AnswerI would just take a few boneless skinless chicken breasts and boil them for a bit in water and chicken flavored boulion. I use the breast because then you don't have to worry about the bones. I then just add whatever vegetables my family enjoys. Usually onion, carrot, celery, zuchinni.

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AnswerWhen it comes to family, you can never really put a price on safety. If your a contractor or carpenter building a gazeboo for the family might be an easy task. Make sure you have plenty of experience and if you dont maybe you should hire someone to do it.