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'Diet Coke Plus with vitamins indeed! What will be next, Absolut-Plus?'
Coke is crack, like said above. Vitamins are to come from GNC. Give this one up Coke...
Question of the Day: Fresh avocado, share your love
I need to be on the weird list with Shea too. Yuck! Just think of my dislike for them as more for you. :-) Your welcome.
Manufactured vs homemade version?
Yumm... Kraft Mac & Cheese. It's the cheesiest. Kraft singles too. Oh ya, and don't forget Hot Pockets.
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Question of the Day: Microwave! Huh! What is it good for?
I use my microwave to cook up gourmet dinners. Just kidding... it's simply a leftover reheater for the most part.
'Diet Coke Plus with vitamins indeed! What will be next, Absolut-Plus?'
Coke is crack, like said above. Vitamins are to come from GNC. Give this one up Coke...
Question of the Day: Fresh avocado, share your love
I need to be on the weird list with Shea too. Yuck! Just think of my dislike for them as more for you. :-) Your welcome.
Manufactured vs homemade version?
Yumm... Kraft Mac & Cheese. It's the cheesiest. Kraft singles too. Oh ya, and don't forget Hot Pockets.
What NON-food items do you keep in your fridge and/or freezer?
I keep refrigerator advertising magnets in the freezer. I hate anything on the outside of my fridge, but like the little magnets from my vet, doctor, dentist, pizza place, etc... with their phone numbers. I just have to open the freezer and they are there on the inner wall.
What kind of milk would you like with that?
Whole milk is a necessity for baking; would use nothing else. For drinking and cereal however, it now is fat-free. It took a long time to switch over, but now, like others here, whole milk taste too much like butterfat.
What 3 foods are always in your refrigerator?
Eggs, ketchup and Miracle Whip.
Cook the Book: 'Happy in the Kitchen' Giveaway
The smells of the meal cooking is pure happiness. I love the smiles on people face as they enter my house and find me in the kitchen cooking. It is great... the compliment begin before the meal is even served.
Oatmeal Art
I rip open the little pouch and just add water. I know, I know... it's pathetic.
Question of the Day: How do you like your hot dog?
For me it is just katchup, but I have to agree with Colorado Jim that most people seem to agree the Detroit area coney's are the greatest.
Question of the Day: Plastic wrap or aluminum foil?
Plastic wrap. I buy the huge wide box from Gordon Food Service. I love it! I do own foil, but hardly ever use it... maybe while baking every once in a great while.
Question of the Day: What is the most important part of a dinner at home?
Like with any good meal... dessert is the most important part. ":-p
What are everyone's food-related plans for cinco de mayo?
A friend invited me to a party where the only food item will be Margaritas. I'm told there will also be pirate hats, but I don't know why? Should be interesting...
Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine
I loved my Snoopy Sno-Cone machine. This brings back so many memories from so long ago.
What is your favorite (quick and easy) breakfast food?
My quick and easy breakfast food, if I can call it one, it a Cafe Mocha. :-) Long live the independent coffee shop.
Question of the Day: Bought but Never Opened
I have yet to try the Marmite I bought. This Aussie item might have their praise (the reason I bought it), but does not sounds yummy. Yeast spread? Kind of ewwwww... But I love my Nutella, so I should stop fooling around and try this stuff out tonight.
Don't Mess with Our Chocolate
Ewwww... and what is with that picture? Is that a green chocolate poop bar?
Question of the Day: How do you scream for ice cream?
I LOVE it all, baby!!!
Any high-end boxed wine recommendations, and where to find them?
I would not be too shocked if Target's wines were actually good, as I know their Choxie chocolate is quite tasty. If anyone has not tried it, give it a shot!
Have site feedback? We want to hear it!
OK, I love this place but I never catch my typos until I hit post. A time limit where a comment could be deleted, or maybe just edited, for 5 minutes or so after posting would rock.
Cadbury Creme Egg Ice Creme
Oh my gosh... I need some of this. [Load help me overcome my endless urge to buy an ice cream machine.]
What would be your favorite items to find on a Brunch menu?
A yummy quiche of the day served with a spinach salad. Too perfect!!
Wine: A Look at Corks and Screw Caps
I have actually enjoy buying some capped bottles. When having company for dinner, the guests look at you oddly for non having corked wine at the table. Then they take a drink and yummmmm... The reactions are great!
The War On Drugs, Err, Raw Milk
So this comment has nothing to do with raw milk, but I absolutely adore your dancing milk guy. Too cute!!!
Question of the Day: Ever consider a food-related tattoo?
Hey check out the Food Tatts group on flickr,.. lots of good ideas,... http://www.flickr.com/groups/foodtatts/
What is your favorite (quick and easy) breakfast food?
Toasted English muffin, scrambled egg in the microwave, a little cheese.
Yogurt with granola and dried fruit.
