 10, 20195 min read
Seasonal Bourbon Cocktails
Photos by Marie Pullen Photography The distilling of aged Kentucky bourbon has become a burgeoning industry in the past few years. If you...
backroadbluegrass
Feb 24, 20194 min read
Rooty Soup
Winter is here and I wanted to release this blog as an encore. I received great feedback from this recipe and wanted to share it again as...
backroadbluegrass
Jan 5, 20192 min read
Wallace Station- Midway, KY
Dappled with roaming horse farms, a lovely, back-road drive on Old Frankfort Pike will guide you to Midway's Wallace Station Deli. This...
backroadbluegrass
Nov 20, 20183 min read
Egg Nog 'n Mistletoe
Last Christmas I savored the best homemade eggnog of my life! My boyfriend and I prepared it together. I asked for the recipe and below...
backroadbluegrass
Nov 3, 20182 min read
Pasta Garage & Pivot Brewery
* Family Friendly *Dogs on leashes (Pivot) Photos by Marie Pullen Photography I have been wanting to sink my teeth into some Pasta Garage...
backroadbluegrass
Oct 6, 20184 min read
Take a Walk on the Wildside- Versailles, KY
* Dogs on leashes welcome We spent an afternoon visiting an enchanting, family-owned winery in Versailles, Kentucky known as Wildside...
backroadbluegrass
Sep 17, 20183 min read
A Visit to Shelbyville, KY
I had the occasion to brunch with some girlfriends from Louisville and we chose Shelbyville as the perfect midway point. We opted for the...
backroadbluegrass
Sep 9, 20182 min read
Vibrant Pesto Recipe
In case you haven't guessed it, I am a huge fan of locally produced goods. Come summertime, peek into my kitchen and you’ll find my frig...
backroadbluegrass
Sep 3, 20183 min read
The Chocolat Inn & Cafe' - Tastefully Unique
What do you get when you add gourmet chocolate plus a trendy inn? The answer to the equation is a tastefully unique destination in our...
backroadbluegrass
Jan 12, 20222 min read
Christmas in Kentucky Part 2
Christmastime in small town Kentucky will blow you away with their merry music, whimsical lighting and decor and fancy window displays....
backroadbluegrass
Dec 15, 20212 min read
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