GENTLE READER: While she is always up for a good grammatical fight, Miss Manners still considers this a pretty minor ...

To enhance both texture and taste, try adding a sprinkle of chopped nuts, such as almonds or walnuts, to your peanut butter ...

Miss Manners does not care for the snippy remark you received, even if meant as a joke. The way to head off such comments is to immediately say, “And we would like to toast our dear friends ...