Took two trips to Germany to convert me to a beer drinker (not that I’ve given up wine, mind you). So, when I found this recipe for Boston Lager 25th Anniversary Cupcakes, I was intrigued. Imagine infusing a chocolate dessert with the malty taste and spice of a brew.
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Think of an alchemist and my mind conjures an image of an aloof, wise old man with a long beard and Roman nose. In ancient times, people believed these forerunners of modern chemistry could miraculously turn or transmute base metals into gold. They were wizards, of sorts.
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Ever heard of a Bronzini?
Sounds like the ideal word for the game Balderdash or a few off-color jokes. I, however, discovered the meaning: a species of fish also known as Mediterranean Sea Bass.
On a recent trip to Baltimore I arranged to have dinner with a former college friend, one whom I hadn’t seen in about 15 years. Leslie chose the restaurant: Kali’s Court in Fells Point, the wharf area of Baltimore. From the moment I arrived, I couldn’t have been more pleased.
I valeted my car at the curb (a necessary service provided in this crowded district) and walked through an enchanted sidewalk garden. Some fortunate diners were eating al fresco among hanging and potted ferns, large leaf philodendrons and votive candles that created an elegant, yet informal vibe.
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