Gulf Coast Buzz (March 20 – April 2, 2015)

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Elberta German Sausage Festival Foley Centennial Historic downtown walking tours

Calling all turkeys!

Choosing the right turkey call

EASTER FUN!

Top 5 basket stuffers Easter events “Eggs” for your basket MARCH 20 – APRIL 2, 2015 Gulf Coast Media

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Your 14-day guide to fun, food and entertainment

Elberta German Sausage Festival Foley Centennial Historic Downtown Walking Tours

Calling all turkeys!

Choosing the right turkey call

EASTER FUN!

Just like the last Buzz, this issue is packed with many to-dos to fill up your weekends.

The Arts and Crafts Festival is celebrating its 63rd year this weekend.

It begins March 20 and lasts through March 22. We’re all keeping our fingers crossed for a beautiful weekend with no rain! The festival is free of charge and held in downtown Fairhope. Check out the Outdoor Art Festival at the Eastern Shore Art Center while you’re in the area.

On March 21, the Spring Fever Chase will kick off at 8 a.m. for the 10K and 9:30 a.m. for the 2-mile fun run. It takes place at Fairhope Avenue and Bayview Street, so as soon as you cross the finish line and relax, walk up to the Arts and Crafts Festival.

On March 28, a large festival takes place in a small town. Many people are unaware of this festival, and if they know about it, they certainly don’t realize how big this event really is. The German Sausage Festival in Elberta is twice a year, once in March and October, and attracts nearly 30,000 people each event! Enjoy some food, good music and arts and crafts — bring the entire family!

The Delta Rendezvous Bass Trail begins on March 22, and continues through September on different dates. The money raised will benefit Alabama Hunger Relief.

The Daphne Sunday Sunset Concert Series will also begin March 22 and is also held April 19 and May 17. Each performance features a different band.

In addition to these events, our calendar and live music listings are packed with events through April 3.

Also, for those who may have forgotten, Easter is right around the corner. Our Look Ahead: Easter will let you know what events are occurring in your area, like Easter egg hunts, Easter bunny visits and sunrise services. Of course, not all activities and services are listed. Contact your church and organizations to see if they have any services or activities for your family.

Enjoy!

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ABOUT THE COVER The Elberta German Sausage Festival will cook up an estimated 7,000 pounds of sausage on Saturday, March 28.

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WHAT’S INSIDE COVER STORY

WHERE TO GO Historic Downtown Walking Tours Tour Foley and learn some local history. 8 Easter Events Celebrations and egg hunts throughout the county. 14

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FAMILY FUN Easter Baskets Top 5 stuffers. 10

A&E Culturally Speaking Daphne Sunday Sunset Concert Series. 17

Local Live Music Baldwin County music listings. 20 21764 Media Dr., Robertsdale, AL 36567 251-947-7712 GulfCoastNewsToday.com

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Elberta German Sausage Festival Event cooks up great food and fun times. 5

The Buzz on the Coast 14 Days, our comprehensive calendar. 11

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Recipes Double chocolate pavlova. 9

The Delta Rendezvous Bass trail. 7

Chew on This Restaurant Review: Daruma. 18 Tastings Some “eggs” for your basket. 22

Aiming and Angling Turkey calls. 15

BOOKS/GAMES Between the Pages “South” by Peter Huggins. 16

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ABOUT THE COVER

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Firefighters prepare sausage for hungry festival goers. The sausage recipe is credited to Alfred “Pop” Stucki, who managed Elberta’s Locker Plant from 1953 until his death in 1973. It was perfected by the Elberta Volunteer Fire Department and Chuck Childress of Farm Fresh Meats.

Satisfy your taste buds Enjoy sausage, crafts and more at the German Sausage Festival

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njoy good food while raising money for the Elberta Volunteer Fire Department at the German Sausage Festival in Elberta on March 28. Elberta’s famous German sausage and sauerkraut will be available, continuous entertainment for adults and children and more than 200 arts and crafts booths. Other scrumptious foods will include German-style filled cabbage, potato salad, goulash, red beans and rice, hamburgers, hot dogs, barbecue sandwiches, ice cream, popcorn and peanuts. There will also be baked goods for sale at the festival. Carnival rides, polka, country, contemporary and German music will also be provided for entertainment.

The sausage festival is a town fundraiser, spearheaded by

Elberta's Volunteer Fire Department in 1978, whose proceeds are used for improving not only the fire department, but

if you go WHAT: Elberta German Sausage Festival WHEN: Saturday, March 28; 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

WHERE: Elberta Town Park MISSION: Fundraising for the Elberta Volunteer Fire Department and town FIND OUT MORE: ElbertaFire.com; 251-986-5805; Festival@ElbertaFire.com

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GulfCoastNewsToday.com the town as well. Additionally, local nonprofit organizations also benefit from the festival through proceeds from booth sales and parking lot fees. The festival is held twice a year on the last Saturday of March and October.

Although the recipe has changed somewhat over the years, the original

March 20 – April 2, 2015 secret recipe for Elberta's famous sausage is credited to Alfred Stucki who managed Elberta’s Locker Plant from 1953 until his death in 1973.

The German Sausage Festival sells about 7,000 pounds of sausage and attracts an estimated 30,000 visitors each festival.

