Leigh Roach
Meet our new intern, Sarah!
My name is Sarah McLeod and I am a senior at the University of Kentucky. I was born and raised in Kentucky in a small town named Ashland, Ke
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Leigh Roach
- Sep 5, 2021
Five Reasons We Love Shelbyville!
Have you ever been to Shelbyville, Kentucky? Yes, you have heard of it, yes, you may have visited a distillery or the famous restaurant...
Leigh Roach
- Apr 14, 2021
Best Fashion Boutiques in KY
Tam and I love fashion which is why a part of our blog is dedicated to "Fashion Buds". There are so many great places...
Tamara Schneider
- Apr 5, 2021
Fashion Week 2021 - A Recap
We just wrapped up our first Fashion Week and we had so much fun cultivating the looks. Here's a recap in case you missed it! On Monday...
Leigh Roach
- Mar 5, 2021
Kentucky Taste Buds: "Best Services" Guide!
Tam and I have been fortunate to discover many wonderful things in our exploration of Kentucky and we always talk about what's good with...
Leigh Roach
- Feb 10, 2021
Meet Alannah, Our Newest and Super Fabulous Intern!
Hi friends! I am the latest intern at Kentucky Taste Buds, so it’s only right that I introduce myself to followers and fans, ...
Leigh Roach
- Dec 6, 2020
Five Reasons You Should Do Your Holiday Shopping at Buffalo Trace Distillery!
Christmas shopping can be a drag sometimes, especially for those hard-to-buy for people.
Tamara Schneider
- Jul 28, 2020
Finding Your Dream Wedding Dress: If Only Finding a Man Was This Easy
Weddings are truly the ultimate celebration of a couple's love. I can't think of a better way to celebrate the start of a forever journey...
Tamara Schneider
- Feb 7, 2020
Need ideas for Valentine's Day? We got you covered!
Are you one of those people that believes Valentine’s Day is simply a manufactured holiday started by Hallmark to sell more hokey cards?
Leigh Roach
- Nov 17, 2019
Who Needs a Reindeer When You Have a Thoroughbred?
The holidays are here and it's our favorite time of year as we count down our top 50 Kentucky holiday gifts from now until Christmas!
Tamara Schneider
- Oct 5, 2019
Fall Fashion at Carl Meyers
When it comes to women’s fashion, we are fortunate to have a bevy of wonderful stores to shop from here in Lexington.
Leigh Roach
- Aug 29, 2019
Whiskey Business
A weekend of fun at the Kentucky State BBQ Festival, beginning with an 80's flashback! But that's not all. Come join the Buds Sept 6-8!
Tamara Schneider
- May 22, 2019
DryBar - Your Modern Day Fairy Godmother
As a little girl, I loved the story of Cinderella. It encompassed all the elements that would capture the attention of any little girl: ...
Tamara Schneider
- Mar 29, 2019
Win, Place...Showstopper looks for the races!
The jonquils have burst forth from the frozen ground, the redbuds and forsythia bushes are coming into their own, and that can mean only...
jenneslaw
- Mar 19, 2019
It's Game Day in Kentucky! What Are You Wearing?
With March Madness on the horizon, NCAA Basketball fans are gearing up for their favorite time of year! There are so many ways to show...
jenneslaw
- Mar 7, 2019
My Wardrobe Wasn't Ready For Adulthood
So it’s time to start adulting… I’ve reached the exciting, yet scary turning point in my life where entering the real world and embracing...
jenneslaw
- Jan 17, 2019
Golden Globe Glamour
Award season is upon us and it's always so fun! The gowns, the jewels, the red carpet parade...it's a dream come true for any...
jenneslaw
- Jan 15, 2019
Meet Our New Intern!
Hi there! My name is Jenne Slaw and I am more than excited to be interning with the Buds for the Spring semester! I wanted to take the...
Leigh Roach
- Dec 31, 2018
Goodbye 2018! We Will Miss You!
Tam and I could not have been more blessed as we wrap up our 2nd year of Kentucky Taste Buds. In addition to expanding our blog, we...
Leigh Roach
- Oct 10, 2018
What is KyTasteBuds?
Often times, Tam and I are asked, "What is KyTasteBuds?" In the early beginning, we really struggled to answer that question as we...
Tamara Schneider
- Sep 27, 2018
Three Must-Haves for Fall
October is finally on our doorstep, and hopefully this rain will exit stage left so we can get going on fun fall fashion. A couple of...
Tamara Schneider
- Aug 28, 2018
I Feel Pretty
Nothing can make my heart happier than a new dress. I absolutely love dresses! Knowing I had an invite to a wedding at The Kentucky...
Tamara Schneider
- Aug 23, 2018
And the Emmy Goes To...
If you had told me a year ago that I would be attending the 2018 Ohio Valley Regional Emmy Awards, I would have, in my best Elaine Benes...
Tamara Schneider
- Jul 15, 2018
Stanford: Mile-high meringue and more!
Driving down US 27 south past Nicholasville, if you tune in to 102.9 on your FM dial you might stumble upon a fascinating show called...
Leigh Roach
- Jul 9, 2018
How to Throw the Perfect KY Barbecue!
We still have two months of summer left, so why not throw a barbecue? But not just any barbecue... a Kentucky-themed barbecue. Here are...
Leigh Roach
- Jun 8, 2018
Father's Day Gift Ideas from the Buds
Tam and I agree that most dads are so hard to buy for which is why we made it our quest to look for something different for fathers this...
Tamara Schneider
- Apr 7, 2018
5 Reasons Why We Love Keeneland
Growing up in Central Kentucky, one of the institutions you become familiar with at a very early age is Keeneland racetrack located...
Tamara Schneider
- Mar 12, 2018
From Pumpkin to Cinderella
There are cycles in life that we all go through, and before you start having flashbacks of high school biology and trying to remember the...
Leigh Roach
- Feb 28, 2018
Queen for A Day
Brunch with the Buds: 5th edition, was just released and honestly, we think it might be the best so far. Why? 1. We are learning the...
Leigh Roach
- Jan 29, 2018
Brunch with the Buds Premier: The Evolution of the "Buds"
We are so excited to announce the launch of our very first podcast yesterday called "Brunch with the Buds" and let me tell you, it was SO...
Tamara Schneider
- Dec 14, 2017
Star Treatment...for a day
Do y'all remember that show on TLC called What Not to Wear? It showed the transformation of, shall we say, a fashion-challenged person...
Tamara Schneider
- Nov 6, 2017
First Impressions Matter - A Fashion Buds Segment
Best uncle ever wears suit to meet newborn niece because 'first impressions matter' It made national news. Let me repeat that. It made...
Tamara Schneider
- Jul 27, 2017
Ask the Esthetician - Whatever the heck that is!
What is an esthetician? You may have heard this word before or not, but let me define it for you. An esthetician is basically a...
Tamara Schneider
- May 17, 2017
LipSense, Makes Sense
Being Southern girls, we know the importance of wearing lipstick. We are constantly told by our mommas to, "go and put on some lipstick....
Tamara Schneider
- May 12, 2017
Hot Finds @ The Summit at Fritz Farm
Tam and I had fun visiting the new shops @ The Summit at Fritz Farms located in Lexington Kentucky recently. Take a look at our favorite...