Hamburg Journal - Lexington, KY | March 2024

Hope springs eternal when the Farmers’ Market opens after a long sleepy winter. While a few of the overwintered stalwarts still linger, delicate baby lettuces, baby kale, pea shoots, tomato plants, bedding plants, and herbs line up side by side, flutter ing through the cool Spring breezes. Every gentle leaf ushers in the new season with a subtle relaxed joy.

Vibrant

perky simmer before adding 1 tea spoon salt and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. I cracked super fresh (key) Elmwood Stock Farm eggs one at a time into a small mesh strainer to let the loosey goosey egg whites drain from the firmer whites, slid the eggs into individual ramekins, and carefully slipped the eggs into the rippling water. As they floundered about, I coaxed the egg whites to gently firm up around the eggs, covered the pot, and pulled it from the heat. When they hit the per fect poach (about 3 minutes, after a close check), I scooped them out with a slotted spoon and nestled them over

the blanched asparagus before finish ing with micro greens, flaked sea salt, lemon zest, and Stonehedge Farm shaved French breakfast radishes.

When pierced, the yolks spilled from the jiggly eggs, enveloped the tender asparagus, and swirled through the vinaigrette, countering the warmth of the silky yolks with bright acidic punch. While the flaked salt added bite, the delicate shaved radishes provided assertive wet crunch.

Simple. Fresh. Perfect.

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Charge It

Kentucky leads the nation in EV battery production. State and local officials at Circle K in Richmond broke ground on the first electric vehicle (EV) fast charging station in the southeastern United States built with federal funds from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program.

Proposals are being submitted to install up to 16 additional stations along Kentucky’s interstates and parkways using NEVI funding. The groundbreaking began the first phase of the state’s EV Charging Program, which aims to add up to 40 new fast charging stations by 2025 along Kentucky’s interstates and parkways.

Kentucky will receive nearly $70 million from the federal NEVI Program established through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) oversees the program’s implementation and is responsible for administering the funds.

“The number of registered EVs in Kentucky continues to grow, and we want to ensure current and future owners have a reliable network of charging stations to support long-distance EV travel,” said KYTC Secretary Jim Gray

The Circle K Richmond location is one of two awarded sites Circle K will own and operate and is an example of the fast-charging stations to be built across the state. Circle K was awarded $536,600 through the EV Charging Program for the $670,750 project. Circle K was also selected to install an EV fastcharging station in Berea and construction will soon follow. Discretionary Grant Program funds are also available for local governments and entities interested in building stations on and off the AFC system.

IN MEMORY

Kelly Bates, Commerce

Lexington Ambassador

Acelebration of life memorial for longtime Commerce Lexington staffer, Kelly Bates, was held in late February. A bright light in Lexington’s business community, Commerce Lexington announced her passing after a lengthy battle with cancer.

“For nearly 15 years, Kelly was an integral part of our account executive team, which was highly regarded and recognized as one of the top chamber sales teams in Kentucky and the nation. Her extensive background in the hospitality industry prior to her time at Commerce Lexington was instrumental to the excellent customer service she provided to our members.

In 2017, she received a Lifetime Sales Achievement Award from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). Kelly later took on management of the Commerce

Lexington Ambassador Committee, a group of volunteers that serves as a liaison between Commerce Lexington and its membership. Commerce Lexington Inc. President and CEO, Bob Quick, said, “We will miss Kelly very much at our office, and I know many others in the community will too. Her smile was infectious, and her hard work certainly made us better as an organization. Despite her recent health challenges, she always

had a positive outlook and a sharp sense of humor. During this difficult time, we would like to express our condolences to her husband, Dann Bates, her children, Bryce and Karsyn, and all who love Kelly.”

This time last year, Bates wished for everyone an Irish blessing,

“May the sun shine all day long

Everything go right And nothing wrong.

May those you love Bring love back to you And may all the wishes You wish come true.”

CONNECT LEX

Connect Lexington is a new public safety program designed to help the people of Lexington keep their community safe. Your participation could enhance emergency preparedness by enabling police, fire, and public safety professionals to better access and rapidly respond to criminal activity and emergency situations. It will also enable investigators to easily gather evidence in case of an incident.