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Target Bed Bath & Beyond Books A Million Accessories Galore/Bag Lady Dollar Tree GNC Hibbett Sports Jubilee Apparel and Gifts The Orchard Apple Specialists Little Monkey Toes Lovely Nails Mission 25 Hair Studio Sun Rays Sunglass Center The Beach House Boutique Too Hot Mamas

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Patrons line up to get one of the famous German sausages last October in Elberta.

Dining & Entertainment

Cactus Flower Cobb Theater Cohiba Dunes Cigar Bar Dairy Queen Kitty’s Kafe Longhorn Steakhouse Mikato Japanese Steak House Papa’s Pizza Rafters Restaurant & Sports Bar

The German sausages are cooked in metal cages over an immense grill.

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ABOVE: Rileigh Poole cracks a smile while enjoying a pony ride last October.

RIGHT: Just like in years before, music will again be a part of the Elberta German Sausage Festival on March 28.

OUTDOORS

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The Delta Rendezvous Bass Trail

The Delta Rendezvous Bass Trail will begin in March and continue each month through September. The purpose of this trail is to raise money for Alabama Hunger Relief and feed the hungry in south Alabama.

The tournament trail will be held at Live Oak Landing near Stockton. Tickets are $100 per boat. Tickets can be purchased on the website as well at Great Day Outdoors on Highway 59 in Stapleton.

trail dates March 21, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 18, Aug. 29 and Sept. 19 (top 50 boats only)

if you go WHAT: The Delta Rendezvous Bass Trail WHERE: Live Oak Landing COST: $100 (1 – 2 person team) FIND OUT MORE: Facebook.com/TheDeltaRendezvous; 251-423-1857; AlabamaHungerRelief.com

About Alabama Hunger Relief

The purpose of Alabama Hunger Relief (AHR) is to educate, promote and raise funds for the platform of Alabama hunger. Since 2010, a record number of Alabama households experienced hunger. AHR exists to raise funds for conquering hunger. AHR appeals to organizations about the importance of getting involved and helping with hunger poverty.

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WHERE TO GO

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Historic downtown walking tours 10 a.m. each Saturday in April at the Foley Welcome Center.

Foley’s Welcome Center is located on the northeast corner of Highway 59 (McKenzie Street) and U.S. 98 (Laurel Avenue). The walking tours last approximately one hour and no reservations are required.

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if you go WHAT: Historic downtown walking tours WHEN: Every Saturday in April; 10 a.m.

WHERE: Downtown Foley FIND OUT MORE: VisitFoley.org; 251-943-1300

Tour stops/locations: Foley Train Depot Centennial Plaza Hotel Magnolia Wright Drugs Holmes Medical Museum Old Foley Hotel Stacey’s Drugs and Olde Tyme Soda Fountain Old Cactus Café building

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Nigella, you have ruined me with this dessert

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Nigella Lawson is one of my favorite TV cooking personalities. She is just so British and I love her. Pure class. I love the way she’s so relaxed in the kitchen as well as the vocabulary she uses to make her food just, well, sexy. There’s just no other way to describe her double chocolate pavlova with raspberries and mascarpone whipped cream.

Nigella on the bits of chocolate hiding inside the meringue that make this dessert irresistible: “Get the best stock chocolate you can … and chop it into wonderful dark splinters. And the point about this is that these little chocolate bits will stay molten, like nuggets of melting chocolate in the meringue. Add these to the cocoa-dusted meringue, and serenely and confidently fold in the cocoa,

Double chocolate pavlova

Start-to-finish: 1 hour, 35 minutes (20 minutes active) Serves 10 Ingredients For the Pavlova n 6 large egg whites n Pinch salt n 1-3/4 cups superfine sugar (see note) n 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder n 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar n 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped For the Mascarpone Cream n 8 ounces (1 cup) mascarpone cheese, cold n 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold n 1/4 cup sugar n 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the Topping n 1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries n 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, grated or shaved into curls (optional)

Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Using a dark marker, draw a 9-inch diameter circle on the parchment paper by tracing around a 9-inch cake pan or plate. Flip the paper over so your meringue won’t touch the marker.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites and salt on medium speed until foamy soft peaks form, about a minute. Increase the speed to medium-high and gradually add the sugar; continue beating until stiff peaks form, 8-9 minutes

vinegar and chocolate.”

Do you see why I love her?

Anyway, after dreaming about making this pavlova for a couple of months, I finally made it to take to dinner with some dear friends. We drank it with decaf coffee and everyone could not believe the heavenly taste and texture of this dessert, which someone dubbed “Cow Patty Delight” based on its appearance. The crisp crust of the meringue combined with the gooey, chocolatey center and topped with mascarpone whipped cream and tart raspberries — it’s just too much goodness in one dessert. And hey, it’s gluten-free, so it’s good for you, right? … Right? Sigh. (meringue will be glossy).

Pass the cocoa powder through a sieve or sifter and add to the meringue. Add the vinegar and chopped chocolate. Using a large rubber spatula, fold the mixture until well combined. It should be a light mocha color with no white or brown streaks.

Secure the parchment paper to the baking sheet by adding a dab of meringue under each corner. Mound the meringue onto the parchment inside the circle. Using the spatula or a butter knife, spread the meringue to fill the circle. Even the top and sides just slightly — it shouldn’t be perfectly smooth or overworked. Place in the oven and immediately reduce temperature to 300 F. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the meringue is puffed and crisp all over, yet still a bit wobbly underneath if you touch the center. Don’t worry if the top is cracked — that’s normal and it all gets covered with whipped cream in the end. Turn off the oven, prop the oven door open, and leave the meringue in the oven to cool to room temperature, at least 30 minutes (the meringue won’t collapse as much if it cools gradually).

