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Doughnut Vault on Lexeats.com
Lifestyle

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 […]

The Best NYC Bakeries on LexEats.com
Lifestyle

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 from LexEats.com
Breakfast

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 on Lexeats.com
Breakfast

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 […]

Lex Eats Best of Kentucky Gift Guide
Lifestyle

Best of Kentucky Gift Guide

  I’m a big proponent of shopping local and think that local gifts are much more thoughtful. I love being able to feel good about not only finding the perfect gift for someone, but also supporting another Kentuckian while doing so! I put together a list of a few of […]

Amazon Prime Foodie Gift Guide from Lex Eats
Lifestyle

Amazon Prime Foodie Gift Guide

Hey y’all! It’s the holiday season, can ya believe it? I’m really behind on shopping this year and am going to be relying on online shopping for a good bit of the people on my list. I love to shop online but I HATE paying for shipping. I’m a thrifty […]

Appetizers, Snacks

Kentucky Hot Brown Pinwheels

One of the many great Kentucky food items is the hot brown. Originating from Louisville’s Brown Hotel, this open-faced sandwich with a rich mornay sauce is a must-try if you’re visiting Kentucky. I needed to come up with an appetizer for girls night and decided to try and replicate this […]

Entrees, Gluten-Free, Healthyish Eating

Copy-Cat Kroger Chicken Salad

Anyone else out there obsessed with Kroger Chicken Salad? For all y’all non-Kentuckians – it’s the best chicken salad EVER. The chicken is perfectly shredded and studded with grapes, celery and pecans creating the perfect sweet and savory combination. I’m not kidding when I say I could eat an entire […]