Kentucky, Y'all : A Celebration of the People and Culture of the Bluegrass State / Blair Thomas Hess and Cameron M. Ludwick.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hess, Blair Thomas, author.

Ludwick, Cameron M., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Kentucky--Social life and customs.

Kentucky.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (178 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Lexington, Kentucky : The University Press of Kentucky, [2024]

Summary:

When people think of Kentucky, three things usually come to mind: bourbon, Colonel Sanders's secret chicken recipe, and the glamorous Kentucky Derby. Add college basketball to that list, and you have yourself a superfecta. Looking beyond these time-honored traditions, however, visitors will find in Kentucky a diverse patchwork of faces and places, each as unique as the state's geography. Kentucky, Y'all: A Celebration of the People and Culture of the Bluegrass State is an entertaining and informative compilation of the state's favorite oddities, cultural quirks, traditions, and rites of passage. Authors and proud Kentuckians Blair Thomas Hess and Cameron M. Ludwick share the best stories from their experiences as writers, travelers, and residents in this ode to the Commonwealth. From the iconic to the obscure, the book reveals vital knowledge that every Kentuckian-whether by birth, residence, or simply in mind and heart-should know. What is beer cheese? Who was Bill Monroe? Where can you get a hemp hot dog? Readers are introduced to the brilliant minds behind the Louisville Slugger, the Bowie knife, and pioneering work in genetics. The book also includes a handy list of dos and don'ts of tailgating, a Kentucky sayings glossary, and bucket lists of things to do, drink, read, and eat. Featuring hand-drawn illustrations that represent life, fashion, and entertainment in the Commonwealth, Kentucky, Y'all is an insightful and exuberant guide to the Bluegrass State-for Kentucky natives and visitors alike.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Introduction

Part 1. Bigger Than Fried Chicken

1. Curious Culinary Pairings

2. Kentucky Kitchen Traditions

3. Recipes That Win, Place, and Show

Part 2. More Than Just Bourbon

4. It All Starts with Bourbon (Like So Many Great Stories Do)

5. Moonshine in the Bluegrass State

6. The Stuff That Isn't Whiskey

Part 3. Big Hats Come Rain or Shine

7. The Bigger the Derby Hat, the Closer to God, and Other Kentucky Derby Fashion Tips

8. Fan Outfitting: A Whole Different Ball Game

9. Weavers, Monograms, and Fringe, Oh My!

Part 4. A Good Reason for a Shindig

10. The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports

11. Hanging National Championship Banners

12. Festivals Celebrating Kentucky

Part 5. Gonna Talk Real Slow for Y 'all

13. The Accent: Just What Are Y'All Trying to Say?

14. How Does That Translate?

15. Talk Sports with the Best of Them

Part 6. A Story of Great Kentuckians

16. Rooted in Kentucky: The State's Famous Writers

17. From Mountain Music to Hip Hop: Famous Kentucky Musicians

18. Famous Minds with Famous Ideas

Acknowledgments

Acknowledging our Presence on Indigenous Land

Index

About the Authors.

Notes:

Includes index.

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ISBN:

1-9859-0074-2

OCLC:

1442732635