by April Allman | Aug 3, 2020 | Derby, Food
THE DRINK: Vesper THE DRINK: Vesper • 1 oz vodka • 1 oz gin • 1/2 oz lillet • Shake or stir • Garnish with olive and pickled onion Recipe by Colleen McCarthy THE DRINK: White Russian Want more of a dessert drink? The White Russian solves that problem — or for the...
by April Allman | Aug 2, 2020 | Derby, Fashion
“Since my husband and I got married on Derby Day in 2009, our Derby tradition — when it falls on, or is really close to May 1 — is that we go to Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse for dinner and then sneak over to the bar area to catch the race on TV. We beat the crowds, but...
by April Allman | Jul 14, 2020 | Derby, Explore Louisville
With Derby on the horizon, Chef Alison Settle of Barn8 hopes to show tourists the variety of foods Kentucky has to offer. Alison Settle loved to cook, but she didn’t want to ruin her passion by becoming a chef, or at least that’s what she thought at one time. She...
by April Allman | Jul 4, 2020 | Holiday Celebrations
Photo courtesy of eastendcrossing.com. During July we have close to 14 hours of daylight each day. Here are some suggestions about ways to get more out of your holiday weekend and the other long days and sweet summer nights this month. 1. Walk across the Lewis and...
by April Allman | May 15, 2020 | COVID-19, Derby, Gardening
Orange Tree Are the flowers planted at Churchill Downs? Today’s Woman stopped by the greenhouse in late April to find that the horticulture team is growing some beautiful plants and the greenhouse is busting at the seams. According to Matt Bizzell, director of...
by April Allman | Mar 7, 2020 | Happy New Year, Wedding Celebrations
On New Year’s Eve, Emily Birdsong and Aaron Bailie celebrated their personalized wedding with lots of greenery and a glamorous dress fit for the occasion. After a beautiful ceremony, their venue transformed into the perfect reception, filled with classic love songs...
