Keeneland and Black Soil KY, an agritourism social enterprise that fosters a greater market share for Black farmers in Kentucky, announced a strategic partnership in advance of Keeneland's Spring race meet (Apr. 2-23), including the offering of Meal Kits in partnership with Keeneland Hospitality. Black Soil KY Co-Founder and COO Ashley Smith and Keeneland Hospitality Executive Chef and Managing Director Marc Therrien head the culinary-centric collaboration.
The Black Soil KY Skillet Frittata Meal Kit includes a selection of thoughtful ingredients grown and harvested by local farmers. Each meal kit can serve up to four people and is available for pre-order via www.shopblacksoilky.com or in person at the Julietta Market at Greyline Station in downtown Lexington starting Sunday, Mar. 21 from noon to 4 p.m.
Watch a video of Black Soil KY's Ashley Smith and Keeneland Hospitality's Chef Marc Therrien creating the Black Soil Skillet Frittata here.
During the upcoming Spring Meet, Keeneland Hospitality will also incorporate local produce from Black Soil KY farmers and producers into Keeneland's rotating dining menus. This Spring's featured offering, the Kentucky Farm to Table Salad will include lettuces grown by Black Soil KY farmers.
“Keeneland was founded with the mission to continuously reinvest in the community and that vision extends to our culinary program,” Therrien said. “We take pride in using locally sourced ingredients in our culinary offerings and it is a privilege to be able to collaborate with Black Soil KY on this initiative. We look forward to growing this partnership and showcasing the expertise of these talented Kentucky farmers and artisans.”
For more information, visit www.shopblacksoilky.com.
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