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Out of the Express Line if you have more than 10 items, please!

I got to thinking about what @Jerzee said about putting someone out of a job with the self-service line as I went into the supermarket to get dinner last night. I went to the Express line with my three items-no one, even though the light was on. I proceeded to the other end towards the regular check out line-8 lanes apart-no one there. Guess where an employee was? At the self check out area. Go figure! I checked myself out.

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Out of the Express Line if you have more than 10 items, please!

Just to play the devil's advocate...I've been invited to go in an express line when the checker has no one. I always mention that I have more than 15 items.

I was in a regular line not long ago while the lady in front of me had to go on with the poor teenage checker about how 'catch-22' life was even though he was checking my items out. She wouldn't get out of the way so that I could bag my items. I had to tell her that she was about to pluck my last nerve. The checker and the whole line busted out laughing. They'd been listening to her, too. I left the store looking over my shoulder.

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From Talk

Out of the Express Line if you have more than 10 items, please!

I got to thinking about what @Jerzee said about putting someone out of a job with the self-service line as I went into the supermarket to get dinner last night. I went to the Express line with my three items-no one, even though the light was on. I proceeded to the other end towards the regular check out line-8 lanes apart-no one there. Guess where an employee was? At the self check out area. Go figure! I checked myself out.

From Talk

Out of the Express Line if you have more than 10 items, please!

Just to play the devil's advocate...I've been invited to go in an express line when the checker has no one. I always mention that I have more than 15 items.

I was in a regular line not long ago while the lady in front of me had to go on with the poor teenage checker about how 'catch-22' life was even though he was checking my items out. She wouldn't get out of the way so that I could bag my items. I had to tell her that she was about to pluck my last nerve. The checker and the whole line busted out laughing. They'd been listening to her, too. I left the store looking over my shoulder.

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Tipping for Carry Out?

What about the roadside vegetable stand in the summer time? Most kids in our area get approximately $8 per hour to man those stands. I thought that was decent for 15/16 year old kids. Is that good/bad? Anyway, that was a new one to me when I saw the sign and jar a couple of years ago. Guess the economy hits them, too.

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Staff Picks: Our Favorite Non-Guac Ways to Eat Avocados

I like to add it to a caprese salad (tomato and fresh mozzerella). The drizzle of a good olive oil and a rich balsamic vinegar is a meal all by itself.

@babybokchoy I'm sure that you meant well, but yelling "Fire" isn't being well informed. More study needs to be done. @Keios seems to have read the full study that you refer to.

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Where are you posting from in 2012?

Southern Chester Co. PA 1 hour south east of Philly. 1 hour north of Baltimore. Lots of good places to eat all around.

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Brabo, Alexandria, VA?

@edritch @belinskaya Thanks. Your comments/suggestions are a great starting point. I was considering Brabo for the convenience as well as good food. It might snow!

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Crispy Eggplant?

I cut/peel the eggplants into large wheels and use the egg wash and corn meal method and fry it in a large fry pan. It isn't what I would consider Chinese, but my kids always ate it when they were young.

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First Timer in New Orleans: Where to Eat?

@andshe was is right. I had good Sazerac's all over the Quarter (I was doing it for a project...) and I liked the one I had at GW Finns the best, though the one I had at the Court of Two Sisters as second. Rye whiskey was the key for both. The area has a microbrewery just north of the lake called Abita. I don't know what you like, but if you can first get an Abita Amber (or any other of their brews) as a draft you may enjoy that. Try it in the bottle if draft is not available. I'm sure that most places in the Quarter have it.

You mentioned you would have your car. It is expensive to park and usually it is valet. So you'll be paying a daily fee and more when you take your car out and bring it back. Just a warning.

Though it is not a bar I have remembered a place on Decatur that has great muffaletta's and a decent beer selection for lunch. It's called Frank's. And if you like dives then you will LOVE Port of Call on Esplanade. They have good burgers. Esplanade is a beautiful street to walk, too.

On Chartres Street up at the Canal Street end used to be a bar that had a pig over it's door and when we stayed at the Quarter house we would get some of their jambalaya or gumbo to go. It was the best. I wish I could remember it's name, but we would come out of the hotel and turn left and it was right there.

Check out Snug Harbor off of Esplanade for some great music. You might see one of the Marsalis' there. Their dad used to perform there regularly. They have a bar and food. Just check way ahead so you can get tickets if you would like to go-they sell out quickly.

I could go on forever, but just remember that some of the best foods and experiences won't always be at the high profile places. We have been there many times and that has been our experience. Have a great time and cram as much as you can in because 3 days is a short time even in a small area such as the Quarter.

BTW, I think Casamento's is closed for good.

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First Timer in New Orleans: Where to Eat?

Coopers on Decatur is a bar/burgers and great gumbo. Bayona is incredible but very expensive

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Ever Made Anything "Healthier" That Was Actually Good?

I have made a lasagna that is vegetarian with a white sauce and a vegetarian chili. Both great for this time of year. @Sharona Zamboni I am not a vegetarian nor is my husband :-)

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Best Store Bought Pimento Cheese

When I was a kid I visited my grandparents/my mother every summer in NC. There was the equivalent of a deli that we shopped at and my aunt always bought pimento cheese that they made on site. I recall that it was incredible and I haven't had any that was that good since (45 years). I have bought some in some supermarkets here up north, but they don't compare. I'm just not sure what the ratio of cheese or even the kinds of cheese to the dressing. All I know is this place was in the town of Albemarle and I couldn't wait to go there each summer.

