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  • I have a potluck at my work and have to take some thing.?

    Entertaining - 5 hours ago

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    Please help me to buy something from some grocery store which will look cool. in my work place. I m veg so dont know wat to take some suggestions pls

  • Have u ever had delicious foods at ur friends house which was kinda surprising?

    Other - Food & Drink - 6 hours ago

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    One day i invited my friend Amy to my house over dinner and she was so suprised to see my mom making home-made pasta and breads from flours. Amy thought pasta and breads are something we buy at grocery stores. I also got invited to amy's house on her b-day and was so surprised to see her mom cooking foie gras. I have never eaten it before ....but it tasted really good. i just noticed that some foods that are common in our family could be surprising to other families and vice versa.

  • I have a container of flour and I dont know if it is self rising or all purpose, how do I know?

    Cooking & Recipes - 6 hours ago

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    I placed this flour in a canister, out of the sack, and I cant remember what kind of flour it was. If there is a way to tell the difference, someone please let me know. Thank you!!

  • Pie crust crumbling anyone know why?

    Cooking & Recipes - 6 hours ago

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    Can someone please tell me why my pie crust is crumbling when i try to pick it up? I bought the jiffy pie crust you mix yourself and i made it a few days ago and had no problem! now i am trying to make them tonight and when ever i try to pick it up it falls apart.t could it have anything to do with it being hot and humid in the house or maybe not enough water even tho i put the same amount in as before?

  • Has any tried chocolate meringue cake?

    Cooking & Recipes - 7 hours ago

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    I saw a picture of one in a magazine and I'd love to give it a try for a holiday dessert! The thing is I've never tried it and I'm wondering if anyone here has and if you have, could you tell me what you thought of it? Thanks, I'd appreciate it.

  • Does putting sour cream in a cornbread mix make it more "fluffy"?

    Cooking & Recipes - 7 hours ago

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  • Red Bull Italian Soda?

    Non-Alcoholic Drinks - 7 hours ago

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    If i wanted to make a 16 oz Red Bull italian Soda with peach flavoring (or any flavor) how much of each ingredient would i put?

  • "Chew your drink and drink your food." Has this a scientific basis? Who said that?

    Other - Food & Drink - 7 hours ago

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  • Why do they call soda a "soft drink"?

    Non-Alcoholic Drinks - 7 hours ago

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    Is it because it doesn't contain alcohol?

  • Cranberry Sauce Disaster! please help asap!?

    Cooking & Recipes - 8 hours ago

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    Also, my boyfriend's godmother said we could try adding salt, because salt can sometimes counter the spices. But she's not sure. Whatcha think? Hi Yahoo answers, So I am going to my boyfriends' house for thanksgiving and wanted to impress them with my cranberry sauce, but it tastes WAY too much like cloves and I need to balance it out! This is the recipe I followed: (serves 6) 2 cups cranberries 2 tablespoons water 1 orange, chopped 1/2 cup honey 1/4 tsp cloves 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ginger 1 tsp grated orange rind 1/2 cup walnuts Cook cranberries in water until berries start to pop (about 8 mins). Add apples and continue to cook 5 minutes or until apples are tender. Stir in spices and honey. Simmer for 3-5mins. Remove from heat and add orange rind and nuts. We did one batch that turned out wonderfully, then we did another second batch in which we quadrupeled the recipe. This second batch tastes so strongly of cloves, even though we only put in 1 tsp as the recipe read. Nooo! Please help me either balance it out with something else or tell me how I can fix it. We also added a final batch of cranberry sauce to this bad batch and it didn't even it out at all really. Please help! Thanks YahooAnswers for being there in my hour of need!
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Backyard party essentials

Everything you need for your next outdoor bash

By Jen O'Brien
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Backyard party essentials

Jericho beverage dispenser

Get it at Urban Barn

Forget running to the fridge for refreshments - this nine-litre punch bowl alternative will all you to keep your bevvies (alcoholic or otherwise) perfectly chilled and easily pourable.

$130.00

Outdoor serving pieces

Get them at Pottery Barn

Function doesn't have to come at the expense of fashion. These melamine serving dishes are both stylish and durable - the ideal accent for your picnic table!

$19.00 - $24.00

ThermaCELL compact mosquito repellent appliance

Get it at Canadian Tire

This portable alternative to stinky citronella candles provides a 5m x 5m bug-free zone - the size of an average deck or patio.

$22.99

Weber Style 3-piece barbecue tool set

Get it at Home Depot

With easy-grip handles and heavy duty construction this stainless steel spatula, fork and tong set is everything you'll need to chef up a great dinner on the grill.

$59.99

Recreational croquet set

Get it at Canadian Tire

Keep your guests entertained by starting up a backyard croquet match. This four-player set includes everything you'll need: mallets, balls and wickets.

$14.99

Outdoor dinnerware

Get it at IKEA

Paper plates are obviously passe. Instead invest in a stylish set of durable dishes fit for the outdoors. These dishes will beautifully accent your table and, because they're made of durable melamine, will also resist breakage.

$6.00 - $12.99

HomeBrite large solar alpine lights - set of 2

Get them at Home Depot

Keep your yard area well lit (and keep your guests from falling in the pool) with these eco-friendly outdoor lights.

$37.99

Tournament Master bocce set

Get it at Canadian Tire

Another fun activity to keep your guests occupied while you prepare dinner. The set includes 100 mm resin balls and a handy carrying case so you can easily tote them to other people's backyard bashes.

$49.99

Hamilton Beach thermal cooler plus 10-speed blender

Get it at Zellers and London Drugs

Keep your margaritas, daquiris and smoothies chilled and ready to serve by blending them right inside this blender's thermal jar attachment.

$69.99

Outdoor drinkware, set of 6

Get it at Pottery Barn

Don't risk smashing a glass on the patio, instead invest in a stylish set of acrylic glassware. These pieces are made to resist breaking, chipping and cracking.

$19.00 - $39.00

First published in Chatelaine.com's August 2009 issue.
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