JC Phelps
October 10, 2021
Hey, y’all! Pimento cheese is sometimes referred to as the “pâté of the south” and/or the “caviar of the south”. While it is certainly both of those things, it is also – simply put – my favorite food. As such, I’m excited to share Kentucky’s Best New-to-Market Pimento Cheese (and the creator) with you today.
- October 1, 2021
Hey, y’all! Kentucky is full of adventure, though some of our excursions are more unique than others. In my opinion, one of our greatest assets – and most notable – are our caves. And there’s no better place to experience our cave culture than in one of Kentucky’s most beloved communities: Hart County, Kentucky! While
- August 26, 2021
Hey, y’all! Whether you’re watching the fastest two minutes in sports at Churchill Downs, attending the fall or spring meet at Keeneland, or enjoying lake season across the Commonwealth — there’s always something fun to do each season in Kentucky! That said, we are extremely fortunate to have year-round, world-class attractions in Kentucky that delight
- August 8, 2021
Hey, y’all! From cabins on Lake Cumberland, to the historic hotels of Downtown Louisville, to staying in Horse Country near Lexington and Central Kentucky — the Commonwealth is chock-full of lodging options. However, I know this to be fact: not all lodging is created equal. An example: a Stay In A Kentucky Treehouse at the
- June 14, 2021
Hey, y’all! I can’t remember a time in my life that golf hasn’t been an integral part of — I’ve had a club in my hands for over two decades! While I love playing at my home country club, one of my favorite things to do is to find new golf courses to play. The
- June 2, 2021
Hey, y’all! For flat water paddling enthusiasts, it doesn’t get much better than the cool waters of the Green River. If adventure is on your radar as the warmer months come, consider the Blueway on the Green Trail — embark on it once & it’ll become a new favorite! This post is in partnership with
- April 14, 2021
Hey, y’all! Derby season is coming — and it’ll be here before we know it! The Kentucky Derby is widely-known as the “fastest two minutes in sports”, “greatest two minutes in sports”, and “most exciting two minutes in sports”. While all of these nicknames are true, I – a Louisvillian and life-long Kentuckian – argue
- March 1, 2021
Hey, y’all! Did you know that the world’s only room constructed of Rookwood Pottery is in Louisville, Kentucky? The Rathskeller Room at the Seelbach Hotel, which is located on the bottom floor of the property, is truly a spectacle to be seen in Derby City. I would argue that it is the most impressive room
- January 19, 2021
Hey, y’all! One of the most special gifts that I have ever received was a t-shirt quilt made from my late father’s old ball uniforms. My grandmother Judy gifted both my sister and myself one the first Christmas after he passed; I still cherish it to this day. That’s why I love the idea of
- September 28, 2020
Hey, y’all! With the current state of the world, I know that travel largely seems off of our radars. That said, it is feasible to travel locally during this time. If you are based in Kentucky, this list is for you; however, please travel with safety as a priority, continue to social distance, wear masks,
