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POLARSTEPS by Devika Singh
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pring Break is right around the corner as March gets closer and travelers start making plans with friends and family. Whether it is a casual trip or a “before graduation” bucket list item, a holiday becomes more fruitful when there are pictures and accounts to share. The PolarstepsTravel Tracker app makes journaling simpler and inventive. By checking in at each location, even offline, users can map their way around an area, creating a colorful “connect the dots” of a trip. They can invite others to follow the trip and by adding photos and captions, they can update their profile regularly. Users can also make their profiles public, and follow other travelers using the app. For easier postvacation storytelling and sharing, the app offers to create and ship a personalized photo album with routes included. According to Apple and Google Play user reviews, the app is now more efficient after the latest update that improved battery consumption. With Spring Break approaching, try out Polarsteps to document a memorable, shareable trip.
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MOVIE REVIEW: EVERYBODY LOVES SOMEBODY by Abby Newton “Everybody Loves Somebody,” a romantic comedy, puts a fresh and unique spin on what we all know and love about romcoms. More than just a young woman looking for Mr. Right in all the wrong places, Clara Barron is an OBGYN in Los Angeles who is promiscuous, outspoken, and real. Her choice of language is often unsettling for her patients, but the main character is unforgivably and refreshingly herself. The main focus of this lighthearted film is Clara’s struggling love life that lacks the love. Just like the typical young, single woman, Clara wants to fulfill her family’s dreams of her own wedding, so when she has to attend a family wedding back home, she takes matters into her own hands to avoid her mother’s disappointment. Clara asks a friend and co-worker pretend to be in a relationship with her at the family function and risks all of the things that could go wrong. Considering this is a romantic comedy, we knew her plan would fall through in some way, and although we expected her family to find out her secret, we did not expect Clara to run into a past lover and be faced with a choice between her past and a possible future that she had no idea was there. The movie is predictable just like the majority of movies in this genre, but Klara Souza, from “How to Get Away with Murder,” does an exceptional job with the complicated main character role. Souza portrays a unique woman with an awkward side, but she gives the character a smart and likeable nature. This combination of characteristics creates a refreshing main character that could quite possibly be our favorite part of the movie. Keeping predictability in mind, everybody likes a good romcom on a rainy day or Sunday afternoon. The movie was good, but don’t feel the need to rush out to the theater for this one. Seeing this movie in the theater would be the perfect girls’ day out activity, or just pick up a copy later on for those days you binge on cheesy romantic comedies.
Album: FUTURE Artist: FUTURE Released: February 17 by Celeste Tamez
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he highly anticipated “FUTURE” album was finally released on February 17. All it took was a simple announcement of the artist’s latest creation along with an accessible pre-order link for fans to generate the necessary hype. The world was waiting for the purple wizard to whip up fresh bangers, and he did not fail. Future’s self-titled, fourth studio album is the first fans hear from the artist since the underwhelming release of “EVOL” in 2016. With the the rapper specializing in trap music, this album does not stray far from home. From electronic, head-bobbing beats to the heavyhitting background bass, Future delivers the expected interplay of familiar sounds along with new melodic
flows. The artist composes sounds that are strong and vigorous with contrasting velvety vibes, making the seventeen track album one of his all-time best. Famous for working with rappers such as Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Rick Ross, Future produced this album with a vengeance, further establishing his unique sound and presence in the rap world. The album currently sits at No. 1 of Apple Music’s Top Charts, along with songs “Rent Money,” “Draco,” and “Mask Off” rising to the top three spots. “FUTURE” takes its listeners on a rollercoaster ride of fast beats, heavy drops, and smooth feelings, leaving you on the lookout for his next tour.
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Red Wasp Film Festival
by Devika Singh
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he Bryan-College Station area annually hosts numerous lively and popular events that bring the community together. On March 5, Brazos Valley presents the 15th annual Red Wasp Film Festival held in Coulter Airfield in Bryan.
