"Keep in mind, they are coming off 14-hour trips and if you don't let them rest - you'll kill them, " he said.

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Shape them loosely into balls and let rest on the table, covered with a damp towel or plastic wrap, for 30 minutes.

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"They start out with real food, so let's give them credit for applesauce and mashed-up bananas, " but "the rest of it is sugar, " she said.

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