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Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Shallots with Balsamic Vinegar

I will definitely be trying this out for Thanksgiving. I grew up never having even seen a brussels sprout in real life. All I knew was that according to television and books, they were disgusting. I believed this until one day my cousin made brussels sprouts (in bacon fat) and it was like the most amazing thing I had ever eaten. I was like WHY do these delicious nuggets of deliciousness have such a bad reputation? WHY! So sad.

Also, I only realized RIGHT THIS MOMENT that I've been spelling brussels sprout wrong my entire life. So much learning going on.

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Cereal Eats: Reese's Puffs, the Closest Thing to Candy in a Cereal Box

I am not allowed to buy this cereal. I really cannot stop filling my bowl once I start. I just can't. It's so damn insanely delicious.

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Video: Slider Perfection at White Manna in Hackensack, NJ

The only time I ever feel any sort of pride in my home state, is when I eat at White Manna. It is the top echelon slider.

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Cereal Eats: Are Mini Box Variety Packs a Blessing or a Curse?

I hated the variety packs. My mom would always go shopping in the evening and I'd be so excited for breakfast the next day. But my brother always woke up earlier than I could and he'd eat the ones I'd have my eye on. It happened everyday until there was nothing but Raisin Bran left. It was too heartbreaking for me. I would have rather not had any fun cereals in the house at all than have my brother steal all of them from under my nose.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Shallots with Balsamic Vinegar

I will definitely be trying this out for Thanksgiving. I grew up never having even seen a brussels sprout in real life. All I knew was that according to television and books, they were disgusting. I believed this until one day my cousin made brussels sprouts (in bacon fat) and it was like the most amazing thing I had ever eaten. I was like WHY do these delicious nuggets of deliciousness have such a bad reputation? WHY! So sad.

Also, I only realized RIGHT THIS MOMENT that I've been spelling brussels sprout wrong my entire life. So much learning going on.

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Cereal Eats: Reese's Puffs, the Closest Thing to Candy in a Cereal Box

I am not allowed to buy this cereal. I really cannot stop filling my bowl once I start. I just can't. It's so damn insanely delicious.

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Video: Slider Perfection at White Manna in Hackensack, NJ

The only time I ever feel any sort of pride in my home state, is when I eat at White Manna. It is the top echelon slider.

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Cereal Eats: Are Mini Box Variety Packs a Blessing or a Curse?

I hated the variety packs. My mom would always go shopping in the evening and I'd be so excited for breakfast the next day. But my brother always woke up earlier than I could and he'd eat the ones I'd have my eye on. It happened everyday until there was nothing but Raisin Bran left. It was too heartbreaking for me. I would have rather not had any fun cereals in the house at all than have my brother steal all of them from under my nose.

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Poll: What's Your Choice of the Chains?

I secretly prefer Pizza Hut, but because it's just so damn bad for you - I never eat it. I generally go with Papa Johns for takeout. I really hate Dominoes.

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Anyone Else Like Pork Roll?

Up until I was in my 20s, I thought Taylor ham was just.... ham. I didn't realize it was a spam-like version of ham only available in Jersey until I got to college and no one had heard of it. Growing up, my go-to bagel store breakfast was always always taylor ham, egg and cheese.

People are missing out. It is the best. THE BEST.

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Restaurant week. Worth It?

I've only gone twice. My first time was at Blue Water Grill. That was perfectly fine. Food was good, tasted fresh, portions were reasonable. A pleasant meal all around.

My second time I went to Chez Josephine. When the food came out, I giggled and said "Really? Are they serious?"

The portions were So. Embarrassingly. Tiny. My friend ordered short ribs and got ONE RIB. You can't call it "RIBS" if it's ONE singular rib, can you?!

Never again.

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Where To Eat Near Times Square, NYC

Piccolo Cafe. It's a tiny place but really delicious sandwiches.

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Which Shake Shack should I try?

I definitely prefer MSP. If you can't find a table, there's always a bench somewhere.

The only other location I've been to us UWS and I found that trying to find a seat was just awkward. You have to hover over someone who looks nearly finished. Did not like.

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Does anyone really like brunch?

I don't get the brunch hate. It's just breakfast food... that I can get without having to wake up early. What is there to hate? Yes, I am perfectly capable of making my own breakfast but that's true for any meal. Sometimes, I don't feel like cooking and want to eat out with friends.

