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Trompe l'Oeil Udon Dessert

Finally, an authentic Japanese restaurant in Des Moines. Mr. Miyabi is a classically trained Japanese chef. He apprenticed with the same master chef as Nobu. Miyabi makes sure everything is fresh. Recommend anything from the sushi bar, the Una-ju which is rice covered with roasted eel, Udon -a savory noodle soup. The entire menu is wonderful.

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Herb Peterson, Egg McMuffin Inventor, Dies at 89

What a fun invention, lots of McCustomers enjoyed the McMuffin.
He looks like a fun person…I’m sure Herb will be missed. I sure those guys had fun back in the McDay.

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In Videos: Chefs Taste Test Military 'Meals, Ready to Eat'

If the Airlines served up MRE's, I would call that proggerssive!
I'd eat the MRE's!

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In Videos: Roger Clemens Doesn't Know What a Vegan Is

Interesting...supplemental B12 shots. Thanks

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In Videos: Roger Clemens Doesn't Know What a Vegan Is

He’s a jock... As American as, Baseball, Hot dogs, Apple pie. Attorneys-politicians will be attorneys. During a deposition or congressional hearing attorneys-politicians ask the questions and you answer them. Remember... we don’t ask them questions, because if and when we do you never really get an answer.
Representative Bruce L. Braley... in my opinion, what a silly question!

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Photo of the Day: Pasta Outbreak

Where's the Bolognese!

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How many different kinds of regional variations of pizza exist?

Pagliai's Pizza, three locations in Iowa best sauce, sausage is quite delicious.
I like pizza best with no mare than two toppings!

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Trader Joe's Torture: What one thing do you have to buy?

Simple...dark chocolate covered macadamia nuts...WOW!

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Time to start shopping for a new oven...any suggestions?

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Serious Sandwiches: The Overlooked Sandwiches of 2007

Where's MR. BEEF'S CHICAGO?
Got the addy?

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Trader Joe's Torture: What one thing do you have to buy?

They have cheap brie and those 100 calorie chocolate bars. Also, the dried fruit and veggie chips. Oh! There's also almond milk, trail mix, spinach pies when I'm too lazy to make my own...

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Websites to purchase good loose-leaf tea?

The best loose tea website i've found is www.leavesnotbeans.com
All my favorite teas come from here. The mango and wild pineapple make the best iced tea.

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How many different kinds of regional variations of pizza exist?

I've been all over the United States and over the southern half of Europe. Using Naples (Napoli) as the yardstick for authentic pizza (since the Napolitans invented pizza!) I've found that in the United States, the closer you get to New Jersey, the more the pizza resembles the pizza in Naples, Italy. (Though there is good pizza found elsewhere, such as Pizzeria Regina in Boston.) Likewise, in Europe, the closer you get to Napoli, the more the pizza resembles the pizza in New Jersey and New York. Needless t o say, I do not consider any pizza baked in pans at 350 degrees (such as Chicago's deep dish, or Greek-owned pizza places in New England) to be "real" pizza. Good pizza must be baked directly on stone at over 500 degrees. The number of good pizzerias in a location is directly proportionate to the number of Neapolitan ("NapoliTAN") immigrants settling in that area.

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Herb Peterson, Egg McMuffin Inventor, Dies at 89

I haven't been to McD in many years but this morning on my way to work I just had to have a Sausage McMuffin - nearly got run over crossing 6th ave - maybe it was some sort of a premonition - very unsettling; the experience that is, not the muffin. Mr Herb, thanks for breakfast, you will be missed!

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In Videos: Chefs Taste Test Military 'Meals, Ready to Eat'

At least they don't have military chocolate any more : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_military_chocolate .

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In Videos: Chefs Taste Test Military 'Meals, Ready to Eat'

MREs may not be so good, but the MRE heaters are kinda cool!
I wonder if Pellegrino makes them taste better ...

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In Videos: Chefs Taste Test Military 'Meals, Ready to Eat'

Are these the new MRE's? Because I remember seeing something about the whole menu being revamped with better food. Curious if this is what's considered "better."

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In Videos: Roger Clemens Doesn't Know What a Vegan Is

Humm! No B-12, a lack of which causes dementia. This explains a lot about vegans.

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In Videos: Roger Clemens Doesn't Know What a Vegan Is

Interesting...supplemental B12 shots. Thanks

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In Videos: Roger Clemens Doesn't Know What a Vegan Is

I agree with all of the previous comments. I believe however that the vegan question was asked because Clemens claims that some of the shots he received were vitamin B12. Apparently since vegans aren't eating quite right they sometimes require supplemental B12.