Great Food Ideas for Your Derby Party

By Anita Oldham together with Melissa Donald

Looking for approximately dandy Derby dishes? Whether y'all laid upwards or not, nosotros get got approximately dandy ideas for your leap party.

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H5N1 twosome of years agone nosotros planned a Hot Brown bar — a fresh accept on the famous Hot Brown that turned out beautifully amongst approximately well-planned items from local food.

Pretzel croissant from Klaus Bakery, Asiago together with Caraway Rye Bread from Breadworks, biscuits, ham, Makers Mark gourmet sauce available at Taste of Kentucky, Sungold Tomato Jam, Apple Butter amongst Woodford Jam together with Red Onion Rosemary Jam past times Beth Fowle at Full Heart Farm, Accessories available at Taste of Kentucky.

Tulips from Nance Floral Shoppe, Inc., (624 E. Spring Street, New Albany, 812.945.5225). Mint Julep Sugar together with Kentucky Mint Julep Mix available at A Taste of Kentucky (11800 Shelbyville Road, 502.244.3355). Bourbon Barrel Red vino from Old 502 Winery (1205 tenth Street, 502.540.5650) for those who desire something too a julep.

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Offer your guests the traditional liquor, only y'all tin also offering them a twist if y'all aren’t actually a Mint Julep fan (gasp!).

Bourbon Bellini (left); Bourbon Mint Iced ChiaTea (right).

Pick upwards food
H5N1 dandy means to brand a political party to a greater extent than manageable is to terminate past times ane of our local bakers together with alternative upwards nutrient -— you'll last supporting local businesses together with taking the pressure level off of yourself!

Order together with alternative upwards a delicious torte or casserole from Teri Lynn’s Catering.

Delicious Savory Cheddar Pecan Torte topped amongst raspberry jam (left). H5N1 dandy spread! Blueberry Trifle — a dandy brunch detail or serve equally a dessert (middle). Terri Lynn’s Hot Brown Casserole — turkey, cheese, bacon, breadcrumbs, together with tomatoes (right).