Each of the Triple Crown races has its own official drink. The iconic mint julep always accompanies the Kentucky Derby, the Belmont Stakes has the Belmont jewel, and the Preakness Stakes' official drink is the black-eyed Susan. Named after the Maryland state flower and first created in 1973...
Nora’s flown off to Louisville for this year’s Kentucky Derby. I’ve seen photos of the hat and it’s just amazing and fabulous. Travelogue and photos to follow early next week. (You can read about her 2013 Derby experiencehere.) So while La Nora is away La Laura will play. The ...