Tidbits

Bourbon legends

Jim Beam’s great-grandson, Fred Noe, will visit South Portland Thursday as host of the Kentucky Bourbon Circle’s small-batch bourbon collection tasting at the Marriott Sable Oaks. The complimentary tasting takes place at 7 p.m. is open to members of the Kentucky Bourbon Circle. If you’re over 21 and interested in attending the event, you can join the KBC by calling (800) 555-6790 or e-mailing kbc@xnet.com. Membership is free. For more information about the featured super-premium bourbons, incuding Basil Hayden’s, Knob Creek, Baker’s and Booker’s, visit www.smallbatch.com.

Righteous chutney

Maine’s own Stonewall Kitchen was a finalist in this year’s Specialty Food Trade’s Best of the Best product awards. The company’s Onion Chutney was lauded as an Outstanding Savory Condiment. Top honors went to Frontera’s Red Pepper Sesame Barbecue and Grill Sauce. For information, visit www.stonewallkitchen.com or call (800) 207-JAMS.

It’s a Good thing

Hot potatoes! The Good family of Monticello is featured in the October issue of Martha Stewart Living in its article “The Potatoes of Aroostook County.” Martha and her crew visited the Goods’ farm during last year’s harvest and spoke with Tom and Rachel Good, foreman Larry Foster and friends. Included are recipes for potato doughnuts, potato focaccia and Yukon Gold home fries. The magazine is available now on newsstands.