Businesses, community partners, and residents who would like to opt in and help solve crime in Lexington can partner with the department in two different ways:

Level 1 is to register your security cameras. Registering security cameras lets officers and detectives know a camera is in the area and could have footage if an incident occurs. Registering cameras is free and completely voluntary. If an incident occurs, an investigator from the Lexington Police Department will contact the camera owner via email to look at the footage. Camera owners can share footage with investigators through a link in the email. Registering a camera does not give the police department direct access to camera footage. Visit

Level 2 allows businesses and residents to purchase a FūsusCORE device to share live video with the Real-Time Intelligence Center. Purchase of the FūsusCORE device includes the hardware and subscription fee for a year. After the initial year, there is an annual subscription fee. This fee also allows the business owner to view their own cameras on the Fusus One app. Most video cameras will integrate into the platform, so there is no additional cost to purchase new camera equipment.

Grants Available

Kentucky American Water has announced the launch of the American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment Grant Program. To streamline the grant experience for its community partners, the Foundation has combined American Water’s former Environmental Grant Program with its Water and Environment Grant Program.

“Since 2006 Kentucky American Water has provided more than a quarter of a million dollars in funds through American Water’s Environmental

Grant Program to support community projects in Kentucky that preserve and protect the environment,” said Kathryn Nash, president of Kentucky American Water. “We’re pleased that the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Water and Environment Grant Program is further enhancing this type of community support in Kentucky.”

The Foundation invites community partners to apply for grants that promote clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability and water-based recreation projects. Applications will be accepted from organizations served by America.

Visit www.amwater.com/awcf to apply.

TREE SHARE COST

LFUCG’s Hazard Street Tree Cost-Share Program is now accepting applications for 2024. The Program is designed for property owners who are facing tree removal expenses. The program provides up to 50 percent reimbursement for tree

Celebrating Women’s History Month

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The Ashland “Women’s Voices Tour” focuses on nine women of Ashland who span a century of social, cultural, and political evolution. As you visit the rooms they inhabited, you’ll hear their voices–the causes they championed, the challenges they faced, and the heartache they suffered. It also explores the changing role of women from the early 19th century to the mid-20th century. Contact us at 859.266.8581 ext 201 to schedule your private group visit.

removal in Lexington, as well as stump grinding and tree replacement services. The property must be owner-occupied. The program provides a 50 percent reimbursement to eligible property owners for the cost of tree removal, stump grinding, and planting a new tree to replace the one being removed. There are provisions for 100 percent funding for low-income assistance for those who qualify. Participation is strictly voluntary, and funding is limited to a first-come, first-served basis. For questions about the cost-share program, call 859.258-3404

Lucky Lexington Luck o’ the Irish returns to Lex

TRAFFIC NOTE: THE PARADE BEGINS SATURDAY, MARCH 16TH AT 1 P.M. ON MAIN STREET.

Lexington’s annual St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival promises a day full of music, dancing and fun. The Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade is one of the city’s longest-running civic festivals. The 2024 Festival will be the 42nd time the parade has marched down Main Street. Entries for the parade and festival opened in December and deadlines for applications are approaching.

This year’s celebration begins on Saturday March 16, at 10:45 a.m. with the “Blessing of the Keg” at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Plaza, which kicks off a free festival with entertainment from regional bands, local Irish dancers and food and craft vendors from throughout the region.

Whether you’re a marching band, a community or school group, a local business, or just friends and family who enjoy a shared love of all things green, join the St. Patrick’s celebration in Lexington.

Hamburg East on the way in Lexington

Major

Development planned for the neighborhood

A long-planned development, Hamburg East, is on the way in Lexington, Fayette County. The 44-acre tract of land at the intersection of I-75/64 and Winchester Road in Southeast Fayette County, purchased by Cowgill Inc in 1999, is set to become a major mixed-use development.

The developers, Cowgill, Inc., report that the new project will include restaurants, hotels, apartments, retail establishments, and green spaces. Bike trails, walk trails, amenities and landscaping are planned for the space.

The new development, Hamburg East, is the last corner on the Fayette County interstate system available for development inside the Urban Services area. Hamburg East includes a 41-acre parcel of land acquired from Cowgill Inc by the University of Kentucky as the site of a new medical facility. Both development projects are located in a stretch of land along I-75 between Winchester Road (US60) and Man-O-War Boulevard that includes

the new Baptist Health facility, Cabela’s, Costco, and a new middle school under construction for the Fayette County Public Schools who have also announced plans for an adjacent elementary school. Baptist Health’s rolling open will begin Spring 2024, and UK HealthCare will be an anchor tenant as it develops.

