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LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday |
Linda Hunt |
$24 |
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Take time for a lesson with a delicious menu for entertaining. Enjoy lunch & a DEMONSTATION of Seared Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Olives & Caper Relish, served with Buttery Angel Hair Pasta. Dessert will be Double Chocolate Brownies with Espresso Crème Anglaise. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday August 1 |
Ashly Young |
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Bring your partner to prepare an outstanding meal & enjoy the results with a sampling of wines. Our lesson will be Chopped Salad with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Feta & Olives & Lemon-Feta Vinaigrette, served with Pinot Grigio. The entrée will be Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Apricot Relish; Sautéed Haricots Verts with Red Bell Peppers & Pine Nuts; Mashed Potatoes with Leeks & fresh Thyme, served with Merlot. Dessert will be fresh Berry Crisp with Granola Topping & Cinnamon Ice Cream. |
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CHOCOLATE LOVERS |
Saturday August 2 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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If you're a lover of Chocolate, learn the tricks to working with it so that your specialties turn out perfectly. When our lesson is finished, we'll indulge as our reward! Come learn Brown Butter Crepe Cups filled with Nutella Ice Cream & Candied Hazelnuts; Cinnamon Cream Puffs filled with Chocolate Mascarpone Mousse; Chocolate Ice Nut Cake layered with Ladyfingers; Chocolate Toffee Soufflés with Rum Caramel Sauce; Chocolate & Cherry Phyllo Purses with Red Wine Sauce; White Chocolate Coconut Cake & White Chocolate Crème Brûleé in Tuile Cups with Almond Bark. |
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KIDS COOK |
Monday - Friday |
Melissa Blackburn |
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If you're between the ages of 8 & 12, & like to cook, join this great series of classes. Each day we'll focus on a different theme. Monday - Carnival Foods: Chili Cheese Waffle Fries; Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce & Pitas; BBQ Pork Sandwiches with Roasted Peppers & Cheese; Philly Cheese Steaks; Taco Salad in Tortilla Chips; Caramel Apples with Peanuts & M & M Candies & Indian Fry Bread with Honey. Tuesday - Mediterranean : Fried Zucchini Strips with Lemon Cream Sauce; Mushroom & Tomato Bruschetta; Three Cheese Manicotti with Marinara Sauce; Baked Ziti with Sausage & Mozzarella; Chicken Pesto Calzones; Strawberry Tiramisu & Chocolate Chips Cannoli. Wednesday - Breakfast Breads: Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Frosting; Cream Cheese Rolls; Banana Chocolate Chip Bread; Blueberry Muffins; Caramel Pecan Rolls; Pumpkin Muffins & Zucchini Bread. Thursday - Stir-Fry:Cream Cheese & Pineapple Wontons with Sweet & Sour Sauce; Peanut Chicken with Snap Peas & White Rice; Sweet & Sour Pork with Peppers & Brown Rice; Mongolian Beef with Green Onions & White Rice; Lettuce Wraps with Rice Noodles & Plum Sauce; Turkey Pot Stickers with Soy Dipping Sauce & Banana & Chocolate Chip Spring Rolls with Caramel Ice Cream. Friday - All-American Pies & Sweets: Mini Custard Apple Pies with Caramel Sauce; Key Lime Pie; Funnel Cakes with Strawberry Compote; Triple Chocolate Bread Pudding with Fudge Saude; Peach Cobbler with Almond Streusel Topping; Assorted Milk Shakes and Malts; Doughnuts tossed in Sugar and Jelly-filled.Kids & Teens Camps Cancelation Policy |
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SIZZLIN' SHRIMP |
Tuesday August 12 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$55 |
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If Shrimp is a favorite, learn new ways to prepare it for lots of great meals! Our lesson will be Shrimp, Corn & Red Pepper Salad Wraps; Grilled Shrimp & Mango Skewers with Guava Orange Glaze; Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa; Macadamia Nut & Coconut Fried Shrimp with Mango Pineapple Sauce & Shrimp Cakes with Dressed Greens. |
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TERRIFIC THAI |
Wednesday August 13 |
Laura Slama |
$50 |
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Learn some of the best of the best Thai dishes so you can enjoy them at home. Our class will prepare Hot & Sour Soup with Shrimp; Crab & Pork Cakes with Cilantro Pesto; Asian Meatballs with Sesame Lime Glaze; Chicken & Vegetables with Spicy Thai Green Curry; Sweet & Sour Pork Stir-Fry & Thai Spicy Beef with Basil over fragrant Jasmine Rice. |
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FAMOUS BAR FOODS |
Wednesday August 13 |
Amy Barnes |
$55 |
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Have you ever wanted to make the great foods found at some of the most popular bars? Come for a fun lesson & learn how. We'll prepare Meatball Sliders with Marinara Sauce; Crunch Chile Onion Rings; Spiced Turkey Empanadas; Roasted Garlic Crostini with Toppings; Sesame Sticky Wings; Pizza with Chorizo, Monterey Jack Cheese & Sun-dried Tomatoes & Spiced Shrimp steamed in Beer with Remoulade Sauce. |
