Yesterday we met Rob Samuels, grandson of the creator of Maker’s Mark Whiskey and current chief operating officer of the distillery. You would expect a family with such a rich, bourbon-soaked history ...

These delicious party rolls are packed with gooey Gruyère cheese, turkey, and bacon ,then topped with dijon mustard and a ...

If you're gathering with your friends for a Kentucky Derby party, the people at our parent company's food magazine, Delish, ...

Our recipe for mint julep features a from-scratch mint syrup and and expert tips for the perfect warm-weather cocktail.

Big hats, bets and, of course, bourbon -- it's time for the Kentucky Derby! The 2025 Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 3, and whether you watch in person or enjoy the scene from home, ...

If you don't spank the mint, it's not a true Mint Julep. We have your list of ingredients and the step-by-step directions for creating the iconic Mint Julep. It's not just a Derby favorite, the Old ...

Walker Percy was a great, cosmopolitan southern novelist and essayist who died in 1990. Born in Alabama, he lived much of his life in Covington, a town near New Orleans. That's pretty far from ...

Get ready for the Kentucky Derby with more than a dozen winning recipes for cocktails and food, including mint juleps and ...

In our Uniquely Kentucky stories, Herald-Leader journalists bring you the quirky and cool, historic and infamous, beloved and unforgettable, and everything-in-between stories of what makes our ...

Decorate your party space with red roses and jockey silks to create a festive atmosphere. Serve classic Kentucky Derby ...