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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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May 21, 2025
May 21, 2025
1hr 7 sec
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. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get podcasts to find out!
May 7, 2025
May 7, 2025
1hr 1 min
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!
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
58 min
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!
Apr 9, 2025
Apr 9, 2025
55 min
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!
Mar 26, 2025
Mar 26, 2025
1hr 12 sec
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!
Mar 12, 2025
Mar 12, 2025
59 min
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!
Feb 26, 2025
Feb 26, 2025
1hr 7 min
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!
Feb 12, 2025
Feb 12, 2025
58 min
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!
Jan 29, 2025
Jan 29, 2025
59 min
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!
Jan 15, 2025
Jan 15, 2025
56 min
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!