Before serving, carefully peel the meringue off of the parchment paper and place it on a serving platter. In a medium bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream and vanilla until combined. Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until it holds soft, pillowy peaks. Do not over beat; it should not be too stiff or grainy. Mound the mascarpone cream onto the meringue and gently spread it out about an inch from the edge (don’t worry if the meringue cracks in the process). Top the pavlova with the raspberries and sprinkle the shaved chocolate over top. Cut the pavlova into wedges, wiping the knife in between slices and serve.

Note: If you don’t have superfine sugar, place regular granulated sugar in a food processor and pulse until fine, about 30 seconds.

Note: This pavlova can be made ahead and assembled up to 12 hours ahead of time. Keep in the refrigerator.

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FAMILY FUN

Easter is coming! Don’t get caught without these five things in your kid’s Easter basket.

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Raid the dollar section at Target. There you’ll find a lot of useless things your kids will love as well as socks, notepads, pencils and more, all for just $1 each.

Skip the marshmallow Peeps and chocolate bunnies and load their Easter basket with Cadbury eggs. Those eggs are the best candy money can buy. They should sell them year round!

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If you are filling a basket for a girl, throw in a doll. My girls prefer baby dolls, but yours might want a princess or a Barbie. For a boy, a baseball, Legos or a superhero action figure are good picks.

Bubbles! Every kid likes to play with bubbles. Most grownups do, too.

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Finally, pick out a favorite Easter book and add it to the basket. There are a lot of good Easter books out there for kids. My kids like “Pat the Bunny,” “Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure” and “The Velveteen Rabbit,” among others. The best Easter book is the Bible, which tells the real story of why we celebrate the day in the first place.

Happy Easter!

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Your guide to fun, food and entertainment ONGOING Ballroom Dance Classes Enjoy a buffet dinner, cash bar and one hour of dance instruction followed by one hour of open dance floor. Reservations are required. Partners are welcome, but not necessary.

I Wednesdays, 6 – 8 p.m.; Shipp’s Harbour Grill I $20 per person I 251-981-4119 Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen’s Market I Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; County Road 20, Foley I Free admission I CoastalAlabamaMarket.com; 251-943-1545 Ark of India: An Alabama artist explores southern Asia It is an account of late 19th and early 20th century India as seen by Alabama artist Roderick D. MacK-

enzie, using his paintings, drawings, sculptures and most importantly, photographs and writings. MacKenzie spent more than a decade in India, a place he described as exotic, dangerous and colorful. MacKenzie was the official painter of the Delhi Durbar in 1903, which marked the coronation of King Edward VII. I Through Sept. 1; History Museum of Mobile I Adult, $7; seniors, $6; students, $5 I HistoryMuseumofMobile.com

FRIDAY, MARCH 20 63rd Annual Arts and Crafts Festival The 63rd annual festival will include arts and crafts for purchase from artists around the U.S. Enjoy the Outdoor Art Show at the Eastern Shore Art Center during the same days and hours.

I March 21 and 22, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; March 22, 10 a.m. - 5

p.m.; downtown Fairhope I Free admission; concessions will be available I AnnualArtsandCraftsFestivalFairhope.com; 251-928-6387 Wharf Boat and Yacht Show A terrific way to kick off the spring fishing and boating season on the Gulf Coast, this show gives visitors the chance to see some of the finest boats and accessories, both on land and in the water, and also the opportunity to experience the complete boating lifestyle. There will be more than $90 million in boats and marine products on display, 125 in-water yachts and more than 250 boats on land and more than 50 of the hottest boat brands from 10foot runabouts to 90-foot yachts.

I Through March 22; The Wharf, Orange Beach I $7 I 251-224-1900

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SATURDAY, MARCH 21 William F. Green Veteran’s Home Car Show Presented by Baldwin County Gear Jammers Car Club and the North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce.

Money raised from this show will go to the veterans home to benefit the residents. Enjoy door prizes and food and drinks while perusing the cruises. Awards will be given in various categories and dash plaques will be given to the first 50 entries.

I 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; William F. Green Veteran’s Home, Bay Minette I $20 entry fee I 251-945-5506; 251-215-9630 Foley Model Train Show This model train show offers visitors a chance to see displays with operating trains in a number of sizes, or scales as model train enthusiasts call them. Multiple

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the buzz on the coast vendors will be selling trains, tracks, layouts and the many accessories enjoyed by those who appreciate model trains. The Foley Model Train Show replaces the train show held for 20 years in Fairhope. The show is sponsored by the Foley Caboose Club and South West Alabama Railroad Modelers (SWARM).

I March 21, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; March 22, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Foley Civic Center I Free admission I VisitFoley.com; 251-943-1200 BBQ & Blues Cook-Off In addition to great food, enjoy live blues music, silent auction bidding, arts and crafts and children’s activities. Mostly, enjoy the delicious, finger-licking, grilled concoctions from competing barbecue teams.

I 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Heritage Park, Foley I $10 I 251-942-5520; info@sbchamberfoundation.org Spring Fever Chase I 7 a.m. – noon; Fairhope Avenue and Bayview Street I 10K, $25; fun run, $20 for adults, $15 for children I SpringFeverChase.com

The Eastern Shore Choral Society will present its spring concert at Spanish Fort United Methodist Church on March 22 at 3 p.m.

