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Apple Chutney
indulge in a little fall temptation
A Brief History of Cassoulet: The Holly Hill version
Historically speaking, Holly Hill Inn was already late to the Cassoulet scene when it began serving one in 2001, considering that the dish itself dates back to 1355 and the Hundred Years’ War, specifically the siege of Castelnaudary, France.
Nature’s Spice Rack
Yes, we know you can just buy spices at your favorite grocery but wouldn't it be a lot more fun to track down treats in the wild? We found three that are worth seeking out to add to your fall and winter pantry.
Pawpaw Picking & More
The Pawpaw Pickers, known for their bluegrass jams, used to be a regular fixture at our Windy Corner Market. Follow our tips to be a different kind of pawpaw picker and sample this tropical, yet native, Kentucky fruit.
A Visit to Rough Draft
We'd never been to a place like Rough Draft Farmstead, sandwiched between neighboring houses in a rural hamlet, bordered by railroad tracks and punctuated by the piercing whistles of passing trains.
Having a Field Day at Happy Jack’s
We joined hundreds of other Farm/City Field Day fans on a tour of our friends Richard and Lee Ann's family farm. Along the way we learned how they made the transition from tobacco to produce and what it means to make friends with a farmer.
Hewing to Heritage
Tobacco sticks once transported burley leaves from field to barn and barn to market. A few of them now support shelves sawn from salvaged wood, and frame delicate watercolors on the walls of our Holly Hill Cooking Studio.