Filmmakers from around the nation enter submissions into this competitive event. They hope to draw attention to the work of independent, up-and-coming artists who tell powerful and engaging stories on screen.
Founders Carol and Craig Conlee created the festival in 2003 to bring attention to the lesser-known art of filmmaking. They partnered with Brazos Progressives in 2006, and the Arts Council of Brazos Valley has been in charge of the festival since 2014. Carol thought of the name during the first spring it was held, just when the red wasps started coming out.
Attendees can RSVP online on the Red Wasp or Arts Council websites, where they can also browse winners from previous years. The evening will end with announcements of awards in three categories: best of festival, one to watch, and audience favorite, which will later be updated online. The Red Wasp Festival Facebook page will contains photos and reviews from attendees from previous years.
Each year the festival highlights the amount of work that goes into creating an independent film. There will be free showings, about 30 minutes each, of this year’s winners from 2-5pm. Attendees will also be able to indulge with food trucks, Messina Hof wine, and New Republic beer. Showings of submissions will include three categories: narrative short film, documentary short film, and animated shorts.
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Admission to the festival is free but limited, and parking may be tight for this popular event. Become a film enthusiast for a day and watch art from numerous diverse artists while enjoying a local grape blend or brew. Begin this spring season with a community-wide, colorful festival that brings the box office to the Brazos Valley.
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Mike Ryan
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exas natives Mike Ryan and Troy Cartwright will be bringing their soulful country sound back to College Station on March 3 at Hurricane Harry’s. As always, one of the best ways to take a breath and spend time with friends, Harry’s has two country standouts to satisfy your musical needs.
Texas country singer Mike Ryan got his start in 2010 when his EP, “The First One” was released only two years before he teamed up with Smith Music Group and released his full-length album “Night Comes Falling.” The Mike Ryan Band released their sophomore album “Bad Reputation,” which hit the shelves in 2014. The song “Dancing All Around It” made major headway on the Texas airwaves but also went #1 on the Texas Music Charts in September 2014. Releasing his lead single on his forthcoming album, “New Hometown,” Ryan plans to continue growing as a well-recognized Texas country artist. Troy Cartwright got his start in 2013 when he released his five-song EP “Bull Run,” and took it one step up by winning the Rising Star Texas Music Award in 2014. Cartwright released his latest EP titled “Don’t Fade” in October 2016 making it on numerous Billboard music charts including a notch on the Top 100 on the US Country Chart. Though an up-and-comer, Cartwright will definitely be a name to pay attention to in Texas Country. Sharing the stage with many Texas country singers already, Cartwright surely won’t disappoint when he joins Mike Ryan for the first time at Hurricane Harry’s. Tickets are just $10 and can be purchased at Cavenders’ Boot City and Aggieland Outfitters on University Drive. Hurricane Harry’s will open their doors at 9pm, so take a break from midterms and enjoy a night on the dance floor.
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by Emily Taylor and Chance Okonski
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rom the whispers around town and lavish kickoff parties, to the social media post and seemingly endless billboards ads, you have either seen or heard about the infamous Festival that is making its way to the Bryan/College Station area. If you haven’t, please let us have the honor of filling you in on what is better known as, the Spirit of Texas Festival. Sponsored by College Station Medical Center, The Spirit of Texas Festival is sure to be the place for you, your friends, and family! From eating, to dancing, to potentially setting a world record or two, this four-day fest of food, fun, and entertainment will start March 2 and run through March 5. To make it even better, this free festival will be held right here in College Station at Wolf Pen Creek Park. To kick the festivities off, a world record currently held by North Dakota for the largest serving of chili will be broken. Chili is the state food of Texas, so shouldn’t we naturally hold the record? If you are worried about all that chili going to waste, don’t be – there’s also a Frito Pie record to break, along with a competitive eating contest to spectate, and many food trucks that will serve the public all while competing for the $10,000 cash prize in the Spirit of Texas Curbside Smack Down.
