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Do You Like Eating Pie Crust By Itself?
i love pie...filling, crust-all of it.
i get weird with cake tho-leave off the icing entirely & just let me at the cake itself.
Where to find the best coffee in Seattle...
i did a walking food tour there which was pretty cool, if you get the time.
also, you must make your way to rose's chocolate treasures. (and send me some)
What A $47,221 Lunch Looks Like
this entire post makes me sick.
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dang. thanks guys-you make me feel mighty lucky to be apart of this community.
i just printed this off and will keep it with me as a reference at the grocery store and for use as a tiny, portable support system!
@tapioca: congrats yourself--especially since you did it cold turkey! i'm doing nicorette route myself-had prior luck with it-just need to maintain this time.
@billyburgwife: thanks-i love nuts...perhaps they'll help me from going nuts!
@dhorst: would've never thought of frozen grapes-great idea! :)
@prettynicola: i was thinking the same thing about sugary stuff-bring on the jerky!
@hungrychristel: pat your mom on the back for me & don't forget-you can do it too! love the frozen blueberries idea-my freezer will be packed between those and the red & green grapes. love cherry tomatoes & cucumbers too-time to munch!
@honeybea: that sounds heavenly, but i'm sadly allergic to avocado :(
@annient: i am just cutting back on coffee and alcohol b/c they're such big triggers for me right now-not giving them up totally--one thing at a time!
@granfan: knitting actually helped me out the last time i quit-thanks for hte reminder-time to pick up those needles again-i switch between that & crocheting!
@maresydotes: mmm...popcorn-i like the way you think! plus, that's a good excuse to go to the movies-not to mention a way to keep my mind busy!
@finewinedine: thanks-your support is overwhelming :) i promise not to hit you.
@jlaph: i've been doing cinnamon-y gum, didn't think of altoids tho!(btw, congrats!)
@justinh: good call-i always see those things and never know which kind to get!
@betteirene: dr oz is oprah's doc, right? he is a skinny thing-nuts it is!
@bananamonkey: big congrats! i hope i'll be able to say the same thing someday! i've been working out to just to shake off some of the anxiety and i'll definitely keep those 3's in mind-thanks!
@cary: you can do it! :) just look at all the love on here!
@cjmcd: i've already begun my savings piggy bank (altho perhaps i should call it my 'ciggy' bank! -sorry, nic-withdrawal makes me make bad puns.) is it wierd that i want to smoke a bengal tiger now? (more bad jokes-sorry)
thanks again everyone-i won't let you down-or myself :)
Do You Like Eating Pie Crust By Itself?
i love pie...filling, crust-all of it.
i get weird with cake tho-leave off the icing entirely & just let me at the cake itself.
Where to find the best coffee in Seattle...
i did a walking food tour there which was pretty cool, if you get the time.
also, you must make your way to rose's chocolate treasures. (and send me some)
What A $47,221 Lunch Looks Like
this entire post makes me sick.
Living on the Edge: Gas Station Junk Food
jack link's beef stick-original flavor
but seriously, where do i get a bacon stuffed foie gras hot dog already?!
Help me understand a confusing Giada salad
@bierebeer: i just laughed really long and hard.
i can not stand giada.
Favorite Bagel Fillings/Toppings?
lox, cream cheese, and capers....dang dong. now i'm all hungry.
How to have a more healthy, varied diet???
moosewood rules. i tend to buy that for all of my vegetarian fools-i mean, friends ;)
More to liver then just onions?
i'm completely fascinated by liver and onions.
i've never eaten it b/c my mom's not a fan, so she never made it.
just waiting for the right time and place where i know it'll be cooked to perfection...i'd hate to write something off b/c the execution was gross.
Fried potato question
i like adding regular sausage to mine.
maybe some cheese melted on top?