Construction on Hamburg East is set to begin immediately. The project is expected to develop over the next decade, but some spaces will likely be open as early as next year. Infrastructure is expected to be in place by the end of this year.

“The addition of UK HealthCare and Hamburg East will prove to be a major benefit to both that part of the Lexington community as well as for the people of Central and Eastern Kentucky.”

—Joe Brumley

Joe Brumley, vice president for acquisitions for Cowgill, Inc, says the Hamburg East development is designed to make a significant contribution to the quality of life in southeast Fayette County by making additional lodging, dining, retail outlets and entertainment available to people who live in the area, as well as supporting the patients making use of the new UK HealthCare facility.

“The addition of UK HealthCare and Hamburg East will prove to be a major benefit to both that part of the Lexington community as well as for the people of Central and Eastern Kentucky,” Brumley said.

Firms involved in the Hamburg East project include ATS Construction, Davis H. Elliott Company, Design Works and Vision Engineering, all of Lexington, KY.

‘Grow’ Up

Apply now for the 5th Annual FCCD Conservation and Education Grant to receive up to $2,000 for local conservation projects.

Details are available at www. kyfccd.com, click the Education tab.

Classroom supplies, field trip or field day costs, school or community gardens, outdoor classroom space, trash cleanup, invasive removal, conservation camp tuition, fees, and supplies. Other projects, materials, and events will be considered for funding on a case by case basis.

MARCH KIDS’ CALENDAR

FRI MAR 1

Celebrate the Sayre Spectacular Annual Fundraiser.

MON MAR 4

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live is at Lexington Opera House.

Priority funding is given to first-time applicants, applicants who were not funded in 2023, and projects that are located within underserved areas of Lexington.

SPRING BREAKS

Fayette County Public Schools will celebrate Spring Break 2024, April 1 through April 5. Lexington Christian’s Spring Break is April 1 through April 5.

Sayre School observes Spring Break April 1 through April 5.

FRI MAR 29

Good Friday is Friday March 29. Some area schools may be closed, or may dismiss early.

SUN MAR 24

Celebrate an Easter Tea with Alice and the White Rabbit on Saturday, March 23rd from 11 am - 2 pm and Sunday, March 24th from 1 pm - 4 pm. The Easter Tea will be held inside the previous

Altar’d State space (2304 Sir Barton Way #120) in Hamburg Pavilion. Complimentary mini Crumbl

Summer Camp

What Does ACA Accreditation Mean to You?

• It assures you that our camp practices have been measured against national standards and go a step beyond state regulations.

• At least once every five years an outside team of trained professionals observes this camp in session to verify compliance with over 300 standards including food service, health care, staffing, safety, and quality of our programs.

• Accreditation ensures that the camp experience is specifically designed to achieve positive outcomes for the children and adults who participate.

Why Choose the Cathedral Domain?

• Location: “The Domain” is located one and a half hours southeast of Lexington, KY. It covers 800 acres in the mountains of Lee County and is adjacent to the Daniel Boone National Forest.

• Housing: We use cabins generally housing 8-12 campers. All cabins have at least one bathroom as well as hot water sinks and showers. Most cabins have outside decks that overlook either the volley ball court, pool or activity field.

• Dining: All meals are served in the camp’s Bishops’ Common dining hall which maintains a Grade A health department rating. Campers will enjoy three meals a day and can select unlimited items from our salad bar. Vegetarian options are offered as well.

Permission to Participate in Camp Activities

Athletics Hiking

Caving

Arts & Crafts

Camp Programs u

Fishing Rappelling Picnics Hayrides

Dancing Environmental Ed.

Archery Drama

Film Classics Music Swimming Rock Climbing Camp Fires Christian Education

I understand and certify that my child’s participation in completely voluntary and I have familiarized myself with which my child will be participating. I recognize that certain in the Cathedral Domain’s program including, but not limited repelling, hiking and caving. Although The Cathedral Domain minimize the risk of injury to camp participants, equipment, not be free of hazards, accidents, and/or injuries.