Florida-Georgia Line With special guests Thomas Rhett and Frankie Ballard.

I 7 p.m.; The Amphitheater at The Wharf, Orange Beach I $41 or $72 I 251-224-1000

Spanish Fort High School under the direction of Kathy Hughes.

I 3 p.m.; Spanish Fort United Methodist Church I $15 I ESCS.org

SUNDAY, MARCH 22

Book Talk and Signing Phil Klay’s “Redeployment” takes readers to the frontlines of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, asking us to understand what happened there, and what happened to the soldiers who returned. Across nations and continents, Klay sets in devastating relief the two worlds a soldier inhabits: one of extremes and one of loss. Written with a hard-eyed realism and stunning

Eastern Shore March Concert The Eastern Shore Choral Society, under the direction of Mary Katherine Kilgore, will present its Spring Concert, “How Can I Keep from Singing.” The program will include a variety of choral selections and will feature as guest singers, the Mixed Advanced Choir, Women’s Advanced Choir and both the men’s and women’s ensemble from

emotional depth, this work marks Klay as one of the most talented new voices of his generation.

I 6 p.m.; Fairhope Public Library I Free admission I PageandPalette.com; 251-928-5295

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THURSDAY, MARCH 26 “Read It and Eat” Author Luncheon Set in a small coal-mining town, Chris Cander’s “Whisper Hollow” is a novel full of secrets, love, betrayal and suspicious accidents, where Catholicism casts a long shadow and two courageous women make choices that will challenge our own moral convictions.

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EARTH DAY 2015 “Every Day is Earth Day” Saturday, April 18th 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Fairhope Pier Parks

Alabama’s LARGEST Earth Day Festival • Children’s activities.

• New hybrid cars and electric vehicles.

• Bring your surplus electronics, TVs, computers, cell phones, and printer ink cartridges for recycling.

• A variety of free disposal or reuse opportunities.

“GO GREEN”

by walking, bicycling, ride-sharing, kayaking, or riding the free Baldwin County BRATS shuttle bus to Earth Day.

www.earthdaymobilebay.org.

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March 20 – April 2, 2015 I Free admission; lunch available for $10 I PageandPalette.com; 251-928-5295 Stretch and Unwind Laura Smith will lead a yoga class, followed by a social hour/ happy hour.

I 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Holley Hills Municipal Golf Course, Bay Minette I Members, free; nonmembers, $5 I 251-580-2553

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FRIDAY, MARCH 27 150th Anniversary of Last Battle of the Civil War Historic Blakeley State Park will provide the public to experience the authentic sights and sounds of the last major battle of the Civil War reenacted on the original battlefield. To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Blakeley, which led two days later to the unopposed capture of the city of Mobile, the park is staging a special living history weekend.

I Through March 29; Blakeley State Park, Spanish Fort I BlakeleyPark.com; 251-626-0798; BlakeleyPark@aol.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 Elberta’s German Sausage Festival For details, see pg. 5 Spring Book Sale Sponsored by Friends of the Daphne Public Library; Prices vary. Buy four books of one type, get one free. The last hour, items will be 50 cents a bag.

I 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Daphne Public Library I Hardbacks, 50 cents; paperbacks, 25 cents; children’s books, 10 cents.

Coastal Ballet Beach Ball You are cordially invited to a night of dinner and dancing at the Coastal Ballet Beach Ball,

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The Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival on March 20 – 22 will feature arts and crafts, live entertainment, kids activities, food and more. an event benefiting the Coastal Ballet under the artistic direction of Madame Rio Barlow.

This is a 21 and older event.

RSVP required to attend.

I 6 – 10 p.m.; The Gift Horse, Foley I $75 per couple I CoastalBalletAcademy.com; 251-979-9851; CoastalBallet@gmail.com

SUNDAY, MARCH 29 Foley High School Spring Musical “9 to 5, the Musical” Based on the 20th Century Fox Picture, this musical tells the story of three women who get revenge on their “sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot” of a boss.

I 2 – 3:30 p.m.; Foley Civic Center I Adults, $10; students $8 I 251-943-2221; ddanderson@bcbe.org

FRIDAY, APRIL 3 First Friday Art Walk Begins at Fairhope Art Center, stroll through downtown Fairhope visiting art galleries and listening to music.

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downtown Fairhope I Free admission I 251-928-2228 First Friday Family Night The second movie shown of this four-part series is “Brave.”

This event will feature kid’s activities, freebies from our chamber members, food trucks like Foosackly’s, Windcreek’s Good to Go food truck and Kona Ice and a free outdoor movie. The next movie will be May 1 and “Dolphin Tale 2” will be shown.

I 8 p.m.; Blackburn Park, Bay Minette I Free admission

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SATURDAY, APRIL 4 Waterway Village Art Market Local and regional artists will set up their original works. This family friendly event will also include live musical entertainment, children’s hands-on art activities and concessions.

I 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery I Free admission I GulfCoastArtsAlliance. com; 251-233-3970

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Easter services Check with your local church for any Easter services and events.

NORTH BALDWIN The Seven Last Words of Christ Presented by choirs of North Baldwin Community Chorus and First United Methodist Church.

Oratorio by Theodore Dubois.

