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Jun 18

G. Garvin’s Louisville Travel Tips

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There is much more to Louisville than you’d think. Besides college sports and the Kentucky Derby, this city is filled with locals who love their city. There are farms minutes from downtown, making the restaurant scene locally and seasonally driven. Give Louisville a shot in the summer or fall to avoid the crowds, and secure a spot at an upscale establishment that you’d miss during Derby Week.

Against the Grain Brewery and Smokehouse

This spot is right next to Slugger Field. Against the Grain is great to visit after you’ve worked up an appetite. This gastropub boasts a gigantic beer menu that’s constantly changing and offering something you’ve never had before. The flavorful dishes complement the beer, cocktails and bourbon (of course).

Dragon King’s Daughter

When you’re in Louisville and looking for the local scene, Bardstown Road is it. Dragon King’s Daughter is true Asian fusion and embodies the quirky culture of the street it’s on. Where else could you find a delicious ahi tuna taco and an ale to complement it?

The Blind Pig

This is the perfect place to bring a date for a romantic and delicious dinner. The restaurant takes its namesake to heart with a pork-centered menu. If you’re looking for smaller plates, the bar upstairs provides a great atmosphere with meat tastings and sexy cocktails.

610 Magnolia

Chef Edward Lee is doing really special things at his restaurant that I felt needed showcasing. His Asian influence on Southern dining creates unlikely but delicious flavors. He’s got a great relationship with local farmers, which makes all the difference in his seasonal dishes.
(Watch a web-only deleted scene of G. at 610 Magnolia)

Burger Boy Diner

Who doesn’t love a classic diner? I had a great time at Burger Boy Diner with the locals. It’s a great way to get to know the town, and that cinnamon raisin bread French toast is going to be something I’ll be making at home with my daughter.

Hammerheads

The guys at Hammerheads are young and unstoppable. I had to make sure to visit them before they take over the city. Their place is always packed, and after I tasted the Pork Belly BLT, I could see why. The neighborhood of Germantown is definitely a well-kept secret.

The Rudyard Kipling

I had a fantastic evening at The Rudyard Kipling. There is a lot of heart in this big space, and it is definitely a great spot for the locals. I got a great warm welcome, some tasty burgoo and a fun show. It definitely makes it worth stopping in Old Louisville.

Get the locations of G’s favorite Louisville spots.

Tune in to a new episode of Road Trip with G. Garvin G. Garvin tonight at 9pm | 8c to watch G. hit the best Southern food in Louisville.

Jun 18

Dinner Rush! Chipotle BBQ Glazed Pork Loin With Spicy Watermelon Salsa

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My mom is one of those endlessly entertaining people who calls me with the best food questions. “How can I combine cream and cheese to make cream cheese?” “Do you have a recipe for diabetic cupcakes?” “What the heck is in bologna, anyway?”

We had a similar conversation last week about barbecue sauce as her mind was blown upon learning that one could make their own with about as much effort as it takes to watch paint dry. Breaking beyond the bottle I walked her through the careful blending of ketchup, sweetener and assorted spices with nuclear precision. As we talked through it and my Dinner Rush light bulb kicked on, I told her I was going to make a barbecue pork loin with spicy watermelon salsa.

“Wait now, a what?! A watermelon salsa?!”

“Yeah, Mom, I was reading about a spicy fruit salsa in a magazine last week. Sounded delicious, plus I’ve got a bunch of watermelon to use up.”

“Wow, a salsa made of watermelon. I tell ya. Just what will they think of next?”

She’s amazing.

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Jun 18

25 Ways to Use Cherries

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Cherries have started popping up locally, and it’s practically our patriotic duty to devour them. Cherries are a small stone fruit (think peaches and nectarines) that pack a healthful punch. Tart cherries are high in melatonin, which helps you calm down and settle into a deep sleep at night. Tart cherry juice has also been proven to reduce post-workout soreness. Sweet cherries contain lots of antioxidants; the darker the cherry, the more antioxidants it packs in. One cup of sweet cherries contains about the same amount of potassium as a small banana. So get going on these recipes!

Worried about pits? You can get a fancy cherry pitter, but I normally just halve the cherries with a paring knife and then pop out the pits. It’s slow-going work but also oddly therapeutic. Enjoy your cherries with these 25 ideas. In no particular order:

  1. Peaches With Balsamic Cherries (pictured above) — it’s like dessert, but easier to fit into your swimsuit after eating.
  2. Don’t forget to pit the cherries for Emeril’s sweet ice cream topping, Cherries Jubilee.
  3. Alex Guarnaschelli tops lemon sorbet with Sauteed Cherries With Grappa and Almonds.
  4. Nadia G. stews sour cherries with orange bitters for her Cherry Pie Inspired by an “Old Fashioned” Cocktail.
  5. Healthy breakfasts don’t have to mean boring breakfasts; start your day with Cherry Vanilla Oatmeal.