I further recognize and have instructed my child in the importance the camps rules, regulations, and procedures for the safety

Photo Permission

As the parent or guardian of the camper listed on this application, consent for the use of any photography or video that includes I further give my permission and consent that any such Episcopal Diocese of Lexington, The Cathedral Domain, to illustrate and promote the camp experience, and/or The Policy on Rooming Requests

Rooming requests may be considered, but not guaranteed. mate. The request must appear on both campers’ registration grades must be the same. It is our policy to place siblings requested by a parent/guardian.

Cabin

Scholarship info To apply for a camp scholarship please

Community Health Assessment

Every five years, the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, in partnership with the Lexington Community Health Improvement Partnership (LEX-CHIP), engages the community in a health assessment for the purpose of improving health in Lexington-Fayette County. Sectors surveyed included: local government, for-profits, not-forprofits, community foundations, philanthropists, volunteer organizations, individuals, local hospitals, healthcare providers, faculty, and staff. In 2022 the Community Health Survey was officially released to the public and advertised on social media, flyers, postcards, websites, and listservs. The survey concluded in January 2023 and data analysis by LFCHD epidemiology began. The full report is available on the LFCHD website, and staff members from local colleges and universities.

The survey reported the top things the community needs to be healthy: access to care (26.8%); access to safe and developed communities (18%); and opportunities for economic mobility (15.5%).

The top three well-being issues identified were: affordable housing (20%); adult and youth homelessness (16.7%); and employment and financial stability (10.4%).

PAA Joins Lexington Clinic

Pediatric and Adolescent Associates (PAA) and Lexington Clinic have announced a partnership. Dr. Stephen J. Behnke, CEO of Lexington Clinic, said, “this partnership fits with our mission to provide excellent, equitable, value-based care while helping to improve the health of all children and adolescents.”

MARCH HEALTH CALENDAR

SAT MAR 2

Join the Parkinson’s Foundation for the Kentucky Parkinson’s Symposium. Hear about ongoing research, current treatments, and resources available to help you live your best life with Parkinson’s. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson’s, their family, friends and the community. Check in as at 9 am, Lexington Senior Center.

THU MAR 21

LMS Dinner Social: James M. Dahle, MD, is a boardcertified emergency physician who became interested

in personal finance and investing after becoming disillusioned with the way he was treated by several unscrupulous financial professionals. In an effort to help his fellow physicians and other high-income professionals avoid the same errors, he started The White Coat Investor website in 2011. It rapidly grew into the most widely-read, physicianspecific personal finance and investing website in the world. His first book, The White Coat Investor: A Doctor’s Guide to Personal Finance and Investing, has remained an Amazon top-seller since publication in February 2014. His work has also been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, CNN, Medical Economics, Physician Money Digest, ACEP NOW, and Physician Practice. 6 pm, Signature Club, organized by Lexington Medical Society. Register and pay via Event Brite.

FRI MAR 22

Anthem Medicaid is partnering with Lexington Housing Authority and Lexington Police Activities League to provide a health and resource fair where there will be Medicaid providers, Kynector, Health screenings, and other resources. 1317 Centre Parkway.

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SENIOR CALENDAR

SAT MAR 2

Join the Parkinson’s Foundation for the Kentucky Parkinson’s Symposium. Hear about ongoing research, current treatments, and resources available to help you live your best life with Parkinson’s. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson’s, their family, friends and the community. Check in at 9 am, Lexington Senior Center.

SUN MAR 10

Picture it: Miami’s sassiest seniors have returned for one more hurrah. It’s 2023, and we find Sophia out on bail…

The Golden Girls are back and better than ever in a brand new stage show that’s more exciting than a trip to St. Olaf. Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue arrives at the Lexington Opera House on Sunday, March 10, 2024.

THU MAR 28

If I could save time in a bottle? I’d head straight to The Croce Plays Croce 50th Anniversary show at the Lexington Opera House. Singer/songwriter A.J. Croce is hitting the road again in celebration of two more of his father Jim Croce’s legendary albums, 1973’s Life and Times and his final release, I Got A Name, in addition to songs from You Don’t Mess Around With Jim.

