Jan. 12, 2012
- Jeremy Ashby, executive chef at Lexington restaurant, Azur, explained to the Washington Post how he shops for locally produced food. "I found that turning to local sources really helped: We use local cheese makers, farmers and the aquaculture programs of local research universities," he said to the Post.
- 2012 is the Year of the Dragon. On Saturday, Jan. 21, Kentucky Chinese American Association is celebrating Chinese New Year with a market of foods, crafts and displays. The celebration is the largest Chinese cultural event in Kentucky and attracts 1,000 to 1,500 people every year, according to a press release from the organizers. For information on the event, visit the Confucius Institute Web site. Cheryl Pan, a dance artist, is directing the evening performance at Singletary Center on the UK campus. Chinese students attending the University of Kentucky are part of a trend of "totally bilingual, globally educated, and locally connected" students being educated at American universities, according to blog, The China Beat.
- The Kaintuckeean reports that two historical districts in Kentucky have been added to the Register of Historical Places. The North Main Street Historic District in Winchester and the Main Street Historic District in Springfield have been added.
- The Daily Camera in Boulder, Co., says Kentucky Derby Pie is the way to "to cure a case of winter blues." The pie is "best savored after an hour or two of cross country skiing. ... goes well with coffee, but also is delicious with bourbon, scotch and certain craft beers."
