Word: meals
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...preparation. First, the survey of goods: oranges, pears, eggs, various kinds of cheese and sausage, two kinds of flour, four kinds of sugar, appropriate spices, pots and pans of all sizes and appropriate machinery. Second, the slow and deliberate assembly (see #4). Finally, the open-ended consumption of the meal: half-an-omelette, walk the dog, read the paper, crepe, bubble bath, write a paper, walk the dog, hot chocolate with steamed milk, write column...
...simple and age appropriate. This doesn't mean that all children should be exiled to a "kid's table," but neither should they be expected to linger over coffee. Older children should be allowed to help clear plates and serve dessert, and younger children should be provided an after-meal distraction, whether it be puzzles, games or a video...
...politely from the table when they are finished, asking first their parents and then their host. The surest way to inoculate children against memorable faux pas is to let them demonstrate simple graciousness. Many a transgression has been quickly forgotten when a child sincerely thanks the host after the meal--with a handshake...
...McSweetbreads b) a Chicken Run Happy Meal prize c) A deep-fried chicken head d) A chicken that ran afoul of the Hamburglar...
...appeal to retirees. Montepulciano is a terrific place to get away from it all without ending up in the middle of nowhere. Best known for its vino nobile, the town is perched on a hill just two hours from Rome. At Cantuccio's, for example, one can order a meal of local pasta (pici) with garlic or ragu, rabbit, vin santo and dessert--all for $20. There are more than 100 vineyards in the area; some, such as the Castello Banfi, are worth a visit just for the view of the countryside...