Sharon Thompson
Sharon Thompson's Tidbits: Ky. authors are guests of honor at Friday fest
At Friday's Night of Literary Feasts, guests will have the opportunity to dine with one of their favorite Kentucky authors at a round of parties.
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SHARON THOMPSON
Rosetta starts with lunch, readies for dinner service
Rosetta opened Tuesday in the former Mia's spot at Short Street and North Limestone. Chef/owner Brandon Owens named the restaurant for his maternal grandmother, Rosetta Napier.
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Chefs share recipes that moms used to make
Mother's Day is a perfect time to reminisce about all those wonderful dishes Mom cooked for you as a child. Sometimes those dishes and days spent with Mom in the kitchen encouraged young people to choose a culinary career.
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SHARON THOMPSON
Strawberries get a big jump on their season, so go get 'em
If you want fresh, locally grown strawberries, you had better head to the berry patch or farmers markets now.
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SHARON THOMPSON
Restaurants are gearing up for May's many celebrations
May is a big month for celebrations — Derby, Cinco de Mayo, graduations, Mother's Day — and restaurants are jazzing up their menus for the occasions.
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Bluegrass cooks share their favorite Derby recipes
Derby parties at home can rival the glamour and glitz of the party on Millionaire's Row. Many parties are potluck, with guests bringing their best appetizers, side dishes or desserts.
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SHARON THOMPSON
Charred oak from barrels can be added to the grill
If you like the aroma of bourbon while grilling, throw a handful of charred bourbon barrel pieces onto the briquets. Tony Davis has recycled the charred barrels to make Bourbon Barrel Grillin Charr.
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SHARON THOMPSON
Danville pub's owner grows produce that's on the menu
Seasonal vegetables served at Bluegrass Pizza & Pub in Danville are guaranteed fresh from the farm. Owner Colin Masters is starting an organic farm that will supply fresh produce to the restaurant at 235 West Main Street.
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To be successful, young athletes need good nutrition
Young athletes need to eat a daily diet that focuses on adequate calories, particularly in the form of carbohydrates, to support exercise and growth, plus adequate protein and plenty of liquids.
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SHARON THOMPSON
Mushrooms are the highlight of Irvine festival
Chef Matthew Starling will be cooking morel mushrooms in the mountains on Saturday. Starling, chef at The Woodford Inn in Versailles, will be the guest chef at the annual Mountain Mushroom Festival in downtown Irvine.
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SHARON THOMPSON
New T Bar serves up sliders
Lexington pie baker Elizabeth Maggi is the chef at the new T Bar restaurant at the corner of Woodland and Euclid Avenues, serving a variety of gourmet sliders.


