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Weekend Book Giveaway: 'American Cheeses'

My wife loves Great Hill Blue. I'm more partial to Grafton aged Cheddar from Grafton, VT, or Vermont Shepherd. We served all three at our wedding.

daveinfred at 5:47PM on 01/10/09

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America's Regional Hot Dog Styles

I've got to say, that as a New Yorker who grew up (and out) on Katz's, when I had my first half-smoke at Ben's, the world shifted on its axis. It was the best ballpark food I've ever had, maybe even the best hot dog.

Their chili actually tasted like chili, and at the ballpark, that was a shock. I can't wait to try the original, which I'm told is even better.

daveinfred at 11:27AM on 07/03/08

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The Great Strawberry Ice Cream Debate

One of my favorite things is combining fruit ice cream like strawberry or cherry with chocolate. When I worked at a Haagen Dazs back in the 80's, I'd make myself strawberry shakes with chocolate syrup. B&J has since created Cherry Garcia, but the chunks get caught in the straw.

daveinfred at 7:53AM on 06/27/08

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Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 11: Less Really Is More

I had an even week, too. I don't know if anyone else out there has this problem, but I eat when food is in front of me, so parties and buffets kill me every time, as do places with huge portions. I avoid buffets now, but I need/want to go to parties. Any thoughts?

daveinfred at 8:22AM on 03/28/08

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Ed Levine's Serious Diet Week 10: The Zen of Eating Half

Ed,
Way to go. I've been away for a bit as well, so I'll skip the weeklies and go straight for the overall: I'm down 16.5lb in 9 weeks. Back to weekly numbers next week.

daveinfred at 11:36PM on 03/21/08

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Eating for Two: Of Cheese and Anxiety

My wife is in bleu cheese withdrawal. Anybody have any thoughts on that? Does it fall into the category of "ok if pasteurized" or "no dice?"

daveinfred at 4:32PM on 03/04/08

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Ed Levine's Serious Diet Week 7: Can the 100-Calorie Snacks Be a Trap?

I'm down 2 pounds this week. No idea how. I think it's the consistent exercise.

I have nothing to add to the comments above on 100 calorie packs, except that you can buy something similar for popcorn. I find that very filling and as we all know, has little downside. Not much nutrition, tho.

daveinfred at 4:19PM on 02/22/08

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Ed Levine's Serious Diet: Week 6, Are Flavor Intensifiers One of the Keys to Losing Weight?

I'm down 2lb this week. Keep up the good work.

I'm going to try to add more flavor intensifiers myself. Anything fruit or veggie based sounds like a winner.

daveinfred at 12:31PM on 02/15/08

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How Do You Feel About Valentine's Day?

I agree. You can't buy romance, but the only thing required to make it is some imagination and genuine affection.

daveinfred at 6:20PM on 02/11/08

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Ed Levine's Serious Diet Week 5: Can 'Start Living, Stop Dieting' Work for a Food Writer?

Down a pound and a half this week. Super Bowl was tough.

I have to agree with HeartofGlass. The only time I have success losing weight is when I log what I eat and stick to my counts. I've done it with calories, and I'm trying WW points this time. Doesn't seem to make any difference.

I eat whatever I want, but control portions. The key is the consistent feedback. I rarely eat too much when I know where I stand, calorie-wise for the week. It's annoying, but it works for me.

daveinfred at 1:30PM on 02/07/08

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