Hungry In Kentucky

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...

Hello ya little Funyuns! On episode 143 of HINKY, the weather has really gotten to us. Sara has a cold and somehow is attracting all of Lexington's traffic to her car. Carrie is happy to be back in the Fort with her new floors. We talk about discontinued snacks and we make our first-ever Tier list for Thanksgiving foods. We try some snacks from our friends Heather and Brett in Everybody Tries, and...

Hello ya little Red Bulls! On episode 142 of HINKY, we have a change of scenery for the week. We talk about food trend predictions for 2025, and we had a few new restaurant adventures to chat about over the past couple of weeks. We try some snacks from Brazil in Everybody Tries, and Carries teaches us about a food-adjacent item in the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us where...

Hello ya little VooDews! On episode 141 of HINKY, we have lots of stuff going on. Carrie and Sara tried the Chicken Big Mac, and Sara went to Scarefest, which sparked quite the physical media talk. We talk about the other places we ate at this week, and we read an article about how Cash App is on the cutting edge of food research. We try a bunch of snacks (some courtesy of Brett from Wine & Po...

Hello, ya little apple pies! On episode 140 of HINKY, we've resigned ourselves to talking about the weather forever and we're okay with it. We also talk about our restaurant expeditions for the week, and we find out which American foods are the weirdest according to others around the world. We try some Halloween candy and another round of chips in Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the last of o...

Hello, ya little Calamansies! On episode 139 of HINKY, the weather might be cooling down, but that won't stop us from having some hot sauce talk! We chat about meal delivery kits (what are the pros and cons, is it worth it?), and we talk about trying to eat healthier. We didn't eat at many places this week, but the places we ate at were pretty tasty! We also tried some tasty snacks from the Philip...

Hello, ya little spiced apples! On episode 138 of HINKY, we get into some Beetlejuice Beetlejuice talk! We also talk about some other movies and promotional items you can get at the movie theater these days. We have a food article that leads us right into Everybody Tries, as we try some of the wackier Beetlejuice Beetlejuice snacks (thanks Brett)! And we wrap it up by hearing about the history of...

Hello, ya little PB&Js! On episode 137 of HINKY, Carrie and Sara are ready for the end of summer (the high temp on the day we recorded was 93F). Carrie talks about her new FAVORite restaurant, and Sara recaps her impromptu trip to Gatlinburg. There's a pretty decent grocery store snack haul for Everybody Tries, and Sara tells us the history of the company behind some of your favorite cereals f...

Hello, ya little saltines! On episode 136 of HINKY, it's back to school time! That must mean the weather is gonna get cooler, right? Right?! Well, probably not. But it does mean that the Paris Olympics have come and gone and the food was quite a topic of discussion. We talk about a couple of new to us restaurants, and we try to find back to school songs to celebrate the influx of people back to to...