A table set on a white porch with hydrangeas, a pitcher of pink lemonade and plated salads
Mt. Sterling, Kentucky · Dayna Seelig

Real flavors you love,recipes you’ll actually make.

Any pictures you see here are of real food made by me – not a food stylist in a New York publishing company.

2cookbooks of family and friends’ favorite recipes
3 weeksthe Double Tier box stays fresh
Thank you, birthday or holiday gifts

Baked, boxed and tied with a ribbon.

To order, email kentuckyspiritedchef@gmail.com.

Three stacked white boxes tied with a gold ribbon
$37 or $35 for 10 or more

Triple Tier Thank You Box

The top box has hand crafted turtles, the middle box has fresh muffins or cupcakes, the bottom box has the famous Kentucky Krunch! Wrapped with a beautiful ribbon. This box can be made changing the fresh muffins for longer lasting items.

Two stacked white boxes tied with a gold ribbon
$27 or $25 for 10 or more

Double Tier Thank You Box

The double box has Kentucky Krunch in the top box, bottom box has hand crafted turtles and Butterfinger Balls. Items stay fresh for 3 weeks.

Two white boxes of turtles tied with gold ribbon, a large and a small
$25 / $15 24 or 12 turtles

Hand Crafted Turtles

Hand-crafted turtles, toasted pecans, homemade caramel drizzled with dark Ghiradelli chocolate. A box of 24 turtles for $25, or 12 turtles for $15.

A white pie box tied with a gold ribbon
$25

Baker Box with Pie or Bread Pudding

Chose a Famous Race Day Pie (chocolate pecan) or a Chocolate Pecan Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce.

A gift basket wrapped in cellophane with a red plaid bow

Gift Baskets

This item can be customized. Please contact the Kentucky Spirited Chef.

Dayna Seelig in her kitchen holding her two cookbooksDayna baking with her two granddaughters at the kitchen island
Dayna’s life

It all began with my grandmothers.

Dayna Seelig is a retired professor of 27 years from Morehead State University. She was raised to appreciate traditional southern cuisine that included baking, cooking, canning, and preserving with her grandmothers. She was raised in Lexington and on a thoroughbred horse farm in Flemingsburg, KY.

Cooking and baking provide a relaxing outlet for her creative energies and she loves to watch her friends and family enjoy each other around a table of food. She lives in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky with her husband, Mike.

“They not only taught me to cook and bake but taught me about my strengths, my family and spirituality while we created together. I cherish those days I cooked with my grandmothers and cherish the days I spent the same way with my granddaughters.”

Dayna SeeligThe Kentucky Spirited Chef
Mike SeeligChampion taste tester
The cookbooks

Two books of family favorites.

I have written two cookbooks that include my family and friend’s favorite recipes. Most of the pictures I have taken – except for the ones with me in it are taken by me after the food has been prepared.

Cover of Beyond the Glass: Bourbon Recipes from Horse Country

Beyond the Glass

Bourbon Recipes from Horse Country — by The Kentucky Spirited Chef, Dayna Seelig.

Cover of Kentucky Spirited Treasures: Bourbon, Wine & ’Shine

Kentucky Spirited Treasures

Bourbon, Wine & ’Shine — by The Kentucky Spirited Chef, Dayna Seelig.

Let’s get cooking!

Popular recipes.

Popular recipes

  • Bourbon Brisket Chili
  • Half Shot Bourbon Balls
  • Bourbon Ball Cake
  • Fresh Basil and Corn Salad

Decadent desserts

  • Bourbon Biscuit Pudding
  • Spirit Jam Tarts
  • Bourbon Cream Pie
  • Cherry Chocolate Bourbon Blondies
  • Raspberry Cream Cheese Brownies
  • Lemon Spirit Bars with Fresh Raspberries

Mouthwatering meals

  • Andouille and Chicken Gumbo
  • Beef Bourguignon Pot Pie
  • Chicken and Rosemary Dumplings
  • Basil Chicken Kabobs with Basil Corn Salad
  • Shrimp in Creamy Wine Sauce
Order

Order from Mt. Sterling.

Address
Mt. Sterling, KY
Hours
To order: email
Email
kentuckyspiritedchef@gmail.com

A thank-you box or a gift basket?

Email Dayna with what you’d like and how many.

Email to order