by David Dominé, The Bluegrass Peasant
Sorghum - it’s not your grandmother’s syrup anymore.
Today, this old-fashioned, all-American sweetener is enjoying a comeback, due in no small part to the trend toward regional specialties and eating local. A growing interest in natural foods has refueled this demand as well, and over the last few years, Kentucky […]

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by David Dominé, The Bluegrass Peasant
Summer has reached its climax in Kentucky, and gardeners all around the state can expect a steady supply of fresh corn, tender peas, carrots, onion, baby limas and succulent zucchini and yellow squash. These summer vegetables figure prominently in this recipe for crispy fritters seasoned with the complementary flavors of […]

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by David Dominé, the Bluegrass Peasant
You all seemed to like the recipe for fried zucchini blossoms we posted last week, because I’ve been getting lots of e-mails requesting more dishes utilizing this unique seasonal ingredient. (By the way, did you know that you can actually find canned squash blossoms in some stores?)
My first squash flowers […]

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by David Dominé, the Bluegrass Peasant
The summer heat has set in for good, and gardeners throughout the region are getting ready to kick back and start enjoying the fruits of their labors. Before you know it, frantic hobby-farmer friends and family will be scouring the neighborhood for unattended front porches and back stoops where they […]

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by David Dominé, the Bluegrass Peasant
One local woman’s fascination with the Emerald Isle has led to a tasty compilation of recipes perfect for your next Irish get-together. Long known for simple, stick-to-your-ribs fare, Ireland is a culinary haven for fans of hearty stews and one-pot dishes that fortify the soul and ward off a […]

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by David Dominé, the Bluegrass Peasant
July is here, and so is the sweet corn! For the next three months, fresh corn on the cob will be making welcome appearances throughout the Derby City. Spilling from mist-spritzed produce bins at your local grocery, bundled in bushels at neighborhood farmers markets, popping up at roadside stands […]

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