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Grasp near the base, then slice between the vent and tail-fan base, then down to the backbone, being careful to leave some skin (with feathers)

black: matte and glossy saturated carbon in combination with white for contrast or solo

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Salt + pepper : Be sure to use enough to bring out the flavors and add a little spice

Avoid: thin stilettos on gravel, slippery soles, delicate satin shoes that will hate dirt

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