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Lexington, KY bloggers with a dream of trying all the local food and drinks in central Kentucky!
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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 HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get podcast to find out!
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
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 cause it didn’t sound real. We try some chips and Reese’s cups for Everybody Tries, and Sara gives us the history of the best gluten-free, dairy-free, fat free candy for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get podcasts to find out!
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
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 the world’s biggest Cadbury crème egg. We try some trendy snacks in Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the history of an iconic Italian chef for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get podcasts to find out!
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
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 interesting snacks in Everybody Tries, and Sara tells us the history of a candy that should've been in the S tier category for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get podcasts to find out!
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
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 hot and fresh donuts we all love for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get podcasts to find out!
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
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 HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get podcasts to find out!
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
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 flavors and complain about the weather. New trendy snacks were tasted during Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the history of the restaurant known as FEMA's weather gauge for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you find podcasts to find out!
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
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 Sara tells us the history of America's most popular coffee chain. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get your podcasts to find out!
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
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 all so good!). We try some new-to-us snacks in Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the history of everyone's favorite Big Boy for the HINKY HIstory Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get podcasts to find out!
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
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 Tries for the year, and Carrie tells us how we can start the New Year off on the right track for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get podcasts to find out!