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A slice of sweet potato pie is served on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Grandma Phylliss’s formulas: Go-to fall recipes

Morgan Luster October 21, 2021

The season of fall generates an unbeatable sense of nostalgia as the leaves cascade and the air turns crisp. Besides the changing weather, cooking with Grandma Phyllis was always the best part of the season....

2021 - 2022 editor-in-chief Rayleigh Deaton.

A new Kernel for a new normal

Rayleigh Deaton May 4, 2021

This time last year, we were presented with a new reality. The world shut down, and life as we knew it came to a screeching halt. We had to cobble together the pieces of normality that remained, constructing...

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National Pancake Day: Waffles are superior

September 26, 2018

Let’s get something straight here. Even though it’s National Pancake Day today, waffles are clearly superior to pancakes. Why? Let me break it down for you.Waffles are clearly superior because they...

Each of the 14 schools in the SEC have their own section of the cookbook, detailing Game Day favorite recipes, drinks and tailgating traditions. Used with permission of SEC Tailgating Cookbook staff. 

SEC Tailgating Cookbook starts the celebration before kickoff

Emily Baehner September 18, 2018

College football is an athletic tradition like no other, and for fans in the South, Game Day is its own special culture. In fact, one of the most important parts of Game Day occurs even before kickoff—...

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Celebrate National Guacamole Day by not buying it at the store

September 13, 2018

Usually, there are so many “national day ofs” in the year that I pay them each little mind. But imagine my sheer joy when realizing that Sunday, Sept. 16, was National Guacamole Day.Of all culinary...

Fountain Cherry Ale-8 will be available in Thorntons in Lexington until the bottling process occurs during the first week of May.

Ale-8 is cheering about a new cherry flavor

Akhira Umar April 19, 2018

A local soft drink is shaking up its recipe for the first time since 2003.Ale-8-One is introducing a flavored drink for the time ever. Soon locals will be able to get their hands on a bottled Cherry Ale-8....

This avocado jalapeno chicken will have you dreaming of warmer days in the middle of winter. Jillian Jones | Staff

Spice it up this winter while staying healthy

Jillian Jones January 25, 2018

It's the perfect time to try a spicy health kick for dinner. This avocado jalapeno chicken will have you dreaming of warmer days in the middle of winter.All ingredients can be found at a local grocery...

Warm up with a twist on a cold day favorite-- tomato soup and grilled cheese. 

Just Jill, Not Julia: Warm up with a twist on grilled cheese and tomato soup bisque

November 13, 2017

Nothing is better than a grilled cheese and tomato soup on a cold day, and it's so easy to make.To turn that easy classic into a five-star meal, read below on how to make gourmet grilled cheese and tomato...

This one has some heat to it, folks: tomato-lime tilapia with roasted veggies and rice. 

Just Jill, Not Julia: Tomato-lime tilapia with roasted veggies and rice

October 20, 2017

This one has some heat to it, folks: tomato-lime tilapia with roasted veggies and rice. This recipe will make you want to fiesta! Remember, you can always change out the meat for anything you prefer, you’ll...

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Just Jill, Not Julia: Salmon Angel Hair Piccata

Jillian Jones October 12, 2017

Being in college is hard, we all know that. It’s especially hard when you don’t want to eat ramen noodles and microwavable mac 'n cheese every night. Trying to find a healthy, delicious meal is easy...

Barbecue and jelly meatballs great as a main dish or appetizer. 

Recipe: BBQ and jelly meatballs a must try

Jamilyn Hall May 24, 2016

Toss out the marinara and parmesan, this meatball recipe will have you seeing meatballs in a whole new light. With only three ingredients and a slow cooker, this dish will have you craving this new way...

This egg-less cookie dough recipe will satisfy sweet tooths without fear of salmonella. The single serving size allows people to enjoy without over-indulgeing.

Remove risks with eggless cookie dough

February 21, 2016

For decades, parents have tried to scare children away from eating raw cookie dough with tales of salmonella and sickness. The actual cases are few and far between, but is it okay or not? Needless to say,...

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