Buds & Suds

A few of the places we've traveled this month can be found in our lifestyle blog below.

Cocktail of the Month

Courtesy of Wilderness Trail Distillery

(Image & Recipe)

BHV Blüe Mule

Fill with Ice
1 1/2 oz Blüe Heron
1/2 lime squeezed & garnished
Fill with ginger beer

Discover the Charm of Patti’s 1800 Settlement

Leigh Roach

Aug 14

Discover the Charm of Patti’s 1800 Settlement

Patti’s 1800’s Settlement is more than just a restaurant—it's a journey back in time. This charming destination located in Grand Rivers,...

What is Lexington, KY Known For? 10 Things to Love About This City

Leigh Roach

Jul 28

What is Lexington, KY Known For? 10 Things to Love About This City

Tam and I love our hometown of Lexington, KY, and were honored to provide our insight into this latest blog by Redfin, where we were asked t

Tamara Schneider

Jul 26

A Luxury Staycation in Kentucky

Kentuckians are a blessed bunch of people; natural beauty abounds, and the people are warm and welcoming. Surrounded by beautiful...

The Perfect Girls' Getaway: An Unforgettable Louisville Experience

Leigh Roach

Jul 11

The Perfect Girls' Getaway: An Unforgettable Louisville Experience

Planning the ultimate girls' getaway can be both exciting and a little overwhelming. Fear not, because we’ve crafted ...

Beautiful Berea, KY: Your perfect itinerary for a weekend getaway.

Tamara Schneider

Jun 7

Beautiful Berea, KY: Your perfect itinerary for a weekend getaway.

Nestled against the rugged Cumberland Plateau, Berea, Kentucky is a town with a deep soul and a vibrant artistic spirit. Whether you’re a...

Tamara Schneider

Dec 21, 2023

Five Reasons to Love The Galt House

I have a confession. I love really nice hotels. I haven’t always been able to stay at well-appointed hotels. Read More

Girlfriend Getaway at The Barnsley Resort

Tamara Schneider

Jun 28, 2023

Girlfriend Getaway at The Barnsley Resort

Do you need a getaway? Could you use time with your girlfriends in a picturesque setting to reconnect, reminisce and make new memories?

The Penthouse Experience: Live Your Best Life!

Leigh Roach

Jun 1, 2023

The Penthouse Experience: Live Your Best Life!

Louisville is a special place for Tam and I. So many wonderful moments have been spent in Kentucky's largest city and we have been...

Leigh Roach

Feb 9, 2023

Caesars Casino: The Perfect Wager

As a former CPA, I am not one to take a lot of risks. I used to be the person who had zero desire to gamble. Read More...

Leigh Roach

Jan 31, 2023

Get Cozy In This Amazing Winter Kitchen

The 1839 Trustees’ Office which houses The Trustees’ Table restaurant is undergoing historic restoration during the month... read more.

Leigh Roach

Jan 30, 2023

Grab Your Gal Pals: It's Galentine's!

A lot of attention is paid to romantic love; there are movies about it, songs about it, even websites and apps devoted to .... read more.

Here's What's Shakin' at Shaker Village this Christmas!

Leigh Roach

Dec 2, 2022

Here's What's Shakin' at Shaker Village this Christmas!

'Tis the season to be merry! The Kentucky Taste Buds are all about having fun in the Bluegrass which is why we love Shaker Village...

Tamara Schneider

Nov 29, 2022

Nic and Norman's Restaurant Review!

Nic & Norman's opened their third location right here in Lexington earlier this year. This restaurant was founded by ...

Nikki Edds

Nov 11, 2022

Holiday Happy Hour with Kentucky Liquor

Kentucky is world-famous for its bourbon. In fact, 95% of bourbon is produced right here in the bluegrass state. Read More

Leigh Roach

Oct 24, 2022

Cheers to Beers!

If you are looking for things to do that aren’t outside and you are a fan of local business and craft beer, then look no further.

Leigh Roach

Sep 15, 2022

Fall Festival Fun in the Bluegrass!

Fall time is always a great time in Kentucky. You begin to see change in the trees and in the weather. Read More

Nikki Edds

Sep 7, 2022

Meet our new intern, Nikki!

