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Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek Blog

Category: Eat and Drink
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Looking for Your Morning Coffee?

People love their coffee. I don't get it. I never acquired a taste for it, and grabbing a can of Diet Moutain Dew is so much more convenient. But that's for another day.  Sweet thing is a coffee snob. Our Chloe is a coffee snob. Even my super pr… Read more
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Date Night in Downtown Paducah - Just a Short Drive from the Inn

Sometimes, you just need to put on cute shoes and go somewhere.     I love my cowboy boots, and I’ll throw them on in a minute. Sometimes I whip out the red suede ones, and then it is ON. Really, I don’t even have to wear my red boots anyw… Read more
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There's a New Bakery in Downtown Benton!

Y'all, I need to talk to you about Cafe De Fae. You may have heard of it from its days in Paducah. But Jade — the owner, a Benton girl who grew up right here in Marshall County — has brought it home. And not just anywhere in downtown Benton. She open… Read more
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Live a Little and Eat Someplace New - Part 1

Anyone who knows me knows that I. Love. Sonic. Large Diet Coke, Extra Ice, and a Grilled Cheese - add pickles, add bacon. (If you haven't tried it, you should.) But - when I go on vacation to a new location - I don't eat Sonic for lunch. Or supper. S… Read more
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Marshall Yards Gaming - a New Attraction at Kentucky Lake

Historical racing machines, anyone? Over two hundred of them? I’m going to admit something to you. When I heard Marshall Yards was coming to Kentucky Lake, I immediately thought BlackJack and Roulette and slot machines. Turns out that’s not legal her… Read more
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Where to Eat After a Visit to Land Between the Lakes?

What to do if you’ve been exploring LBL and suddenly realize it’s way past your lunchtime? If it’s lake season, head to Craig’s Dairy Dream in Grand Rivers. They’ve got a menu that takes you waaaay back – the kind with blue plastic letters and a Peps… Read more
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Got a Sweet Tooth? I've Got JUST the Place!

Sometimes, you just need chocolate. Or at least something sweet. I'm about to hook you up with the perfect destination.  Semper Sweets in downtown Benton, Kentucky opened in October 2025. They're veteran-owned (and mom-approved) and have a huge … Read more
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Live a Little and Eat Someplace New - Part 2

I promised a "part 2," so here it is. We're venturing out to cool new eateries at the lake, remember? Main Street Pizza and Tap is new to Benton! I ran by there today and grabbed a most excellent sausage and pepperoni pizza. The Inn crew gave it a hu… Read more
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A New Spot to Visit at Kentucky Lake

“Whatever else anything is, it ought to begin by being personal.”   If you recognize that line, then you and I are both huge fans of the Nora Ephron classic “You’ve Got Mail.” After seeing that movie in the theater, I knew two things for sure: … Read more