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The Story of the Treasure Seekers
Classic children's fiction
The Story of the Treasure Seekers
The Bastable children decide that only a great treasure can rescue their family from poverty and restore their father's fortunes. Their plans range from burglary to publishing a newspaper, but each scheme creates consequences that their grown-up reasoning cannot predict. The narrator's earnest confidence makes every disaster both funny and unexpectedly tender. This spirited Edwardian family story is ideal for a cozy afternoon of sibling adventures, comic ambition, and loyalty that survives spectacular mistakes.
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Velvety chocolate suits a lively, lighthearted reading mood.
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- Whisk the cocoa and sweetener into the hot liquid until smooth. Add remaining flavorings, heat until steaming, and pour into a mug. Add any listed topping.
- Garnish: As listed.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Maple Old Fashioned
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Maple syrup lends a soft sweetness to this brisk bourbon classic.
What you'll need
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/4 oz pure maple syrup ↗
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Stir bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters with ice. Strain over one large ice cube.
- Garnish: Orange peel.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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