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Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey

I am a dessert girl. It's gotta be Dorie's All-In-One Holiday Cake!

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How to Make a Pizookie, or a Pizza-Cookie

When it's time to enjoy, it's time to ENJOY. =D

No regrets! (until you walk onto the scale...just kidding)

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Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds: The True Champion of Breakfast Cereals?

Love love LOOOVE HBofO and I didn't discover this cereal until college! I am currently eating Kashi U cereal (I am trying to eat more "healthy" cereals) but I definitely miss the taste of the crunchy and delightful honey bunches.

I think I'm going to buy a box today.

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Impromptu Taste Test: The Cult of Yakult

I like it when I first start drinking it. And then...the dreaded, dry aftertaste that you write about comes along. I find the after-feeling too unpleasant and so thumbs down for me.

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From Serious Eats

Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey

I am a dessert girl. It's gotta be Dorie's All-In-One Holiday Cake!

From Recipes

How to Make a Pizookie, or a Pizza-Cookie

When it's time to enjoy, it's time to ENJOY. =D

No regrets! (until you walk onto the scale...just kidding)

From Serious Eats

Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds: The True Champion of Breakfast Cereals?

Love love LOOOVE HBofO and I didn't discover this cereal until college! I am currently eating Kashi U cereal (I am trying to eat more "healthy" cereals) but I definitely miss the taste of the crunchy and delightful honey bunches.

I think I'm going to buy a box today.

From Serious Eats

Impromptu Taste Test: The Cult of Yakult

I like it when I first start drinking it. And then...the dreaded, dry aftertaste that you write about comes along. I find the after-feeling too unpleasant and so thumbs down for me.

From A Hamburger Today

A Family Friendly Burger at Dish in La Cañada Flintridge, California

Awesome - this review came just in time. I will be going down to La Canada next week and for sure I'll be eating here! Thanks!

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The Nasty Bits: Lamb's Neck Stew

Awesome. Looking forward to reading more Nasty Bits articles, Chichi!

This article has me craving some spicy stir-fried kidneys right about now...yum.

From Serious Eats

California Eatin': Dutch Crunch in the Bay Area

Wow I had no idea that Dutch Crunch was relatively unknown outside the Bay Area!

Growing up in the East Bay, I ALWAYS picked the Dutch Crunch roll for my sandwiches from Lucca's Deli in Castro Valley. I'm not sure where the bread is from, but it is very good.

The Dutch Crunch should be made more popular around the U.S. With its delightful crust and soft insides, this bread deserves to be more mainstream! =D

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Seriously Italian: Abbracci Cookies

Looks fun to make! The described texture and look reminds me of the icebox checker box cookies.

I'll definitely try this recipe out!

From Talk

Unique to: San Francisco

You have GOT to try Bi-Rite Creamery's ice cream. They have some of the best ice cream I've ever had. Salted caramel anyone?

Also, Acme bread is awesome, and Cheeseboard pizza from Berkeley!

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Large Movie Popcorn with Butter: 1,220 Calories

Australian-style strawberry licorice from Trader Joe's and other assorted gummy candies.
I love popcorn but there's no way I can bring myself to spend close to $10 on a bucket at the movies when I can make even better (and much less costly) popcorn at home!

From Talk

Banning fast food near schools? Your take.

I left high school not too long ago and remember that it was going through changes in its food menu. Prior to the changes, there were soda machines everywhere, along with Pizza Hut personal pizzas, McDonald's cheeseburgers, and Taco Bell burritos sold in our cafeteria. Not surprisingly, a vast majority of my high school bought these items for lunch.

However, the school board decided to revamp the food items offered - for the better. All of our soda machines were replaced by Gatorade/Propel, water, and juice machines. Although some of the fast food items remained available, many more healthy sandwiches and salads appeared on the menu. Having the healthier choices at school made it much easier for students to opt out of the fast food option.

One thing though - my high school was a closed campus. But I think the best solution is to FIRST improve the food selection offered within the school, and then deal with banning fast food restaurants later. Ultimately, kids learn eating habits from their parents and their environment.

