We’re days away now from the Kentucky Derby and we know that many of you, like us, are making plans for (another!) Derby at home. If you’re hosting a virtual party, a small group safely, or watching it with your family/roommates/quaranteam, we’re here with some Derby day tips from Lane’s End Farm’s Tour & Hospitality Manager, Ande.
Ande knows what works well for a party: a snack board! Read on to learn about the Derby traditions that have inspired her 2020 snack board, and download Ande’s recipe for mini hot browns for your own Derby spread this weekend!
We’re days away now from the Kentucky Derby and we know that many of you, like us, are making plans for (another!) Derby at home. If you’re hosting a virtual party, a small group safely, or watching it with your family/roommates/quaranteam, we’re here with some Derby day tips from Lane’s End Farm’s Tour & Hospitality Manager, Ande.
Ande knows what works well for a party: a snack board! Read on to learn about the Derby traditions that have inspired her 2020 snack board, and download Ande’s recipe for mini hot browns for your own Derby spread this weekend!
Can you tell us about what has inspired your snack board?
Ham and Pimento Cheese Sandwiches
We always drive to Louisville and back for derby day on a bus, one of the snacks usually packed on the bus is ham sandwiches! I put my own spin on your typical derby day snack by adding some pimento cheese to them!
Trick’s Big Head Beer Cheese
I love beer cheese, and Trick’s is one of my all time favorites! It’s a must for any Derby Party if you ask me!
Merrick Inn’s Fried Chicken
Every year after a long day at Churchill we have fried chicken when we get home, Merrick Inn has always had some of my favorite Fried Chicken in Lexington!
Mr G’s Salted Caramel Corn
Every Snack Board needs something sweet! I love caramel popcorn, and Mr G’s is a local Kentucky company that you can now find in Kroger!
Cotton Candy Grapes
Because I’m obsessed with them and can’t stop snacking on them!
Do you have any tips for a fabulous Derby party at home?
One of my favorite things about Derby is being with a fun group of family and friends who enjoy a day of racing as much as I do!
Any particular memories of Lane’s End connections running in the Derby?
It is always so much fun if Lane’s End or friends have horses running the day of Derby. My Grandfather had Code of Honor running last year, and it makes the day just that much more exciting!
Lily or Mint Juelp?
I usually go for a Lily on Derby Day but love Juleps!
Hat or Fascinator?
Hat- Although I have found that fascinators are a bit easier to wear all day!