APR 20 - APR 23

Louisville’s Trager Institute will host the 2024 Optimal Aging Conference. This multiday conference is an aging conference that unites healthcare and social service professionals, industry members, academics, older adults, and caregivers who view aging as an opportunity. Hear from leaders in the aging field, physicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, holistic practitioners, and many more, as they share stories and ideas on how to inspire, innovate, impact, investigate, and integrate the aging experience. With outstanding keynote speakers, continuing education and networking opportunities, a resourcerich exhibit hall, and over 30 presentations, this conference is not to be missed.

This year’s theme, Aging and Health Equity, recognizes that health disparities exist among different populations—often due to social, economic, and environmental factors—and reflects on the importance of addressing these disparities to ensure everyone has the opportunity to achieve optimal health as they age.

Events subject to change, check with each individual venue. Calendar

FRI MAR 1

The Goose is Loose! Jack Givens discusses and signs They Call Me Goose: My Life in Kentucky Basketball and Beyond, 7 pm Joseph Beth Booksellers in Lexington Green.

SAT MAR 2

UK takes on Arkansas at 1:30 pm at Rupp.

MON MAR 4

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood returns to the Lexington Opera House on March 4.

WED MAR 6

UK takes on Vandy at 9 pm at Rupp Arena.

THU MAR 7

Barnes & Noble hosts Game Night in the neighborhood, 5:30 pm to 9 pm.

FRI MAR 8

Sample the work of Lexington’s own fine arts community during Gallery Hop, 5 pm to 8 pm, downtown participating locations.

SAT MAR 9

The Kentucky Crafted Market by the Kentucky Arts Council returns to the Kentucky Horse Park, featuring the best visual and craft artists in the commonwealth. The 2024 event features dozens of exhibitors, including artists, publishers and food vendors and live music on The Market Stage. Visitors will also enjoy the Hands-On Activities area and a presentation of folk traditions.

Comedian Paula Poundstone takes the stage at Lexington Opera House on Saturday Mar 9, 2024. A standup staple for decades, she’s also known for NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me.

SUN MAR 10

The Golden Girls are back and better than ever in a brand new stage show that’s more exciting than a trip to St. Olaf. Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue arrives at the Lexington Opera House on Sunday, March 10, 2024.

Drake returns to Rupp Arena, 8 pm.

THU MAR 14

Little Women returns to the stage at Lexington Opera House, with shows Thursday through Sunday.

SAT MAR 16

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on St. Patrick’s Eve with Lexington’s all-day downtown festival and parade.

WED MAR 20

John Mellencamp is in concert at EKU Center for the Arts in Richmond. One Night Only.

Events subject to change, check with each individual venue.

THU MAR 21

Celebrate Water Week with the Friends of Jacobson Park for a 6:30-7:30pm in-person walking tour will take place. Meet at the pedestrian bridge that connects the marina and playground at Jacobson Park at 6:20pm.

SUN MAR 24

Celebrate an Easter Tea with Alice and the White Rabbit on Sunday, March 24 from 1 pm - 4 pm. The Easter Tea will be held inside the previous Altar’d State space (2304 Sir Barton Way #120) in Hamburg Pavilion.

COMING SOON

APR 5 Keeneland Spring Meet

APR 20 Kite Fest, Masterson Station

MAY 4 The Kentucky Derby

THE SIMPLICITY OF SPRING

By Tom Yates

Hope springs eternal when the Farmers’ Market opens after a long sleepy winter. While a few of the overwintered stalwarts still linger, delicate baby lettuces, baby kale, pea shoots, tomato plants, bedding plants, and herbs line up side by side, fluttering through the cool Spring breezes. Every gentle leaf ushers in the new season with a subtle relaxed joy.

Although I’m keenly aware of the reawakened abundance of the early season market, I’m always a wee bit surprised when spring asparagus quietly appears.

Without much fanfare, bunches and baskets dot most every farm stand.

Vibrant beacons to a fresh beginning, I imagine asparagus patches tucked in and around the fields of our local farms. Tempted to overplay my windfall by roasting, grilling, or wrapping them in prosciutto, I kept it very very simple to let the fresh spring asparagus sing.

Typically, I gravitate toward long lazy braises, frenzied high heat sautees, or charcoal/wood grilling. Unctuous gravies, rich pan sauces, and smoky nuance make me happy. Sometimes, it’s fun to change things up. Why drag out the big guns when all I needed was a pot of simmering water?

Asparagus with Poached Eggs.

Simple is as simple does.