Banning fast food restaurants won't stop kids from eating too much fast food, but good parenting will.

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Grocery Ninja: Dried Persimmons Are a Taste of Honeyed Sunshine

I looove persimmons. I've never seen the hoshigaki kind, however! Can they be found in US asian markets (99 Ranch, etc.)?

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'Top Chef Masters' Contestant Line-Up Announced

Wow this is a great line-up. I'm not too sure about Kelly Choi but I'm really excited to watch this show!

From A Hamburger Today

McDonald's Big Mac, The AHT Review

wow. I hate to admit it but that got me too! Nice joke! Reading this review almost made me want to buy a Big Mac. Almost.

From A Hamburger Today

Rocky's Crown Pub in San Diego

I just may have to try this place out! Close-up shot of the burger looks great, although I'm sad to hear that the fries are plain =(. I'm a big fan of fries.

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Mixed Review: Barefoot Contessa Homemade Marshmallow Mix

I made homemade marshmallows during Christmas and was also surprised by how easy it was to make. I didn't use a kit and simply followed a recipe, and it turned out fine.

$11 is a bit much for a kit that is not comprised of expensive ingredients. Next time you make it you can also drizzle it with chocolate and coconut shavings and it'll make for a nice treat. =D

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What food(s) did you love as a kid and now can't stand?

Processed cheese. Ugh.

Also, I used to LOVE LOVE LOOVE Dinty Moore's Beef Stew. I requested to eat it every Sunday morning. yum sodium!

Can't eat that stuff anymore.

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Cook the Book: 'Kneadlessly Simple'

Gotta be Walnut Bread. The chewy texture of bread mixed with crisp walnuts can't be beat.

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Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey

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Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey

Mmmmm. Pan roasted brussels sprouts with candied pepitas and cider vinegar!

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Cornbread Stuffing Muffins with Ham and Sage, from 'Bon Appétit'. The recipe is just ho hum but the idea that every person maximizes their stuffing crispy bits due to the muffin tins is amazing.

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The Cranberry Relish with Orange and Ginger sounds great! I love cranberries with orange juice/zest. I've tried lots of variations, but never with ginger before.

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I could stick my whole face in the pumpkin pie brulee right now.

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Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey

The Pumpkin Cheesecake with Marshmallow-Sour Cream Topping and Gingersnap Crust from 'Bon Appétit' sounds like something that I'd need to be alone with in the shower..mmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

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Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey

Honey brined and smoked turkey for me. I live on the seventh floor of an apartment house so I gave my brother a smoker for Christmas last year so he could smoke me some turkey.

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The Pioneer Woman's Sweet Potatoes sound very tasty.

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I'm in love with pumpkins this season. So naturally I would pick Pumpkin Pie Brulee. I love cracking the sugar on top!

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Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey

the pumpkin cheesecake, and any combo of dessert and pumpkin

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Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey

Mark Bittman's braised and glazed brussels sprouts will be on our table this year

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Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey

Ham in coca-cola!! i can make a soda exception in this case. mmmm

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Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey

I like the Cook's Illustrated's Roasted Brined Turkey, but I'd substitute a Weber for the oven.

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Nice recipes......................Can I have the turkey?

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The butternut squash apple cranberry bake looks so great and I have been trying to decide on a diff. recipe for my butternut squash!! THanks!

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Sautéed Brussels Sprouts With Bacon -- hardly anyone in my family (except my dad and I) likes brussels sprouts, so maybe this is the year I can convert them!

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Honey-brined and smoked turkey ......sounds AMAZING !

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Location: San Diego

About: I'm a college student who extremely enjoys baking, cooking, and especially EATING!
I am constantly on the lookout for new places to try and love talking about food. =D

Favorite foods: My mom's spaghetti, lo mai gai (steamed sticky rice + meaty fillings inside lotus leaf), ha cheung fun (shrimp in rice noodle), soft-shelled crab, caterpillar roll, avocados, watermelon, dense chocolate cake with milk.

Last bite on earth: An ooey-gooey chewy warm chocolate chip cookie with walnuts