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Food for ThoughtL: By itself or in food, grab some bourbon
By Loretto J. Hulse, Herald staff writer
If you like bourbon you have the U.S. Senate's blessing to enjoy it to the fullest this month -- in moderation.
In 2007 the Senate declared September to be National Bourbon Month, reinforcing the designation of bourbon as America's "official native spirit" by Congress in 1964.
"This is a great honor. The tradition of family heritage, authenticity and craftsmanship behind bourbon is what has made it an American icon," said Bill Samuels Jr. in a news release. He is president of Maker's Mark Distillery in Kentucky.
But drinking isn't the only way to celebrate the rich, smooth spirit of bourbon. Go to www.jimbeam.com/foodrecipes.aspx, and you'll find more than 100 recipes from baby back ribs to apple cake to a carrot casserole.
Seniors celebrated
There will be gift bags and coupons for health screenings for all senior citizens who visit the Benton City Community Market on Sunday, National Grandparents Day.
The market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays at the Benton City Lion's Club, 1100 Ellen St.
Be an early bird as gift bags are in limited supply.
But vendors will have plenty of farm-fresh produce, herbs, nuts, artisan breads, honey and other specialty foods plus a wide variety of crafts.
Pairing chocolate, wine
On Sept. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m., boutique chocolatier Lan Wong from Petits Noirs in Milton-Freewater will be at Backbone Panini and Wine Bar in downtown Kennewick for a chocolate and wine tasting.
Cost is $40 per person and admission is limited to the first 25 people to RSVP and pay. To make a reservation, go to www.backbonewinebar.com or call 586-1616.
Where is it?
You'll find Lonardo's Gourmet Bakerie at 1505 W. Kennewick Ave.; 582-5000.
New read
The book: Ben's Chili Bowl: 50 Years of a Washington, D.C., Landmark by Tracey Gold Bennett with Nizam B. Ali.
Cost: $20
Best for: Learning the rich history of the area of Washington, D.C., once called "Black Broadway" and how a modest hot dog and chili shop on U Street became a landmark in our nation's capital.
Get more: Read more book reviews and literature news in Sunday's Desert Living.
*Loretto J. Hulse: 582-1513; lhulse@tricityherald.com. To receive a recipe via e-mail each Tuesday register at tricityherald.com and click on newsletters. If you already are registered, click on edit account and newsletters to select Recipe of the Week. This exclusive recipe does not appear in the newspaper.
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