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I occasionally travel to Monroe, LA for work. One of my favorite restaurants there, Cotton, has a bourbon & bitters drink that is served under a dome filled with cherry wood smoke. It is to die for! I have to concentrate really hard not to gulp the whole thing down in one drink!

The timetable was my suggestion too. I used to be a crazy mess gettiing things prepared the day of a party. The more parties I throw the more I learn I can push things to the days in advance. Some of the cooking of course, but also some of the little things that take don't take much time but can add up when combined, such as setting out cutlery, napkins, table cloths, portable tables, coolers, etc. All of that is done days in advance now.

Great suggestion for the kids meals! That can go for the adult meals too!

I love almond extract. The smallest amount can really make a big difference. I use it in various cookies quite often. I also typically add 1/4 tsp to rice krispies. It really makes them stand out.

Im making a ton of things i found on this sight! Strawberry basil soda - it's fantastic; home made cheese crackers - delicious with red wine; roasted rhubarb clafoutis - yum! Cornmeal lime cookies - making these today; home made pizza dough for BBQ chicken pizza and margarita pizza. Making the bbq pizza on the grill and baking the margarita pizza on a pizza stone in the oven. Can't wait!