Hungry In Kentucky

Hello ya little snickerdoodles! On episode 168 of HINKY, we’ve entered the dark times…of turning the clock back and being dark outside at 5 pm. Sara tells us about her trip to Universal Studios Florida and all the foods she ate, and Carrie reads us an article about the rise of savory croissants. We try some new snacks for Everybody Tries, and Sara tells us the history of Kentucky’s own Duncan Hine...

Hello, ya little spicy nachos! On episode 167 of HINKY, the fall weather has finally arrived for good and so have our allergies. We chat about Scarefest and some new places we tried, and then Sara updates us on the latest Halloween candy trends (some of which may shock and/or anger you)! We try some spicy chips and Mountain Dew crossovers for Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the history of Ham...

Hello, ya little seafood towers! On episode 166 of HINKY, we wrap up our Gilded Age recap segment now that Sara is all caught up…but when season 4 comes out, you’ll hear more about it against your will! We talk about the foods we tried, and Carrie read us an article about diner foods. We tried some snacks from the oceans (complete with smells) for Everybody Tries, and Sara tells us the history of...

Hello, ya little dragon fruits! On episode 165 of HINKY, we recount our recent outings. It’s finally officially fall, so we started it off with a bag by going to a local Oktoberfest gathering. We each hit up our usual food spots, and then we read an article about the newest candy fad on TikTok. We tried some old snacks in the snack bag to round out the summer for Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells...

Hello, ya little baby back ribs! On episode 164 of HINKY, we discovered we’re watching the same show and Carrie makes a sound we’ve never heard before. We talk a lot about the characters, and then we get into an article about discontinued snacks from the 70s. We try one of the more exciting snack offerings of 2025 in Everybody Tries, and Sara tells us the history of America’s most popular fast-cas...

Hello, ya little crunchy cookies! On episode 163 of HINKY, we talk about the false fall weather and Sara commits the ultimate sin in Fort Lewis studios. We talk about some of the food we’ve eaten over the past couple of weeks, and we read an article about discontinued ice cream flavors. We try some very tasty snacks for Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the history of our favorite tropical kid’...

Hello, ya little pawpaws! On episode 162 of HINKY, we talk about a former UK basketball player’s ability to use a can opener, and that leads us to ponder what other kitchen utensils or appliances that younger people might not know how to use. Carrie didn’t eat anywhere new but Sara did, and she ate at a place that will surprise you and maybe gross you out a bit! We tried some crazy chips for Every...

Hello, ya little blueberries! On episode 161 of HINKY, it’s still soooo hooootttt and we can’t stand it. Carrie tried a new place for the first time in a while, and Sara tried some of the best fried chicken in town. We read a ranking of movie theater candies, and spoiler alert: we don’t agree with it! We try some new snacks for Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the history of that good Louisian...

Hello, ya little pickle balls! On episode 160 of HINKY, we didn’t do a good job of eating on our own. Good thing we have snacks to try together! We did, however, have a lengthy discussion about whether or not Lexington is a boring food town, and we read an article about a topic that both infuriates and gives Sara some smug satisfaction at the same time. We try some very flavorful snacks for Everyb...

Hello, ya little Selena Gomezes! On episode 159 of HINKY, we’re wondering where the time went. This time, Sara is the one with all the food adventures, and Carrie reads us an article about weird southern snacks. We try some tasty, not-weird snacks for Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the history of the place where a kid can be a kid for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follo...

Hello, ya little Miller Lites! On episode 158 of HINKY, we’re pretty sure we’ve created a new catchphrase (and no, we’re not trying to make fetch happen). Sara tried a new smoothie place, and Carrie tried to get a classic go-to snack without checking to see if the place was actually open. We also found an article about 80s desserts that stirred up some nostalgia for the group. We found our new fav...

Hello, ya little mango heads! On episode 157 of HINKY, the gang takes a trip to the drunken flea, and Carrie finally took a proper vacation for the first time in years! We hear all about her trip to NOLA and pass along some hot fine dining restaurant tips. We try some tasty treats in Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the quick history of the NOLA drink you’ve never heard of for the HINKY Histor...

Hello, ya little tea bags! On episode 156 of HINKY, we have a long (and loud) discussion about cicadas, and we chat about the places we’ve eaten this week. Carrie tells us about her schedule mishap, and Sara went to a nice restaurant for Mother’s Day. We try some truly fantastic snacks for Everybody Tries, and Sara tells us the history of the most popular munchie food for the HINKY History Lesson....