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First meal of 2012

@hotcookies @finsbigfan Thanks. All of your good wishes have done worlds of good. I love the people on this site.

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First meal of 2012

@duncan1205 @Sharona Zamboni @lemonfair @Erin_in_AR @Texas Monkey @lexophile Thank you all for your kind words and prayers. She passed last night at 9:30. It has been hard since she was such a fun, loving and smart kitty. She was the one that took care of me in my worst times. Hard to believe, but true. We took some time to go to u-tube and watch Jupiter & Kona and simon's cat. We laughed till we cried since it was so like Jewel. Time heals.

Here's to a better rest of the year. Cheers!

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First meal of 2012

Had the whole family over to celebrate my grandson's 20th birthday. We had chicken BBQ quesadillas with guacamole and pico de gallo and lots of homemade hot sauce. Dessert was a chocolate cake with chocolate icing.

Our day has been tinged with sadness as we have been taking turns with our dying cat holding her and mostly trying to make ourselves feel better.

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Last meal of 2011?

We'll be going across town to celebrate with friends and I am taking an app that is wild mushrooms in a madeira cream sauce that is placed on toast points that has goat cheese. I hope it makes it there. I don't know what else there will be there, but I wash it down with some wine.

Happy New Year all!

From Talk

How do we feel about turkey bacon?

I don't know about all brands and I can't remember which brand I was looking at, but I was making the comparison in the supermarket and the turkey bacon had more fat and higher amounts of sodium. I don't eat much bacon, but if I was going to I would eat the real deal for that reason.

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Are you a serial salt and pepper shaker?

I always taste my meal before adding anything. If it needs salt I will add it. I have a whole cabinet dedicated to herbs, spices and many varieties of ground chili peppers, but salt is my base.

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Who Would You Ask A Culinary Question To?

Craig Laban from the Phila. Inquirer. Let us get a peak at his face.

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What kitchen gifts are you making for others?

Wish I was on all of your Christmas lists! I pickled a boat load of mushrooms, made a yummy cheese spread/almonds & green onions and just finished cooking a hot/sweet mustard sauce and candied pecans. In years past I have made pasta and raviolis for my clients but simply ran out of time.

I put my goodies in jars and simple plastic bags and they end up in a Christmas bag for delivery.

@pooroldmama I'm glad that I read this since I have left the bags on their porches. Thanks for the lesson learned.

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How exciting is this website?

@Tupper Cooks! There is help for that.

Welcome, Rebecca.

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Christmas Cookie Baking

Perhaps the cookies that I make lend themselves to freezing better than some recipes, but I make 10 kinds and fudge and freeze them all. I pull them out of the freezer shortly before I think we will sit down to dinner and they are just right and delicious. I have a luncheon for my friends right after the New Year and all of the dozens cookies that I place on serving plates are gone. Though there aren't many cookies that my husband and family would turn down I am sure they would tell me if they are not fit to eat.

How you store them in or out of a freezer is imperative. There are lots of good suggestions here.

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Seeking Pretty Packaging for Supervisor's Cookies

I once received cookies on a lovely glass plate. It was a holiday themed one. It only had plastic wrap. You could go to a second hand shop or a Marshall's, TJ Maxx or any other inexpensive type store and buy a plate that your bosses could use all year around if you like. If you wanted to up the plastic find some cellophane and tie it with satin or grosgrain ribbon instead of simple package ribibon. I love food gifts like that.

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janaatwg answered "I prefer well-prepared coffee, but can do with generic stuff in a pinch." to How Picky Are You About Coffee?

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janaatwg answered "No" to Do you work — or have you ever worked — in a pizzeria or the pizza industry?

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janaatwg answered "Fresh" to Do you prefer canned or fresh mushrooms on your pizza?

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janaatwg answered "I'd scope the place out first to see if it seemed clean." to Would You Eat at a 'C' Restaurant?

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janaatwg answered "All of the above" to How Do You Like Eating Corn?

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janaatwg answered "10-15 years old" to When Did You Learn to Cook?

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janaatwg answered "Potato salad" to What's Your Favorite Summer Cookout Food?

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janaatwg answered "Salty" to Are You a Sweet or Salty Breakfast Eater?

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janaatwg answered "No. I don't want any black spots on my pies!" to Do you like a 'charred' pizza, or do you consider it 'burned'?

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janaatwg answered "Other" to What's Your Favorite Food Movie?

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janaatwg answered "Down the middle vertically" to How Do You Cut Your Sandwich?

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janaatwg answered "WTFkinda question is this? I like it all, dude." to What's Your Favorite Style of Pizza

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janaatwg answered "Yes" to Would you like to see more polls on SE?

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janaatwg answered "Never" to Ever drink milk from the carton when no one's looking?

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janaatwg answered "HeartofGlass" to Who Is the Most Congenial SE'er of 2009?

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janaatwg answered "lemonfair" to Who Was the Most Helpful SE'er of 2009?

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janaatwg answered "sailordave" to Who Was the Funniest SE'er of 2009?

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