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Making Pączki, or Polish Doughnuts

In Detroit, Fat Tuesday is more widely known as Pączki Day. I brought some to my coworkers here in NYC this year and they were hooked!

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Seriously Delicious Super Bowl Party Giveaway: Snow's Barbecue Brisket

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You're a vegetarian?
That's a deal breaker.

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What should I do in NC when I'm NOT eating BBQ?

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Making Pączki, or Polish Doughnuts

In Detroit, Fat Tuesday is more widely known as Pączki Day. I brought some to my coworkers here in NYC this year and they were hooked!

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Seriously Delicious Super Bowl Party Giveaway: Snow's Barbecue Brisket

Cute, smart and single...
You're a vegetarian?
That's a deal breaker.

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Make Your Own Wine at Home

we did this in AP bio my senior year of high school...and our teacher let us drink it secretly...it was definitely not good, but it was tasty enough for us kids who were just excited to be allowed to drink in class.

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Cook the Book: 'Margaritas, Mojitos & More'

pickles! (in a bloody mary)
otherwise lots of lime goodness.

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Tiny's Giant Sandwich Shop

I ate at Tiny's for the first time a couple weeks ago and I'm totally hooked. Such a satisfying and delicious sandwich for a TINY price (in NYC anyway). I had the chicken parm. Delish.

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Putting the "In" in "Gin"

i'm a big gin and tonic gal, and i recently "invented" something i've been calling the Gin Blossom. It's basically a gin and tonic with a splash of OJ and a whole hell of a lot of lime squeezed on top. A yummy refreshing drink!

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Dinner Tonight: Cabbage Salad with Cornichons and Capers

you really should try NC style slaw (http://www.ncbbqsociety.com/recipes/easternslaw.html)

i've made it for lots of friends who insist they don't care for coleslaw and the reaction is always: "oh my god, this is so good! i thought i hated coleslaw, but this is amazing!"

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Cook the Book: 'The Bacon Cookbook'

i don't think i really could pick, piggy back dates i haven't had in a while and enjoy so much! My most favorite new bacon dish would be there Vosges bacon chocolate...but of course.

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters

Definitely a member of the bloody mary camp.

But otherwise- sausage and cheese (no egg) on a toasted everything bagel

or nachos.

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Cook the Book: 'Crescent City Cooking'

it's a tough call, but i have to say crawfish mainly because they're the most fun to eat~

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What Should Replace Roast Turkey as the National Thanksgiving Dish?

i'm liking this idea.
besides the drumstick, i'm not really thrilled about turkey

fried chicken is definitely a good call but I'd like to nominate pulled pork.

do i hear a second?

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What is the Right Combination of Pies? My Annual Thanksgiving Pie Crisis

as far as i'm concerned, there's no reason to eat anything BUT pie on thanksgiving.

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A Carroll Gardens Food Adventure, With Red Hook for Dessert

yes. i love my neighborhood :) funky chicken smells and all. i'd never live anywhere else.

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There's a Party In My Tummy

i used to work in kiddie tv development and fell in love with this when it was being shopped around...my coworker and i couldn't stop singing this song. so so cute.

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Do you blog? What's your URL?

Blog name: Crafty Sam
My URL: http://craftysam.blogspot.com
What it's about/tagline: My 2 Cents. Basically, it's a straight-up journal of things I do with lots of pictures of friends, travel and activities - BUT there are definitely a lot of posts about food, and those posts seem to be pretty popular.

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10 Steps to Getting a Thanksgiving Invitation

i love this post :)

never wanting to go all the way home for thanksgiving, i have typically relied upon two things:

1) my sister has always had a serious boyfriend (now husband) from some city nearby and i don't mind being a third wheel.

2) i've always had a handful of friends who also have nowhere to go. having a friend thanksgiving is definitely really enjoyable. some of my best thanksgivings! in fact, my group of friends now throws a "friend thanksgiving" every year a couple weeks before the actual holiday.

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Do you blog? What's your URL?

Cocina Savant
http://cocinasavant.blogspot.com/
Weekly pictures, recipes, and thoughts from a husband and wife who love books and cooking for each other.

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What is the best store bought salad dressing?

Marie's Blue Cheese although we mostly go with oil and vinegar.

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What is the best store bought salad dressing?

It's not exactly "store" bought but I came across Wistoria Garden's Very Nearly Famous House Vinaigrette at the farmer's market that the Eastern Market, in Washington, D.C. quite some time ago. To date I have gone ordered FOUR of their 12-bottle boxes. It's amazing and I love turning people on to it!

BUY IT, YOU'LL LOVE IT

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What is the best store bought salad dressing?

I make my own - saves a lot of money - no waste and I can adjust the type to fit the rest of the meal. Bottled dressings seem to go rancid fast and then they are awful!

I have several kinds of vinegar and can vary my "sauce" when I mix it. Use good oil and "taste".

From Talk

What is the best store bought salad dressing?

I usually don't use store bought dressing, but when I do it's Newmans Own Light Italian with Lemon. It is very good.

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What is the best store bought salad dressing?

Marie's blue cheese is the best and I always have that in the refrig..I have to try Marie's blue cheese vinigrette..While I make my own Italian dressing, I do Good Season's every so often and add my own stuff to it...

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What is the best store bought salad dressing?

Gosh, I am amazed no one cited "Ranch" dressing as a favourite - here in Canada, it is probably the most popular by far. Next time I am in the U.S., I will buy some, "Maries blue cheese" - several people have mentioned it and I love blue cheese dressing, but I make my own (not always convenient) because I can't find a good one. I don't think Maries is sold here.

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What is the best store bought salad dressing?

I have always loved Marie's blue cheese, and NOW they came out with Marie's Blue Cheese VINIGRETTE!!! It is simply AWESOME!!!

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What is the best store bought salad dressing?

Marzetti's Blue Cheese.

My husband also uses Marzetti's slaw dressing on sandwiches and in tuna salad, potato salad, and pea & peanut salad, in place of mayo.

I also use only Kraft Free Zesty Italian in pasta salad because it doesn't get slimy or soggy. If anything, if I keep the salad more than a couple days I need to add more dressing because it dries out.

From Talk

What is the best store bought salad dressing?

Garlic Expressions is terrific, and it is also a wonderful marinade.

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Cook the Book: 'Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon'

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Cook the Book: 'Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon'

I love almost burned bacon because of the crispiness and saltiness. It also goes soooo well with over-easy eggs and buttered toast. It's so perfect!

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Cook the Book: 'Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon'

I love bacon because I can have it the first thing in the morning, at lunch on a BLT and at dinner in a salad or in one of my wife's delicious creations.

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Cook the Book: 'Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon'

I do so Love Bacon...a guilty pleasure which makes it even more lusted after. I also LOVE Zingermans!

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Cook the Book: 'Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon'

I love bacon because it is the most tasty food on the planet. I can put it in almost anything and enjoy :) The last time I found it for an unbeatable price I bought 50lbs worth LOL.

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Cook the Book: 'Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon'

I love bacon because there is nothing else like it, but it has to be very crispy.

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Cook the Book: 'Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon'

Because nothing else comes close to tasting as good as bacon.

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Cook the Book: 'Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon'

let's be serious .... it's the fat content. Any food that is virtually 100% fat is going to test awesome and it does

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Cook the Book: 'Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon'

I love everything about bacon. The smell is the best!

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Cook the Book: 'Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon'

It's unapologetically sexy when it beckons you from the dimly lit kitchen in the evening... and just as sexy the next morning. I never regret waking up to bacon.

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