I March 28, 6 p.m.; First United Methodist Church, Bay Minette I SevenLastWords.info Picnic and Easter egg hunt I March 29, 2 p.m.; Cross Roads Church of God, Bay Minette I Mycrcog.org; 251-937-1227 Annual Eggstravaganza Easter services will be held April 5 at 9:30 and 10:45 a.m.

I April 1, 5 – 7 p.m.; First Baptist Church, Bay Minette Community Good Friday Service Sponsored by North Baldwin Ministerial Association I April 3, noon; First United Methodist Church, Bay Minette Easter sunrise service Sponsored by North Baldwin Ministerial Association I April 5, 7 a.m. Halliday Park, Bay Minette

CENTRAL BALDWIN Living Lord’s Supper A recreation of Leonardo DaVinci’s Last Supper featuring the Passover meal and includes monologues by Jesus and all the disciples.

I April 2 and 3, 7 p.m.; Silverhill First Baptist Church I Free admission; a free-will offering will be taken during the service I FBCSilverhill org; 251-945-5182

13th annual Easter Eggstravaganza Hunt for more than 10,000 eggs sponsored annually by The Lighthouse of Baldwin County. Robertsdale Fire Department will provide hot dogs for lunch and tours of a fire truck. Will also include games, pony rides, a cake walk, raffles, a spacewalk, Easter art projects and appearances by the Dogwood Trail Maids and the Easter bunny.

I April 3, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Garrett Park, Robertsdale.

I Free admission I ABeacon.org; 251-947-3414; bcfvom@gulftel.com Easter egg hunt Hosted by the Loxley Volunteer Fire Department, includes thousands of eggs, entertainment and a visit from the Easter bunny. Refreshments will be served and special prize eggs will be available.

I April 4, 10 a.m. to noon; Loxley Municipal Park I Free admission I TownofLoxley.org; 251-964-6444

Baptist Church. Events include games, face painting, balloon animals, hot dogs and chips, along with other refreshments.

I April 4, 1 – 3 p.m.; Silverhill Kids Park I Free admission I FBCSilverhill org; 251-945-5182 SonRise Service Come together in celebration of our Savior’s resurrection from the dead to eternal life. Hosted by Robertsdale United Methodist Church.

I April 5, 6:30 a.m.; Garrett Park pavilion, Robertsdale I Free admission I RobertsdaleUMC.com; 251-947-4602 Easter Sunrise Service Hosted by the Silverhill First Baptist Church.

I April 5, 6:30 a.m.; Oscar Johnson Memorial Park, Silverhill I Free admission I FBCSilverhill.org; 251-945-5182

EASTERN SHORE

10th annual Cottontail Express Features a miniature steam train, free Easter egg hunt with goodies and visit with the Easter Bunny.

Event also includes pony rides, petting zoo and peep blaster cannon.

I Saturdays and Sundays through April 4, 10 a.m.5 p.m.; Wales West Light Railway, Silverhill I $15; children under 2, free I WalesWest.com; 888-569-5337

Easter bunny Visit the Easter bunny and visit the museum and beautiful grounds.

I March 21, 1:30 – 3 p.m.; Daphne History Museum I Free admission I 251-621-9620

Easter egg hunt Sponsored by the Silverhill First

Easter bunny photos I April 4, 10 a.m. – noon;

Easter egg hunt I April 4, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Christ the King Catholic Church I 251-626-1692

Fairhope Welcome Center I Free admission; bring your own camera I 251-929-1466

SOUTH BALDWIN Easter egg hunt Egg hunt and play day; for children ages 10 and younger.

I March 21, 2 – 4 p.m.; Graham Creek Nature Preserve, Foley I 251-952-4011; lgahagan@cityoffoley.org Pictures with the Easter bunny I March 22, 23, 29; April 4, 5; Palm Plaza at The Wharf I $15 per 5x7 photo I 251-224-1000 Maundy Thursday communion This is not a traditional service.

Come at any time in the two-hour window that fits your schedule.

I April 2, 4 – 6 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church, Foley I Free admission I FirstPresbyterianFoley.com; 251-943-8325 Good Friday Tenebrae service A service of devotion that dates back to the seventh century.

• April 3, 7 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church, Foley • Free admission • FirstPresbyterianFoley.com; 251-943-8325 Easter egg hunt Bouncy houses, live music, giant color sheets and more.

I April 4, 11 a.m.; The Wharf, Orange Beach I Free admission I 251-224-1000

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AIMING AND ANGLING Box call

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hat do “cluck,” “purr” and “cackle” have in common? These are the sounds indicating that spring turkey season is in full swing in the South! If you guessed a fight at the local zoo or the noise your breakfast cereal makes, then you may want to pay close attention to the handy guide below.

Turkey call basics:

Box call – a simple hinged-lid friction call made of two pieces of wood using chalk or rosin on surfaces to produce sound. This type of call is considered the easiest to master.

• Best for yelping, clucking and gobbling • Basic technique: Lightly grasp lid handle between the thumb and index finger of right hand while holding the box in the palm of the left. Stroke across the top edge while flexing the wrist.

Slate call Slate call (“pot call”) – another type of friction call that is composed of a sounding board (“pot”) and a striker (“peg”) made in an array of materials.

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• Best for fly down cackling, purring and yelping • Basic technique: Grasp the board in the left hand with tips of fingers while holding the striker like a pencil in the right hand.