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Jun 18

Wine Made From Marijuana is an Actual Thing

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That’s right. Weed wine is an actual thing. Creating this hallmark of human achievement doesn’t seem too complicated. Wine makers must first soak the illegal drug in Everclear to extract the THC. Then the drugged-out liquid is added to the early stages of fermentation. This makes for an extremely potent product, with an ABV (alcohol by volume) percentage raising as high as 12%. It doesn’t, however, make you stoned.

This college dorm-endorsed brew is illegal, so you won’t be seeing it on the shelves of your local liquor store anytime soon.

Jun 17

The Food-Focused Bride: Cocktails, Wine and Beer

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I am getting married in 81 days. Yes, the countdown is on. And while I’ve been slowly trying (albeit unsuccessfully) to phase alcohol out of my wedding diet, I’m certainly looking forward to all of the options on the big day.

First, the signature cocktail. As I’m not a fan of naming my drink after myself, my fiance or my marriage, we’ll just be serving Sangria. Since stone fruit will be in season around Sept. 7, I’m going to serve a modified version of a traditional White Sangria (pictured above), adding in peaches and plums, if they are available. I suppose I could call it Wedding White Sangria, but it would taste exactly the same.

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Jun 17

Meatless Monday: Spicy Hoisin Glazed Eggplant

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Meatless Monday is a global movement, a way of life. It’s not a campaign to turn everyone in the world vegetarian or vegan; in fact, many involved are meat-lovers. Eating less meat has been proven to reduce the risk of disease, curb obesity and has important environmental impacts, too. Will you join us in giving up meat, just for one day a week?

Grilling isn’t just for the weekends. And its not just for burgers and hot dogs, either. Grill marks taste just as good on your fruits and veggies. So head outside and fire up the grill for tonight’s healthy and fast Meatless Monday dinner.

Eggplant works especially well over hot coals. It takes on a wonderful smokiness and is a much quicker alternative to traditional methods of cooking the purple produce. With its sponge-like texture, eggplant is perfect for soaking up sauce — so choose a good one. I recommend Bobby’s Spicy Hoisin Glaze. It’s a fresh spin on Asian takeout that everyone will love.

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Jun 17

Homer Simpson’s Donut Burger

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Even if you’ve never watched a single episode of The Simpsons during its mammoth 24-year (and counting) run, you probably know that Homer Simpson loves to eat  donuts. That and Bart not wanting people to have a cow are two of the most singularly iconic elements of the series. European fast food chain Quick is counting on Homer’s well known love for donuts to help anchor some new menu items. Their ‘Donut Burger’ is not actually a donut at all. Rather, it’s a burger that rests on a donut-shaped bun. I guess ‘Bagel Burger’ wouldn’t have had the same ring to it. Also on the Springfield-endorsed menu are ‘Cheesy Donuts.’ These actually are deep-fried and are filled with cheddar fondue. Mmm, donuts.

Jun 16

Happy Father’s Day!

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Jun 15

Bacon Coffee is Real and Strange

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To say there has been a bit of a bacon resurgence in the past decade would be a supreme understatement. Everywhere you look there are new bacon products and new way to consume everyone’s favorite slabs of pork meat. Have we gone too far though? Before you answer, let me present some new evidence. That’s right. Bacon coffee is here.

Boca Java has just released a new blend named Maple Bacon Morning. The packaging states it is a “rich distinctive coffee with the home-cooked flavor of sweet maple and smoky bacon.” That sounds kind of, well, disgusting. Still, at least you can get the entire breakfast experience in one cup of joe.

So yeah. Bacon coffee exists. You can get a bag for around $8. What’s next? Putting it in salads and on top of burgers?

Jun 14

Super Food Nerds: How to Make Your Own Yogurt

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Superfoodnerd Milder here, reporting this month on Project D.I.Y. Yogurt. Let me start by saying that I came to this with some trepidation, scarred by a personal history of sour milk and thin, lumpy yogurts of my own making. I had read the articles (“better than anything you can buy!”), seen the blog posts (“idiot proof!”), followed the recipes — and the recipes had failed me. I knew I was in for a fight on this one.

And quite a fight it was. My first few attempts were utter travesties of spilled, wasted and spoiled milk. I killed my starter culture; I ruined my curd; I scalded my hand; I threw out my back. I would have cried, were I anything less than a steely-eyed superfoodnerd. No, I picked myself up, straightened my pocket protector and set to work. It took considerable research and tinkering, but ultimately I did manage to break through to yogurt — really, really good, smile-across-your-face yogurt. For all its difficulties, this was a project with a big payoff.

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