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I totally second (third, fourth?) the sushi bar idea. I like to cut the nori into quarters, so everyone can make their own mini cone roll.

I've been wanting to fizz some vodka - has anyone tried that?

Silk is far washable than people assume. You will lose some shine/patina/finish, but if you hate them, what have you got to lose? If you still have the swatch, measure it and stitch it to a stable piece of cotton (like a dish towel - do this so the unfinished swatch doesn't get pulled apart at the edges or lost in the washer, etc). Then run it through whatever process you are considering (bleach, oxy clean, color remover, dye, etc). Then analyze the results for color, finish, shrinkage, etc and decide if you want to proceed.

I agree with the two comments above. Trading votes for votes on other contests seems to be against the spirit of the contest. It may be within the rules, but is tacky. B & M could withdraw.

I totally agree with Betsy in Minnesota - I make wonderful pie crusts with butter and a bit of oil (usually a nut oil). I am always asked for my recipe. The Marge website says the pies have "butter crusts" - is there lard in those? If so, that would be super misleading.