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Steamed Mussels in Ale and Madeira Wine
I used ale as a steaming liquid and Madeira wine as a finishing liquid, two commonly consumed beverages at the time, to create this recipe.
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Benjamin Franklin. Entrepreneur, Statesman, Inventor, Historical Figure, and Foodie!
When creating this recipe, I was inspired by Ben's love of potatoes, cranberries and maple syrup.