Just a few quotes about the great state of Kentucky.
Photo of Mercer County, Kentucky
Butcher Holler, Kentucky. Home of Loretta Lynn
Fort Harrod, Harrodsburg, Kentucky
Kentucky is the home to many great people. We will do more famous quotes in the future about our state.
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Janice Holt Giles is one of my very favorite authors. I collected her books for years and have them all. Hannah Fowler, 40 Acres and No Mule along with the Enduring Hills are just a few of my favorites about Kentucky. Once you start reading her books you won’t be able to put them down. Great, interesting post.
Over the weekend I went to a couple of good estate sales where I picked up several good books.
I was happy to see the book by Janice Holt Giles. Chances are you have never heard of her, but she was a popular mid-range author in the 1950s-70s. She never got rich from her writing, but she was able to support herself, and that is saying something.
Janice Holt was born in Arkansas in 1905. As a child she moved to Indian Territory (Oklahoma) where her parents were both teachers. She grew up with books and music and went to college. When her first marriage ended, she and her daughter moved to Louisville, Kentucky where Janice worked for Dr. Lewis Sherrill, Dean of the Presbyterian Seminary.
On a trip to visit family in 1943, Janice happened to share a 40-hour bus ride with Henry Giles, a soldier on his way to a…
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Local Feed is a recent addition to Georgetown Kentucky! We decided to try it out last Friday night and we are SOOO glad we did. The building dates back to the 1890’s and it is so cozy with a very simple decor. It has a very warm feeling from the second you step inside.
To sum up the food, it only takes one word.. AMAZING! Local Feed prides itself in the farm to table concept, which was very apparent and delicious. Our server, Woody was so knowledgeable and really described each entree and all the specials. The service was as top notch as the food.
We enjoyed 3 “Shareables” to start our dining experience, however we ate them so quickly I only got a picture of one! We had the, head cheese (it was a special that night), the deviled eggs and the brussell sprouts. It was all delicious and the perfect start to our evening.
One special that night was the Hot Brown! It was made with Country Ham, Chicken and Gouda Cheese and was mouth watering!
We also enjoyed a regular menu item, the Ham Chop served over creamy grits with red eye gravy, topped with tobacco onions. Going to be honest, I am still dreaming about this meal. It was incredible.
Of course we had to try dessert which the selection was very impressive. We went with the Apple Streusel and it was the perfect way to top off our evening!
I do suggest making a reservation, this isn’t a large place and they actually prefer you make one as well. We arrived about 10 minutes early and they sat us immediately. They do have a very welcoming bar area and are known for their amazing cocktails. They also carry craft beer and domestic beer in a can. They offer brunch on Saturdays and a buffet on Sunday.
I am so glad Local Feed is now in Georgetown, it really is a great spot! Be sure and check out their website here and there Facebook page.
An informative post on the old Paint Lick School in Garrard County, Kentucky past and present.
Paint Lick, which is probably one of the most odd names for a community I have come across, is located in Garrard County on the fringes of the bluegrass region of Kentucky. It lies along State Routes 21 and 52 east of the Lancaster, the county seat of Garrard County, and to the west of Berea.
Paint Lick was considered one of the most modern schools the area in 1912 when the original four rooms were built to accommodate grades k-12 in the small town of Paint Lick, Kentucky. The brick building soon became too small to accommodate students so over the years a few additions were added including a gymnasium that was built in two sections. The school served the community of Paintlick until 1994 when a new school was built in town.
The last graduating class of seniors from Paint Lick was 1963. The high school grades were then…View original post 50 more words
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