But what if the charity gives you something in return, like a fancy dinner?

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Yes, I can remember my parents having fancy dinner parties where my siblings and I were allowed to stay up just long enough to say hello, then shuffled off to our rooms.

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It was also the staple shop to scoop last minute dinner party items like fancy cheese and crackers.

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These volumes sit on the shelf ready to inspire you when preparing for a dinner party or looking to fancy-up breakfast.

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