Word: puckering
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...Grafton Street, Paul Barry, the self-proclaimed “Best Bartender in Boston,” makes his drinks unique by adding Midori—a melon-flavored sweet liquor—and Apple Pucker. He recommends using Pucker as the apple liquor “because it has the best apple flavor” as well as “a very nice color.” The drinks at Grafton are garnished with cherries or festive apple peel, but a sugar-rimmed glass can detract a little from the tartness. Bartenders at Grafton opt for a strong...
...tamarind bars--are going for that melt-your-mouth taste. Hailing mostly from Mexico, these spicy treats contain sugar, of course, countered by salt, chili, pepper or tamarind. Thank the nation's growing Hispanic population for the intro. Now these sweets are being munched by the same kids who pucker up for sour candies. Says Susan Smith of the National Confectioners Association: "Children are the innovators here. They like intense, unusual flavors--anything parents don't like." Chili-flavored M&M's, anyone...
...After the main course, dessert time would reward us with a predictable pattern of entertaining facial expressions. Ingestion was immediately followed by 1) the grimacing pucker, 2) the horrified, double take “stare” at the item, 3) a confused period of closer inspection and finally 4) total disgust as the plate was slid to the opposite end of the table. Some indignant recipients brought their findings to the cafeteria staff (the Adams House “pink” lady). Most amazing was how many people eagerly proceeded to polish off the rest of the dessert...
...After the main course, dessert time would reward us with a predictable pattern of entertaining facial expressions. Ingestion was immediately followed by 1) the grimacing pucker, 2) the horrified, double take “stare” at the item, 3) a confused period of closer inspection and finally 4) total disgust as the plate was slid to the opposite end of the table. Some indignant recipients brought their findings to the cafeteria staff (the Adams House “pink” lady). Most amazing was how many people eagerly proceeded to polish off the rest of the dessert...
Joseph Ablow’s “Recent Paintings” will be on view at the Pucker Gallery (171 Newbury Street, Boston) through May 23. For more information, please see www.puckergallery.com...