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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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Apr 8, 2026
Apr 8, 2026
56 min
Hello, ya little cherry cordials! On episode 179 of HINKY, Hershey’s is bringing the chocolate back to Reese’s and that sparks a long debate about the Fast Break bar and whether it was promoted as a protein bar in the early aughts (the best decade description, btw). Carrie went to Local Mash and Sara went to Boone Tavern/Distillery District, and Sara tells us the most popular Easter candy in each state. We try some of the best snacks we’ve had in a while for Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the history of a famous space drink in honor of Artemis II for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get podcasts to find out!
Mar 25, 2026
Mar 25, 2026
1 hr 3 min
Hello, ya little lemon meringues! On episode 178 of HINKY, we wax poetic about salad bars and buffets for way too long (or not long enough - you decide!). Plus we went to the same restaurants this week, just not always together. We also got very upset about an article ranking Doritos flavors because it’s wrong and should be invalidated on many levels. We try some tasty treats for Everybody Tries, and Sara tells us the history of Poppin’ Fresh for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow along wherever you get podcasts to find out!
Mar 11, 2026
Mar 11, 2026
59 min
Hello, ya little spicy lobsters! On episode 177 of HINKY, we discuss the 3-day burger war of 2026, which ends with Sara accidentally eating a burger from most of the places involved in the conflict. Plus she has a review of the Big Arch (so please listen because it was hard to find and hard on her arteries). We also talk about the Taco Bell 50k ultramarathon and how we can adapt the concept for other restaurants. We try some new snack flavors for Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the history of lasagna for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow along wherever you get podcasts to find out!
Feb 25, 2026
Feb 25, 2026
1 hr 2 min
Hello, ya little thick-cut ribs! On episode 176 of HINKY, we celebrate Twin Peaks day by talking way too much about a damn fine cup of coffee and a slice of cherry pie. Carrie celebrated Fat Tuesday by checking out a buffet, and Sara celebrated by eating some New York strip on Wichita, Kansas. We ponder on the closings of several restaurants in town, we try some international snacks for Everybody Tries, and Sara tells us the history of steak for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get podcasts to find out!
Feb 11, 2026
Feb 11, 2026
57 min
Hello, ya little Peelerz! On episode 175 of HINKY, it’s cold and icy outside and we’re mad about it! Good thing we have some hot topics to talk about. We have a couple of firsts: Sara tries Ford’s Garage for the first time (they have the 2nd most photographed bathroom in America), and Carrie takes her first trip to Costco. We also read about America’s favorite weird food combinations. We have some…interesting snacks for Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the history of your favorite Hawaiian treat, shave ice, for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get podcasts to find out!
Jan 28, 2026
Jan 28, 2026
58 min
Hello ya tangy little pickles! On episode 174 of HINKY, we’re anticipating some wicked winter weather and we’re upset about it (PS this was recorded before our winter/ice storm this past weekend). Carrie went to a guest chef dinner at a local restaurant that Sara has been begging her to try, and Sara enjoyed several pepper jack cheese balls! We read an article predicting 2026 food trends, which sparks some good conversation - will they happen? We’ll check back in at the end of the year to find out! We try some delicious snacks for Everybody Tries, and Sara tells us the history of the world’s most popular meat for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into! Follow us wherever you get podcasts to find out!
Jan 14, 2026
Jan 14, 2026
54 min
Hello ya spicy little crabs! On episode 173, it’s a new year, but nothing has changed. We’re still over the weather and Sara is under the weather, but we’re pushing through nonetheless! Carrie saw a pizza eating contest, while Sara ate at a new pizza spot, and we read an article that sparked a lot of discussion about biscuits and gravy. We try some interesting snacks for Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the history of every girl’s favorite cookie for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get your podcasts to find out!
Dec 31, 2025
Dec 31, 2025
1 hr 3 min
Hallo and guten tag, ya little Pom Sticks! On episode 172 of HINKY, we’re ringing in the new year with exclusive VIP tickets…to our couches. We reminisce about a Lexington institution that’s closing its doors, Carrie finally followed through on something she’s been talking about doing for ages, and we discuss an article about the top coffee trends of 2025. We try some delicious German snacks from a new international snack box for Everybody Tries, and Sara tells us the history of appetizers for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get podcasts to find out!
Dec 17, 2025
Dec 17, 2025
56 min
Hello ya little chocolate Christmas tree cakes! On episode 171 of HINKY, it’s been cold and dreary outside with little Christmas spirt inside. But that’s okay cause we bring the excitement (kinda)! Carrie went on some more food adventures, and Sara reads an article about what home bakers REALLY think about Christmas cookies. We try some snacks for Everybody Tries (check out the box for the chocolate Christmas tree cakes and tell us it’s not messed up!), and Carrie tells us the history of tiki bars for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get podcasts to find out!
Dec 3, 2025
Dec 3, 2025
1 hr 21 sec
Hello, ya little sugar cookies! On episode 170 of HINKY, winter has arrived and Carrie is upset! Sara had a birthday since the last episode, so she recaps all the restaurants she went to for various celebrations. We hear about nostalgic snacks from the 90s, we try some tasty treats for Everybody Tries, and Sara tells the history of your favorite milk alternatives for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get podcasts to find out!