Food is so important because it’s over meals that memories are made, relationships are formed and stories are shared. It’s not just about the tasty morsels we devour; food is a piece of our culture. You hear about a loved one’s day over the dinner table, learn a chef’s inspiration at a restaurant,...

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The season for the wild Appalachian delicacy known as the morel mushroom has come to an end. Typically found from March until May, depending on the weather, the Morchella ushers in the beginning of spring. I had been prolonging the season — unearthing my stash of dried morels and bringing them back to...

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As I began my trek back east, I stopped in Lexington to see one of my closest friends.  Requirements for this brunch included something quick and near the interstate. She suggested Wild Eggs. My great grandpa’s kitchen. By the time you came to his breakfast table, you were plenty ready to eat. Maybe...

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After trying some BBQ mutton for the first time, we walked literally next door to get some dessert at Big Dipper. You know I can't help myself when there is ice cream involved. So, I ordered a caramel sundae, which came as soft serve in a cup with a ton of caramel syrup...

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You're probably familiar with the variations of BBQ - beef brisket (no sauce) in Texas, a sweeter BBQ in Kansas City, a vinegar-based sauce with pork in South Carolina.  But, did you know about BBQ mutton in Kentucky? Specifically, in Owensboro. Thanks to the tariff of 1816, wool production in the then Western...

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