Wednesday, September 19, 2001
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• At Bluegrass Shrimp Co.: Kentucky-grown shrimp? You bet. Bluegrass Shrimp. Co., the largest freshwater shrimp farm in the Commonwealth, holds its annual harvest Friday near Ryland Heights, about 20 minutes south of downtown. Shrimp are $10 per pound and farm-raised large-mouth bass are $6 per pound. Call in advance (859-356-8662 or 859-356-6485) for prices, directions and to make reservations. Don't forget to bring cooler and ice to keep your catch cool.
• In stores: Labor Day has passed, but barbecue season lives on. Since he put them in a bottle last year, part-time Goshen resident Ray Greene has won awards for his “Ole Ray's” sauces — Kentucky Red, Apple/Cinnamon and mustard-based Kentucky Gold. About $5 per pint at groceries and meat retailers, or www.olerayssauces.com.
Market Scan
The off-and-on rainy season may have caused apples to ripen a couple of weeks early this year, Tristate apple farmers report. Although the fruit is a little smaller, quality looks good. Apples are available year-round, but taste best when freshly harvested. Choose firm, well-colored apples with fresh fragrance. Skins should be smooth and free of bruises. Store apples in a cool, dark place, or refrigerate in plastic bags.
— Food Lover's Companion (Barron's; $14.95)
Sip It
Hogue 2000 Pinot Gris “Columbia Valley” ($12): How could summer slip by without my recommending a white wine from Washington state's Hogue winery? This pinot gris has refreshing acidity, medium body and fruit-forward flavors — all typical of Hogue.
Web Grazing
Shop for olive oil, paella pans, cazuelas and other authentic Spanish ingredients, cookware and decorative tiles at www.tienda.com.
Hot Date
Cheesemaker and cookbook author Paula Lambert creates an “al fresco feast” for a cooking class 6-9 p.m. next Wednesday at Cooks' Wares in Symmes Township. Ms. Lambert owns the Mozzarella Company in Dallas and is author of The Cheeselover's Cookbook and Guide (Simon & Schuster; $35). $50. Registration: 489-6400.
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