If you listen carefully, it is almost as if the world stops and holds its breath for a few moments on the first Saturday in May as the horses prepare to leave the gate at the Kentucky Derby. The race may only last two minutes, but what a powerful, spell-binding two minutes it is! Never, however, think that the day begins and ends with the horses. The Kentucky Derby is more than a race, it is a tip-of-the-hat to the great tradition of friends coming together and, when friends come together in the spirit of southern hospitality, there is going to be food and lots of it. The decorations may be soft and refined or bold and casual. The food may be all things southern or a pot-luck as diversified as the friends who bring it, but one thing remains constant at any Derby party — the celebration of never-ending friendships.
Plan your party, invite your friends and grab your hat!
It’s the 139th Kentucky Derby
Saturday, May 4, 2013
source: Southern Living
Kentucky Derby Party Menu
- Roasted Brown-Butter Pecans
- Spring-on-a-Plate Salads
- Assorted Vegetables with Whipped Lemon Aïoli
- Biscuits and Ham with Fig Chutney & Blue Cheese Butter
- Watercress Canapés
- Derby Truffles
- Mint Julep Bar
Kentucky Derby Potluck
This Kentucky Derby potluck menu is an easy-to-do spread of ham and biscuit sandwiches, cheese grits, and a rich, nutty pie–all washed down with mint juleps, of course.
Horseradish and Honey-Glazed Ham
Additional Southern Delights
Shrimp and Grits with Red Eye Gravy
Party Ware and Serving Pieces
139th Kentucky Derby Souvenir Cups
