I realize different areas of our country (and beyond) have some fairly strong views on tipping in restaurants. We generally tip 20% unless we are completely outraged by a service experience. (Then we back off to 15%) Are we on...
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I just read this fascinating article in the NY Times about the secrets behind perfect chocolate chip cookies (rest the dough for 36 hours! Who knew??). It made me wonder -- what other tricks are there for amazing brownies, cookies,...
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I've been thinking I need to eat more raw foods (because they're so fiber-full) Is anyone on a raw food diet? What does it actually mean? More salads, vegetables, and fruit? Any tips you can share would be appreciated, because...
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i made my Mom's Meringue cookies for the first time last night, and would you believe it, they were a success! but i think i got lucky. however, i've also been told there are certain things you should never do...
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....The most important thing is some foods have to be hot (ones with fat or they will not taste good).... Why does everyone think every thing has to be done so far ahead? Get help by keeping the mashed potatoes...
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We can all use ideas for new shortcuts & alternative methods of doing ordinary & out-of-the-ordinary kitchen tasks. This is mine for deviled eggs: peel hard-cooked small eggs, slice a nickle size piece from each end, then cut in half...
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I found the discussion on delivery tips to be interesting. I want to be fair when I tip - not too little or too much. Here's my question. We've all faced signing a credit card slip for carry out where...
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With food delivery, do you tip a percentage like you do at a restaurant or do you tip a fixed dollar amount? My friends and I weren't sure when we discussed this issue last night....
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