Chicago Schools Teaching Kids To Compost
when i was in 7th grade i was in a group called 'the earth squad'
that name still cracks me up.
i joined b/c we always got out of school to go on field trips.
people would get mad b/c i wouldn't wear the t-shirt.
Based on Turkey Hill Ice Cream, the Phillies Should Win
you know what the saddest flavor is? not-so-peachy pittsburgh pirates...
my poor team-i still believe in you! :)
Serious Heat: How Did You Become a Chilehead?
i'm a pretty big weenie when it comes to hot stuff, altho as i've gotten older i've been able to take on more and more heat. i actually made those jalapeno poppers that were recently posted. i scraped out all the seeds and most of the membrane to insure they weren't crazy hot, but they definitely had a nice zip. my boyfriend's a much bigger chilehead than i & really dug them, although i think he would've liked them even hotter. it's a process for me. i don't think i'll ever be a full on chilehead, but i'm getting there. however, i absolutely enjoy the names of those hot sauces dozertx mentioned!
Winners of the Serious Eats Pumpkin Carving Contest
i didn't even know there was a contest-i made a kickass pumpkin this year, before it got all gross and moldy. a hand crank drill is very handy for carving, as my sister and i discovered.
Eating quirks
my uncle will eat his dinner bite by bite with a little of each food on his plate. when he gets to the end he'll scoop out just a few peas or a tiny bit of potato, so he can end with the perfect bite again.
i like to unscrew my oreos and eat the white stuff before eating the cookie part.
What would you eat for 30 days?
i beg to differ on the chicken wing thing...i work at a radio station & over the summer we did a 'wing zing' concert/wing contest with almost 20 different wing joints. all of them brought in wings nonstop for the office for close to a month. trust me-as much as i loooove wings-you totally get sick and tired of them. i judged the contest too, so i had to consume one of each in one sitting-nearly overdosed that day. granted, i'm back to my wing loving ways again, but i did have to take a respite for awhile once that was done.
i think i could eat fruit everyday for a month though.
Video: How to Play Farmville, the Facebook Farming Game
my sister's obsessed with farmtown.
i don't know how anyone has time for it...far too demanding for me.
It's Over - What candy is left, and what will you do with it?
missvenuz: i nearly pulled a muscle b/c i laughed so hard at your comment-they took the bowl too? i am very sorry, of course, but that really struck my funny bone for some reason this morning. :)
@ pooroldmama: you almost made me pee my pants w/your bra drawer comment!
i'm telling you-it's a good thing that i'm alone in my office....
Food ideas for fall gathering
@cassaendra-you literally took the words outta my mouth! spaghetti squash...mmm!
What to do with leftover bread crust
eat them, it'll make your hair curly.
(that's what my dad ALWAYS says-lol-can't think about crusts without thinking of that saying)
It's Fall but these loose-"leaf" recipes are outta control
@mepolo: "there are binders with a clear sleeve on the front where you could slip a picture in the front to decorate it..." Yep, exactly. The binder has a clear sleeve on each side that you can slide stuff into, plus it's wipe-able. Any office supply store has them. In fact, this little thread made me go thru my binder again this weekend & tidy it up, so thanks! :)
It's Fall but these loose-"leaf" recipes are outta control
i use a binder too. the recipes that i love & use often, i write out by hand on white lined paper. i also have a section of recipes that i haven't tried yet. (depending on their success i either add it or chuck it.) interesting articles and pictures go in there as well. plus, recipes i think my family or friends would like end up being compiled there until i mail them off. i really enjoy decorating the cover....currently i this incredible photo of greasy fried chicken resting on brown paper-think i got it out of gourmet at some point. always makes my hungry looking at it tho! (the other side has a ridiculously yummy ass cupcake photo)
Gerrit's Satellite Wafers: Cute Packaging, But Tastes Disgusting
i remember those things. they give me shivers with their awfulness.
part of that stems from me being a very sick kid and having to take capsules. since i was so little i couldn't swallow the pills whole, so my mom would break them and put them on apple butter. i haven't ever been able to eat apple butter after that-or candies that resemble those god awful beads. this candy falls heavily into that category-same for those chocolate buttons you can buy at the movie theater with the little white beads stuck on them.
heebie. jeebie.
