Sitting down with Renee to discuss her upcoming release of her first ever food memoir. We discuss her writing processes, how she was influenced to start cooking and who she would love to be able to cook with and what her future writing endeavors might be.

Keith discusses how his love of literacy came about, how it's impacted his life and why it is so important to create a love of literacy at an early age. He also shares some of his favorite books including those he recommends for teachers of all ages to read. He also discusses who he would love to share a bourbon with and what some of his favorites are. 

Katie sits and sips with Dee and Deah to celebrate National Bourbon Day and talk their experiences in exploring the world of Bourbon. Everything from their favorite bourbons, to their bucketlist tastings, to what experiences they've had has women who enjoy bourbon.

Along with my interview with Matt, I also give my take on this months bourbon choice: Freeland Bourbon and my review of the book The Stars and the Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petrus.

Kentucky derby is an exciting time in Kentucky and life of bourbon and this episode we will be discussing Derby cocktails, reviewing a favorite bourbon of mine and discussing a few Derby and Kentucky themed books.