Go Out and Warm Up With The Winter Dishes

By Lindsey McClaveGiven the fertile nature of the Bluegrass, it’s no wonder that Louisville chefs cook seasonally, changing up their menu offerings as the weather turns and the temperature shifts. As we roll into the chill of winter, we can find comfort in the soul-warming dishes we’ll begin to see on local restaurant menus. Here we highlight four dishes that put a cozy spin on an otherwise frosty season.Start with DuckLa Chasse, a French restaurant, located on Bardstown Road, recently blew out the candles on its first birthday cake, and is fast becoming a Louisville [...]

By |2018-05-23T13:32:51-04:00November 13, 2016|Food|

Dirty Chai Cheesecake

By Paige RhodesIn autumn, even the pumpkin-fixated tend to grow tired of it by the time Thanksgiving actually rolls around. This pumpkin-free Dirty Chai Cheesecake has all the autumnal flavors associated with the season and then some. The not-so-secret ingredient is espresso, giving this cheesecake the “dirty” part of its name. If you go to a coffee shop and order a dirty chai, you’ll get a regular chai tea latte with a shot of espresso. This cheesecake is that beverage in delicious dessert form. Make it as your Thanksgiving dessert and watch it disappear before the [...]

By |2018-05-23T13:32:52-04:00November 11, 2016|Food|

My Husband Keeps Having Emotional Affairs

By Joyce Oglesby Q: “I have caught my husband in three emotional affairs in the past two years. One was with a high school friend he reconnected with on Facebook. The second was with someone at work. The third one was with someone he met at a Dollar General store! What in the world is he thinking? We have three children who would be devastated if their parents split up. I’m a good wife. I work, keep the house clean, do everything for the kids, and manage all the finances. And yes, we have a [...]

By |2018-05-23T13:32:55-04:00November 2, 2016|Just Ask Joyce|

Make Your Days Easy and Fun

Get the most out of every day by taking care of yourself, making your home comfortable, and stimulating your mind. Here are few ideas to get you started.Make plans to see this exhibit at the Frazier Museum and learn about the history of Kentucky artists.Get some rest. If you’re having problems sleeping through the night, try these solutions.Treat yourself and a friend to a movie at a discounted rate.Order brings peace. Take time to clear out any junk that is taking up space in your home.If you’re a caregiver, read our weekly tips on ways [...]

By |2016-10-21T08:30:00-04:00October 21, 2016|Today's Transitions Now|

She Recommends a Family Trip to Williamsburg

By Torie Temple “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”These famous words filled the ears of the Williamsburg, Virginia, citizens who gathered to hear the reading of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The words can still be heard today, echoing in the streets of the Revolutionary City through reenactments that make our country’s history come alive. Having knowledge of our past is having the power to [...]

By |2016-10-17T08:30:00-04:00October 17, 2016|Travel|

The Strength of Glass and Melanie

By Brigid Morrissey Melanie and her husband Casey (in the background) are bringing art to the forefront in their community. Here she stands in front of the hot shop.  Melanie Miller shares a lot of qualities with glass. Both are made up of multiple elements.They are versatile and can attain many forms. They are fluid, and they both hate the cold. Their most amplified quality is that they are transparent. You can see right through glass, and Melanie is so open and willing to share both triumphs and struggles. Although Melanie’s story doesn’t date back [...]

By |2016-10-16T08:30:00-04:00October 16, 2016|Passions|
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