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CASUAL SUNDAY SUPPERS |
Thursday August 14 |
Linda Hunt |
$50 |
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If your house is where family & friends gather, be ready to offer terrific meals with these no muss or fuss recipes. Come to learn Smoky Salmon Spread on Baguette Slices; Red Onion & Avocado Salad with Wine-Shallot Vinaigrette; Grilled Flat-Iron Skillet Steak with fresh Salsa; Seared Salmon with Basil Aioli; Green Beans with Lemon & Garlic; Parmesan & Olive Skillet Cornbread & Peach Sundaes with Cinnamon Crunch Topping for dessert. |
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CARIBBEAN CUISINE |
Thursday August 14 |
Tracy Dempsey |
$55 |
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We're planning a little culinary adventure to the islands with this class. Come learn to prepare your own island-style specialties for parties, family meals & pot lucks! Our lesson will be Jamaican Escovitch (marinated Fish & Vegetables) Salad with Tostones (Fried Plantain Crisps); Shrimp Coconut Curry; Jerk Pork Tenderloin with Caribbean Ratatouille of Chayote, Plantains, Eggplant & Chiles & Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas. Dessert will be Sweet Potato Nutmeg Pie with Coconut Sorbet. We'll enjoy our meal with Guinness Stout Punch. |
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LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday August 15 |
Amy Barnes |
$24 |
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Treat yourself to a delicious lunch & DEMONSTRATION lesson. Our menu will be Baked Coconut Chicken (marinated in Coconut Milk, breaded with Coconut & Ginger Snaps) served with Curried Rice Pilaf. Dessert is Pineapple Macadamia Nut Cake. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday August 15 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
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Invite a partner to join you for a fun culinary lesson. Couples will cook together & create this fabulous menu & enjoy a sampling of wines. Our lesson is Cucumber, Celeriac & Citrus Salad with warm Rock Shrimp & Lemon Parsley Bruschetta, served with Chenin Blanc. The entrée will be Roast Pork Tenderloin glazed with Brandy-Spice Peach Preserves, Mashed Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts & Pancetta, served with Grenache Shiraz. Dessert will be Blueberry - Mascarpone Crepes with Blueberry Sauce. |
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SINGLES ENTERTAIN |
Saturday August 16 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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This fun class is perfect for singles who don't have much cooking knowledge. Learn to prepare a meal you'll to be proud to serve & can use for many occasions! Come to learn Crab & Artichoke Dip with Pita Chips; Spinach Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing, Candied Pecans & Fried Goat Cheese; Macadamia Crusted Tilapia with Mango Cream Sauce; Chicken Scaloppini with Mushrooms, Sun-dried Tomatoes & Linguini; Sautéed Asparagus with Lemon Shallot Beurre Blanc Sauce & Chocolate Cups filled with Tiramisu. |
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KYOCERA KNIFE SKILLS |
Saturday August 16 |
Curt Holmes |
$10 |
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If you like to work with very sharp knives, come practice with our Ceramic cutlery from Kyocera. Curt will lead you through a DEMONSTRATION & hands-on experience learning cutting techniques with ceramic cutlery. Experience what it's like to feel like you're cutting through butter no matter what food you choose! We'll also explore the great products from Microplane, including the all-purpose - can't live without - zester. We'll have a drawing for products to take home, so don't miss out! Sign up soon. |
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SALAD SUPPERS |
Tuesday August 19 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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Salads made dinner-size ("Big") are a great way to eat during warm summer days. Using fresh produce & a little meat or fish, you can combine healthy, cool & easy in one bowl! Come learn these cool combinations including Grilled Portabella, Tomato & Mozzarella Stacks with Balsamic Glaze; Thai Salad with Bosc Pears, Peanut Dressing & Grilled Shrimp; Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad with Feta Cheese, Strawberry Balsamic Dressing & Butter Lettuce; Grilled Apricot Pork Salad with Port Wine Dressing & Goat Cheese Crisps; Southwest Salad of Peppered Grilled Flank Steak, Corn & Black Bean Relish, Chipotle Dressing & Fried Tortilla Strips & Grilled Mediterranean Pizza Salad with Gyro Meat & Greek Dressing. |
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LUSCIOUS LOW FAT |
Wednesday August 20 |
Laura Slama |
$50 |
