Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Hot Brown recipe

Carolyn Stalnaker — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:00:00 -0700

The Kentucky Hot Brown open-faced sandwich was originally created in 1926 at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Since then, there have been many variations of the sandwich... but one thing all can agree on is that it's a MUST on Kentucky Derby day!

12 Creative julep recipes for the Kentucky Derby

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:00:00 -0700

This year, don't watch the Kentucky Derby with a tired cocktail. Change it up with one of these creative julep recipes instead.

Dannielynn Birkhead goes to the Kentucky Derby

Meagan Morris — Tue, 08 May 2012 05:48:00 -0700

Dannielynn Birkhead -- the daughter of the late Anna Nicole Smith and her former boyfriend, Larry Birkhead -- made an appearance at the Kentucky Derby on Saturday in Louisville, Kentucky. How adorable is she?

Fun twists on Kentucky Derby cocktails

Claire Gallam — Tue, 01 May 2012 07:00:00 -0700

The Kentucky Derby, or the greatest two minutes in sports, is symbolized by two main things: big, floppy hats and mint juleps. Every year, people flock to Churchill Downs in Kentucky, donning their most elaborate hats and party dresses and guzzle down factory loads of juleps. As tasty as these libations are, why not add some variety to your Derby drinks this year? These three cocktails are sweet, Southern and add some variety to your party or celebration!

Host a Kentucky Derby party worthy of the winner's circle

Patricia Conte — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:50:00 -0700

There are usually two types of Kentucky Derby attendees and party styles: elegant and laid-back casual. Pick your style and have fun hosting a Kentucky Derby party!

4 Recipes for a winning Kentucky Derby party

Patricia Conte — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:30:00 -0700

Are you grabbing your hat and heading to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby on May 5? If not, enjoy the race and the festivities at home. Invite your friends over and get the party started with these recipes for a winning Kentucky Derby party.

Kate Walsh takes us to the Derby

Joel D. Amos — Thu, 12 May 2011 17:20:00 -0700

Private Practice star Kate Walsh was headed to Churchill Downs for the May 8 Kentucky Derby and just before boarding the plane, she gave us a call.

Kate Gosselin ditches kids for Mother's Day weekend

Caroline Goddard — Mon, 09 May 2011 17:41:00 -0700

Kate Gosselin spent most of Mother's Day weekend the way many parents wish they could: Without the kids.

The destiny of injured racehorses

Corie Russell — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:29:00 -0700

When Eight Belles collapsed in 2008 at the Kentucky Derby, millions witnessed the tragic fall of a thoroughbred. Barbaro, who won the Derby in 2006, broke down in the Preakness and was euthanized later that year after complications from his injury. These big stories generate attention, but does the public know just how often injured racehorses are euthanized?