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The Tale of Despereaux
Children's fantasy
The Tale of Despereaux
Despereaux is a tiny mouse born with enormous ears, a love of music, and no interest in behaving like other mice. His devotion to a human princess leads him into danger beneath the castle, where a rat named Roscuro and a servant girl named Mig also long for a different life. Their stories converge around a plan of rescue and forgiveness. Fairy-tale and tender, this book suits family reading about courage, loneliness, and mercy.
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Ginger Pear Fizz
A bright, refreshing sip suits a little enchantment and an escape from the everyday.
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- Combine the noncarbonated ingredients in a glass or shaker and stir or shake until mixed. Pour over ice, top with any carbonated ingredient, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Use a matching citrus wheel, berry, or herb from the recipe when available.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Pale Ale
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- 12 oz Pale ale
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How to mix it
- Pour into a clean pint glass and serve at the appropriate cool serving temperature.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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