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Low-Calorie Ice Cream Favorites

I'm probably in the minority here, but I love the Tofutti Fudge pops. Fat free, 30 cals and 1 g fibre each.

jo_jo_ba at 8:03PM on 06/22/08

From Talk

Your Typical Breakfast: Weekday and Weekend

Weekdays and weekends for me are pretty much the same: either Nature's Path Kamut Puffs or pumpkin spice french toast with cranberry sauce. Odd, but tasty!

jo_jo_ba at 8:00PM on 06/22/08

From Talk

Name 5 THINGS ALWAYS in Your FRIDGE!

My sourdough starter
Savoy cabbage
Spicy salsa
Almond milk
Margarine (not mine but my sister uses a tub every two weeks [!!])

jo_jo_ba at 7:59PM on 06/22/08

From Talk

Dare I say VEGAN?

I made these (actually - MAKE these) and they're delicious... chewy and perfectly crisp on the edges. Made with silken tofu too but you'd never tell!

http://yummysmells.blogspot.com/2007/11/baking-cookies-sneeky-sneeky.html

jo_jo_ba at 7:57PM on 06/22/08

From Talk

Fish, love it or hate it?

I LOVE fish - sushi-grade Ahi is my current obsession. I also love smoked oysters, scallops, shrimp, lobster and tilapia. Salmon makes me sick though - allergy, but I love the taste!

jo_jo_ba at 7:45PM on 06/22/08

From Talk

Free Cookbooks for Review Purpose. Acceptable Practice?

I do this regularly, and with both good and bad reviews, never felt unbiased myself! It would be dishonest to lie, IMHO.

jo_jo_ba at 7:28PM on 06/22/08

From Talk

World's Best Lobster OR World's Best Steak?

I agree... perfect lobster is SO hard to come by, and I've been having issues tolerating red meat anyways.

jo_jo_ba at 11:43PM on 02/22/08

From Serious Eats

Weekend Book Giveaway: 'Trail of Crumbs'

Pumpkin spice French toast with cranberry sauce, a bowl of oatmeal with brown sugar and cocoa powder, or a big bowl of chili!

jo_jo_ba at 11:12PM on 02/22/08

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National Meatloaf Appreciation Day: Fresh From the Oven

Wow, all of them look so good! It's a pity I can't eat meat anymore, but the fiance loves meatloaf and will be home soon! Thanks for the inclusion, I had fun!

jo_jo_ba at 2:47PM on 10/18/07

Responses to Comments by jo_jo_ba

From Talk

Name 5 THINGS ALWAYS in Your FRIDGE!

Fage 2% Total yogurt
Eggland's Best eggs
4% cottage cheese
water
fresh fruit

plus:
empty mugs ready for ice cold milk to be poured in :)

JEP at 2:23PM on 08/02/08

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Name 5 THINGS ALWAYS in Your FRIDGE!

champagne
beer
milk
cheese
butter
condiments that need to be refridged after opening
sour cream
leftovers
veggies/fruits

pjracz10 at 1:39PM on 08/02/08

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Fish, love it or hate it?

I'm pretty much a fish hater because I never seem to be able to cook it properly. I need to have my fish broiled or fried. Can't stand it raw or baked/steamed.

When I eat out at my favorite seafood/Italian restaurant, it's a different story. I would die a happy camper if my last meal was Virginia Spots broiled with garlic butter and served with a lemon cream sauce. Since it's fish, I tell myself I'm eating healthy, hehe!

Josdean at 10:30PM on 06/23/08

From Talk

Fish, love it or hate it?

I love fish and shellfish but no mussels or oysters. Clams are ok but only if they're fried. I'm DYING for some sushi. September is just not getting here fast enough! I know I can eat the kinds with no raw fish, but what's the point?

AuntJone at 7:48PM on 06/23/08

From Talk

Fish, love it or hate it?

It's my Achilles heel. I just don't like fish. Or shellfish. Or anything that has spent a considerable percentage of its life underwater.

And yes I have heard that SO many times before: "You just haven't had it prepared correctly." In college I spent a year abroad in Madrid living with two different host families who each made it their mission to make me like seafood. Mission failed. I ate it every time, so I can say with confidence that I have tried countless kinds of fish and shellfish prepared in a number of ways. Still no dice.

Many years later, all I can muster is a spicy tuna roll. Saturated with soy sauce. And I stab out half the tuna with a chopstick anyways. I'm trying still, I swear!

megannesta at 5:42PM on 06/23/08

From Talk

Fish, love it or hate it?

I love fish! The only kinds I don't like are catfish (maybe it's psychological, but it tastes "dirty" to me) and cooked salmon (I love it raw or smoked, but cooked it tastes too, well, fishy). But any other kind, including shellfish and fin fish - bring it on!

For anyone who doesn't like tuna seared on the outside but raw in the middle - pass it over here! :)

CookiePie at 5:14PM on 06/23/08

From Talk

Fish, love it or hate it?

Several years ago, we went to Monterey on vacation and went to the aquarium. I was educated about sustainable seafood and I have been making my fish choices according to the green list ever since.

With that said, prior to my trip to Monterey, I would not eat farm raised fish of any type. Who would want to eat salmon with added coloring? My favorite fish is halibut. I am indeed a fish lover!

izatryt at 4:15PM on 06/23/08

From Talk

Free Cookbooks for Review Purpose. Acceptable Practice?

I say why not let them send you a cookbook. If you feel it sucks, just don't write about it!

Hillary
Chew on That

Chew on That at 3:51PM on 06/23/08

From Talk

Fish, love it or hate it?

I hate it.......... I known it is brain food hence my horrid spelling.... I have really tried to eat it but I just can not take that fishy taste .......

rabbitriddle at 3:44PM on 06/23/08

From Talk

Fish, love it or hate it?

If you had to categorize me as a fish hater or lover...I'd probably be a hater. I thoroughly dislike "fishy" smells and tastes...namely from tilapia or halibut.

However, I can tolerate fish like salmon and rare tuna (guess we're opposites OP!)

Hillary
Chew on That

Chew on That at 3:32PM on 06/23/08