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Alton Brown Says No to Stuffing the Turkey

I like stuffing the bird because, in my pseudoscientific experience, it seems to keep the breast from cooking as fast... seems like the bird cooks more evenly when stuffed. But, it's true... when you take it out, let's just say it's not something you'd want to serve to someone with a compromised immune system. So... stuff the bird, and make enough to bake some outside the bird as well. Eat the dressing while the stuffing comes up to the proper temp in the oven. Satisfy both the dressing AND the stuffing (with yummy drippings) devotees.

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Starbucks Introduces the 'Vivanno' Drink: Looks, Tastes Like Smoothie, But Not One

I had a chocolate-banana one today, and I might be hooked. I'm a big chocolate-banana fan anyway, and this whateveryouwannacallit has a better than average balance of nutrition to calories, and doesn't taste powdery or protein-y. (And, um, calling someone a bimbo is definitely _not_ ok, but a banana is not just starch... excellent source of potassium and B6 along with the fiber.)

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Alton Brown Says No to Stuffing the Turkey

I like stuffing the bird because, in my pseudoscientific experience, it seems to keep the breast from cooking as fast... seems like the bird cooks more evenly when stuffed. But, it's true... when you take it out, let's just say it's not something you'd want to serve to someone with a compromised immune system. So... stuff the bird, and make enough to bake some outside the bird as well. Eat the dressing while the stuffing comes up to the proper temp in the oven. Satisfy both the dressing AND the stuffing (with yummy drippings) devotees.

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Starbucks Introduces the 'Vivanno' Drink: Looks, Tastes Like Smoothie, But Not One

I had a chocolate-banana one today, and I might be hooked. I'm a big chocolate-banana fan anyway, and this whateveryouwannacallit has a better than average balance of nutrition to calories, and doesn't taste powdery or protein-y. (And, um, calling someone a bimbo is definitely _not_ ok, but a banana is not just starch... excellent source of potassium and B6 along with the fiber.)

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Alton Brown Says No to Stuffing the Turkey

I think AlterJ and Cooks Illustrated are on the money here. That sounds great to me. Perfectly cooked turkey, with turkey-enhanced stuffing. Win-win and second helpings please. Nice.

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Alton Brown Says No to Stuffing the Turkey

I work in a public kitchen (a non-profit) and we get all types of people volunteering and one thing that I know is that most people have no real idea of food safety and for the most part it is an act of G-d that they have not killed themselves.

On a lighter note what you can always do is 30 mins before the turkey is done remove the stuffing and put in rough cut veggies and some of the stuffing on the outside just for looks. Return the turkey back to the oven to finish. With the stuffing just put in in the oven until it cooks also. You get the best of both worlds

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Starbucks Introduces the 'Vivanno' Drink: Looks, Tastes Like Smoothie, But Not One

I don't think the Starbucks dude was trying to advertise or market... and i agree that calling a banana "pure starchiness" and not fruit is the most idiotic thing I've ever heard. Naked juice is made from fruit.. then theres a banana. Charge a little more for over 20g of protein and throw some fiber in there- thats not just charging extra for naked juice. It's a Vivanno. Plus at my Starbucks they give me an extra scoop of protein because they love me. Plus Starbucks ROCKS!!! Homeslice can just get em some naked juice and cry in a corner.

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Starbucks Introduces the 'Vivanno' Drink: Looks, Tastes Like Smoothie, But Not One

I only drink coffee in the mornings and because I'm not a "morning person", I don't have time to stop at Starbucks before going to work. Since coffee isn't something I want at lunch or after work, I rarely go to coffee houses. However, today, after my lunch hour workout, I wanted a treat. I was thinking something cold and "rich tasting". I passed by the Starbucks and thought I would treat myself to a frappacinno. However, once inside, I started feeling quilty about indulging and was regretting my impulse to go there. I asked what kind of iced coffee was available and was told about the Vivanno. I got the banana chocolate and it was delicious...cold, creamy (tasted "rich")...and no guilt! Call it what you want! I don't care! With all the fiber and protein in it, it will hold me up just fine, so I'll pass today on my usual lunch of a frozen diet dinner. Starbucks just made a new customer!

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Starbucks Introduces the 'Vivanno' Drink: Looks, Tastes Like Smoothie, But Not One

I'm not a regular Starbucks customer (there isn't one where I live!), but recently I was on vacation and got a chocolate Vivanno. It was delicious, first of all, had enormous amounts of protein and fiber, and it was absolutely all I needed for breakfast! I tried the orange mango the next day. Also delicious. Don't know why there are all these comments about how Starbucks shouldn't be selling smoothies. Ridiculous. It's a top quality product, healthier than most people's sweet roll breakfasts, and certainly has a place on the menu of a top quality place like Starbucks. Keep up the good work, Starbucks! I'm home from vacation now, but I'll drive 30 miles to the nearest Starbucks just to get one. I did it yesterday!

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