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Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey Here!

I can already hear my husband begging me to make the Sweet Potato Casserole Trifle and I haven't even told him about it yet! Sounds delicious ...

ChiefFamilyOfficer at 10:53PM on 11/17/08

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Sugar-Roasted Plums with Balsamic and Rosemary Syrup

I've gotten bored with plums lately, so this is great. And thanks for the frugal tip :)

ChiefFamilyOfficer at 11:14PM on 09/16/08

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Cook the Book: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper

Iron Chef Morimoto: Will you please cook for me?

ChiefFamilyOfficer at 10:04PM on 06/03/08

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Coupon Hacks: Combo-Moves for Cheaper Carts

I just wanted to correct something you said (and Crissy says in the article), that buying something you don't need always wastes money. At CVS (and the other drugstores to some extent), I'm discovering that this isn't true. I've actually written about it several times because it's so counter-intuitive. But I've come to accept that to get the very best deals at CVS, I have to buy things I don't need. (See Mommy Making Money's explanation for why this works here.)

ChiefFamilyOfficer at 4:25PM on 05/17/08

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Eating for Two: What to Eat While Pregnant

Congratulations! As you may have already found, pregnancy affects your eating habits in weird ways. I found myself eating every couple of hours during the day, but I never woke in the middle of the night starving like many of my friends did. I did want to encourage you to stick to those weight-gain guidelines as much as possible - my friends who gained more than 40 pounds almost all had complications, ranging from "keep an eye on that" minor conditions to more serious conditions like gestational diabetes. It's not exactly easy to do, since sometimes it seems our body wants to gain X number of pounds no matter what, but what you're doing (i.e., eating a sensible diet) is the best thing. I particularly liked that I could eat a lot of eggs when I was pregnant without feeling any guilt - it's so good for the baby!

ChiefFamilyOfficer at 11:52PM on 02/26/08

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Weekend Book Giveaway: 'Trail of Crumbs'

Alas, my only real craving during stressful times is chocolate.

ChiefFamilyOfficer at 11:06PM on 02/22/08

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Cook the Book: Win a Copy of 'Cook with Jamie'

Hmm, I'm not sure who taught me more about cooking, my mom or my dad. When I was growing up, they both cooked a lot and taught me how to cook, and since they're better at different things, I learned a lot. If pressed, I'd have to choose my dad, though, since he's the one who taught me how to clean the kitchen as I cooked!

ChiefFamilyOfficer at 12:02AM on 02/22/08

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The Best Japanese Chocolate and Cracker Snack Shaped Like a Mushroom

This post took me right back to my childhood! I used to eat these at the train station, although Pocky was always my favorite - these had too much chocolate in proportion to the cookie for me. I love seeing them in the Japanese market though. And I just might have to try the vanilla!

ChiefFamilyOfficer at 12:04AM on 01/28/08

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Cook the Book: 'The Food You Crave'

Right now I'm craving a baked sweet potato!

ChiefFamilyOfficer at 11:38PM on 12/31/07

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Seriously Delicious Giveaway: Zingerman's Gift Certificate

I've been cooking with a lot of gouda lately - yum!

ChiefFamilyOfficer at 4:05PM on 12/29/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Bacon of the Month Club

Pliant

ChiefFamilyOfficer at 2:01PM on 12/28/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Garrison Confections Ultimate Chocolate Cooler

Milk chocolate, absolutely!

ChiefFamilyOfficer at 4:31PM on 12/27/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks

I love a medium rare filet mignon!

ChiefFamilyOfficer at 4:30PM on 12/26/07

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Seriously Delicious Giveaway: Zingerman's Gift Certificate

Lately it's been gouda, simply because I can use it in so many different dishes and they all taste great!

ChiefFamilyOfficer at 10:37PM on 12/24/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Bacon of the Month Club

Can I get it both ways? I like my edges crispy but the interior to be pliant. (My taste has evolved since I was a kid, when only crispy bacon would do!)

ChiefFamilyOfficer at 12:17AM on 12/24/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Garrison Confections' Garrison Big Box

I'm definitely a milk chocolate kind of girl!

ChiefFamilyOfficer at 10:04AM on 12/23/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Heritage Smoked Ham

Dijon mustard and Hawaiian sweet bread. Swiss is nice, but not necessary.

ChiefFamilyOfficer at 4:07PM on 12/19/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Southside Market Sausage

I wish there was a really good one near us, but I'll settle for Boneyard Bistro in Sherman Oaks, CA as my current fave.

ChiefFamilyOfficer at 11:38PM on 12/18/07

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Cook the Book: 'The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The Original Classics'

I've made many Martha Stewart recipes in my day! Favorites include Beef Wellington, Sloppy Joes, Key Lime Bars, and the one I've been making almost every week for the last couple of months, Chocolate Chip Cookie 101 (I prefer the Thin and Crispy version myself).

ChiefFamilyOfficer at 11:34PM on 12/17/07

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