Hi! My name is Nikki Edds and I am so excited to be a fall intern with Kentucky Taste Buds! I am currently a senior at the University of ...

Let’s Get Brewing, It’s National Beer Day!

Leigh Roach

Apr 7, 2022

Let’s Get Brewing, It’s National Beer Day!

Time to celebrate the world’s most consumed alcoholic beverage along with being the third most popular drink overall. Beer!

The 3 Best Places to Watch the Super Bowl LVI in Lexington

Leigh Roach

Feb 13, 2022

The 3 Best Places to Watch the Super Bowl LVI in Lexington

Here in Kentucky, there are no professional football teams (no, the Wildcats don’t count), which leaves many people supporting NFL teams...

Leigh Roach

Jan 22, 2022

Our Favorite Places in Lex

Walt Disney World might be the happiest place on earth for kids, but for grown-ups, nothing can beat the magic of Keeneland.

Tamara Schneider

Jul 1, 2021

4th of July Festivities in Central KY

By Alannah Molenda 4th of July weekend is here, and we’ve got some things for you to add to your “to-do” list with family and friends!...

Lux Row Distillery - A New Era in Bourbon

Leigh Roach

Jun 14, 2021

Lux Row Distillery - A New Era in Bourbon

Kentucky is obviously home to timeless distillers such as Woodford Reserve, Makers Mark and Jim Beam...

Versailles, Kentucky - Why I Love My Hometown

Leigh Roach

Jun 8, 2021

Versailles, Kentucky - Why I Love My Hometown

During my time in college, meeting and conversing with countless new faces, the topic of hometowns was always common. I have met...

Leigh Roach

Apr 14, 2021

Best Fashion Boutiques in KY

Tam and I love fashion which is why a part of our blog is dedicated to "Fashion Buds". There are so many great places...

Tamara Schneider

Apr 5, 2021

Try These Restaurants in KY

When we started KY Taste Buds three years ago, we knew that food would have to be a major component of our blog.

Kentucky Taste Buds: "Best Services" Guide!

Leigh Roach

Mar 5, 2021

Kentucky Taste Buds: "Best Services" Guide!

Tam and I have been fortunate to discover many wonderful things in our exploration of Kentucky and we always talk about what's good with...

Despite Social Distancing, Love Is In The Air! Here's How to Celebrate!

Tamara Schneider

Feb 5, 2021

Despite Social Distancing, Love Is In The Air! Here's How to Celebrate!

Covid has taken away a lot from us, but there's one thing it can’t take...love, even though we are supposed to stay socially distanced...

21 Things To Do in 2021. Lord Knows, We Are Ready!

Leigh Roach

Dec 31, 2020

21 Things To Do in 2021. Lord Knows, We Are Ready!

If 2020, did nothing else, it gave us all an appreciation for our freedoms. Freedom to visit places we wanted, eat at restaurants we...

Things to do in Kentucky for New Year's Eve 2021!

Leigh Roach

Dec 29, 2020

Things to do in Kentucky for New Year's Eve 2021!

If you are looking for something to do this New Year's Eve and don't know where to start...

Five Reasons You Should Do Your Holiday Shopping at Buffalo Trace Distillery!

Leigh Roach

Dec 6, 2020

Five Reasons You Should Do Your Holiday Shopping at Buffalo Trace Distillery!

Christmas shopping can be a drag sometimes, especially for those hard-to-buy for people.

Wilderness Trail Distillery Named Heritage Member with the Kentucky Distillers Association

Leigh Roach

Nov 19, 2020

Wilderness Trail Distillery Named Heritage Member with the Kentucky Distillers Association

Wilderness Trail Distillery has achieved the rank of Heritage member with the Kentucky Distillers’ Association.

Tamara Schneider

Aug 3, 2020

Shake Up Your Summer!

Juices, smoothies, shakes, whatever you want to call them, seem to be popping up all over the place this summer.

Leigh Roach

Jun 29, 2020

The Bars Are Back, Baby!

Summer is the perfect season for sitting on a patio with friends, drink in hand, while watching the sun set over the Lexington skyline.

