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Strangely enough, some of the best barbecue was the ribs at McGuire's Irish Pub in Pensacola, FL. Maybe I was just hungry that day, but they were amazing.

cdsamford at 2:57PM on 08/31/09

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Cook the Book: 'Kneadlessly Simple'

I have not baked bread from scratch but would love to learn. I think I would start with a simple round loaf that could be served with butter for dinner. Yum.

cdsamford at 2:52PM on 03/02/09

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Does Your Grocery Store Have You Crying Tears of Joy?

Central Market in Houston is a most wonderful place. Everything you could want in a grocery store. From incredible meats to the produce to the bakery . . . ah the bakery. My favorite part is their sandwich line. You can choose from hot and cold selections prepared in front of you on fresh-baked bread. You can also pick any of the toppings available to add at no extra charge. I'm a big fan of the marinated mushrooms and red bell peppers. The portions are huge for about $8. I have them cut if into four pieces so I can take them home and wrap them separately. That's four nice $2 meals - especially if you pair them with something else. I regret that I have to move soon to another state. Central Market, you will be missed.

cdsamford at 11:29PM on 11/11/08

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Cook the Book: 'Giada's Kitchen'

It's not very sophisticated, but I grew up on a homemade tomato-based ground beef sauce. Still love it. Often tomato sauce without meat is just disappointing as a main course. Alfredo is my runner up.

cdsamford at 3:26PM on 10/06/08

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Our Groceries Are Quietly Shrinking

Check out the Chewy Chips Ahoy cookies in the red package. The packaging is much more flimsy than a year ago, and the cookies have noticeably shrunk in diameter. Boo!

cdsamford at 4:38PM on 07/01/08

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Serious Easter Artisanal Chocolate Egg Giveaway

My mom makes a pretty mean carrot cake.

cdsamford at 12:30PM on 03/20/08

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Serious Easter Artisanal Chocolate Egg Giveaway

chocolate crunch eggs call my name

cdsamford at 2:17PM on 03/19/08

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Valentine's Day Chocolate Giveaway

Dark, dark, dark.

cdsamford at 12:45PM on 02/09/08

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Cook the Book: 'Techniques of Healthy Cooking'

I like to make a really lean chili with lean ground beef drained, several types of beans, several cans of tomatoes, garlic, onions, and spices. It's filling but not heavy.

cdsamford at 9:59PM on 01/15/08

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Garrison Confections Ultimate Chocolate Cooler

dark dark dark

cdsamford at 1:30PM on 12/27/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Southside Market Sausage

Johnny Ray's in Birmingham, AL

cdsamford at 10:11AM on 12/26/07

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Seriously Delicious Giveaway: Zingerman's Gift Certificate

Currently swiss because the other day my girlfriend and I were shopping and I said "How about swiss?" Then she said," It's not luxurious. It's got holes in it." Not sure why she said it, but it was really funny.

cdsamford at 4:27PM on 12/24/07

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