Hungry In Kentucky

Hello, ya little seafood towers! On episode 166 of HINKY, we wrap up our Gilded Age recap segment now that Sara is all caught up…but when season 4 comes out, you’ll hear more about it against your will! We talk about the foods we tried, and Carrie read us an article about diner foods. We tried some snacks from the oceans (complete with smells) for Everybody Tries, and Sara tells us the history of Nicholasville, KY’s newest gas stat...

Hello, ya little dragon fruits! On episode 165 of HINKY, we recount our recent outings. It’s finally officially fall, so we started it off with a bag by going to a local Oktoberfest gathering. We each hit up our usual food spots, and then we read an article about the newest candy fad on TikTok. We tried some old snacks in the snack bag to round out the summer for Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us all about the cuisine of the Gil...

Hello, ya little baby back ribs! On episode 164 of HINKY, we discovered we’re watching the same show and Carrie makes a sound we’ve never heard before. We talk a lot about the characters, and then we get into an article about discontinued snacks from the 70s. We try one of the more exciting snack offerings of 2025 in Everybody Tries, and Sara tells us the history of America’s most popular fast-casual Mexican restaurant for the HINK...

Hello, ya little crunchy cookies! On episode 163 of HINKY, we talk about the false fall weather and Sara commits the ultimate sin in Fort Lewis studios. We talk about some of the food we’ve eaten over the past couple of weeks, and we read an article about discontinued ice cream flavors. We try some very tasty snacks for Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the history of our favorite tropical kid’s drink for the HINKY History Lesso...

Hello, ya little pawpaws! On episode 162 of HINKY, we talk about a former UK basketball player’s ability to use a can opener, and that leads us to ponder what other kitchen utensils or appliances that younger people might not know how to use. Carrie didn’t eat anywhere new but Sara did, and she ate at a place that will surprise you and maybe gross you out a bit! We tried some crazy chips for Everybody Tries, and Sara tells us the h...

Hello, ya little blueberries! On episode 161 of HINKY, it’s still soooo hooootttt and we can’t stand it. Carrie tried a new place for the first time in a while, and Sara tried some of the best fried chicken in town. We read a ranking of movie theater candies, and spoiler alert: we don’t agree with it! We try some new snacks for Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the history of that good Louisiana chicken for the HINKY History Les...

Hello, ya little pickle balls! On episode 160 of HINKY, we didn’t do a good job of eating on our own. Good thing we have snacks to try together! We did, however, have a lengthy discussion about whether or not Lexington is a boring food town, and we read an article about a topic that both infuriates and gives Sara some smug satisfaction at the same time. We try some very flavorful snacks for Everybody Tries, and Sara tells us histor...

Hello, ya little Selena Gomezes! On episode 159 of HINKY, we’re wondering where the time went. This time, Sara is the one with all the food adventures, and Carrie reads us an article about weird southern snacks. We try some tasty, not-weird snacks for Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the history of the place where a kid can be a kid for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get podcasts to f...

Hello, ya little Miller Lites! On episode 158 of HINKY, we’re pretty sure we’ve created a new catchphrase (and no, we’re not trying to make fetch happen). Sara tried a new smoothie place, and Carrie tried to get a classic go-to snack without checking to see if the place was actually open. We also found an article about 80s desserts that stirred up some nostalgia for the group. We found our new fave summer snack in Everybody Tries, ...

Hello, ya little mango heads! On episode 157 of HINKY, the gang takes a trip to the drunken flea, and Carrie finally took a proper vacation for the first time in years! We hear all about her trip to NOLA and pass along some hot fine dining restaurant tips. We try some tasty treats in Everybody Tries, and Carrie tells us the quick history of the NOLA drink you’ve never heard of for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into?...

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 u...

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 w...

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...

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 e...

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 Tri...

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...

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 g...

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 wea...

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...