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One of my all time favorite cookies are these chocolate ones my mom makes at Christmas each year. They taste like wonderful brownies, but have a crunchy edge and slightly chewy center. Not too sweet but a wonderful chocolate flavor. Yum!

If it was my dog, I'd probably be really annoyed that he/she was begging for food, but since it's a video and Pomeranian puppies are RIDICULOUSLY cute, I'll let it go ;)

Chips, particularly tortilla chips and that flourescent, totally synthetic nacho cheese (oh, the shame!). Also, salt and vinegar chips, particularly the really crunchy ones.

This fits what I like to call the "Gardenburger Theory." The Gardenburger theory is that we tend to be disappointed by substitutes (such as veggie burgers, white chocolate etc.) when we expect the substitute/replacement to taste just like the 'real' thing. If we can just appreciate the substitute (or veggie burger, as it is in this case) for being its own entity, then they're easier to like for what they are, not for what they're trying to be. Of course some things have no replacement and I'm afraid I still can't like any of those bacon substitutes, even when applying the Gardenburger theory. Bacon is just good as is.

I used to love fake Mac & Cheese (sorry Kraft) probably because my mom refused to buy it. Now I find it rather gross and much prefer mac and cheese made from scratch with good pasta and lots of real, fresh cheese.

Although I'm sure sugar-shock would ensue, it's hard not to like this idea. Mmm, cadbury choclate...

Pan seared, salt and pepper, maybe a little olive oil. Delicious!

I can't wait to try these. I just made "regular" grilled fish tacos and found that exact problem, the taste of the fish disappeared completely. Thanks!