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What foods do you need for a snowpocalypse?
(Blogger’s note: I couldn’t make it out to do a $10 Challenge this week because of the weather. The Challenge will be back next week.) I made the mistake of going to the grocery store the day before a...
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Borders is closing in downtown Louisville. Should some food-friendly...
Mega-bookseller Borders has filed for bankruptcy, and the company will close 200 stores across the country. Two of the victims are the Borders stores on Hurstborne Parkway and Fourth Street in...
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So Trader Joe’s is coming to Louisville?
The Big Guy must listen to my food prayers. Signs are pointing to “yes” that Trader Joe’s is coming to Louisville. The quirky grocery chain loved by hipsters and health nuts “intends to apply for...
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Visit The Root Cellar for some great fresh, local groceries
Don't let the garage-like appearance deceive you. There's awesomeness inside. I’ve only been out of Old Louisville for a couple of weeks, but there’s a lot I miss already. Pizza night with my...
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[Review] Middle-class dreams of healthy eating come true with Green BEAN...
My bounty from Green BEAN Delivery. (Blogger’s note: For one week, Green BEAN Delivery is offering Ashlee Eats readers 50 percent off the price of a produce bin for new and reactivating customers. Just...
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Bacon, lime and other popcorn innovations – which would you choose?
Take a look at the creation I spotted at my friendly neighborhood Kroger. Bacon has entered the popcorn arena. By chance, I discovered lime popcorn earlier that same day. A coworker let me try some....
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Bits and Pieces: Food prices, Comfy Cow and other Louisville food news from...
Events Adath Jeshurun synagogue will host a broadcast of Live from 92Y’s look at Julia Child at 100 on Oct. 28. Appetizers prepared by Sullivan University chefs will be served at 7 p.m., and the...
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Six ways to save yourself this Thanksgiving
English: Thanksgiving Dinner, Falmouth, Maine, USA 2008 (Photo credit: Wikipedia) It’s the day before Thanksgiving. Do you need some helping getting dinner together tomorrow? I’m fresh out of miracles....
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Trader Joe’s wine shop now sells liquor
Imagine my surprise and delight when I saw a sign in Trader Joe’s on Shelbyville Road this past Monday that read: Now selling spirits — just in time for the holidays! I’ve been a Trader Joe’s regular...
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A 5-minute survey helps save money on Kroger gas
Kroger sign. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) (Blogger’s note: I don’t have the actual survey on this blog. You can find the survey printed occasionally at the bottom of your Kroger receipt. I’m just sharing...
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Don’t sleep on Aldi for your holiday baking needs
Pineapple thumbprints were the first cookies of this holiday season in the Thompson house. Three years ago, I started a Christmas tradition by accident. It was a bittersweet holiday season. I had just...
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Local grocery will close unless new owners swoop in
The Root Cellar started in this converted garage in Old Louisville. It eventually closed and operated solely in its Germantown location. Some sad news from a great local grocer: The Root Cellar will...
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Bacon, lime and other popcorn innovations – which would you choose?
Take a look at the creation I spotted at my friendly neighborhood Kroger. Bacon has entered the popcorn arena. By chance, I discovered lime popcorn earlier that same day. A coworker let me try some....
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Four ways to improve your grocery shopping
An oldie but goodie: My haul during one grocery trip in which Cherry Coke Zero was on sale. I take grocery shopping seriously. I’d often join my mom when I was a kid, following her around Kroger,...
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