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Bunch of asparagus

Asparagus is at its sweet peak

A bounty at the farmers market: Bright, grassy asparagus is at its sweet peak this month

Asparagus and Eggs Serves 1. 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, preferably 5-year-old, plus good-quality balsamic for finishing

Fill a plate with spring greens

Spring Greens With Fennel And Herbs Makes 4 servings.

MEAL PLANNER

Q&A | Helen Schwab on Dining

Some personal info revealed

Q. Here's a question I've always wanted to ask a restaurant critic. Is there any food you just don't like and won't eat, or are you willing to try anything? Also ... do you like to cook? 05.05.08

Rice grower feels squeezed

For Campbell Coxe, prices rising as supplies tighten

South Carolina's only commercial rice grower is fielding international calls daily from buyers in search of rice.

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Cracking a coconut

Q&A | Kathleen Purvis on Food

Regarding the too-sweet rice milk.....

Q. Regarding the too-sweet rice milk, make sure you're buying plain and not vanilla flavored. I have a dairy intolerance and use plain rice milk in all of my recipes that called for cow's milk, and you'd never know the difference. 05.02.08

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WORLD OF WINE

  • Wine Calendar

    AMBER CREST WINERY, 9623-L E. Independence Blvd. 7-8:30 p.m. May 14 and 29: "Really, Really Fun Wine Class"; $25. 704-708-9463 and AmberCrestWinery.com.

  • Sip of the Week

    2005 Hardy's Nottage Hill Merlot, Southeastern Australia, $7.99. Shiraz isn't the only grape that shines in Australia. Merlot is another one the Aussies do very well. This one is easy to drink, with a minty aroma. It has softness while still being rich enough to pair with a wide variety of foods.

  • Vodka gets a Southern twist

    S.C. distillers take cue from state's favorite drink -- sweet tea

    Sweet tea. Vodka. Sweet tea and vodka. What's not to love? And, no, we're not talking about that Long Island variety.