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In other baked good news, you can participate in the pie-baking contest that has winnings of up to $5,000 cash prize! If you enjoy cars, there is even something here for you, too! There will be cars and motorbikes showing off in a competition
that will showcase their assets – there is a lot of money to be won among the various competitions that are available for watching and participating in. But aside from the monetary prizes, getting to experience the competitions will be a guaranteed win for your spirits. Be sure to bring your best dance moves and your favorite partner to spin around the floor because to go along with your dining pleasures, there will be two stages packed full of live music. On the Shiner Biergarten Stage, you’ll be able to find a variety of up and coming artists and over on the main stage, you’ll be able to find names such as Sam Riggs and local Jerrett Zoch & The OSR Band. We ventured out to the beautiful Schiller Ranch and set down with Philanthropist and this year’s Executive Director, Cynthia Carrona, to discuss the many details behind this four-day long affair. In our exclusive interview, we set down with Carrona to discuss her passion for helping others, why she chose the Brazos Valley out of all places, and what the future has in store for the Spirit of Texas Festival. MW: What is the reason you all started the Spirit of Texas Festival? CC: One of the many reasons is that we wanted to give the people of the Brazos Valley something to be proud of, with the future goal being to create additional funds for various local charities throughout the Bryan/College Station area. If you
draw a circle around this growing community, over 80% of the state’s population lives within 200 miles of that circle. With that being said, the real question for us was why not!? Houston has the Houston Rodeo, Austin has SXSW, and Dallas has the State Fair of Texas. Now Bryan/College Station will have Spirit of Texas.
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MW: Outside of there not being a landmark event of this proportion, why did you decide to make the Brazos Valley home to the Spirit of Texas Festival? CC: This community is very important to our Founders, John and Kristi Schiller. They are the reason we are here today. John is a Texas Aggie through and through, as was his Father before him. His deep ties and love for all things Texas A&M made choosing College Station a very easy decision. MW: What are some things the residents of BCS can expect when attending this year’s event? CC: Thanks to our title sponsor College Station Medical Center, we have been afforded the opportunity to offer numerous activities for the residents of BCS to enjoy throughout the four days of Spirit of Texas! We are breaking three Guinness World Records by hosting the world’s largest Two-Step, thanks to The Lil’ Wranglers and Wranglers Elite. Will also be cooking the largest bowl of chili and serving the world’s largest Frito pie. These are just a few of the history making activities that we hope to share with the people of BCS. Outside of bringing those World Records home to the Brazos Valley, we will be having Car Shows, BBQ Cook-Offs, Food Trucks, Live Music and so much more! There really is something at the Spirit of Texas Festival for everyone. We worked extremely hard to develop an event that anyone would enjoy being at. From the local vendors and retailers, to the activities for kids, our mission has always been bringing people together.