Draw circles in counterclockwise egg-shaped circles on sounding board.

Tube call – a type of diaphragm call that is composed of the latex reed stretched across the top of a round plastic or wooden tube.

• Best for yelping and cutting • Basic technique: Hold reed against lower lip and blow.

Mouth call

Mouth call – another type of diaphragm Tube call call made of a thin latex rubber reed held inside of a horseshoe-shaped frame that uses the mouth to produce sound. Has a wide variety of versatility and range of calls.

• Best for yelping, cutting, kee-keeing, fly down cackling (and more with practice) • Basic technique: Place call in mouth with rounded side to the back. Press to roof of mouth with tongue while “huffing” breath across the reed.

Want your friction call to last for a long time?

Never touch the call surface or striker tip!

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between the pages

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“South”

by Peter Huggins

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hile I’m not normally one for poetry, Peter Huggins “South” bears viewing for those of you who need a break from pages upon pages of prose.

Huggins, a native of New Orleans and resident of Auburn, has found his muse in the numerous excellent pieces found within the poetry collection.

He does not shy away from the region’s somewhat checkered history on race,

addressing it head on within his preferred medium.

“Jazz Funeral for Cynthia” is one of the most touching pieces in this collection, while “My Daughter Learns to Cross-Stitch” is simply endearing.

“South” is exactly the sort of book you like to peruse while you’re inbetween larger works of fiction or nonfiction — his poems are the tiny cup of sorbet between the appetizer and the entrée.

did you know Peter Huggins has published four books of poetry with “South” being his latest. Other titles include “Hard Facts,” “Blue Angels” and “Necessary Acts” which can all be purchased at Page and Palette in Fairhope. “South” is currently available on Amazon.

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culturally speaking

Daphne Sunday Sunset Concert Series

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or the fourth year, The City of Daphne and Catt’s Sunday Jazz Brunch invites everyone to experience a sunset view from Bayfront Park with a soundtrack of big band music. The Sunday Sunset Concerts are a series of three big band performances, timed to conclude as the sun dips below the horizon.

The concerts take place on the lawn at Bay Front Park, with plenty of parking area, public facilities and a pier for fishing or an afternoon stroll over the bay. Bay Front Park also A saxophonist from the City offers more than 80 acres Rhythm Band plays at a past of walking trails through concert. a diverse array of ecosystems, historic D’Olive Cemetery and the legendary giant “Jackson’s Oak.” Bay Front Park is nestled against Mobile Bay at the foot of Bay Front Drive, just south of Magnolia Place Shopping Center at the intersection of U.S. Highway 98 and Scenic Highway 98.

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The City Rhythm Big Band will kick off the series on March 22 at 5 p.m.

if you go WHAT: Daphne Sunday Sunset Concert Series WHERE: Bayfront Park, Daphne COST: Free admission FIND OUT MORE: 251-583-1963; Catt@RadioAvalon.com

2015 season MARCH 22, 5 P.M.: City Rhythm Big Band APRIL 19, 5:30 P.M.: Occhipinti Big Band MAY 17, 6 P.M.: Mobile Big Band Lawn chairs and picnic supplies are welcome.

Many people have already made the Sunday Sunset Concerts a time for a family get-together on the shores of Mobile Bay.

was a great success!

Many thanks to everyone who volunteered to help present this beautiful event. Join us next year on

March 12th - 13th, 2016

Meanwhile, check FaceBook or our website for updates about the construction process of our new gallery.

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The “small” boat is actually pretty large. We loved the rolls.

Daruma:

budget friendly all-you-can-eat sushi

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ometimes I just want sushi, but I don’t want to spend big bucks.

My go-to spot to satisfy this craving is Daruma in Daphne. I like to go for lunch with friends after a Bible study I attend right across the street on Wednesdays, and it’s always a great experience — the servers are super friendly, the sushi rolls are delicious (and numerous … oh the options!) and best of all, it doesn’t break the bank at $12.95 for all-you-can-eat sushi (lunch only).

I also recently visited for dinner with Scott and we ordered the small boat, which is actually a kind of large boat that took up half of our table. We loved the scorpion, rainbow and volcano rolls, and their clear soup is — as the kids say these days — on point. The atmosphere is relaxing and the restaurant wasn’t overcrowded when we visited on a Thursday night.

One note: a couple of pieces of the sashimi (a big

restaurant profile NAME: Daruma Japanese Sushi and Steak House LOCATION: 27955 US 98, Daphne HOURS: Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.; Saturday noon – 10:30 p.m.; Sunday noon – 9:30 p.m.

CUISINE: Sushi, hibachi, japanese steakhouse PRICE: $$$$$ FIND OUT MORE: 251-626-8886; DarumaJapanese.com piece of fish over a bed of rice … nigiri is the fish minus the rice) on the boat were not the freshest fish I’ve tasted (not spoiled; just kind of fishy), but I’ve had this issue at many, many sushi restaurants locally, so I wasn’t surprised. You get what you pay for at budget sushi places, so I would recommend sticking with the rolls, which I can’t praise enough.

Daruma isn’t just a sushi place. It also has a full hibachi grill room in the back as well as noodle entrees, but I haven’t tried those options … yet.

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did you know?

Daruma is a traditional Japanese doll that is typically hollow and round. It is made to look like Bodhidharma, who was the founder of Zen in Buddism. The dolls symbolize good luck and are given for encouragement.

