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Chenault Vineyards- Richmond, KY
I happily accepted an invitation to Chenault Vineyards for a lovely fall visit. Their picturesque campus is just stunning! Nestled in the...
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backroadbluegrass
- Apr 27
- 2 min
The Vault: New Hard Cider- Harrodsburg, KY
I've discovered a new haunt, The Vault in Harrodsburg, Kentucky and just had to share. They ferment several types of hard cider onsite...
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backroadbluegrass
- Aug 2, 2020
- 3 min
Oak Hill Gardens- London, KY
Oak Hill Gardens is nestled on a hillside near downtown London and is the most beautiful, unexpected treat you can imagine!
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backroadbluegrass
- May 31, 2020
- 6 min
Farmer's Market Recipes
Spring has sprung with a flourish and 'tis the season to be cooking! Our local farmers are coming to market with a bounty of delicious, gard
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backroadbluegrass
- Mar 6, 2020
- 3 min
I Love Kentucky Event (J'Aime Kentucky)
Enjoy a fun gathering at Martine's Pastries featuring local influencers and small Kentucky businesses.
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backroadbluegrass
- Feb 14, 2020
- 5 min
Discover Cynthiana Part 2
A downtown revitalization trend has been emerging. What does that mean for you as a Kentuckian? Great weekend get aways & day trips!
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backroadbluegrass
- Feb 14, 2020
- 6 min
Discover Cynthiana Part 1
A downtown revitalization trend has been emerging. What does that mean for you as a Kentuckian? Great weekend get aways & day trips!
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backroadbluegrass
- Nov 2, 2019
- 4 min
Elmwood Stock Farm Organic Vegetable CSA
This fall I had the good fortune of procuring an organic vegetable CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) basket from Elmwood Stock Farm.
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backroadbluegrass
- Oct 12, 2019
- 4 min
Halloween DIY on the Cheap
I’m a HUGE fan of Halloween and a recycling/upcycling buff. These inexpensive decorating ideas fill the bill on both! I want to share a few
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backroadbluegrass
- Mar 19, 2019
- 5 min
DIY Kentucky Made Gift Basket
Personalized gift baskets are a great way to create meaningful presents. The beauty of these unique gifts is that you are able to...
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backroadbluegrass
- Mar 10, 2019
- 5 min
Bluegrass Blogger Dinner
Photography by Karrie Bickett of Muse Marketing and Design As most of you may know by now, I’m a born and bred Kentucky girl. I was...
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backroadbluegrass
- Feb 24, 2019
- 4 min
Seasonal Bourbon Cocktails
Photos by Marie Pullen Photography The distilling of aged Kentucky bourbon has become a burgeoning industry in the past few years. If you...
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backroadbluegrass
- Jan 5, 2019
- 2 min
Rooty Soup
Winter is here and I wanted to release this blog as an encore. I received great feedback from this recipe and wanted to share it again as...
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backroadbluegrass
- Nov 20, 2018
- 3 min
Wallace Station- Midway, KY
Dappled with roaming horse farms, a lovely, back-road drive on Old Frankfort Pike will guide you to Midway's Wallace Station Deli. This...
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backroadbluegrass
- Nov 3, 2018
- 2 min
Egg Nog 'n Mistletoe
Last Christmas I savored the best homemade eggnog of my life! My boyfriend and I prepared it together. I asked for the recipe and below...
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backroadbluegrass
- Oct 6, 2018
- 4 min
Pasta Garage & Pivot Brewery
* Family Friendly *Dogs on leashes (Pivot) Photos by Marie Pullen Photography I have been wanting to sink my teeth into some Pasta Garage...
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backroadbluegrass
- Sep 17, 2018
- 3 min
Take a Walk on the Wildside- Versailles, KY
* Dogs on leashes welcome We spent an afternoon visiting an enchanting, family-owned winery in Versailles, Kentucky known as Wildside...
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backroadbluegrass
- Sep 9, 2018
- 2 min
A Visit to Shelbyville, KY
I had the occasion to brunch with some girlfriends from Louisville and we chose Shelbyville as the perfect midway point. We opted for the...
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backroadbluegrass
- Sep 3, 2018
- 3 min
Vibrant Pesto Recipe
In case you haven't guessed it, I am a huge fan of locally produced goods. Come summertime, peek into my kitchen and you’ll find my frig...
