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How to Prepare the BEST Summer Cheeseboard!
There’s nothing better than a fun summer gathering with a beautiful cheese board to top it off! I created this cheese board to bring the fun and beauty of summer to you! It has it all from summer berries to ripe cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices to a variety of amazing cheeses, balsamic strawberries (recipe below) to salami and SO MUCH MORE! It really is the perfect way to kick off summer and enjoy a dinner alfresco in the beautiful weather.
The Ultimate Kentucky Derby Cheeseboard!
I can’t believe I have never thought to make a Kentucky Derby Cheeseboard before, but it’s going to be hard to top! Being born and raised in Kentucky, I wanted to put together a board that showcases all things bluegrass, southern, and delicious! There is no where better to live and eat than Kentucky, and if you don’t believe that, just try this board! This board has it all from hot brown dip to mint julep salsa, bourbon balls to country ham biscuits, benedictine to mini derby pies, and more! I also included lots of different veggies, crackers, and bread options for tons of different dipping and snacking combinations! As always you can totally customize this board, and any of my boards, to fit your guest list and budget and all suggested ingredients can be edited and swapped out easily!
Easy Baked Hot Brown Dip
Hot Browns are a staple for any derby party or dinner, but so difficult to make and keep fresh when you have a lot of guests! This hot brown dip is the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of this classic Kentucky staple without all the work! You can serve this cold, or baked (like below- highly recommend), and it’s delicious with any kind of toasted bread, pretzels, crackers, veggies, or chips! Find all the ingredients and instructions below!
The Best Christmas Lights in Lexington + Kentucky
One of my all-time favorite Christmas activities has always been driving around all over Lexington and looking at lights! There’s just something so cozy and fun about doing this with your family every year, so this year I wanted to share a route of the best places to go in Lexington, as well as some fun special event light displays that are happening in businesses across Kentucky (some free, some paid). Thanks to one of my high school classmates, Sarah Wainright and her friend, Kerry Steinhofer who put the majority of this info together (see their full list with details at the end of this post!). I saw her share on Facebook and thought it was such an amazing, complete list that I had to share!
All the Best Drive-In Movie Theaters in Kentucky
One of the greatest things about summer is catching a movie at a drive-in theater. Drive-Ins have been around since the 1930s, and there’s something about them that seems to transport you back in time! There are only about 300 of these theaters left around the country, and we are fortunate to have some amazing options in and around Kentucky! Check out this list to find one near you, and start planning a perfect, nostalgic night for your summer bucket list.
Easter Egg Coloring at The Amsden
On Friday April 19th, we will be hosting an Easter egg decorating party for kid's at The Amsden! Just $5 per child to join in on the fun! You are welcome to stop by anytime between 5-7 PM or stay the whole time.
Please purchase tickets in advance (link at the bottom of this post!) so we can make sure we have enough space and supplies to accommodate everyone. We will provide all the supplies and treat bags for each child to take home!
Adults do not need to purchase tickets to attend with their child, unless they want to partake in the crafty fun as well!
Lights, Camera, Amsden!
We are SO excited to announce that there will be a movie filming later this week inside the Amsden. The Stand In, a new romantic comedy, starring DREW BARRYMORE is going to be filming scenes around Versailles and at Wrigley Media in Lexington. Barrymore’s character in the moving owns a furniture shop and the mercantile space will be her shop in the movie! I seriously can’t believe that my little shop is going to be on the big screen and that Drew Barrymore will be inside it in just a few days!
The crew will be filming all around Versailles for scenes of the movie including private homes, farms, and some other businesses. I believe that they will be shooting outside the Ferrick Mason showroom directly across the street from us for the exterior shop scenes and all the interior shop scenes will be inside the mercantile.
The Amsden is Hiring!
We are hiring at the Amsden Coffee Club for baristas that are available to work weekends during the fall and holiday season. You do not have to have coffee experience to apply (although it is a plus!). We are looking for applicants who are at least 16 and are responsible and dedicated, friendly, self-motivated, and dependable. Please fill out the applicant inquiry form below if you are interested or send your resume and availability to amsdencoffeeclub@gmail.com. We may follow up to meet you for an interview!