Hermitage Farm is known for raising thoroughbred horses, but it is also quite the tourist destination. Apart from producing winners of the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks, and Breeder’s Cup, they offer tours that walk you through the sport’s history and give you a close look at some future champions. A getaway there offers everything from thoroughbred... Continue Reading →
These champagne-shaped cookies use my classic sugar cookie recipe, and they’re perfect for New Years! Champagne Cookie Cutters: Cookie Cutters #1 Cookie Cutters #2 Ingredients: 1 cup butter at room temperature (I use salted)1 cup granulated sugar1 egg2 tsp vanilla extract2 3/4 cups flour2 tsp baking powder Directions Preheat oven to 350 degreesMix together sugar... Continue Reading →
There is nothing I love more than a cozy cabin trip, especially during the fall! Hocking Hills has been at the top of my travel bucket list forever, and we finally made it there recently. It was everything I had envisioned, and with it only being 3.5 hours from Indianapolis it really was the perfect... Continue Reading →
Carmel’s annual Christkindlmarkt officially opened for the season on Saturday, November 20th. This has been a favorite holiday season tradition of mine since it first opened in 2017. Christkindlmarkt is the German term for a traditional Christmas market. The markets began in Germany and have been popular in American cities like Chicago. The tradition has... Continue Reading →
It is Luxardo's 200th anniversary this year! To celebrate over two centuries of cocktails history, they’ve collected some of their favorite recipes from past and present to create the ultimate cocktail recipe book. The digital book features 20 timeless recipes you can make at home using their ingredients. I have been a huge fan of Luxardo since I first started... Continue Reading →
Anyone who knows me knows that fall is my absolute favorite time of year. Even people who don't know me that well are probably aware-I make it very obvious. One of my favorite fall activities is checking out local spots like apple orchards and pumpkin patches! If you live in the Indianapolis area like me... Continue Reading →
Fall is officially here! That means it's finally time for pumpkin patches, hayrides, corn mazes, and more. I was recently invited to the preview night for Piney Acres's Fall Fun at the Farm, and it was the perfect kick off to fall! Piney Acres is a 73 acre farm located in Fortville, Indiana, which is about... Continue Reading →
Fun fact: I was standing inside the Evan Williams gift shop in Downtown Louisville when I decided to start my food, drink + travel blog a few years ago. It was my first time on the bourbon trail and I fell in love, so now any time we get to travel to Louisville it's extra... Continue Reading →
If you’re looking for a fun dessert idea to take to your July 4th cookout you have come to the right place! I had the idea to take my usual holiday sugar cookie recipe and rectangle shaped cookie cutters to make these festive flag cookies! You could use your preferred royal icing for these, but... Continue Reading →
We recently went on a weekend getaway to Mansfield, OH, and I couldn't believe how much there was to do there! Mansfield is such a hidden gem that is just three hours from Indianapolis. One major attraction we were really excited for was the Shawshank Trail, which includes a ton of stops around the area... Continue Reading →
Ever since my last Kentucky Bourbon Trail trip in 2019, I've been itching to go back and visit more distilleries! We've been a couple of times and stayed in downtown Louisville. But this time, Bardstown made much more sense because so many of the distilleries are located right there. Bardstown, KY is the bourbon capital... Continue Reading →
I attended the soft opening for The Oakmont this past weekend, and I was very impressed! The Oakmont is a brand new cocktail bar and restaurant on Mass Ave that just took over the old Krueger’s Tavern location. The front door is just around the corner behind The Eagle on Mass Ave. It’s hard to... Continue Reading →