Holidays

Holiday stories for Hoptown Chronicle readers.

The ritual of making homemade chicken stock and rendering fat for this favorite dish is a tradition that has been passed down over the years in the Hayes' family. 
A special family recipe appeared lost to time until Hoptown Chronicle engagement editor Julia Hunter discovered it in an unexpected place.
A country ham takes time and is a commitment, writes Hoptown Chronicle editor Jennifer P. Brown. But the reward — heaps of tender meat and an aroma of holidays past — makes it all worth it.
As the holidays approach, Kentucky's top health official is reminding everyone that if they're sick, it's important to stay home. Even those who are vaccinated are at a high risk of getting COVID in a crowded, indoor setting.