Compiled by Chuck Martin
The Cincinnati Enquirer

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Sharonville-based Clearbrook Farms won a first place award for its Key Lime Fruit Tart in the "Outstanding Bestseller" category at the recent International Fancy Food and Confection Show in New York City. The Key Lime Fruit Tart is available at local stores, along with other fruit fillings, for $4.99 per 23 ounces.

HoneyBaked Ham Cafe in Symmes Township (12170 Mason-Montgomery Road) is ready to cater your picnics and other summer gatherings, large or small, with "Five-Star Box Lunches," sandwich trays, family-size salads and buffets-to-go. Call to order: 583-8792.

Market Scan

Also called mirliton and vegetable pear, chayote (chi-YOH-tay) is a summer squash that looks like a wrinkled green pear and is milder than zucchini. Cook chayote before eating (and cook longer than other summer squash). Peel before cooking, but don't remove the tasty seed. Cooked chayote is an excellent low-fat substitute for avocado.

Tube Food

Host Rachael Ray makes Grilled Jumbo Shrimp and Pickled Gazpacho Roll-Ups and other quick dishes at 6 p.m. today on 30-Minute Meals on the Food Network.

Hot Date

The Party Source pours value-priced Spanish and Italian wines, red and white, during a free tasting 5:30-7:30 p.m. today. 95 Riviera Drive, Bellvue. (859) 291-4007.

You Pick

Find places to pick and buy fresh produce at www.Cincinnati.com. Keyword: you-pick.