I trimmed the ends off of a gorgeous bunch of Silas Farm spring asparagus and used a vegetable peeler to peel the ends before dropping them into a large pot of salted boiling water. After 3 minutes, I pulled the blanched asparagus from the hot bath, plunged the spears into salted iced water, patted them dry, and tossed them with a light fresh lemon vinaigrette.

Few things rival a perfectly poached egg.

That said, a perfectly poached egg can be an elusive beast. Some eggs behave badly and some don’t. Sometimes they break, run, flail, or overcook. Don’t sweat it. A watchful eye and a little coddling goes a long way.

After filling a deep sided sauce pan with water, I brought the water to a

perky simmer before adding 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. I cracked super fresh (key) Elmwood Stock Farm eggs one at a time into a small mesh strainer to let the loosey goosey egg whites drain from the firmer whites, slid the eggs into individual ramekins, and carefully slipped the eggs into the rippling water. As they floundered about, I coaxed the egg whites to gently firm up around the eggs, covered the pot, and pulled it from the heat. When they hit the perfect poach (about 3 minutes, after a close check), I scooped them out with a slotted spoon and nestled them over

the blanched asparagus before finishing with micro greens, flaked sea salt, lemon zest, and Stonehedge Farm shaved French breakfast radishes.

Poke the yolk.

When pierced, the yolks spilled from the jiggly eggs, enveloped the tender asparagus, and swirled through the vinaigrette, countering the warmth of the silky yolks with bright acidic punch. While the flaked salt added bite, the delicate shaved radishes provided assertive wet crunch.

Simple. Fresh. Perfect.

Easter Eggs

BY TOM YATES

Isuppose I should feel somewhat embarrassed that I believed in the Easter bunny far far longer than I believed in St. Nicholas. Understanding those major holiday icons (the big guns) while living as a kid in Austria was a bit odd. The local folks took both holidays very seriously. In my book, it came down to St Nicholas and the Easter Bunny. While I loved the notion of St. Nicholas, he came with so much baggage, both literally and figuratively. Naughty. Nice. Good. Bad. Rules. On the other hand, the Easter bunny just showed up and dropped a few eggs. Done. No expectations. Pretty cool. It was no a brainer. I believed.

Eggs.

FOOD

Easter Eggs

BY TOM YATES

Easter morning meant baskets of candy, chocolate bunnies, and Easter eggs littering our living room floor. When the hoopla settled down, Frau Olga would slip into the kitchen and quietly prepare soft boiled eggs with toasted soldiers. Perched atop white porcelain eggs cups, the warm runny yolks and jiggly soft whites oozed through the gently cracked shells and dripped into warm yellow puddles. I still dream about those Easter eggs.

Isuppose I should feel somewhat embarrassed that I believed in the Easter bunny far far longer than I believed in St. Nicholas. Understanding those major holiday icons (the big guns) while living as a kid in Austria was a bit odd. The local folks took both holidays very seriously. In my book, it came down to St Nicholas and the Easter Bunny. While I loved the notion of St. Nicholas, he came with so much baggage, both literally and figuratively. Naughty. Nice. Good. Bad. Rules. On the other hand, the Easter bunny just showed up and dropped a few eggs. Done. No expecta tions. Pretty cool. It was no a brainer. I believed.

Soft Boiled Eggs With Toast

For the soldiers, I could have gone all artisanal with the bread, but purposely kept it very simple, and made basic white bread (milk, water, butter, sugar, and yeast).

Easter morning meant baskets of candy, chocolate bunnies, and Easter eggs littering our living room floor. When the hoopla settled down, Frau Olga would slip into the kitchen and quietly

The great boiled egg debate. Boiled and rested, boiled, simmered, or steamed? Pick your poison. It seems everyone has the perfect solution for perfectly boiled eggs. Of course, many factors come into play with the ultimate outcome depending on the size of the eggs, the freshness of the eggs, the degree of heat, and the desired doneness (soft, medium, or hard).

I love hard boiled eggs. While they’re great for salads, deviled eggs, and snacks, I was shooting for the warm goo of soft boiled eggs. After filling the bottom of a small sauce pan with 3/4” cold water, I brought the water to a boil, lowered large Elmwood Stock Farm organic eggs into the water, cover the pan, and let the eggs steam/poach for exactly 5 1/2 minutes before pulling them from the heat and running them under cold water.