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backroadbluegrass
- Aug 25, 2018
- 3 min
Street Corn Named Desire
Photos by Marie Pullen Photography Ever since attending the Crave Food Festival last summer and wrapping my taste buds around the best...
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backroadbluegrass
- Aug 18, 2018
- 3 min
Triple J Family Farm- Georgetown, KY
In honor of the recent National Farmers Markets Week, I'm highlighting a local farmer to share with you. There are so many excellent...
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backroadbluegrass
- Aug 9, 2018
- 3 min
Seed to Feed at Yuko-En, Georgetown, KY
A mid-summer night’s dream arrived in late July on the evening of the Seed to Feed. This unique event is hosted at Yuko-En on the Elkhorn...
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backroadbluegrass
- Jul 26, 2018
- 4 min
Sunsational Summer Salsa!
Photos by Marie Pullen Photography *Family Friendly *Pets on leashes welcome Fresh salsa is a marvelous blend of all things Summer! Salsa...
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backroadbluegrass
- Jun 15, 2018
- 4 min
Corto Lima- Lexington, KY
* Family Friendly Photos by Marie Pullen Photography Downtown Lexington is a great destination for concerts and ball games but these...
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backroadbluegrass
- May 16, 2018
- 3 min
A Visit to NoLi
Photography by Marie Pullen Photography Nestled inside a small, cinder block edifice on North Limestone near 7th Street, you will...
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backroadbluegrass
- Apr 5, 2018
- 3 min
#Gtown Eats Week- Georgetown, KY
Photos by Marie Pullen Photography When the creators of #GtownEats invited me to write a blog featuring their inaugural food fest, I was...
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backroadbluegrass
- Mar 6, 2018
- 2 min
The Old Fashioned
Photo by Marie Pullen Photography Okay, I gotta admit, I wasn’t much of a bourbon enthusiast until just a few years ago. The current boom...
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backroadbluegrass
- Feb 6, 2018
- 2 min
Rooty Soup
Baby, it’s cold outside! So when you’re hunkered down for the weekend or a snow day, this is the perfect soup to make! Bonus, it's low in...
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backroadbluegrass
- Jan 3, 2018
- 2 min
School Restaurant- Lexington, KY
Revisiting the hallowed halls of academia might be a smart move when considering the School Sushi restaurant at 163 West Short Street in...
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backroadbluegrass
- Nov 11, 2017
- 1 min
Euro Wine Bar- Nicholasville, KY
Photo by Marie Pullen Photography America and Europe converge on an unlikely corner at Euro Wine Bar in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Step...
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backroadbluegrass
- Nov 4, 2017
- 2 min
Blue Stallion Brewing Company
Photos by Marie Pullen Photography Blue Stallion Brewery makes it's home next to the former horsefeed warehouse on the corner of 3rd...
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backroadbluegrass
- Oct 24, 2017
- 2 min
Roasted Tomatoes with Sauteed Buttah Beans
Visit the Lexington Farmers Market to get many of the ingredients locally for this super yummy dish! Ingredients: Triple J's Farm Cherry...
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backroadbluegrass
- Sep 18, 2017
- 2 min
Local Feed- Georgetown, KY
Photo by Marie Pullen Photography Appropriately dubbed Local Feed, this hospitable restaurant is nestled in a former Ice house on Water...
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backroadbluegrass
- Aug 11, 2017
- 3 min
Crave-alicious!
* Family Friendly * Dogs on leashes A wonderful combination of food, music and fun every summer is produced by Smiley Pete in the form of...
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backroadbluegrass
- Aug 1, 2017
- 2 min
Wine + Market = Delicious!
If you're like me and on the hunt for a quaint local establishment, consider the Wine + Market on the corner of Jefferson and Second...
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backroadbluegrass
- Jul 8, 2017
- 2 min
Jean Farris Winery- Lexington, KY
Photographs by Marie Pullen Photography Traveling from Nicholasville to the Jean Farris Winery, I was pleasantly surprised when the...
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backroadbluegrass
- Jun 17, 2017
- 1 min
Kentucky Native
The Kentucky Native Experience * Family friendly * Dogs on leashes welcome Photos by Marie Pullen Photography Wow, talk about Lexington's...
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