Y’all know I’m big on local and love me some Kentucky. As we get into the holiday season, I wanted to share some local gift ideas! Read on for my picks; I’ve got everyone from your best friend to Grandma to next-door neighbor covered, and probably a few things you’ll […]
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Copy-Cat Fresh Market Orzo Pasta Salad
Got an easy and healthyish recipe for ya, friends! I love the orzo pasta salad from The Fresh Market. Like, love it so much that I eat it for breakfast kind of regularly, which was the inspiration for this recipe. It’s an easy one – you just cook the pasta, […]
The Lex Eats Gift Guide
It’s that time of year… let the holiday shopping commence! I love giving people gifts. I Christmas shop all year round; if I see something perfect for someone, I just buy it! There’s nothing I hate more than going to the mall knowing you need a gift that day and […]
Where to shop local this Black Friday
Happy Thanksgiving y’all! I hope you’ve had an awesome day with friends and family and are going to bed with full hearts (and bellies of course!) Are you one of the crazies venturing out for Black Friday sales tomorrow? I’m definitely avoiding the mall, but I may try and hit […]
Health Kween Kale & Rice Noodle Stir Fry
Happy Thursday, friends! Sharing a relatively easy and healthy recipe with y’all today. I’m a huge Asian food lover.. Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, sushi.. you name it. Lexington has a pretty hoppin’ food scene, but I will say we lack somewhat in the Asian food category. So, to satiate my frequent […]
36 Hours of Eating in Chicago
Howdy, y’all! I can’t believe October is almost over. So far, I’ve spent every weekend of the month away from home.. two trips to visit my alma mater in Tuscaloosa, AL (roll tide!), a trip to Chicago and a weekend house sitting! It’s been insane, so I am more than […]
A ranking of the new Halo Top flavors
Who else is obsessed with Halo Top ice cream? I know I can’t be the only one. I discovered Halo Top a few months ago from a fellow food blogger and definitely thought it was too good to be true, because when has low-cal ice cream ever actually tasted good?! […]
My Favorite New York City Bakeries
After college, I lived in New York City for a year. People always ask me what my favorite restaurant was, but honestly, I loved trying new places so much that I seldom went back to a single restaurant enough times to call it my favorite. But when it comes to […]
Company’s Coming Over Breakfast Casserole
Okay, so this is not a healthy recipe per se, but it’s pretty easy, you can make it ahead of time, and it’s delicious! This is one of those recipes I pull out when hosting company for brunch. I recently made it when hosting my first meal at my new […]
The BEST way to cook bacon
I think I discovered this tip on Pinterest years ago, and I’ve been baking my bacon ever since! Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place bacon on sheet; placing strips about two inches apart. Place bacon in cold oven. Turn oven to 350 degrees. Bake for 15-20 minutes until […]