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    Derby de Mayo

    Time to grab a margarita, throw on a spring dress, and polish Grandmother’s silver, that’s right everyone, it’s Derby de Mayo.  One may ask, what on earth is Derby de Mayo?  Well, it is the newest hybrid holiday, combining the famous Kentucky Derby with the infamous Cinco de Mayo.  Both celebrations happen to fall in the same week and never being ones to miss an opportunity for a good party, we’ve created the ultimate Derby de Mayo party guide.  MENU  We’re bringing out some Southern classics and Mexican favorites for this hybrid holiday.  Plus, they are all crowd pleasing, easy, [...]

    By |May 5, 2023|Categories: Events, feature, lifestyle|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Derby de Mayo

    Talk Derby 2020

    So the year has been rather blah. We can admit it. The Derby didn't run in May, The Belmont ran first and here on Labor day weekend we are celebrating the Derby without fans just private invites. All of this pandemic chaos aside, we still have some amazing horses racing towards that garland of roses. Here's where the racers stand today. Finnick the Fierce and  King Guillermo scratched. So it looks as if there will be a 16 horse field. Tiz the Law came in this morning with 3-5 odds on winning. I love everything about this horse but I [...]

    By |September 5, 2020|Categories: Events, lifestyle, News, Thoroughbred Aftercare|Tags: , |Comments Off on Talk Derby 2020

    Talk DERBY to me

    We have our own version of Game of Thrones going on here this weekend as two of the biggest names in Derby talk go head to head.  So, here's everything you needed to know about the Kentucky Derby in general and the day itself will prove to be exciting.  Me, I'm a huge Mike Smith and Baffert fan, but since they are on opposite teams this year I think I may go with a longer shot, Tacitus.  Anyway, The Kentucky Derby has been raced since 1875 so I'm just going to go down the list and hope you don't poop out before [...]

    By |May 1, 2019|Categories: Events, feature, lifestyle|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Talk DERBY to me

    Minted CUPCAKES

    Well it looks like the Triple Crown is upon us starting with the big daddy that starts it all the Kentucky Derby.  Now all horses aside, the Derby brings with it a certain pomp and circumstance like no other. So,without sounding like a total southern deb, the mint julep is great but I think we can do better. I'm going to need to bake..probably in a funny hat with the TV on. For those of you not in know, The mint julep is a mixed cocktail made with bourbon, water, crushed or shaved ice, and fresh mint. It's delicious but [...]

    By |May 1, 2018|Categories: Events, lifestyle|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Minted CUPCAKES

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