I tucked the soft boiled eggs into egg cups, used an egg-topper to snap open the eggs, sprinkled the yolks with cracked black pepper, and finished with delicate sprigs of fresh dill.

Easter eggs. Toast the yolks.

Eggs.

The great boiled egg debate. Boiled and rested, boiled, simmered, or steamed? Pick your poison. It seems

Get a Tree

The Fayette County Conservation DistrictKentucky is sponsoring the Spring Tree Giveaway on March 16 at Greyline Station! FCCD staff and board members will be present to assist with the event and share information on their different programs — particularly their popular Backyard Conservation Program that will begin accepting applications soon.

• Adopt a FREE TREE from Trees Lexington

• March 16, 9am - 12pm

• Greyline Station

Grow a Tree

Trees Lexington has announced “Lex Grow Trees,” a new collaborative to increase the health and reach of Lexington’s tree canopy. In February, Trees Lexington joined partners from LFUCG and the community to celebrate a shared love of trees and the launch of Lex Grow Trees. Members of the Tree Canopy Ad Hoc Committee, the group driving the Lex Grow Trees campaign, invited attendees and the general public to check out the new website and to learn more about the benefits of trees, the purpose of the initiative, and funding opportunities for tree planting projects.

Grant applications are being accepted now through April 15, with another funding cycle expected to open in the fall.

HG CALENDAR

FRI MAR 8

Plant Swap! Join Void Sake for a plant swap party and meet some of your fellow plant lovers in your community. Bring some of your clippings, full plants, seeds, pots, and even garden tools that you’d like to trade and go home with something new. Basic

plant education will be covered, like how to repot, propagate, and how to handle those pesky critters that occasionally make a home in our plants.

TUE MAR 12

Join The Living Arts & Science Center’s inaugural sessions of adult art club. Lost Arts Art Club meets twice a month with the goal to provide lifelong

learners an opportunity to try new things, explore traditional homemaking techniques, create, and socialize. Come prepared to make a mess, a new friend, or discover a hobby.

Starting a Garden from Seeds - Everybody has a chance to get their hands dirty starting a veggie garden from seeds. Participants will take home their own seeds for transplanting into their outdoor garden.

TUE MAR 26

March 26th, Spring Clean with Natural Cleaning Products Learn about natural, eco-friendlier alternatives to commonly used cleaning products to reduce pollutants in your home. Participants will take home recipes and their own bottles of natural cleaning solutions.

Lost Arts Art Club meets at The Living Arts & Science Center, located at 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.

40505

7 DEEPWOOD DR ........................................ $2,600,000

1544 CANTRILL DR ......................................... $400,000

598 STONEHAVEN DR ..................................... $300,000

417 DOVER RD ................................................ $265,000

716

412

412

40509

501 HANNON WAY $405,000

4517

2617

2524 LINDENHURST LOOP $270,000

2526 LINDENHURST LOOP ............................ $270,000

2549 LINDENHURST LOOP ............................ $270,000

749 RAMBLING CREEK DR .............................. $255,250

2500 CASHEL CT $230,000

2533 CASHEL CT $215,000

2520 CASHEL CT $212,000

2904 ALYDAR CT UNIT C $170,000

1073 SQUIRREL NEST LN $156,000

3473 STOLEN HORSE TRCE ........................... $156,000

2533 LINDENHURST LOOP ............................ $150,000

40515

4170 CLEARWATER WAY ................................. $561,700

4625 WINDSTAR WAY $440,000

3628 BOXLEA WAY $435,000

2368 HARTLAND PARKSIDE DR $400,000

3997 BRANHAM PARK $355,000

104 HIDDEN WOODS CT $280,000

946 FAIRHAVEN DR ......................................... $220,000

40516

180 STRAWBERRY FIELDS RD ........................ $248,000

40517

3625 GRACE DR $1,075,000

400 REDDING RD UNIT 25 $998,000

3625 GRACE DR $395,000

406 WHISPERING HILLS DR $339,000

408 WHISPERING HILLS DR $339,000

250 TANGLEY WAY .......................................... $282,500

764 JAEDUKE DR ............................................ $280,000

2713 STETSON LN .......................................... $265,000

260 KENLOCK DR ........................................... $265,000

2 Meats Herbed

3 Sides Green