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live local music Karaoke

every Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Daphne Top of the Bay Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 9 p.m.

Fairhope Gambino’s Italian Grill Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.

Foley Good Time Charley’s every Tuesday at 10 p.m.

The Office Lounge every Wednesday at 9 p.m.

Ft. Morgan Tacky Jacks every Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m.

Gulf Shores Behind the Pines Bar & Grill every Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Mudbugs Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m.

Pink Pony Pub every night at 9 p.m.

Tacky Jacks every Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

Lillian Lillian’s Cafe and Coffee House every Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Orange Beach Island Time Daiquiri Bar every Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Live Bait every night at 8 p.m.

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar every Thursday at 8:30 p.m.

The Undertow Wednesday – Saturday at 9 p.m.

Snapper’s Lounge Saturday at 8 p.m.

Perdido Key Happy Harbor on the Line Catch Brent Burns at LuLu’s every Monday at 4 p.m.

Open Mic

Fairhope American Legion 199 open guitar jams every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.

The Gumbo Shack every Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Old 27 Grill Bay Area Songwriter’s Association first and third Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Plow every other Tuesday Foley The Office Lounge every Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Gulf Shores Tacky Jacks every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

Orange Beach Happy Harbor the Mothership every Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Island Time Daiquiri Bar Tuesday with Brittany Bell at 9 p.m.

Live Bait every Sunday at 8 p.m.

Pleasure Island Tiki Bar every Tuesday from 6 – 9 p.m.

Perdido Key Flora-Bama every Monday at 6 p.m.

Trivia

Daphne Moe’s Bar B Que every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Top of the Bay Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 9 p.m.

Fairhope Fairhope Brewing Company every Thursday Ravenite Pizzeria Trivia every Tuesday, Sports Trivia every Wednesday Foley Good Time Charley’s everyday at 10 p.m.

The Office Lounge every Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Orange Beach Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Bingo

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Tacky Jacks every Tuesday Orange Beach Bear Point Civic Association every Thursday at 7 p.m.

Tacky Jacks every Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar every Monday at 7 p.m.

Perdido Key Flora-Bama Monday through Friday 1-4 p.m.

Friday, March 20

Daphne Moe’s Original Bar B Que The Dulac Smack Fairhope American Legion Post 199 Mackie Lister Old 27 Grill Corey Rezner Organic School Benefit Grayson Capps ( 3 p.m. until) Windmill Market The Excelsior Band Duo / Sam Bonfe Gulf Shores Bill’s by the Beach Barstool Surfers The Hangout U.S. Band / DJ Ellux Furor Hogwild BBQ Destiny Brown LuLu’s Alvarado Road Show Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen Tacky Jacks Charlie Wilson and Mel Knapp Orange Beach Tacky Jacks Jimmy Lee Hanaford Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Corey Cox Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Blind Dog Mike

SATURDAY, March 21

Daphne Top of the Bay Missused Fairhope American Legion Post 199 Sharon Moore Old 27 Grill Krissta Allen / Hannah Wallace Windmill Market Leland Clay Foley American Legion Post 99 Shades of Time

The Office Lounge The Whyte Capps Gulf Shores Bill’s by the Beach Barstool Surfers / Mental Extract The Hangout U.S. Band / DJ Sremba Hogwild BBQ Chase Brown LuLu’s Alvarado Road Show Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Tacky Jacks Adam Doleac Orange Beach Tacky Jacks Bud Smith Duo Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Corey Cox Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Al & Kathy

SUNDAY, March 22

Fairhope Old 27 Grill Lisa Zanghi Windmill Market Christopher Duncan Duo Gulf Shores Bill’s by the Beach Mental Extract The Hangout Mario Mena Band / The Perry Wall LuLu’s Wes Loper Papa Rocco’s Johnny B Pink Pony Pub The Whyte Capps Tacky Jacks Barstool Surfers Orange Beach Cobalt Coffee, Black Tacky Jacks Melissa and John Joiner Silverhill The Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm Willie Sugarcapps

Monday, March 23

Gulf Shores The Hangout Oliver’s Twist / DJ Ellux Furor Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

Tuesday, March 24

Gulf Shores The Hangout Rhythm Intervention / DJ Sremba LuLu’s Delta Reign Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

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live local music Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Tim Kinsey

Bluegill Restaurant Cary Laine

Wednesday, March 25

Daphne Top of the Bay Lynam Fairhope American Legion Post 199 Remaining Nameless Old 27 Grill Tyler Champion Foley American Legion Post 99 2 of Hearts Good Time Charley’s The Whyte Capps Gulf Shores Bill’s by the Beach Lisa Zanghi / Mental Extract The Hangout Peek, DJ Sremba LuLu’s Albert Simpson Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Tacky Jacks Bean Soup Orange Beach Tacky Jacks Charlie Wilson Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Jay Williams Band Silverhill Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm Grayson Capps, Bill Kirchen, Rick Carter, The Deluxe Trio, Corky Hughes Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Dale Drinkard Jr.

