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I'm organizing a reunion dinner with about 20-25 ex co-workers. I'm looking for a location on Long Island to do dinner. Someplace casual with reasonable prices. Preferably on the South Shore, by Massapequa.

I have a Brown Sugar Cookie recipe that is a family recipe handed down recipe that we make every Christmas. It has brown sugar, spry, flour, cherries, raisins, nuts eggs etc. These cookies are kind of "hard" they are not a soft and chewy cookie the kind that is good to dip in coffee, not quite like a biscotti texture but a little on the hard side. What can I do to make them a little softer?

I'm baking Bacardi Rum Cake for Christmas. It is baked in a bundt pan. It bakes for one hour. If I want to put the batter in smaller tube pans

how long should I bake them for?

I have an online bakery specializing in cookies. I'm looking for unique recipes and/or suggestions. I already have all the basic cookies and a few gourmet ones.

I've been through 3 expensive cameras. I need something a bit more durable. Any specific models or links would be appreciated. No spam please. I would like to keep the price pretty low.

I'm planning a road trip and would like the best estimate as to cost for tolls only.

Aside from the usual stuff like potato salad, macaroni salad, and corn on the cob. Just looking for something different.

Just a month ago I had to go to the doctor because I had hives on my arms and it was spreading to my face. She gave me prednisone and an injection of a stronger steroid. I do not have insurance so I really do not want to go back unless absolutely necessary. These bumps do not itch and are just on the top of my fore arms. I do have fair sensitive skin. I have tried taking zyrtec and using hydrocortisone cream. Nothing has worked.I have not used any new detergents, creams, perfumes etc.

I'm looking for a recipe for them.