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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

Responses to Comments by ChiefFamilyOfficer

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

Johnathan Gold: Where can I get good Mee Krob?

dikaryon at 6:31AM on 06/10/08

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

I would ask Alton Brown if he would come to my house to cook.

donnak4 at 11:33PM on 06/09/08

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

Rachel Ray
Is she ever unhappy?

rosannepm at 11:24PM on 06/09/08

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

Rachael Ray - Why do my 30 minute meals take longer than your 30 minute meals?

Luckybustert at 11:21PM on 06/09/08

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

Lets see, this question really has a few different answers. I would like to interview Alton Brown just because I love his show and want to see what he is like in real life. One of the most interesting people to interviews would be Paula Dean since she is such a character. Finally, if I had to pick someone purely on good looks (and probably good food too) I'd have to choose Giada De'Laurentes.

elangomatt at 10:44PM on 06/09/08

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

Paula Deen - Are the food/vacation specials you've done as fun as they look and where are you and your family going next?

katybug at 4:27PM on 06/09/08

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

i would interview martha stewart and i would ask her why she doesnt do anymore gardening on her show..i really miss that show marth stewart living show she had before she went to the big house :(

klp1965 at 3:32PM on 06/09/08

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

I would interview Duff Goldman from Ace of Cakes and ask him how he overcame his difficult teen years to become a successful chef and does he have any advice for teens who are struggleing.

penguin28 at 2:48PM on 06/09/08

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

Michael Ruhlman:

Tell the truth - how many times have you had to slap Bourdain around?"

or Anthony Bourdain:

"How do you resist shaving Ruhlman's head ala Season 2 Top Chef?"

HeyCarl at 2:15PM on 06/09/08

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

Gordon Ramsey-what's your favorite dish?

Jessilyn24 at 1:47PM on 06/09/08