Gulf Shores The Hangout Redfield / DJ Ellux Furor LuLu’s Webb Dalton Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Orange Beach Compleat Angler Destiny Brown Live Bait The Whyte Capps

Thursday, March 26

Gulf Shores Bill’s by the Beach Damien Lamb The Hangout Redfield / DJ Sremba LuLu’s JERI Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen Orange Beach Tacky Jacks Chris Bryant Duo Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Mario Mena / The Cadillac Three Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Jon Cowart Duo

Friday, March 27

Daphne Moe’s Original Bar B Que The Adam Holt Band Fairhope American Legion Post 199 Stephen Lee Veal Old 27 Grill The Budz Gulf Shores Bill’s by the Beach Joshua Ward The Hangout Peek / DJ Ellux Furor LuLu’s Albert Simpson Meyer Park Rosco Bandana Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen Tacky Jacks Tommy Morse Orange Beach Moe’s Original Bar B Que Destiny Brown Tacky Jacks Bill Barrow Duo Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Jay Williams Band Spanish Fort

Saturday, March 28

Sunday, March 29

Fairhope Old 27 Grill Jimmy Lee Hannaford Gulf Shores Bill’s by the Beach Barstool Surfers The Hangout Mario Mena Band / The Perry Wall Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Pink Pony Pub The Whyte Capps Duo Tacky Jacks Charlie Wilson and Mel Knapp Orange Beach Cobalt Coffee, Black Tacky Jacks Cornbred

Monday, March 30

Gulf Shores The Hangout Oliver’s Twist /

DJ Ellux Furor Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

Tuesday, March 31

Gulf Coast BUZZ n 21 Barstool Surfers will be at Bill’s by the Beach March 20, 21 and 29, and at Tacky Jacks in Gulf Shores on March 22.

Gulf Shores The Hangout Rhythm Intervention / DJ Sremba LuLu’s Adam Holt Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Josh Ewing

Wednesday, April 1 Gulf Shores The Hangout DJ Sremba LuLu’s Nikki Talley Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Orange Beach Compleat Angler Destiny Brown

Thursday, April 2

Gulf Shores LuLu’s Nikki Talley Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen Orange Beach Baumhower’s Destiny Brown

Friday, April 3

Fairhope Old 27 Grill Them Again Gulf Shores LuLu’s Sugarcane Jane Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen Tacky Jacks Charlie Wilson and Mel Knapp

Saturday, April 4

Gulf Shores LuLu’s Kyle and Karl Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Tacky Jacks Tommy Morse

Sunday, April 5

Gulf Shores Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Tacky Jacks Bean Soup Orange Beach Cobalt Coffee, Black Silverhill Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm Grayson Capps, Dylan LeBlanc, Sugarcane Jane, Cary Laine, Corky Hughes

ONGOING

Fairhope Bucky’s Birdcage Lounge at the Grand Hotel Adam Holt Piano Show every Wednesday night at 8 p.m.

Gambino’s Italian Grill Dueling Pianos every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Gulf Shores LuLu’s Greg Brown every Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

LuLu’s Brent Burns every Monday at 4 p.m.

The Hangout Lunchtime music with Gary, Mondays at 11 a.m.

Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi every Monday night Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Tuesday – Saturday Lillian Lillian’s Cafe Woody Street every Wednesday, Gary Story every Friday, Rhonda Hart and friends every Saturday and Ricky Rayburn every Sunday Robertsdale Magnolia Blossom Cafe live music every Friday night Silverhill The Porch live music every Saturday from 8 p.m. – midnight and Sunday from 4 – 7 p.m.

Wales West Live Bluegrass / Gospel every Tuesday Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Dale Drinkard Jr. every Friday and Sunday at 11 a.m.

Bluegill Restaurant Ross +1 every Wednesday night

Klinker Brick 2012 Old Vine Zinfandel

TASTINGS

A couple of “eggs” for your Easter basket Jon Robitaille

Beer/Wine Specialist at Cain’s Piggly Wiggly

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n earlier times, eggs were forbidden to Catholics during the fast of Lent, which was the reason for the abundance of eggs at Easter time. As early as the 1500s, German Protestants wanted to retain the Catholic custom of eating colored e g g s for Easter, but did not want to introduce their children to the Catholic rite of fasting. The story of “Oschter Haws” was created. “Haws” means “hare,” and was a fertility symbol of the new life during the spring season. Only the good children would find a gift of colored eggs in a basket on Easter.

So now for those of you who gave up wine for Lent, your wait is almost over! Here are a couple of “eggs” that will assure you of your goodness and allow you to celebrate Easter in style:

Klinker bricks were highly prized bricks chosen by craftsmen architects in the 1920s for their distinctive qualities, including unique shapes and dark, rich color; they are denser and heavier in weight than regular bricks.

“Klinker” refers to the unusual sound that they make when banged together, because of their density. The winery chose that name because their old vine zinfandel exhibited the same qualities as a Klinker brick.

The 2012 vintage is a blend of 16 different vineyard blocks of old vine zinfandel with an average age of 85 years. With berries and spice on the nose, dark, sweet fruit fills the palate with just a hint of black pepper.

This wine has a long, lingering finish. Take this one along if you’re having a family picnic on Easter.

The Grinder 2012 Pinotage

The Grinder’s success starts in the vineyard where the result of the combination of soil, wind, rainfall and prevailing temperatures produce superior pinotage berries of great intensity. The vineyards range between the ages of 12 and 15 years — now entering their prime of life for producing superior wines. The use of specific yeast strains and the abundancy of toasted oak produces the signature mocha and coffee overlay to the bright berry fruit character that the grinder has become known for. The character is complex with meaty, black cherry, raspberry and slightly candied aromas on the lush and full palate. This wine is perfect with smoked meats, lamb, venison, goose, fruit, cream and butter sauces and dark chocolate Easter bunnies!

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