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Blue Crab & Gouda Fondue Serves 2-4 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp flour 1 c whole milk ¼ c crab stock ½ c shredded gouda 2 tbsp jumbo lump crab Warm bread or carrots, cauliflower and broccoli for serving In a saucepan, combine the butter, flour, whole milk and crab stock, and bring to a gentle boil. Add the shredded gouda and jumbo lump crab. Stir until the cheese is melted and the crab is warmed. Serve with warm sliced bread or vegetables for dipping. Beer Pairing Carol’s Royal Stout, ABV 5.4%, is a beer celebrating the Queen of the Bavarian Inn, Carol Asam. A native of Sheffield, England, Carol’s proud British accent has filled the halls of the inn for the past 40 years. Just like her majesty, this beer is expressive and no nonsense yet incredibly graceful on the palate. WWW.WVEXECUTIVE.COM SUMMER 2019 121