Not surprisingly, Derby Day is always a big day in Kentucky. I’ve lived in Kentucky most of my life and never actually attended the Derby. But, in Kentucky, you don’t have to be at Churchill Downs to celebrate the Derby, there are Derby celebrations all over the state. One of my favorite places to spend…
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Chocolate & Chicory Coffee Cupcakes with Bourbon Vanilla Buttercream
These cupcakes pretty much have it all! Chocolate. Coffee. Cream Cheese Icing. Pralines. Bourbon. I can’t decide my favorite flavor, but luckily I don’t have to. These cupcakes combine all those flavors for one perfectly New Orleans inspired treat! I made these cupcakes for this year’s Picnic with the Pops: A Night on Bourbon…
Kentucky Derby Inspired Desserts – Mini Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Donuts
The end of April means one thing here in Kentucky — it’s almost Derby Day!! Derby week is one of my favorite weeks of the year. And, one of my favorite desserts is a delicious pie that is made especially for Derby with gooey chocolate, pecans, and bourbon. The exact recipe of the real Derby Pie is…
{Recipes} — Kentucky Bourbon Ball Pops
I made these Bourbon Ball Pops for the 138th Kentucky Derby Party styled shoot. For my appearance on LEX 18, I used fun bourbon balls from Karamel Kreations. If you live in Central Kentucky, Karamel Kreations is a great place for locally produced chocolates. But, if you aren’t located in Central Kentucky, you can still enjoy these great treats at…
