Eat Dessert by the River and Learn Some History

By Brittani Dick
Photos by Melissa Donald

Widow's Walk Ice Creamery

Lunch Plus One is a simple outing to do with a friend or a relative. This summer outing takes you to Southern Indiana for a cool, tasty treat and beautiful views.

Yum! Easy potstickers to try from Trader Joe’s

We are taking you into Trader Joe’s (4600 Shelbyville Road), a small, nationwide grocery store that’s fun to shop in and easy to navigate. Here are some ideas for easy-to-prepare meals using Trader Joe’s potstickers that are perfect for one or two people.

2 delicious snack ideas from Trader Joe’s

We are taking you into Trader Joe’s (4600 Shelbyville Road), a small, nationwide grocery store that’s fun to shop in and easy to navigate. Here are two ideas for nutritious, easy-to-prepare snacks that are perfect for one or two people.

Stop by Trader Joe’s and make this 10-minute meal

We are taking you into Trader Joe’s (4600 Shelbyville Road), a small, nationwide grocery store that’s fun to shop in and easy to navigate. Here’s an idea for a nutritious, easy-to-prepare meal that’s perfect for one or two people.

Mediterranean Crock-Pot Chicken to Try

We’ve been talking about the wonders of the Crock-Pot or slow cooker in our fall issue. Here are a few more tips to make using your Crock-Pot easier and another delicious recipe to try: Mediterranean Crock-Pot Chicken!

Downsized kitchen? Three tools you should keep

When people consider downsizing, kitchen appliances go quickly as people realize they are not cooking for larger families and are looking to spend less time in the kitchen. You don’t need a lot of tools to keep you eating fresh and healthy. Here are some tools and tips to make cooking in the kitchen quick and easy, even after most large appliances no longer sit on the kitchen counter.

A Perfect Spring Soup Recipe

My recipe for roasted red pepper and tomato soup is great on a cool spring day and so easy to make and blend using my handy immersion blender.

Delicious, local prepared meals: Home Cuisine

Buttermilk marinated chicken with roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli from Home Cuisine

Offering three meals a day, seven days a week, Home Cuisine has several different meal programs to choose from, including a new vegetarian diet option. Choose between portion-controlled 1,200-calorie or 2,000-calorie meals prepared in their commercial kitchen in St. Matthews. Home Cuisine has a different menu each week, focusing on dishes that utilize fresh, local ingredients from which they create their seasonal meals.

Where to find delicious prepared meals in town: No Jacket Required

Lasagna roll with Pancetta marinara sauce from No Jacket Required

One option for prepared meals is hiring a personal chef to cook in your home, typically on one day of the week. Chef Lisa Bradley offers a free no-obligation consultation to discuss any food allergies, dietary needs, likes, and dislikes. There is no fixed menu, and the options listed on her website are suggestions and favorites. If you have a favorite dish you do not see on Lisa’s website, inquire during your initial consultation for meals you’d like to have her prepare.