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Ten Simple Rules for Planning a Dinner Party Plan Details In Advance: This easy step-by-step dinner party planning guide will help you keep your sanity and also enjoy your own … Continued

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Questions and Answers – Peppermint Oil vs. Peppermint Extract   Question: I have a recipe that calls for peppermint oil.  Can the peppermint extract be substituted and where can you … Continued

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Questions and Answers – Preserving Carved Pumpkins     Question: Can you tell me what to use to preserve a craved pumpkin so it will last longer like a week … Continued

Questions and Answers – Use Correct Pan Sizes   Question: I like baking pound cakes, however, I have found that depending on the type of tube pan I use, the … Continued

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Questions and Answers – How To Dry Nuts   Question: I have two pecan trees and the birds do let me keep some.  My problem is that I don’t know … Continued