Notes from Our Kitchen

Kitchen Notes

Technique guides, seasonal stories, and cooking wisdom from our Madisonville kitchen.

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From the Kitchen

From heat zones to resting times -- everything we know about cooking over a flame, distilled into one practical guide for real cooks.

Seasonal · April 28, 2026

Strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries are hitting their peak. Here is how to make the most of every pint while they last.

Holiday · April 20, 2026

Six recipes that work together beautifully -- from the first sip to the last bite. Tested, timed, and neighbor-approved.

Technique · April 10, 2026

Seasoning, cleaning, what not to do, and why a well-loved cast iron pan is the most valuable tool in any Kentucky kitchen.

Local · March 30, 2026

What to look for, who to talk to, and what to cook when you get home. A guide for cooking from what you find, not what you planned.

Ingredients · March 15, 2026

Beyond the cocktail glass -- how to use Kentucky's most famous ingredient in sauces, glazes, desserts, and braises.

Brunch · March 5, 2026

Skip the restaurant line. These five recipes come together in one graceful morning and make the kind of brunch people talk about for years.