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Food for Thought: Are you a whiz of the fizz?
By Loretto J. Hulse, Herald staff writer
People may speak different languages but there's one that may be universal to all lovers of Coca-Cola. It's the "ahh" sound you make after that first sip on a hot day or the "phsst" sound of the bubbles being released.
If you can mimic those sounds you may find yourself with a starring role in an upcoming Coca-Cola commercial along with other fans worldwide.
From now through Oct. 15, you can visit the Coca-Cola page on Facebook at http://CokeURL.com/soundsofcocacola and upload personal audition videos showcasing your own spin on the "Sounds of Coca-Cola."
According to Shy Drohan, vice president of sparkling brands for Coca-Cola, the company is looking for fun videos "that make us thirsty."
There are five categories: ice cubes dropping into a glass; pouring a Coke over ice; the fizz as it's poured; that first sip; and the "ahh" moment of refreshment.
So grab a case of Cokes, moisten your vocal cords and start recording your videos.
Full details of the contest can be found at the website above.
Seasonal closures
If you haven't stocked up on apples, potatoes, squash and other produce that will keep into the winter months, best visit the farmers markets and produce stands soon. They'll all be closing for the season in the next few weeks.
The Kennewick Farmers Market was the first to close on Sept. 3 and the Benton City Community Market closed Oct. 4. They'll be followed by the Pendleton Farmers Market on Oct. 16; the Hermiston Farmers Market on Oct. 17; the Richland Market at the Parkway on Oct. 28; and the Ephrata Farmers Market, the Walla Walla Valley Farmers Market, the Columbia Basin Farmers Market & Craft Bazaar, Prosser Farmers Market and the Pasco Farmers Market, all on Oct. 31.
Hermiston festival
The Blue Moon Saloon and Western Wine Festival runs from 7 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hermiston Conference Center, 415 S. Highway 395.
New read
The book: Food Made Fast: Baking is published by Williams-Sonoma.
Cost: $18
Best for: This streamlined baking book has more than 90 color photos and 40 recipes that go together fast, yet are tasty and sure to appeal to anyone with a sweet tooth.
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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