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Baby Riddle is a BOY!
The secret is out and on Monday we found out that baby Riddle is a boy! Alex called it from the beginning, and has been calling him "baby Woodford" for months now. I thought deep down it was a girl just because he was being way too overconfident! The ultrasound appointment was quite eventful because I woke up at 3 AM the night before with an awful stomach virus! I was still so sick when it was time to leave for our appointment but I was determined not to miss it, so we headed to the doctor with a barf bag in tow (not a joke!). I made it through the appointment and was so relieved to hear the baby's heartbeat again.
The Keeneland Paddock Dinner Series
I can't think of a better way to kick off summer than a dinner under the stars in the Keeneland Paddock! Thanks to Keeneland's new Paddock Dinner Series, you too can experience one of these intimate, family-style dinners right smack dab in the center of beautiful Keeneland. I'm not exaggerating when I say this is one of the best meals I have ever eaten in Lexington, and each course was better than the last. The decor and ambiance was also just perfect with live music, delicious appetizers and drinks being passed, colorful tablesettings, and twinkle lights strung across the Paddock.
Better in the Bluegrass + The Kentucky State Parks Culinary Trail
It wasn't an ordinary Wednesday afternoon for me, last week I got to take a day trip down to Lake Cumberland State Park for a lunch previewing the new Better in the Bluegrass Culinary Tourism Initiative with the Kentucky Department of Tourism and Kentucky State Parks. The afternoon was warm and sunny, and the state park was the perfect setting with amazing views of Lake Cumberland from every angle! The purpose of the event was to kick-off the new Kentucky State Parks Culinary Trail (more on how to participate in that below), taste some of the amazing signature dishes that had been thoughtfully planned and prepared to represent each region of Kentucky, and overall just promote the impressive and ever-evolving food scene we have here in Kentucky.
Kentucky Butter Cake with Bourbon Glaze
I have lived in Kentucky my entire life and had never heard of "Kentucky Butter Cake." When I came across the recipe, I knew I had to try it. Kentucky AND butter? It just doesn't get much better than that! Thankfully it tastes just as good as it sounds. Think of a super moist pound cake with a rich, buttery taste. The sugary, bourbon glaze adds just the right amount of sweetness and creates a slightly crisp layer around the edges of the cake. As I've said in the past, I don't have much patience when it come to baking, but this recipe is super quick and easy. I was even able to use my new Nordicware Bundt Pan to make the cake look so pretty without any extra work!
Derby Party Recipes
Derby parties are one of my favorite events to host and a great way to kick off summer outdoor entertaining. Last year I collaborated with Lex Eats to pull together a collection of all our favorite Kentucky Derby party recipes! Our menu incorporates lots of finger foods + bite sized appetizers perfect for snacking on all day throughout your derby festivities. We also included an easy + refreshing cocktail as well as a fun dessert option! Check out the full menu + recipes below. You can even print out the menu to use for your own derby party! Also don't forget to check out the full list of Derby themed posts from other local Bluegrass bloggers!
March Makeup Workshop at the Amsden
We're kicking off our lineup of spring workshops at the Amsden with a brand new class taught by local makeup artists, Caroline Lee. Caroline will be teaching us a step by step lesson for a natural makeup look and how to easily transform it into a more dramatic evening look! Bring along your own makeup bag and brushes, as she will also guide you through how to best use what products you already have, as well as letting you know what products/tools you might be missing. Come join us for a laidback evening of girl time, makeup, coffee, and treats! There are limited spots available for this class- find all the details and purchase your ticket below!
Valentine's Day
Happy Valentine's Day! This fun shoot with pops of pastel + red was one of my favorites to date! I knew I wanted to shoot in front of one of my favorite houses in Lexington in Gratz Park. This home reminds me of a Charleston house on rainbow row! The star of my outfit is this faux fur pastel jacket (which I snagged on clearance at Target!). Since it's currently not online, I linked tons of similar options below! I paired it with another Target fave, this mock neck sweater (also seen here) which was the perfect pop of red to match my heart balloons! I've also been loving Maybelline's new matte ink lipcolors, and this Heroine shade is the perfect bright red! You can shop all of my outfit details which are linked for you above + below!