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MW: This Festival is benefiting so many incredible charities and organizations. Can you tell me about some of those charities and what they mean to you and The Schiller family? CC: We have invited dozens of local charities to be a part of this year’s event in hopes that we can help further their cause and spread their message. First and foremost, K9s4COPs, a non-profit started by our Founder, Kristi Schiller, is a charity near and dear to our hearts. Her efforts have helped build a safer future by placing K-9 officers in communities and schools all over the world. Ronald McDonald and Mobile Worldwide are two other charities that we will be partnering with at this year’s event! Some of the local charities we are supporting are the Boys & Girls Club, Habitat for Humanity, Fun For All Playground and the Brazos Heritage Society to name a few. MW: Can individuals attending or other businesses donate to these charities at the Spirit of Texas Festival? CC: Absolutely! Anyone can donate to the charity of their choosing out at the event or through our website www.SOTFAIR.com
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f one of your favorite pastimes is browsing through the latest Netflix series, then there’s no doubt that you’ve heard of Lea DeLaria, who rose to fame for her role in “Orange is the New Black.” “Orange is the New Black,” a Netflix original series, premiered July 2013. Inspired by Piper Kerman’s memoir, “Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison,” the show follows Piper Chapman, a woman in her thirties who has a loving fiancé and career. As her past catches up to her, it’s revealed that she must spend the following months in an all-women’s prison as a consequence of helping her ex-girlfriend, Alex Vause (Laura Prepon) smuggle drug money. With its continuing seasons, the show has begun to focus more and more on the surrounding inmates and their individual stories. Amongst these women is Big Boo, a confident and sarcastic inmate, portrayed by Lea DeLaria. Lea DeLaria is an American comedian who rose to fame by being the first openly gay comic on television in America and takes pride in being a “professional lesbian.” She’s had featured roles in sitcom shows like “Friends” and “Law and Order: SVU” where she plays the same type of character: a lesbian who inappropriately hits on straight women. In addition to her television career, she has also made many appearances in shows on and off Broadway including touring in both “Dos Lesbos” and “Girl Friday.” Despite her prosperous career as a comedian, DeLaria is also a jazz musician and has performed in many prestigious locations including Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. She currently has five jazz albums released along with two CD recordings of her comedy performances from the nineties. DeLaria has also released her own book, titled “Lea’s Book of Rules for the World.” This Friday, March 3, Lea DeLaria will be gracing the stage of Rudder Auditorium at Texas A&M University. Her show, “Lea DeLaria: A Man For All Seasons,” will begin at 7pm. Tickets are free and available in person or by calling the MSC Box Office. They cannot be bought online, and there is a maximum amount of five tickets per person.
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owntown Bryan is full of concert venues, cafés and coffee shops, but now it is the home of a brand new brewery. Zoigl Brewery is a Bavarian styled community brewery that opened January 6 of this year. The group of people involved in the creation of Zoigl had a goal of creating a business that celebrates craft beer and its ability to bring people together. Zoigl works in a unique way and values community involvement in that is turns the town into a traveling pub/brewery through the members of the brewery. Many members have their own fermenters and they take the prepared wort to their fermenter to complete the brewing process. Zoigl is more than a brewing factory due the engagement of members in the fermenting. When the prepared wort is taken to another location for fermenting, this allows Zoigl to begin assisting the next member. Members are given a “Zoigl” sign after the brewing is complete to display their involvement in the Zoigl community. This style of brewing originated in the 15th century and is only currently used in only five cities in Eastern Bavaria. This means that Bryan is the home of a completely unique business not found anywhere near it. Zoigl beer is a city-wide company that puts a unique spin on local involvement. Local business is what fuels our community, and Zoigl is doing their part in spreading their local business and product. Zoigl offers involvement in the brewery in both participatory and non-participatory roles. Nonparticipatory involvement includes wholesale prices on equipment, supplies and swag for these who do not wish to be a part of the sales at Zoigl. Participatory involvement includes cooking and selling with the Zoigl brand for those who are interested in the craft and are looking for an outlet. Zoigl brand craft beer is available at any location with a “Zoigl” sign on display. This style of brewery is a way to bring together communities of craft beer connoisseurs and those learning the craft in the Brazos Valley.
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ggies For Christ on Texas A&M’s Campus is hosting Penny & Sparrow in concert on March 4 at Rudder Theater to benefit Family Promise of BCS.
