Front Porch Stories

Walking through our store one day, we realized how many untold stories there were -- where Derby Pie came from, what a real mint julep is, and so on. In times gone by, people used to gather on their front porch, talking into the night as the sun faded from the sky.

We hope you enjoy some time on our front porch, a little glimpse of the real stories behind the scenes here in the Bluegrass.

• My Old Kentucky Home
  The story (and the words) behind the song heard every year at the Kentucky Derby.
  
  
• A Brief History of Bourbon
  A uniquely Kentucky creation, Bourbon has been reviled and revered ever since people figured out how to make it.
  
  
• Bourbon Distilleries in Kentucky
  If you're in the neighborhood, spend some time exploring the fascinating historic sites here in bourbon country.
  
  
• A Brief History of the Kentucky Derby
  A glimpse into the history and culture of the Kentucky Derby — the greatest two minutes in sports.
  
  
• About Seabiscuit
  The story of the horse no one wanted and his rise to become horse racing's all-time money winner.
  
  
• The History of the Derby Pie®
  Derby Pie was originally the house dessert at the Melrose Inn, but it has since become a signature Kentucky dessert.
  
  
• The Story of Finchville Farms
  From their humble beginning over fifty years ago, three generations of the Robertsons have won national acclaim for their country hams.
  
  
• Doug Prather Biography
  Noted photographer Doug Prather documents the pastoral beauty of Kentucky's horse country.
  
  
• James Archambeault Biography
  Kentucky's most famous photographer has his heart firmly in the Bluegrass.
  
  
• Wadia Newman Biography
  An architect turned architectural illustrator, Wadia Newman casts a new eye on Louisville's historic buildings.
  
  
• The story of Yardbirds Sculptures
  Armed with a blowtorch, scraps destined for the junkyard are transformed into whimsical creatures.
  
  
• The Kentucky Commemorative Quarter
  Part of the State Quarters program by the US Mint, here's a look at the quarter commemorating the commonwealth of Kentucky.
  
  
• About the Junior League of Louisville
  Formed in 1921, Louisville's Junior League has produced several award winning cookbooks to help fund their efforts to benefit the local community.