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The Phoenix and the Carpet
Classic children's fantasy
The Phoenix and the Carpet
After a nursery fire damages the children's carpet, a mysterious egg inside it hatches into a proud and knowledgeable phoenix. The carpet can transport the siblings wherever they request, turning ordinary days into journeys involving treasure, foreign temples, a theater audience, and repeated difficulty returning unnoticed. Their magical companion offers advice, but his self-importance does not prevent plans from going spectacularly wrong. Cheerful, episodic, and full of domestic comedy, this sequel is ideal for family reading and anyone who wants magical travel, resourceful siblings, and adventures that begin on the nursery floor rather than in a distant kingdom.
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Honeyed Earl Grey
A fragrant cup of tea suits a little enchantment and an escape from the everyday.
What you'll need
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- Steep the tea and any herbs or whole spices in hot water according to the tea type, then strain. Stir in sweetener and juices. Serve hot.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Maple & Orange Old Fashioned
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Maple, bitters, and orange peel make bourbon feel like autumn in a glass.
What you'll need
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/4 oz pure maple syrup ↗
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- 1 wide strip orange peel ↗
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Add the bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain over one large ice cube in a rocks glass.
- Express the orange peel over the drink, rub it around the rim, and add it as the garnish.
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