Hello, ya little zesty jalapeño poppers! On episode 155 of HINKY, we recap the 2025 Kentucky Derby party and pour one out for Sara’s favorite kitchen appliance. Carrie wandered into a new-to-her bar downtown, Sara tried Wingstop, and we read an article about vintage snack. We try some Oreos and Doritos for Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the history of America’s fave roast beef shop for the H...

Hello, ya little cheesy poofs! On episode 154 of HINKY, we get right into things. Sara tried an apparently exclusive pizza joint without realizing it, which led to an extensive conversation about restaurant reservations, and Carrie revisited a spot she hadn’t been to in years. We each read articles about soda flops and popular road trip stops, and we have to stop and look up one of the places caus...

Hello ya little caramel cups! On episode 153 of HINKY, we attempt to dry out from the historic rain and floods happening in the area (we’re okay, but we’re def thinking of everyone affected by the floods). Sara went to her annual hibachi outing and saw a feat never seen before or since, and Carrie venture out to West Sixth for the second annual Local Mash, and we read a very British article about...

Hello ya little butter beers! On episode 152 of HINKY, we get into the usual talk up top. Carrie teases an upcoming food event that she'll be attending, while Sara talks about her experience at afternoon tea. We make another tier list, this time with Easter candy, and we try to figure out the difference between regular chocolate-covered marshmallow eggs and the Russell Stover variety. We try some...

Hello ya little bagels! On episode 151 of HINKY, we talk for a long time about daylight savings time and we spend even more time on grocery stores. Sara tried some new local restaurants, and we read an article about the most popular food at the South's favorite gas station. We try some interesting chips and a new hybrid snack cake for Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the history behind those h...

Hello ya little cups of marinara sauce! On episode 150 of HINKY, we're celebrating a milestone episode with the OGs from episode 1! Nate tells us how to eat like a local in Tokyo, and Renee has been going to baking classes and finding new farmer's markets. We bring back an OG segment for this special occasion, and Sara tells us the history of Eric C. Conn's favorite Italian restaurant for the HINK...

Hello, ya little blackberries! On episode 149 of HINKY, Sara's getting over the flu and Carrie's trying her best to edit the coughs. We talk about homemade soup recipes and the best pantry staples for any kitchen. We didn't really eat anywhere new, but we did hit our fave sports bar a couple of times and Sara did a lot of DoorDashing while she was sick. We reminisce about discontinued Mountain Dew...

Hello, ya little hot ones! On episode 148 of HINKY, we recap our latest restaurant trips, and we react to a ranking list of candy bars (spoiler alert, we don't agree with it). We take a sidebar down the music road and find out that while we have wildly different tastes in music, we can relate to the harsh realities of marching band practice. We also try some spicy snacks for Everybody Tries, and S...

Hello, ya little Papa John's Pepperoncinis! On episode 147 of HINKY, we are tired of the snow and ice. And if these kids can drive to Starbucks, they can drive to school! *insert two old ladies shaking their fists at the clouds* We enjoyed a nice pre-snow storm meal at a cozy neighborhood bar, and Sara maybe went a little too crazy on the food and drinks at Lexington's newest Italian spot (it was...

Hello, ya little gummies! On episode 146 of HINKY, it's NYE and we're celebrating by staying at home. But we did manage to make it to the fort for the last show of the year. We talk about the wildest TikTok food trends of 2024, and Sara tried a couple of new places around town. We clean out the snack cabinet and try some chips and gummies we've had laying around for a while to wrap up Everybody Tr...

Hello, ya little mangoes! On episode 145, we're starting a new Christmas tree trend on social media. Several even! Sara went to New Orleans and ate a lot of good foods and Carrie definitely isn't jealous (she's very jealous). We try some snacks from South Korea in Everybody Tries, and Sara tells gives us a double-dose of New Orleans history for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? F...

Hello, ya little cranberries! On episode 144 of HINKY, it's pretty cold outside. Carrie's not ready to accept that winter has descended upon us so early in the season. Sara went to two new (to her) restaurants this past week and got a fancy birthday cake, and Carrie tried a Thanksgiving-themed sandwich at a local hang. We tried some winter-themed snacks in Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the...