Stars Shine thru Kentucky Showers for "The Party" and Derby Tipsy Pie

The "Derby Party", an annual black tie derby eve gala was held at the Louisville home of Patricia Barnstable-Brown. Brown, hosts the celebrity-packed party with her twin sister, Priscilla and it's been named one of the top ten parties in the world. Later in the evening, Paris Hilton will play host to the official Barnstable-Brown after-party at The Sports and Social Club, located in Louisville's Fourth Street. A few of this years guests are Kid Rock, Michael McDonald, ZZ Top, Michael Jordan, Paris Hilton, Eli Manning, Bobby Flay, Brooks and Dunn, Lori Morgan, Woody Harrelson and Gretchan Wilson. This is the major twirl of Derby and over the years has raised millions to benefit diabetes research. The Derby Tipsy Pie is a traditional confection found on all derby buffets.
Derby Tipsy Pie
Single pie crust, which you can make from your very own recipe or try a readymade crust that you merely have to put in the pie pan and crimp! Find them in the refrigerated biscuit section of the supermarket.
½ cup butter, melted and cooled
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chocolate chunks
1 ½ cups chopped toasted pecans
3 tablespoons bourbon
Beat eggs with cooled butter. Add flour & sugars. Beat until mixed well. Stir in pecans, chocolate & bourbon. Pour mixture into pie shell. Bake at 350° for about 30 minutes, or until set. Serve with fresh whipped spiked cream or vanilla ice cream, or both and a sprig of fresh mint.