May 17, 2012

Culinary Competitors

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Kentucky chefs aim to win big on the small screen Being on television was never one of Heather Priest’s goals, but in 2010 the 34-year-old private chef found herself competing for $10,000 on Chopped, a Food Network show that pits four chefs against one another. The competition is divided into three rounds—appetizer, entrée and dessert—and the contestants are given a … [Read more...]

A Kentucky Original

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He’s one part artist, one part connoisseur and two parts entrepreneur, but he’s wholly Kentuckian. Allen Mobley is known worldwide these days as the producer of some of the most inventive cigars in the industry. With a genius for combining flavors and a knack for marketing, Mobley has put the Kentucky Gentleman Cigar Company into the big leagues with cigar … [Read more...]

Star Struck

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Nighttime skies stir wonder across the Commonwealth “Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards and leads us from this world to another.”
— Plato (427-347 B.C.) Many in Kentucky have been compelled to look upward at night, marvel at the sights and share that sense of wonder. Astronomy clubs can be found within driving distance of any of the Commonwealth’s borders, … [Read more...]

Online Store

Our website has been hacked and our online store is currently not working. We apologize for the inconvenience. We're taking this "opportunity" to rebuild the store bigger and better than ever and are working to get it restored as quickly as possible. In the meantime, if you would like to make a purchase, please call our office and ask for Lindsey. We will be happy to help … [Read more...]

Sweet on Kentucky contest

Register your "Sweet on Kentucky" Pinterest board here to qualify for one of four getaways to Gaylord Opryland Resort! Prize package includes two-night room accommodations, champagne and strawberries, daily breakfast, 20 percent off spa services, a VIP coupon book, and much more! Your Pinterest board must be named "Sweet on Kentucky" and include one pin from any Kentucky … [Read more...]

Recipe Contest Prizes

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In addition to having their recipes grace the pages of Kentucky Monthly's May issue, winners of the 2012 Reader Recipe Contest will also receive: Grand Prize: The winner for best overall recipe will receive a one-night stay for two with dinner at Snug Hollow Farm Bed & Breakfast, a secluded, 300-acre retreat of unspoiled beauty. Snug Hollow is nestled in the beautiful Red … [Read more...]

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Kentucky A to Z

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The Sweet Life at Federal Grove

History of the Property When Blythe and two of his buddies rented rooms at Federal Grove in the late 1980s, it appeared the heyday of the 1785 homestead of Gen. Jonathan Clark had long since passed. The once-stately structure was deteriorating and in need of much repair-a far cry from the days when it served as a respite for travelers between Louisville and Nashville. But when … [Read more...]

Trial Issues

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Click the links below to view digital versions of two trial issues. November 2011 issue December 2011/January 2012 issue … [Read more...]