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I did a similar trial with scharffen berger chocolate brownies months ago and ended up going back to Baker's chocolate. I wanted to like the SB's but did not. They were blah.

cinnamon raisin with a coffee finish, that way I can skip breakfast!

It's a horrible ad and while I'm at it, God bless farm-raised salmon. The arrogance of the people placing these ads amazes me. While fish farms continue to improve their operations and their impact on the seas, the answer is not to demonize them. The future of seafood production is in aquaculture as wild stocks continue to be overfished worldwide. Fish farms can build for future protein needs, so why don't we just work on making the process better and cleaner? Oh, that's right, it's just easier to be holier than thou and criticize, criticize, criticize.

Thank you for speaking for the people suffering from the silent epidemic, food-check deficit disorder. FCDD has countless victims, suffering at diners, bars and restaurants nationwide. You have given us a voice. Thank you.

Great story. I share many of these taste memories. Even though my wife recoils when I mention the canned Chef Boyardee spaghetti and meatballs of my youth, and I do find myself seeking the best available coffee, bread, eggs, produce, etc., I think we all should get over ourselves and appreciate the ample food that comes our way. Then maybe look we should for a way to help those in need get their next meal.

That reminds me of a gift I got my wife years ago, before we were married - an apron & oven mitts! She took offense at that for some reason, but ever since then she loves telling people the story of my dumb gift.

I make the chocolate fudge brownies as described in Peter Reinhart's book, "Brother Juniper's Bread Book". Before sharing the recipe he introduces the topic by stating his goal is to serve the world's best brownie. He watches his customers reactions to their first bite and calls it the 'Aha!' moment.

I agree completely with the great coffee comment. As far as trends, cupcakes are hot, or you could do a Mrs. Fields and feature cookies, brownies, muffins and scones - my personal favorites!

I go to Dunky D and I pay them. She goes there and gets paid. I'm jealous.

I want the recipe for that bun!

Oh boy, I just got a new idea for a flavored biscuit!

Great article. I often wonder about this attitude towards men that cook at home. Baking for me is an enjoyable, creative outlet. Now who would say that I'm less masculine than the guy that heads for a Casino whenever he has a moment to spare. Hey, when my wife & kids are out of the house, I head for the kitchen , grab a favorite cookbook, like Peter Rineharts "Brother Junipers Bread Book'" and I get busy. When I'm done, I am able to share homemade treats with family, friends and co-workers. I never had an easy bake oven, but everybody in my neighborhood knows that I bake, my Doctors know that I bake, women have told me that my scones and brownies are great! - And that's good enough for me.