Lexington`s Oliva Bella offers Kentuckians the opportunity to enjoy olive oils the authentically Italian way. Owner Lea Ann Vessels` crostini appetizer is an easy and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of Italy this holiday season.   Oliva Bella`s Crostini with Cannellini Beans 1 loaf Italian bread (ciabatta, focaccia, or pane altimura all work well) 3 15-ounce cans of … [Read more...]

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  1. Wondering how to get your Christmas tree decorations to look evenly distributed? Rice suggested adding items to the tree in a diamond-shaped pattern with each layer of decorating. Layer by layer, stagger each diamond and fill in the middle of the diamond with a piece from the next layer of diamond patterns. `Just keep filling it in as you go,” he … [Read more...]

A nod to Kentucky`s unique bourbon heritage, these easy-to-make place card holders are created using bourbon barrel bungs, made by Kentucky Barrels in Danville.  You will need: - 4 bourbon barrel bungs (available at www.kentuckybarrels.com) - Wood stain (We recommend Minwax Gel Stain in Aged Oak) - Wood finish stain brush - Heavy gauge wire - Drill - Pliers - … [Read more...]

Harvest Founding partner Patrick Kuhl and chefs Patty Knight, Noble Holden and Coby Ming of Harvest. The Producers Clarence and Mary Ann Mays and the Musselman family. Ashbourne Farms, LaGrange    Elmwood Stock Farm, Georgetown    Evan`s Orchard, Georgetown    Field Day Family Farm, Louisville   The Graft … [Read more...]

If Chef Ming`s Thanksgiving menu has inspired you to incorporate more locally grown and raised products into your holiday, the links below can help connect you to producers near you. Search for Kentucky Proud Products by County Search for Kentucky Farmers` Markets … [Read more...]

'For The Best' the first track off Luke Cunningham's upcoming album Heart Pressure. Advance physical copies of the record will be available at all the shows on the How The Other Half Gives tour and the album hits iTunes and other online outlets on November 15th. Listen to 'For The Best' … [Read more...]

More Events to Celebrate the Season   There are almost as many fall activities across the Commonwealth as there are leaves to rake in your yard. Hike a local trail, support a family-owned farm or visit a community festival. If you`re looking for even more great reader recommendations to get you going, start your search here: For a special twist on the usual … [Read more...]

  While the following towns, bed and breakfasts or attractions may not have made the primary list of our readers` favorite retreats, they still were worth noting as great places for a getaway. We`ve also included a few of the readers` reasons why they love to escape to these locales. Glendale—`relaxing lodging, restaurants, shopping” Land Between the … [Read more...]

Make hosting your own bourbon party even easier with this downloadable tasting mat. http://bethelha.ipower.com/kymonthly/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/KY-Cedar.pdf … [Read more...]