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Eat healthier & feel like you haven't given up a thing! This lesson teaches how to create outstanding flavors leaving the fat behind! You'll love these recipes & the skinny results you'll achieve using them! Sign up to learn Grilled Flank Steak with Horseradish Sour Cream Sauce; Spaghetti Squash with Baked Ratatouille; Tilapia with Tomatoes, Capers & Olives with Rice Pilaf; Chicken Scaloppini with Lemon Wine Sauce; Orange, Radicchio & Shaved Fennel Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette & dessert of Summer Peach Crisp with Granola Crumble Topping. |
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GRILLING & SMOKING |
Wednesday August 20 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$60 |
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This class teaches lots of options for delicious grilled & smoked foods. Learn to use marinades, sauces & a stove top smoker. Our lesson will be Tea-smoked Salmon with Wasabi Cucumber Remoulade; Beer-marinated Smoked Chicken Leg Quarters with Potato Salad; Hickory-smoked Pork Chops with Bleu Cheese Mashed Potatoes; Grilled Halibut with Arugula & Orange Salad; Marinated Shrimp on Rosemary Skewers with Cherry Tomato, Black Olive & Garlic Salsa; Flank Steak with Saucy Mushrooms & Maple-Marinated Pineapple Skewers with Vanilla Ice Cream. |
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COMFORT CUISINE |
Thursday August 21 |
Amy Barnes |
$55 |
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Learn an array of dishes destined to become family favorites. This lesson offers busy people easy to prepare "feel good" foods. Sign up to learn Macaroni & Cheese with Ground Beef, Salsa & Green Chilies; Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast; Incredibly Cheesy Turkey Meatloaf; Apple Stuffed Pork Chops; Shrimp Lemon Pepper Linguini & dessert of Apple Slab Pie with Nutmeg Ice Cream. |
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LADIES NIGHT OUT |
Thursday August 21 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$55 |
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Plan a fun night with your girlfriends & learn a great menu for entertaining. You can use this menu to impress the rest of your friends when you invite them to your house. Come learn to make Fried Goat Cheese Crisps with Raspberry dressed Field Greens; Tropical Shrimp Salad in Endive Boats; Coconut Chicken Skewers with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce; Cucumber Cups filled with Smoked Salmon Mousse and Candied Lemon Zest; Chorizo, Ricotta, and Corn Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers wrapped in Bacon with a Lime Sour Cream Sauce; Apricot Pork Crostini with Feta Spread and Cherry Chutney; Fried Banana, Chocolate & Hazelnut Wontons with Frangelico Crème Anglaise Sauce. We'll enjoy these yummy foods with Watermelon Martini's. |
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LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday August 22 |
Laura Slama |
$24 |
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Take a break, cool off & enjoy a great lunch at our DEMONSTRATION class. The lesson will be Pan-seared Salmon over Spinach & Arugula Salad with Pancetta-Shallot Vinaigrette. Dessert will be Balsamic-marinated Strawberries with Vanilla Bean Mascarpone & Phyllo Triangles. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday August 22 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$140 per couple |
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Bring your partner for a fun evening & be part of creating a wonderful gourmet menu & enjoy a sampling of wines. Our lesson will be Sage Creamed Corn Bruschetta with Prosciutto & Wild Mushroom Salad with Corn Mustard Dressing, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be Blue Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Butter-infused Pan Sauce; Sautéed Mixed Mushrooms with Sage & Parsley over Polenta & Asparagus with Orange Dressing & Toasted Hazelnuts, served with Chardonnay. Dessert will be Molten Chocolate Cakes with Raspberries & Cream. |
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A SUMMER COCKTAIL PARTY |
Saturday Aug 23 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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Create a refreshing break from the summer by hosting a cool cocktail party. This great menu paired with some cool, cool drinks is a great way to bring friends together. To learn this menu, join us & prepare Fried Goat Cheese Crisps topped with Strawberry Dressed Greens; Cream Cheese & Shrimp Mousse in Endive Cups; Chicken & Mango Salad in Puff Pastry Cups; Mini Grilled Vegetable Tarts; Blinis with Smoked Salmon Dill Tartar Sauce & Candied Lemon Slices; Thyme & Roasted Garlic Dip with Pita Chips & Mascarpone Cheese Fritters with Tropical Fruit Sauces. |
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HERB GARDEN COOKERY |