Leigh Roach

Jun 28, 2020

Best Lexington Brunches

Article Written By Jamison Cooper Brunch might possibly be the best activity to have ever been invented. It’s the perfect opportunity to...

Leigh Roach

Jun 23, 2020

Summertime Fun in Kentucky

If you’re like me, as things are opening back up, you may be wondering what you can get out and do.

Wilderness Trail Distillery to Make Hand Sanitizer

Leigh Roach

Mar 23, 2020

Wilderness Trail Distillery to Make Hand Sanitizer

Wilderness Trail Distillery is more well known for its whiskey, but to support those on the front lines during the battle against the...

Leigh Roach

Feb 27, 2020

Ale 8 One Delivers... Again!

Tam and I love our Kentucky based companies, with Ale 8 One being at the top of the list.

Leigh Roach

Feb 27, 2020

The Best of Lexington Coffee Week

Last week, I wrote a blog on the anticipation and excitement surrounding the upcoming Lexington Coffee Week.

Need ideas for Valentine's Day? We got you covered!

Tamara Schneider

Feb 7, 2020

Need ideas for Valentine's Day? We got you covered!

Are you one of those people that believes Valentine’s Day is simply a manufactured holiday started by Hallmark to sell more hokey cards?

Leigh Roach

Feb 4, 2020

Chase Away the Winter Blues

Let’s face it, winter can get boring really quick. It’s freezing, cloudy, seasonal depression is at its peak.

Wilderness Trail Distillery Barrels Up to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Tour

Leigh Roach

Jan 24, 2020

Wilderness Trail Distillery Barrels Up to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Tour

Wilderness Trail Distillery Barrels Up to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Tour and becomes 18th Stop On Historic Journey!

What's Happening in 2020 at Wilderness Trail Distillery

Leigh Roach

Jan 16, 2020

What's Happening in 2020 at Wilderness Trail Distillery

Wilderness Trail Distillery not only produces some of best bourbon on the bourbon trail, it is also a great place to visit!

Wilderness Trail Distillery Rare Bourbon Release To Fight Cancer

Leigh Roach

Nov 21, 2019

Wilderness Trail Distillery Rare Bourbon Release To Fight Cancer

It’s the season of giving and Wilderness Trail Distillery will aid those battling cancer with a holiday release of an extremely rare Bourbon

Who Needs a Reindeer When You Have a Thoroughbred?

Leigh Roach

Nov 17, 2019

Who Needs a Reindeer When You Have a Thoroughbred?

The holidays are here and it's our favorite time of year as we count down our top 50 Kentucky holiday gifts from now until Christmas!

Tamara Schneider

Oct 21, 2019

Bacon Jam Festival 2019

Bacon lovers unite! Happening Saturday, November 2nd, 2019, from 1 to 6 pm at Louisville's Fourth Street Live.

How Good is Your Chili? The "Taste Buds" Wanna Know!

Leigh Roach

Sep 26, 2019

How Good is Your Chili? The "Taste Buds" Wanna Know!

Kicking in the fall season with food created for a great reason is the purpose of the third annual Charity Chili Cook-Off, October, 19.

Feeling all Happy, Hanging with Nappy! Come Join Us for a Beer-y Good Time!

Leigh Roach

Sep 26, 2019

Feeling all Happy, Hanging with Nappy! Come Join Us for a Beer-y Good Time!

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We know just the place! Welcome to Frankfort's first Annual Oddtober Frankenfest.

Tamara Schneider

Sep 19, 2019

Bardstown, the epicenter of Bourbon

Bourbon Heritage Month is celebrated during the month of September. It is a time set aside by the United States Senate to focus on...

Become a VIP & Support The Parklands, a 4,000-Acre, Public Park!

Leigh Roach

Sep 12, 2019

Become a VIP & Support The Parklands, a 4,000-Acre, Public Park!

Join music and park lovers for “An Evening with Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives”.

What You Don't Know About Williams-Sonoma

Tamara Schneider

Sep 10, 2019

What You Don't Know About Williams-Sonoma

We are all familiar with the mega company that is Williams-Sonoma. It has grown to be one of the largest e-commerce companies in the U.S....

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