The Burger Lab: Bacon Attack!
i am speechless...incredible....truly...wowsers
Fried potato question
Finely chopped parsley and a drizzle of white truffle oil will do the trick.
Do You Like Eating Pie Crust By Itself?
I agree that a higher crust-to-fruit ratio is preferable with fruit pies. The filling is often too sweet and I like a good thick crust to balance it.
What A $47,221 Lunch Looks Like
Wtf?! Are all Nello's dishes laced with gold??? I can't believe people are stupid enough to pay those ridiculously high prices...
Do You Like Eating Pie Crust By Itself?
I loooooooove pie crust unplugged, especially hot, with a glass of ice cold (whole) milk. I usually make a two crust recipe even if I just need one for a pie so I can have a special treat.
How to have a more healthy, varied diet???
i like the idea of integrating more vegetarian recipes into your rotation... people think that vegetarians meals might be boring, but apparently chicken is boring too because people get tired of eating it the same way over and over...
visit some blogs or websites to gather some ideas on how to mix and match what you already love into different, interesting preparations. Also, explore your local market and try new ingredients you might have never tried before... look for recipes using these new ingredients to enlarge your recipe repertoire.
Do You Like Eating Pie Crust By Itself?
Not particularly but my husband loves, loves, loves pie crust by itself.
Where to find the best coffee in Seattle...
It is Vivace's world and we are just living in it. I like the one on Broadway the best (sidewalk bar), but all are amazing.
Where to find the best coffee in Seattle...
Even though Stumptown is from Portland, it is amazing and you should definitely seek them out. They have two locations on Capital Hill, both near some excellent restaurants and bars.
What A $47,221 Lunch Looks Like
This wasn't a meal; it was a money laundering operation.
Do You Like Eating Pie Crust By Itself?
@PommeDG: Knowing Robyn's mom personally... yeah, this conversations definitely happened.
Do You Like Eating Pie Crust By Itself?
I totally ignore the fruit - especially when its way too gooey. I'm a crust eater all the way.
What A $47,221 Lunch Looks Like
@Peensez: I guarantee you that Nello's didn't use $2-a-box pasta for the pasta specials.
I, too, am amused by all the outrage. A lot of people made a lot of money off this guy: isn't that a good thing?
Do You Like Eating Pie Crust By Itself?
@PommeDG: Yeah, she was....I talked to her on the phone yesterday afternoon before I wrote this post. (Can't say I have a recording of the conversation, but my coworkers overheard me.) After she told me how much she liked crust and how not into filling she was, I said something like, "Uh mom, people usually like to eat both together," and she she responded with surprise. Not that she doesn't understand that people tend to eat both together, just that her tolerance for sweetness must be so low that she's surprised most people enjoy the fillings, or something like that.
Where to find the best coffee in Seattle...
I like Cafe Ladro for the espresso drinks and Cafe Vita (Queen City Blend) for the beans to take home.
Do You Like Eating Pie Crust By Itself?
When you told her, your mother was suprised that people like to eat filling and crust together?!? :-| Shouldn't an artifice at least serve a purpose and be a little less obviously contrived?
Do You Like Eating Pie Crust By Itself?
I heart pie crust. I usually eat the fruit filling first leaving the pie crust to enjoy last. When I have leftover pie dough scraps, I end up putting dabs of Nutella in and making mini turnovers.
Living on the Edge: Gas Station Junk Food
nachos. with the gooey cheese and jalapenos.
I could go for some right now- must be lunch time soon!
Do You Like Eating Pie Crust By Itself?