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Big Gay Ice Cream Will Open East Village Space Mid-June

Oh god. That block. Caracas, Porchetta, now Big Gay Ice Cream. It's like a landmine of deliciousness.

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Did you ever eat.....

I've tried milk bone. Doesn't taste like much.

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new momofuku milk bar cake truffle flavors

momofuku milk bar is dead to me ever since they stopped selling cake by the slice. :(

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Tiki Week: Crab Rangoon

I'd never heard of crab rangoon until I was in my 20s. (Grew up in the tristate area.) I used to get cheese wontons growing up, no crab, all cheese! The first time I tried a crab rangoon after hearing my friends rave about it, I was sorely disappointed. The wrapping was thick and chewy, the cheese was gritty and dry. The cheese wontons I used to get as a kid had a thin, delightfully crispy shell and oozed with smooth, mild cream cheese. Oh god. I miss it. The ones you made look just like it. YUM.

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Rice in Burritos: Yea or Nay?

Interesting. Maybe it's because I live in NYC, land of bad Mexican. but I don't think I've ever had a burrito without rice in it. Haha. It's the only way I know a burrito. Whatever. I'm Asian. I like rice in everything. So yes to the rice.

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Soft Tofu Restaurant (So Kong Dong) in Fort Lee, New Jersey

I like the soondooboo here but the service is completely horrendous. Try asking for more banchan, they will not bring it to you. Ever. And once, a waiter started spraying and wiping down our table WHILE WE WERE EATING. Spraying! With cleaning products!

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The Vegetarian Option: Caracas Arepa Bar

I'm always tempted to steal that bottle of secret sauce. I want to douse everything I eat in it. Forever.

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Food Gallery 32: A Food Court Destination in Koreatown

I went a couple of months ago. It hadn't been open long so it was pretty empty. But I can see the layout being a problem with a crowd of people. The cashiers are in the front by the front doors so if there are more than 10 people lined up, they'll completely block the doors. The menus in the front are difficult to read because it's computerized and changes every few seconds. So you'd really have to go in, walk around then go back to the front and order.

The food was impressive though. Good quality and reasonable prices. Pretty exciting.

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I'm eating kimchi with my lunch right now as I read this. (Made by my mom)

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Stories of Astonishing Food Ignorance

My 22 year old college roommate asked me once how to heat up soup. She asked me how she was supposed to know when it was "done". Same roommate had never boiled pasta before. She stuck her finger inside the boiling water and yelled "OW IT'S HOT!"

:(

My co-workers hadnever seen or heard of samosas. Since then, I've introduced them to different cuisines and lately we've been going out for lunch regularly. We generally get Thai, Vietnamese or Indian since that's what's near our office. One of my coworkers never remembers which food is what cuisine. She claims they're all the same to her. I understand mixing up Vietnamese and Thai... but Indian is so.freaking. different.

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Edgewater, New Jersey: Brooklyn's Brick Oven Pizza Is an Excellent Grimaldi's Substitute

I've been going to this place for years. I had no idea the owner was related to Patsy Grimaldi.

I love the pizza here. It's great quality and reasonably priced. And close! (I live down the block.)

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Who amongst us, has the best pickiest eater story?

One of my college house mates refused to eat seafood. She was scared of anything from the sea. Once while out at a restaurant, she began sobbing because her friend told her caesar dressing has anchovy in it and she realized she'd been eating something with anchovy in it for years.

She also won't eat meat if it's still on the bone or resembles meat in any way (no steak, pork chops, etc.) Pretty much only eats chicken breast, cold cuts, burgers and hotdogs.

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Kids Welcome: Tanoreen

That eggplant dish sounds amazing. I'm hungry just thinking about it.

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LHSK12 answered "I dip it in the leftover sauce and grease on the plate" to Do you eat and/or dip your pizza crusts?

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LHSK12 answered "Other (feel free to explain in the comments)" to Grocery store self-checkout lanes: way or no way?

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LHSK12 answered "Basically #2 but with a crunchy (usually from toasted breadcrumbs) layer on top." to How Do You Like Your Mac and Cheese?

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Favorite foods: avocado, fresh mozzarella, pork,

Last bite on earth: Korean food. Specifically, samgyupsal (pork belly), rice, ssam jang (fermented soy bean paste), sesame oil, salt, pepper, all wrapped in lettuce.