"Just a Few Miles South" Cookbook by Ouita Michel

Chef Ouita Michel’s delectably written cookbook is a culinary road trip through the Bluegrass, full of timeless recipes from her favorite places. Turning its pages, you’ll imagine lazy summer afternoons on the deck at Wallace Station or the sight of Thoroughbreds kicking up turf in the pasture behind Windy Corner. Read the stories behind our most popular menu choices. Get to know the farmers who supply the ingredients, and the cooks who transform them into your favorite dishes. From Holly Hill’s kitchens to yours – where food is love!

In 2000, chefs Chris and Ouita Michel purchased the Holly Hill Inn, in the heart of Kentucky Bluegrass Country, from the family that had owned the property for generations. The couple spent a year converting the 1845 mansion into a fine dining restaurant, with a seasonal prix fixe menu featuring Kentucky-sourced ingredients. Holly Hill has become recognized as one of the finest restaurants in the South, earning several James Beard nominations and renowned for cuisine that showcases Kentucky’s local bounty.