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Emeril New Spokesman for Crest, Still Uses Tired Catchphrase

Emeril was a spokesperson for toothpaste a while back (when he had his sitcom or thereabouts). I think it was for the crest herbal expressions. He would sneak off to the bathroom to brush, and his Bam! woke his wife up (and probably scared birds and set off car alarms and the like).

I would look it up, but I am lazy today. I wonder if this is a continuing deal, renewing, or actually different toothpaste.

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Question of the Day: Brownies -- fudgy or cakey? Nuts or no?

You people are all crazy! Cakey, no nuts. ;)

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'Iron Chef America' on the Food Network

I thought it was closer to three ingredients, but the idea is the same. I'm not sure who you have to know to get to be a judge, but I imagine it's not easy.

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Where to take culinary European boyfriend out to dinner in NY?

I highly recommend finding an lunch or dinner at the James Beard House and dining there. You'll get to eat with a bunch of people you don't know, but the food is great, and you'll learn some things about James Beard you might not have known. When you're in the dining area, be sure to visit the restroom.

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Are Carry Out Tips Optional?

If you are not taking the time of the wait staff, who get paid at or below minimum wage because they are meant to be compensated by tipping, then no, tipping is not appropriate. If someone brings it to your car, well, perhaps a small tip would be appropriate.

This is my personal opinion, I don't know what standard practice is, but generally I tip quite well, as long as there is a clear person/people to whom the tip will go.

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Emeril New Spokesman for Crest, Still Uses Tired Catchphrase

just f'n stop Emeril, please...!

I am waiting for Paula Dean to promote adult diapers. "Hey Ya'll - it's OK to crap your pants...especially after you've eaten one of my favorite dishes: Triple Fried Chocolate Doughnut cheesburgers smothered in instant Jello puddin', and topped with mayo and a slice of hostess ding-dong "

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Emeril New Spokesman for Crest, Still Uses Tired Catchphrase

I concur with TFG and greyrussian...Emeril's been "bamming" for Crest for at least a couple of years. The marketing geniuses at P&G, parent company to Crest, probably thought it was astute to get a chef to endorse herbal toothpaste. Chefs know herbs, after all.

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Emeril New Spokesman for Crest, Still Uses Tired Catchphrase

@FoodGeek- I remember those commercials as well, and if you go to the site, the new campaign is for the same product. This is really nothing new, unless Emeril will be choosing a BAM replacement. Suggestion: silence!

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Question of the Day: Brownies -- fudgy or cakey? Nuts or no?

Chewy! Not fudgy or cakey, and without nuts.

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Question of the Day: Brownies -- fudgy or cakey? Nuts or no?

A fudgy center piece, but will eat any brownie served.

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Question of the Day: Brownies -- fudgy or cakey? Nuts or no?

Fudgy with nuts! Crisp edges would be a nice addition and slightly warm.

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Question of the Day: Brownies -- fudgy or cakey? Nuts or no?

Fudgy with no nuts. And definitely a corner piece please :)

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Question of the Day: Brownies -- fudgy or cakey? Nuts or no?

Fudgy. Nuts. (Walnuts are nice.) Maybe an hour out of the oven. Nothin' else needed.

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Question of the Day: Brownies -- fudgy or cakey? Nuts or no?

Fudgy chewy corner piece, never any nuts.

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Question of the Day: Brownies -- fudgy or cakey? Nuts or no?

Fudgy, no nuts, slightly crispy top, warm and seconds waiting in the wings!