Aggies For Christ is a college life ministry sponsored by the Church of Christ in College Station. This ministry brings together college students and helps them develop lifelong friendships with other Christians. Along with a sense of community, Aggies For Christ is passionate about serving others and spreading the word of God. The ministry frequently holds small groups, conferences, and hosts events to give back to the community. Aggies For Christ is hosting The Penny & Sparrow concert to benefit Family Promise of BCS, a non-profit volunteer-based organization providing shelter, meals, and support services for homeless families as they work towards independence. Family Promise of BCS provides a safe environment for homeless families to not only get back on their feet, but to put them on the right track towards sustainable independence. The Penny & Sparrow concert serves as a huge fundraiser for Family Promise, and concert goers are in for a real treat. Penny & Sparrow consists of Andy Baxter and Kyle Jahnke from Austin. The two guys started off as roommates in 2006 and they recorded a few songs here and there just as a hobby. Then in 2013, the indie band duo released their first album, “Tenboom” as a kickstarter project. Baxter and Jahnke were blown away by the response to the project and were encouraged to continue making music due to the support of their new fans.
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Since the success of “Tenboom,” the duo has released 3 more albums including a beautiful Christmas CD. In March of 2016, Penny & Sparrow released their most recent album titled “Let a Lover Drown You.” This album captures the duo’s fragile art folk music and focuses on their pure sound. Penny & Sparrow often sing vocal harmonies with little or no accompaniment. Both Baxter and Jahnke are heavily involved in the songwriting process and prefer that the finished song highlight the lyrics and vocals rather than heavy instruments. Each of them begin the songwriting process individually and come together to create the masterpiece. Kyle Jahnke focuses more on the music and melody when writing and Andy Baxter loves the lyrics. Their music is deep and talks of topics relevant to everyone. The young men believe they were given their talents and love of music for a reason and they are coming to Rudder to share their beliefs with those who will listen. The Penny & Sparrow concert is sure to be a fun time for a great cause. Regular tickets cost $20 and students tickets cost $15. Tickets can be purchased by going to the MSC box office in Rudder or going online. Don’t miss your chance to listen to Penny & Sparrow and to support the Family Promise of BCS.
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FIRST FRIDAY by Julia Knight
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ebruary has flown by and now it’s time to get excited for all the fun things March has in store. Start your month off right by visiting the Grand Stafford Theater in Downtown Bryan on March 3 for Friday Friday to attend free first friday concerts featuring Chapter:Soul, Jake Dexter, and Andrew James. Chapter:Soul is a four-piece modern funk and soul band right out of New Orleans. The group was founded by tenor saxophonist Calvin Johnson Jr. after he spent many months touring with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Chapter:Soul brings a freshness to the traditional New Orleans jazz music. With a combination of original compositions and re-created soul-jazz classics spiced up with new energy from the bass band, audience members are going to be sent straight to funky town while listening to Chapter:Soul. Jake Dexter started out as a percussionist at the age of 15. After his first professional tracking with a local band, Dexter’s love of music was ignited. Dexter can play the guitar, bass, organ, piano, accordion, and the mandolin. After years of working as a professional keyboardist and touring with big names such as Josh Abbott, Chris Young, and
Mike Stud, Dexter found his own unique sound and pursued his own musical career. Dexter uses his incredible keyboarding skills to mix word spoken poetry with hip-hop, soul and alternative rock. Dexter and his group, The Main Street Sounds, will put on a high-energy unforgettable performance sure to leave you with a new outlook on music. Andrew James is a singer/songwriter from Houston who has found his home on stages all around the world. James has a diverse group of musical influences including singers and songwriters from every genre. His own music reflects the diversity of his influences and often meditates on love and loss. James has had the privilege of sharing the stage with music greats such as Radney Foster, Sean McConnell, and Will Hoge. His latest album, “Shoreline” was released on January 13 and is a creative compilation of peaceful and inspirational tunes. James will put on an intimate concert featuring songs from “Shoreline.” General admission for the concert is free, but visit the Grand Stafford Theater website to learn about exclusive premium options. The doors will open at 7pm and music will begin at 8pm.