Tuesday Aug 26 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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Using herbs adds flavor to foods when you know how to use them correctly. Come for a great class & learn to identify fresh & dried herbs & learn what herbs work best with what foods. We'll prepare Bow-tie Pasta with Zucchini, Squash & Cherry Tomatoes with Parsley-Almond Pesto; Pan Seared Lemon & Thyme Gnocchi with White Wine; Potato Gratin with Herbs, Cream & Gruyere Cheese; Chicken with Herbed Corn Bread Stuffing & Pancetta Cream Sauce; Grilled Pork Roast with Rosemary Crust, Red Pepper & Olive Relish & Lemon Cakes with Basil Lemon Syrup & Sweet Cream. |
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CONDIMENTS THAT ROCK! |
Wednesday August 27 |
Laura Slama |
$50 |
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Condiments can make the meal! See how easy & fun it can be with this lesson. We'll start by creating jazzy Condiments including: Indian Spiced Tomato Salsa; Sweet & Sour Pineapple & Red Onion Chutney; Summer Citrus Salsa; Apricot-Mustard Relish; Almond-Basil Pesto & Black Cherry Chutney. We'll also prepare Pan-seared Chicken Breasts, Roasted Salmon, Baked Pork Chops, Grilled Beef Kabobs & Polenta. Lastly we'll mix it up by sampling each condiment with each main dish! Come join the fun & flavor extravaganza! And learn to create your own at home! |
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ASIAN FINGER FOODS |
Wednesday August 27 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$55 |
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Ladies bring your girlfriends for a fun Oriental inspired lesson of delicious finger foods. This menu has the makings of a great summer party. Learn Mini Corn & Crab Cakes; Thai Fish Balls with Chili & Lime Mayonnaise; Steamed Pork Dumpling with Special Sauce; Teriyaki Chicken Wings with Sesame & Cilantro; Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce; Summer Rolls with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce; & White Bean Puree Phyllo Cups with Asian Slaw. We'll enjoy our lovely "spread" with Sparkling Wine. |
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CAST IRON SPECIALTIES |
Thursday August 28 |
Amy Barnes |
$55 |
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Cast iron pots have never gone out of style & some dishes just turn out better cooked in cast iron. Learn for yourself why they have been so treasured for generations. Our menu will be Chuck Wagon Pepper Steaks; Pressed Chicken with Black Pepper Maple Sauce; Garlicky Fried Chicken; Spicy Blackened Catfish; Southern Chicken Fried Steak; Cheddar Jalapeno Corn Sticks & Pineapple Upside Down Cake. |
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FISH FANTASTIC |
Thursday August 28 |
Tracy Dempsey |
$60 |
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Come learn a variety of Fish dishes for great meals on warm summer days. We'll discuss how to purchase fresh & frozen Fish so you can make the best selections at the markets. This inspiring lesson includes Shrimp Soup with Chiles, Lemon Grass, Ginger & Cilantro; Salmon Rillettes & Tartines (Toasts) with Fennel, Orange & Red Onion Salad with Pernod Vinaigrette; Shrimp Seviche "Martinis" with Cilantro Pesto Crostinis; Grilled Swordfish with Pickled Cucumber "Spaghetti" & Ginger Sake Sauce; Grilled Tuna Steaks with Tortilla Sauce; Black Bean Chili & Tomato-Corn Salsa. |
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LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday August 29 |
Rodney Jankowski |
$24 |
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Join us in our cool kitchen for a great Southwest inspired lunch & DEMONSTRATION. Our menu is Grilled Pork Tacos with Papaya Salsa, served with Fajita style Orzo. Dessert will be Apricot Burritos with Cinnamon Ice Cream. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday August 29 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$140 per couple |
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You & your partner can be part of a culinary experience creating a great meal & sampling nice wines. Enjoy Bruschetta with Mediterranean Tomato Topping & Roasted Eggplant with Sun-dried Tomato Napoleons & Black Olive Dressing, served with Pinot Grigio. The entrée will be Crab & Shiitake stuffed Filets with Scallops wrapped in Peruvian Purple Potato Nests with Béarnaise Sauce & Roasted Fennel & Green Bean Relish, served with Merlot. The dessert will be Tiramisu Parfaits. |
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SOUTHWEST SHOWCASE |
Saturday Aug 30 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$55 |
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Come see what the sizzle of Southwest cuisine is all about! Learn how Chilies & indigenous ingredients combine to make dynamic flavors which are uniquely southwest! Join us to learn an outstanding combination including Southwest Shrimp Cakes with Chipotle Lime Aioli; Jalapenos stuffed with Chorizo & Ricotta Cheese wrapped in Bacon; Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cashew Mole Sauce & Mango Salsa; Chilled Tomatillo, Cucumber & Lime Crème Fraiche & Chipotle Grilled Skirt Steak with Creamed Corn & Poblano Chilies. Dessert will be Cinnamon Cake with Chile Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting. |
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