From "Ask Kit!":
Q: What is a typical or average meal cost?

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A client recently asked me about some states having regulations that prohibit the use of canned or frozen food in food preparation.

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Did you know that roughly 11 milliion Americans suffer from food allergies? There is currently no cure for food allergies. Those who suffer from these allergies simply have to avoid eating certain foods. This is easier said than done.

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If you enjoy baking and hate having to scrape baking trays, try a flexible non-stick baking mat or silpat. To use it, unroll the silpat and place it over a baking sheet. Place your cookies or pastries on top and bake it in the oven as you normally would. After baking, remove the mat. Clean it with soap and water as needed. Roll it up and store it away.

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From "Ask Kit!":
Q: I don't want to fix several meals for different guests on the same night. So how do I deal with that one? Just offer a steak/buffalo dinner and forget the cheaper dinners?

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