Are they called hoecakes because they were originally baked on a hoe? Or was hoe another name for griddles, skillets and peels? Take a little trip through culinary etymology and the history of hoecakes with us, and learn why we think of our United States as a Hoecake Nation.

Spring Beauties grace our lawn at Holly Hill Inn every spring. They're such a fleeting pleasure that we never fail to celebrate their return. Spring Beauties are easy on the eyes and tasty, too!

Learn how a constellation of community partners came together to help Frankfort Independent Schools host a Love Local Lunch for its students and staff. Steak was on the menu, along with a delicious line-up of all local foods, some of which had even been grown by the students themselves!

Scandinavia and Germany got together and had a baby and named it for Holland. If you've never tried a Dutch baby, now's the perfect time. It comes together in minutes and turns a bowl of soup into dinner. Or go sweet and whip one up for breakfast or dessert.

Imbolc/St. Brigid's Day is Ireland's newest national holiday and a wonderful reason to celebrate spring's imminent arrival. We're planning new gardens and baking delicious treats with eggs and butter and milk to mark the day.

Chef Ouita traveled to Ireland last year and found a little bit of home there. So we thought we'd repay the favor by importing a couple of beloved Irish traditions to the Bluegrass state.

Enjoy this traditional treat from Maysville, Ky., where opinions may vary on its exact preparation but all are united in their love for it. As one native put it, “Nutmeggin’ it up, this pie is transparently delicious!”

It's like a potluck, only with wine! Members of our Holly Hill Wine Guild like to socialize on their own and frequently host botlucks to explore new wines with one another. We asked Guild Director Steve Mancuso to share their secrets for a successful tasting!