Like everything else this hot summer, grapes have ripened early in Kentucky. Boyd Orchard in Woodford County grew these beauties. They are resting on my grandmother Rona’s grape plate.
These are seedless champagne grapes, deliciously tart-sweet. Their skins pop just a little when I eat them.
Never mind the champagne. Here’s your recipe:
- Buy.
- Wash.
- Drain.
- Chill. (Optional)
- Savor.
You want cheap thrills?
- After step 3, put the grapes on a small cookie sheet.
- Freeze.
- Savor.
You want blissful excess?
- After step 4, pick grapes off the stems into a small bowl.
- Add 1 tablespoon creme fraiche, sour cream, full fat Greek yogurt, or Mascarpone cheese.
- Add two teaspoons excellent Sherry.
- Stir carefully, thoroughly.
- Savor.
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