Tidbits: Spring, 2018
History Lives On at Spring Run Farm
Step back in time at the Inn at Spring Run Farm, two 1700s-era log cabins renovated into a bed & breakfast and working horse farm venue in Prospect, about 20 minutes from downtown Louisville. (Above)
Maintaining historical elements like the original ash floor, stone fireplaces and original hand-hewn log walls, the five-bedroom and four-and-a–half-bath home can be rented by the day or by the week, and can also be rented as a small to medium-sized event space for company retreats, family reunions, weekend getaways and wedding parties. The Inn is co-owned by Susan Lewis Harris and Jeff Perellis.
To read about the history of the homes and for reservations: www.TheInnatSpringRunFarm.com.
Savor the Tastes of the Bluegrass
If you enjoy pairing Kentucky cuisine with Kentucky spirits, check out the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau’s monthly digital video series Bourbon & Biscuits with hosts Stacey Yates and Jessica Dillree. Each episode features a cooking demonstration and recipe by Stacey, followed by a mixology lesson on a bourbon cocktail with Jessica.
Themes include Kentucky Biscuits and Mimosas, Bourbon Balls and cocktail of the same name, Modjeskas and Chocolate Martinis, Hot Brown and Whiskey Sour, and more. Each month brings two new recipes.
Available at www.GoToLouisville.com/culinary/bourbon-biscuits/ and available for download through iTunes and YouTube. Subscriptions to the series are free.
The Many Faces of Kentucky Hemp
As hemp makes its way back into the fields of Kentucky, hemp-infused products are filling the shelves of regional stores. A tiny seed with a lot of punch, hemp is a super food that offers multiple health benefits including omega fatty acids, magnesium, calcium, fiber, protein, and it’s a great anti-inflammatory. Check out these Kentucky Proud products:
Nature’s Rhythm CBD Products
Farmers for 20 years, the Garey family has expanded into their own brand of products made from hemp grown and processed by the family in Central Kentucky. In all, 19 cannabidiol (CBD) extract products are available, including: CBD oil tinctures, jams and jellies, local raw honey, peanut butter and unscented topicals. Read more about CBD extracts and purchase online at www.NaturesRhythmKy.com
Victory Hemp Foods
Expanding the product line further, Victory Hemp Foods now offers Hemp Honey and Hemp Protein along with Shelled Hemp Seeds and Extra Virgin Hemp Seed Oil. Gluten-free nutrition for all meals. www.VictoryHempFoods.com
Look for these items at local stores: Good Foods Co-op in Lexington, Valu Market and Rainbow Blossom stores in Louisville, and Lucky’s Markets in Louisville and Lexington.
Laura’s Hemp Chocolates
Dark Chocolate Hemp Truffles, Hemp and Dark Chocolate Wafers, and Hemp and Cranberry Dark Chocolate Bark. All vegan, these dark chocolate covered confections combine the health benefits of hemp seeds and cocoa.
Doing Good by Eating Well at Coles
When Cole Arimes returned to Lexington in 2012 to open his own restaurant, he wanted to do more than serve fine food. A native Lexingtonian, he wanted to give back to the community that he loved. While working at Embers in Cincinnati, he had experienced community collaboration through dinners supporting local charities. He wanted to bring that to his own restaurant.
Since opening Coles 735 Main at the corner of North Ashland and Main streets, Cole has participated in numerous community events as a guest chef, hosted charitable events to raise funds and featured local art in his dining room.
Now established as one of Lexington’s most popular local restaurants known for the menu’s innovation crafted from local ingredients, Cole takes it to the next level with Coles Community Table. Launched last November, inaugural events have raised funds for On the Move Art Studio and Central KY Riding for Hope.
“It provided a unique opportunity to bring together our board and friends for a wonderful evening of delicious food and fun,” says Riding for Hope’s Executive Director Pat Kline, “and the money raised was a great benefit to our organization.”
The next event, for the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass, is scheduled for February 21.
The formula is simple: A percentage of the proceeds from the night’s checks provide much-needed funds for the featured charity, and Coles 735 Main and the charity both promote the event. Guests order from the regular menu, enjoying Coles’ signature creations such as panko-fried avocado with crab salad and that Southern staple, shrimp and grits, while supporting a community charity and enjoying an evening with friends and colleagues.
Chef Cole says the goal is to host a monthly event and he invites local nonprofit or charitable organizations to apply at www.coles735main.com/charity
To reserve seats for this and future events call 859-266-9000 or go to www.coles735main.com; and “like” Coles on Facebook and Instagram for notices of future events.
