DEAR HELOISE: When composing an email, write the entire message, review it, then fill in the recipient’s name. This avoids unintentionally sending the wrong message to the wrong person. (I learned this the hard way.)

— Jeanne T., in Cleveland, Ohio

DEAR HELOISE: In reference to Nita H., in Westbrook, Maine, who asked about cleaning wooden rolling pins, here is another take on the subject. The inside mechanism is a well-oiled machine, so I was always told that it should not be put in water. It ruins the metal rolling parts and keeps them from operating correctly.

Just like the pan to your bread machine isn’t supposed to be submerged in water, neither should the rolling pin. So, I usually wipe it well with a paper towel, then maybe use a damp, soapy, wrung-out dishcloth if needed. Then I

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