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November 16, 2009

Cook's Corner: Wheat Vodka takes gold

Grand Traverse Distillery, a local vodka distillery, won praise and awards at the 2009 International Review of Spirits competition in Chicago.

The Beverage Tasting Institute gave Grand Traverse Distillery's new Wheat Vodka a gold medal rating of 93 in the "Unflavored Vodka" category.The original True North Vodka received a 92 gold medal rating in the same category, while the Grand Cherry Vodka received 87 points for a silver medal rating in the "Flavored Vodka" category.

For more information, go to www.grandtraversedistillery.com

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The Boyne City Farmers Market has moved indoors for the first time. The market will be open in downtown Boyne City on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 126 Water St. (formerly Kiss Carpet). If the market goes well and generates enough interest, there may be an opportunity for the market to continue beyond November. For more information, contact market manager Jen Lewis at 420-0996, or e-mail jen@boynecityfarmersmarket.com. The annual Holiday Farmers Market will also be held in the indoor Water Street location on Wednesday, Nov. 25.

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Wendy's of Traverse City, on U.S. 31 South, will donate half of its dining room sales Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. to Goodwill and its Street Outreach Services.

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If you have food news or questions, please send send to: Cook's Corner, Traverse City Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685; call (231) 933-1511 or (800) 968-8273; or e-mail jtaylor@record-eagle.com.

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