Buy Local Shell awarded nine businesses this summer for distinction in Buy Local programPUBLISHED ON September 2, 2024 Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell has traveled throughout Kentucky this summer to award food-based agribusinesses that prioritized buying local food products for their establishments. Nine businesses received the lifetime award for their commitment to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA) Buy Local program. (photo by Kentucky Department of Agriculture)FRANKFORT, Ky. —  Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell has traveled throughout Kentucky this summer to award food-based agribusinesses that prioritized buying local food products for their establishments. Nine businesses received the lifetime award for their commitment…

Choosing a place to dine out can be a task, especially with the unique spread of restaurants in Kentucky. There are quite a few diners, cafes, and such that don’t shine with fresh paint or have outdated advertising that are getting skipped over. That might be the biggest dining mistake you ever make, as many of these shabby looking establishments serve up the best food in The Bluegrass State. If you’re craving comfort food, check out the 7 best hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Kentucky.Here are seven restaurants that serve homemade meals you’ll come back for:1. CedarWood RestaurantThis home style cooking restaurant…

In the sweltering late summer weather Saturday afternoon, swarms of people milled around the Belvedere for WorldFest 2024 as part of the city’s Labor Day weekend festivities.More than 150 vendors were on hand at the riverfront, selling foods, crafts, clothing as live entertainment filled three stages around the venue as part of one of Louisville’s longstanding traditions. The 2024 festival marks the 22nd consecutive year that the Louisville Metro Government has hosted the event, which attracts more than 150,000 people over the course of the four-day weekend, according to the city’s website.Dorian Brown, a vendor coordinator for the event, estimated…

Someone once asked me to name my five favorite dishes, and I began with spaghetti. That will always be number one in my book. For the rest of the top five, I had to think a minute.When all was said and done, biscuits and gravy came in second, and maybe a close second, at that. In fact, there are times when I crave biscuits just so I can have gravy. Yes, I love gravy, but I’m not going to sit down with a spoon and eat it like soup.And, of course, I can run to the store and grab a…

By Tom LatekKentucky Today Nine businesses have received the lifetime award for their commitment to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA) Buy Local program, according to Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell. Buy Local is an incentive program rewarding restaurants and other food service participants for enhancing their menus with locally sourced Kentucky Proud® ingredients. Introduced in 2006 as Restaurant Rewards, the program was rebranded as Buy Local in May 2017 with a goal to facilitate greater utilization of farmers’ bounty, while making it easier for the food service community to prepare and promote these products for their customers. Nine…

Mon, August 26, 2024 News Republished from WEKU. Decisions made at the grocery store come in various forms. While there has been a lot of discussion about the cost of food items, there may also be consideration given to the health impact. Anna Cason is senior extension associate for food and nutrition at UK. Cason said altering the placement of snacks and high-sugar products in stores may not be feasible, but raising nutrition awareness early on is. “Understand what options may support their health and what they can have most of the time and then also thinking about these delicious…

We’re back this month with another round of new Louisville restaurants for your rotation! The local food scene recently welcomed a globally-inspired concept, an extension of a local favorite brunch spot, and a new fine dining spot with an attached speakeasy-style cocktail bar — PLUS two new menus at already-established eateries. We are grateful to all our sponsors: äta restaurant Neighborhood: Windy HillsMore info: ata-restaurant.com  After Louisville legend Anoosh Shariat retired this past April, David Danielson — formerly of Log Still Distillery, Levy Restaurants, and more — took over the Brownsboro Road space and opened äta restaurant. A nod to…

Decisions made at the grocery store come in various forms. While there has been a lot of discussion about the cost of food items, there may also be consideration given to the health impact. Anna Cason is senior extension associate for food and nutrition at UK. Cason said altering the placement of snacks and high-sugar products in stores may not be feasible, but raising nutrition awareness early on is.“Understand what options may support their health and what they can have most of the time and then also thinking about these delicious foods that a lot of times we enjoy more…

There’s nothing better than a delicious meal after a sun-soaked day on the lake. I love visiting a local lakefront restaurant to wrap up a day on the water. The Bluegrass State has dozens of breathtaking lakes, and Kentucky Lake is no exception. Cypress Springs Restaurant is a beloved waterfront restaurant in New Concord, Kentucky. The restaurant sits on the shores of Cypress Creek, a cove off of Kentucky Lake, and serves tasty meals at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Cypress Springs Restaurant dishes up a variety of delicious meals, including seafood, chicken, steaks, salads, sandwiches, and pizza.The restaurant also offers a…

Photo credit Tyler Church Facebook Twitter Pinterest This September, as National Bourbon Heritage Month unfolds, there’s no better moment to immerse yourself in Kentucky’s storied bourbon culture where heritage meets innovation. Kentucky’s bourbon scene is buzzing with fresh, exciting developments that are set to redefine the visitor experience. From the pioneering Brothers Wright Distilling, which will mature bourbon in an Appalachian coal mine, to the expansion of Barrel House Distilling Co. in Cynthiana, and the grand return of bourbon production to Garrard County, this year is brimming with new opportunities to explore Bourbon Country. Each new distillery and visitor center…