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 →
American Flag Cookies
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 →
7 Spots To Visit In Mansfield
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 →
24 Hours in Bardstown: The Bourbon Capital of the World
Ever since my very first Kentucky Bourbon Trail trip I am always itching to go back and visit more distilleries! We've been quite a few times and stayed in downtown Louisville. But this time, staying right in Bardstown made much more sense because so many of the distilleries are located right there. Bardstown, KY is... Continue Reading →
The Oakmont
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 →
Clancy’s Hamburgers at The Garage
Ever since it's grand opening at the beginning of the year The Garage Food Hall in the Bottleworks District has been the talk of the town. The main reason for this is its unique concept that includes a variety of great restaurants, drink spots, shops, and places to hang out in a casual and relaxed... Continue Reading →
Hot Chocolate with Hard Truth Toasted Coconut Rum Cream
Anyone that knows me knows I am a huge fan of all things festive. That means during the holiday season my diet consists of cookies, eggnog, and of course, hot chocolate. A couple years ago I shared my go-to slow cooker hot chocolate recipe for a crowd, but this year I wanted to spice spike... Continue Reading →
Christmas Cranberry Moscow Mule with Hard Truth Vodka
I’ve been such a fan of making different Moscow Mules at home ever since I got a pair of copper mule mugs! They’re so simple to make, and can be adjusted a bunch of different ways. I typically stick with a standard recipe made up of Hard Truth’s Straight No Chaser Vodka (we served this... Continue Reading →
Holiday Cocktails at The Exchange
We finally made it to the new Exchange Whiskey Bar downtown, and I already can't wait to go back! The Exchange opened up a couple of months ago right on the corner of Massachusetts Ave. and E. New York St, right in the center of the hustle and bustle of the Mass Ave Arts District!... Continue Reading →
Apple Cider Moscow Mule
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching most people are focused on the turkey, sides, and desserts, but you never want to forget about the drinks! As the crisp autumn air settles in and leaves turn vibrant shades of orange and red, it’s the perfect time to indulge in a cocktail that embodies the essence of fall. Enter... Continue Reading →
Apple Cinnamon Mimosa
Kicking off this year's fall cocktail series with this deliciously refreshing Apple Cinnamon Mimosa! This is a twist on my classic Apple Cider Mimosa recipe. Odds are you've probably tried one of those before, but this one uses cinnamon vodka for a fun twist! Hard Truth's Cinnamon Vodka is my all-time favorite spirit to use... Continue Reading →
Whiskey Sour with Sipes’ Straight Bourbon Whiskey
The day we have all been waiting for is finally here: Hard Truth Spirits has officially released their Sipes' Straight Bourbon Whiskey! I've been so excited about this release since our first visit to Hard Truth Hills last year for a distillery tour and cocktail making class. The Sipes' Straight Bourbon Whiskey is named after... Continue Reading →