08/21/2025
Today, we’re celebrating our friend and fellow food entrepreneur, MK Hennigan, founder of
From her Kentucky roots to creating a brand that blends Southern hospitality with modern flavor, MK has always carried an entrepreneurial spirit. After years in visual merchandising, management, and the corporate world with brands like Waterford Crystal and Mariposa, MK took the leap in 2020 to found In the Curious Kitchen, a space where recipes, gifts, and southern traditions come to life.
As she says:
“I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit. I looked at customers as my own business. I was a consultant more than a sales rep—we shared thoughts and ideas. It was a collaborative relationship. I loved it.”
Raised among strong women who embodied generosity, creativity, and the joy of feeding others, MK’s grandmothers and mother shaped her love of food and entertaining. From watching her grandmother whip up biscuits and pimento cheese from memory to carrying on family traditions at Christmas, her story is rooted in connection through food.
Her mission? To bring people together around the table with updated meal ideas, handcrafted cocktail recipes, and edible gifts that carry the warmth of Southern hospitality. We love being part of a thriving local food community—especially alongside food artisans like MK, who has been such an incredible resource, sharing small business strategy and support. 🌱 We’re proud to celebrate entrepreneurs like MK who remind us that food is never just about eating—it’s about stories, heritage, and building community.
 💚 Here’s to MK and all the visionaries shaping the future of food and hospitality. Â