I recently had the pleasure of visiting Louisville, Kentucky for a conference. When I think of Louisville, I think of Southern hospitality, the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs, and of course … Kentucky Bourbon. Those Kentucky-ites love their bourbon and use it in every kind of food imaginable. One of the all time favorites is … Continue reading »
Monthly Archives: August 2010
Chocolate Glaze
This glaze is one of the components of the Kentucky Bourbon Ball Petit Fours I made for the August 2010 Daring Bakers Challenge.
Brown Butter Poundcake
This cake is one of the components of the Kentucky Bourbon Ball Petit Fours I made for the August 2010 Daring Bakers Challenge.
Bourbon Pecan Ice Cream
This ice cream is very adult and powerfully delicious. It was inspired by a tiny bottle of Makers Mark Bourbon (and the Booze and Shoes tour that took us on a trip to the Jim Beam bourbon distillery) that I received as a welcome gift on my recent trip to Louisville, Kentucky.
A Game of Tapas Russian Roulette Anyone? Pimientos de Padron
If anyone has ever had the pleasure of feasting on Pimiento de Padron (sometimes just known as Padron peppers), you know exactly what I mean by playing Russian Roulette with these gorgeous tasty peppers. Most of them are sweet, mild, a little bit nutty and very tasty, but every so often (usually a couple in … Continue reading »