The baking aisles at most supermarkets are under a monopoly: it's Dunkin Hines and Betty Crocker as far as the eye can see. But online retailers are a whole different story. Lucky for me, the Internet provides access to countless, crazy mixes from little-known producers, such as Miss Muffets, owned and operated by Carrie Brautigam. She makes all kinds of whimsical treats, ranging from Death by Chocolate Muffins and Nutrageous Blondie Brownies, to Champagne Bundt Cake and the subject of this week's Mixed Review: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes....
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There's a theory to which many people I know subscribe which basically says that any delicious food can only get better if you coat it in a tasty batter and then deep-fry it. Well, FHM got Food Network host George Duran to try it out by submitting five classic comfort foods to Trial By Fryer: White Castle sliders, microwave pizza, hard-boiled eggs, gummi worms and chocolate chip cookie dough. Four out of the five did well, but you might be surprised which food came out tops and which one was a let down. I know I was!...
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