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Handsome Gentleman Hanging Out at The Hitching Post in Aurora, Ky

July 18, 2014 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

We spent the day in the Land Between the Lakes area yesterday – one of my favorite ways to spend the day. I’ll write more about everything in the next post or two, but I just HAD to show off this great looking fellow we saw in The Hitching Post in Aurora.

When I looked up and saw him, I told my husband, “Well, isn’t he a fine looking gentleman?”

It’s all in the hat.

The sweetheart of a lady working at The Hitching Post told us that he originally came from a hotel in Missouri – I’m guessing she meant the head, but hey, you never know with the “Show Me” state. They may let families of all kinds in.

When you’re in the Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes region, you HAVE to check out The Hitching Post in Aurora. Be sure to say hi to this guy for me.

The Hitching Post in Aurora: THE Place for Kentucky Food

April 8, 2013 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

The picture above sums up a little slice of Heaven for me. When you love buttermilk biscuits as much as we do in our home – they always bring a smile to your face.

Buttermilk biscuits made from scratch are already out of this world, but when you add outstanding jams and jellies, it’s even more extraordinary. Recently, I made a batch to try out two new treasures we bought at The Hitching Post in Aurora: Apple Pie Moonshine Jelly and Blackberry Jam. Whenever we’re in the Land Between the Lakes or at Kenlake State Resort Park or Lake Barkley State Resort Park – we always make our way to Aurora, Kentucky.

Truth be told, it’s always one of the highlights of the trip.

The Hitching Post is one of the places I go to stock up on jellies, preserves, and jams. I make A LOT of buttermilk biscuits, cornbread, and sourdough bread and the spreads we buy at the Hitching Post always do right by them. VERY, VERY right. The blackberry jam is so fantastic on a biscuit, it’s almost like eating a little blackberry cobbler.

The Hitching Post is just one of the coolest places in all of Kentucky. (Run and tell that!)

Whenever you’re in the Kentucky Lake or Lake Barkley area, you MUST make The Hitching Post in Aurora one of your first and last stops. If you happen to arrive while there’s a Chicago Hot Dogs stand out front, don’t even hesitate for half a second to stroll over and try the very best hot dog you’ve ever had in your life.

Oh, heck, life’s short… have two.

Put The Hitching Post and its one-of-a-kind Old Country Store at the top of your “Things to See and Do at Kentucky Lake” list.

Ch- Ch- Ch- Changes at the Hitching Post Old Country Store

May 25, 2009 by Joi Sigers 2 Comments

The Hitching Post & Old Country Store in Aurora Kentucky

You already know that I LOVE the Hitching Post Old Country Store in Aurora, Kentucky. The owner and workers couldn’t be any friendlier, the store’s a complete delight to look around, I always return home with great finds – such as jewelry, candles (there’s a Hershey’s chocolate candle that’ll drop you to your knees), t-shirts, hats, toys, cookbooks, figurines, and so on and on.

I’ve also told you how much I love the jams, jellies, and sauces they sell in their store. Deliciousness just looking for a mouth to happen in. Now, get this: They’ve stepped up their already yummy game and they’re nothing short of irresistible now.

The Hitching Post in Aurora Kentucky

My husband, our youngest daughter, and her boyfriend spent Saturday in the Land Between the Lakes region and…. OF COURSE… paid a visit to the Hitching Post Old Country Store. The kids had even more fun looking around that we did. Okay, well almost. Things looked better than ever. The porch is so pretty and decorated so charmingly that you almost hate to leave it. However, you know full well that spectacular shopping awaits you inside, so through the doors you go!

They’ve added quite a bit to the store, so the whole experience was even sweeter than before. Speaking of sweet – they now have homemade fudge available (pictured below). That fact, alone, had me smiling ear to ear all day – with a mouthful of happy sweet teeth. The fudge is remarkable, and I consider myself something of an expert.

We had the Tiger Butter Fudge this particular trip, but I have a date with the Peanut Butter fudge on my next trip. Peanut Butter Fudge has always been my favorite, but the Tiger Butter fudge is putting up an admirable battle for that top spot.

Homemade Fudge at The Hitching Post in Aurora Kentucky

I’m thrilled that we can now enjoy homemade fudge in Aurora. Both ends of the Land Between the Lakes are now deliciously covered with fudge (The Fudge Factory in Grand Rivers is the other, of course.).

As you can see from the picture above, as well as the ones below, there are countless goodies for kids of all ages. Every single member of your family will have a ball and a half and the ridiculously warm and friendly owner and workers will treat you like a member of the family. Kentucky style.

I fell head over head in love with some Red Pepper Jelly they gave out as samples. Loved it so much, I bought a jar to bring home with us. It’s from Spring Valley Farms in Holland, Kentucky – and they know their stuff. Their sample had the Red Pepper Jelly mixed in with cream cheese. Oh. My. Gentle. God. Delicious! We promptly bought a jar of the Red Pepper Jelly and stopped by Kroger on the way home for some Cream Cheese and crackers.

It was so delicious I don’t even want to talk about it.

The Hitching Post in Aurora Kentucky

There are plans for the historically delightful general store next to The Hitching Post’s Country Store. Apparently they’ll soon feature work from local artists. I can’t wait to see the art and crafts that’ll be included. Can you even imagine how fantastic it’ll all be?!