Oh I have been doing this for years! I used to joke that I performed "stealth surgery" on pies because I could hit the dessert table at family Christmases or Thanksgivings and remove 2 slices worth of crust, leaving behind most of the filling, and no one realized what I was doing:)
If fillings are made with good, fresh fruit and not loaded w/ sugar, I'll eat them. But all too often, I'd take a bite and realize the apple or cherry filling was canned. Not wasting calories on that, thanks!
Do You Like Eating Pie Crust By Itself?
I also love pie crust and save it for last. On the rare occasion that my mom made pies from scratch, she'd roll out the scraps and do the sugar/cinnamon thing as a few people above described. I liked that better than the pie.
Do You Like Eating Pie Crust By Itself?
My mom is completely the opposite. She'll eat the filling and maybe half of the top crust, and leave the rest for the dog!
Do You Like Eating Pie Crust By Itself?
When we were young, my grandmother always dusted the pie crust with cinnamon sugar and baked them. Those toasty, crispy, lightly sweet bites were always my favorite part of the pie making process.
Do You Like Eating Pie Crust By Itself?
I love pie crust. I always save the crust for last.
Do You Like Eating Pie Crust By Itself?
Depending on the fruit, I will often leave a little mound of filling untouched and polish off the crust - I like a less fruity crust-to-fruit ratio in my bites. Mmm... crust.
FergusStock at The Breslin
No thanks for the eyeball, but I'd love to try the head. It's all pork skin and fat what's not to love?! Lamb neck looks amazing too.
Do You Like Eating Pie Crust By Itself?
Goo-enhanced crust + ice cream!
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the new "strawberried peanut butter" m&m's
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Oprah's 'where our food comes from' episode
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Website: http://www.qfm96.com/pages/4413857.php?
Location: Columbus
About: love to eat, love to cook, love to eat what i cook.
Favorite foods: chocolate & bacon
Last bite on earth: george clooney's neck
dang. thanks guys-you make me feel mighty lucky to be apart of this community.
i just printed this off and will keep it with me as a reference at the grocery store and for use as a tiny, portable support system!
@tapioca: congrats yourself--especially since you did it cold turkey! i'm doing nicorette route myself-had prior luck with it-just need to maintain this time.
@billyburgwife: thanks-i love nuts...perhaps they'll help me from going nuts!
@dhorst: would've never thought of frozen grapes-great idea! :)
@prettynicola: i was thinking the same thing about sugary stuff-bring on the jerky!
@hungrychristel: pat your mom on the back for me & don't forget-you can do it too! love the frozen blueberries idea-my freezer will be packed between those and the red & green grapes. love cherry tomatoes & cucumbers too-time to munch!
@honeybea: that sounds heavenly, but i'm sadly allergic to avocado :(
@annient: i am just cutting back on coffee and alcohol b/c they're such big triggers for me right now-not giving them up totally--one thing at a time!
@granfan: knitting actually helped me out the last time i quit-thanks for hte reminder-time to pick up those needles again-i switch between that & crocheting!
@maresydotes: mmm...popcorn-i like the way you think! plus, that's a good excuse to go to the movies-not to mention a way to keep my mind busy!
@finewinedine: thanks-your support is overwhelming :) i promise not to hit you.
@jlaph: i've been doing cinnamon-y gum, didn't think of altoids tho!(btw, congrats!)
@justinh: good call-i always see those things and never know which kind to get!
@betteirene: dr oz is oprah's doc, right? he is a skinny thing-nuts it is!
@bananamonkey: big congrats! i hope i'll be able to say the same thing someday! i've been working out to just to shake off some of the anxiety and i'll definitely keep those 3's in mind-thanks!
@cary: you can do it! :) just look at all the love on here!
@cjmcd: i've already begun my savings piggy bank (altho perhaps i should call it my 'ciggy' bank! -sorry, nic-withdrawal makes me make bad puns.) is it wierd that i want to smoke a bengal tiger now? (more bad jokes-sorry)
thanks again everyone-i won't let you down-or myself :)