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he Fightin’ Texas Aggie Basketball team had a slow start entering the 2017 season but have accomplished hype-worthy wins against teams in the SEC such as LSU, Ole Miss, and Auburn. On Saturday March 4, the Aggies will face-off against the University of Kentucky once again, but this time at Reed Arena. On January 3, Texas A&M fell almost 50 points short of winning against the Wildcats back in Lexington, Kentucky. With the two teams history of competitive nature and the first true road game for this year’s starters, the combination led to the Aggie’s season high of 25 turnovers, and Kentucky’s second-biggest margin win against an SEC opponent since 2003. Since then, the Aggies have regrouped. Underclassmen such as the sophomore trio, Admon GIlder, D.J. Hogg, and Tyler Davis, have stepped up the plate, each playing a minimum of 30 minutes in every game. Freshman Robert Williams has emerged into one of the offense’s biggest assets. He has worked on polishing his tactics in every facet of the game and
developing into a well-rounded player. This season, he is shooting an average of 10.4 points per game. With sophomore guard D.J. Hogg out for the season due to a foot injury that occurred in the game against Georgia, the team has worked harder than ever to overcome each opponent. This was made apparent in the recent game against Auburn, where five of the Aggie starters scored in double figures. Though the offense was successful, it was Texas A&M’s defense that truly held down the fort. The University of Kentucky Wildcats have played hard this year, losing only 4 times throughout the entire season against UCLA, Louisville, Tennessee, and Florida. Come out and support the Texas A&M Basketball team at the season’s last home game. Tickets can be purchased online or at Reed Arena, and Texas A&M students can use a sports pass for entry. Let’s show the Kentucky Wildcats how the 12th Man gets it done.
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y husband and I don’t necessarily go out to eat all that often, but when we do, the starter portion of any menu is our absolute favorite part. I just adore small bites and variety makes me oh-so-happy. On the starter menu, my eye typically begins to mosey on down to the salads. Don’t you just feel like salads are way cooler at restaurants? Why is that? On a mission to create a restaurant quality salad at home, I came up with this little ditty. The Wedge. It gets me every time — that crisp, fresh lettuce dripping with a creamy and decadent blue cheese dressing. So beautifully speckled with bursts of acidity and spice from the tomatoes and onions. Throw in a little bacon and some croutons, and oh-la-la, I’d say we’ve got ourselves a home run salad…at home. For more tempting salad ideas, go to TheAnthonyKitchen.com/soupandsalad. CLASSIC WEDGE SALAD • • • •
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1/2 cup finely diced red onion 3/4-1 cup Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing (see recipe below) or Better-than-the-Bottle Ranch Dressing (find recipe at TheAnthonyKitchen.com)
Have a dish towel ready for drying. To prepare the lettuce, remove any loose or wilted leaves. Turn the head so that the core (the white knob on the bottom) is facing the ceiling. Cut right across the center of the core and lay each half flat-side down. Using a knife, shave down any brown part showing from the knob, taking care not cut too far inward, as the head of lettuce needs to stay intact. Cut each half into thirds. Cupping each wedge, allow a stream of cold water to run across it, rinsing well, but taking care to keep the wedge in tact. Set aside to dry on dish towel. Have ready a plate lined with paper towels. In a medium-sized saute pan, fry bacon over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown and crispy. Plate each wedge and drizzle it with about 2 tablespoons of desired dressing. Distribute bacon, tomatoes, croutons and onion evenly across the top. Serve and enjoy. Makes 6 servings. CHUNKY BLUE CHEESE DRESSING • • • •
1/2 c Mayonnaise 1/4 c Whole Milk 1/4 c Sour Cream 1/2 tsp Worcestershire
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Pinch of Kosher salt 5 ounces Blue Cheese (such as Danish, Maytag or Gorgonzola Dolce), separated
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, milk, sour cream, Worcestershire and salt. Using the back of a spoon, mash in about 3/4 of the blue cheese and stir. Add the remaining blue cheese and delicately fold it into the dressing, taking care not to break it apart. Chill for 30 minutes to an hour before serving.
Kelly Anthony is a home chef, blogger and creator of TheAnthonyKitchen . com, where she shares recipes and specializes in refined comfort food .
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