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I am not condiment crazy, but there are some things that just go great with them. Like NanaJoie mentioned you gotta have them for hot dogs. I am also a huge fan of ranch on things, fries, tatertots, breadsticks, chicken tenders. Apparently any way to make fried food even more unhealthy for you ;-)

I really like to check out the photograzing page on this site, tastespotting and foodgawker. You can find some great food blogs on there.

I also read The Pioneer Woman blog, she's great!

Jalapenos, flank steak, mushrooms, artichokes...mmmmmm!

I don't usually do sweet potato fries but for my russet potato fries I like to parboil them first until they are about 3/4 of the way cooked and then strain them, pat them dry and cook them in the oven at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. I then turn on the broiler and cook for another 5 minutes. They are super crispy! Perhaps this could work for your sweet potatoes?

I actually really like a big pot of spaghetti and meatballs, its great for a crowd and the longer the sauce cooks the tastier it gets.

I agree there is something about cream cheese and jalapenos that just makes my mouth water. But I bought one of those chile grille things and I was actually kind of disappointed. You have to make sure that you have exactly the right size jalapenos to fit in it or they slip through. I've only used it a few times, I found it easier to cut jalapenos in half lengthwise and fill them that way before baking them.

There are these hot dog stands stationed outside of the bars in my neighborhood that sell hot dogs with cream cheese. I never heard of it before I moved to Seattle, but my god they are amazing drunk food. We like to pick one up before we stumble home.

@dbcurrie: I agree about the air freshener floral scents. They are awful!

@gourmetgal: I agree that fresh homegrown tomatoes are some of the best smells. Oh I can't wait for tomato season!

My favorite smells coming from the kitchen are onions and garlic sauteing, bacon cooking and a pot of spaghetti and meatballs simmering on the stove.

Now I mentioned that bacon cooking is my favorite smell but the lingering smell of bacon that just kind of hangs around all day after you cook bacon is probably one of my least favorites.

@dbcurrie I LOVE deviled eggs. Growing up they were one of the things that my mom would make for appetizers at holiday functions.But I never have them that often anymore, maybe I should start making them again.

One of my other things that was a staple when I was growing up that I have started making again and always have in my freezer is Lumpia. For those of you that don't know they are Filipino egg rolls, that have various meats and veggies. Endless possibilities. YUMMY!

@pjracz10 that is quite the crazy concoction, I am pretty sure I never would've thought to do that!

@hungrygrl7 I must admit that I too do like the flavor of the raw noodles. :) And I also LOVE LOVE LOVE fries with milkshakes. There is just something about the sweet and salty.

I fifth the no eating If i am really really sad. But for times when I just have a bad day, I usually crave some spicy food and beer. Or a pizza with the works.