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        • At Cook's Wares: Food columnist Marilyn Harris signs copies of her new book, The Marilyn Harris Cooking School Cookbook (Pelican; $21.95) 2-4 p.m. Sunday during an open house at this store (The Shops at Harper's Point) in Symmes Township. Ms. Harris will teach classes at Cooks' Wares May 23 and 24 (call 489-6400 for information). She plans book signings in June at Joseph-Beth Bookstore and Sur la Table in Norwood, and Dorothy Lane Market and Books & Co. in Dayton.

        • At book stores: Hyde Park Gourmet Food & Wine (2707 Erie Ave.) is one of 70 food shops from around the world profiled in Gourmet & Specialty Shops (Visual Reference Publications; $39.99) Author Martin Pegler lauds the design and product selection of owners and sisters Evelyn Ignatow and Sylvia Levine, calling the store a “browser's delight.”

Market Scan

        Mesclun (MES-klun) is not a type of green but the name for a mixture of salad greens. Having originated near Nice, France, mesclun comes from the Provencal term for “mixture.” Usually made with strong-flavored greens, such as arugula and mizuna, and mild baby lettuces, mesclun (sometimes labelled “spring greens”) is sold in bulk at many grocery stores. When buying, look for fresh, non-wilted greens. Wash and dry mesclun just before serving — and use within a day or two of purchase. Toss lightly with vinaigrette and top with crumbled goat cheese and toasted pine nuts.

Web Grazing

        Shop for chestnut preserves, Thai oliang powder and other ethnic ingredients, books and recipes at www.ethnicgrocer.com.

Sip It

        Bogle 1999 Zinfandel “Old Vine Cuvee, California” ($13): This wine, made from amador and lodi grapes, is one of the best buys among zinfandels under $15. Purple-red color and pleasant aromas are followed by ripe fruit, medium-bodied, medium-dry flavors. Serve with burgers and other grilled meats.

Hot Date

        Chefs Steven Hellmich, Peter Schmidt and Paul Teal create delicacies for “An Evening in Paris,'' 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdayat the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, downtown. Proceeds benefit Women Helping Women, an agency providing crisis intervention and support to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Tickets (beginning at $50): 977-5541.

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