Oatmeal. *wry smile* I keep frozen fruit and lots of spices on hand, so that helps.
A Carnation Instant Breakfast, peanut butter, banana, and milk smoothie.
Cottage cheese with a banana and toast.
Hard-boiled egg and toast.
Frozen waffles/pancakes with peanut butter and honey.
Cheese toast with a side of fruit.
Scrambled egg and cheese wraps (with or without breakfast meat - precooking breakfast meats help!)
I've been experimenting with breakfast egg muffins - sort of like breakfast casserole, but made in a muffin tin and frozen and reheated. I'm not quite happy with it yet, but I think I'm close!
What is your favorite (quick and easy) breakfast food?
I like peanut butter on a whole grain waffle with banana slices. I've also spread cream cheese on a wheat tortilla, topped with banana slices, cinammon, and little bit of sugar. Mixing different fruits in my cereal keeps me from getting too bored with it. :O)
What is your favorite (quick and easy) breakfast food?
Smoothie -
1 banana
1/2c cottage cheese
1/2c yogurt
2-3tbsp water or milk
1/4-1/2c berries (frozen works great!)
1tsp honey
1 tsp ground flax
Blend, toss in a travel mug, and enjoy :-)
What is your favorite (quick and easy) breakfast food?
smoothie with banana, strawberries or other fruit, milk or juice and a tablespoon of Ovaltine or malted milk powder
cottage cheese with pineapple
occasionally yogurt with flax seed meal; I'll try it with honey some time...
waffle with butter and a bit of cinnamon and sugar
The next time you make pancakes, freeze leftovers, and you have a quick way to prepare and eat them!
toast with: apple butter, peanut butter, cinnamon and sugar, jam, honey
with a banana on the side
and when I have to force myself to eat (no appetite because of medical conditions and meds)...I go with a nutritional supplement. Sometimes it's easier to drink than eat something, especially when you just feel you can't. Meal replacements are also convenient and portable. I like Carnation instant breakfast (all flavors) and Ensure (chocolate is my favorite, not a fan of vanilla, and strawberry is pretty good. Has anyone used the Butter Pecan before? If so, is it worth buying?
Question of the Day: Ever consider a food-related tattoo?
As much as I love food, I can't think of a cool food-related icon I'd want permanently inked on my body. I love pho, but I can't imagine printing a bowl of pho on me. I'd especially be angry if they included onions and cilantro. :P
I suppose I could go simplistic and get a tattoo on my forehead that says:
I
Question of the Day: Ever consider a food-related tattoo?
A "Serious Eats" tatoo of course!!
Food at Work
meowises, it's simple...double the recipe. =)
Eggs Benedict Arnold
Glo's is my favorite breakfast joint in Seattle, and I have tried most of them. FYI, Adam, the Eggs Benedict at Crave is pretty fantastic too! They make a mimosa hollandaise that is amazing. Their Crave omlette with rosemary, duck confit, and goat cheese is also worth a try!
Question of the Day: Ever consider a food-related tattoo?
I have a duck on my right upper arm with a heart and a banner that says DUCK FAT, and below that a bracelet of the native chilepetins- they are small, like THai bird chilies, and have heart shaped leaves, so my husband's name is in one of the leaves. Left arm is a grape bunch with "Zinfandel" above and "Primitivo" below. Bracelet for that arm will likely be basil and tomatoes, but I am also looking for someone willing to do the Time Magazine portrait of Ms. Julia on my back.
What kind of milk would you like with that?
Almond milk is the best thing in the world. I don't like the taste of cow milk and most soy milk feels both watery and gritty.
Question of the Day: Ever consider a food-related tattoo?
I have long considered one since becoming a chef, and have finally done it. Of course it takes a while to finally decide what you want to have done, but I am really happy with what I came up with:
Question of the Day: Microwave! Huh! What is it good for?
I love to use my microwave for cooking popadoms. I don't like to deep fry, because, well it makes you put on weight.
A gal at work told me that if you put spray oil on one side of the popadom and cook on high, it will come out almost as good as if it had been deep fried.
This is almost true. You actually don't need spray oil at all.
Also, I do sterilise my dish washing sponge in there.
Question of the Day: Microwave! Huh! What is it good for?
Your question actually got me thinking what do I actually use my micorwave for? I remember just a couple of years ago I used it for everything, just seemed easy to pop food in for a couple of minutes and there you go, even though half the stuff I heated up tasted horrible. Now the only time I ever use it is to heat up microwave soups that I take with me to work, popcorn, and frozen veggies.
Question of the Day: Microwave! Huh! What is it good for?
Jerzee - I use mine for a timer also!
I also use mine to reheat leftovers, melt butter, boil water, steam vegetables, quick thaw meat, and (gasp) debug my sink sponge!
Question of the Day: Fresh avocado, share your love
How could I forget my favorite method of avocado ingestion: unagi and avocado rolls.
YUM.
Question of the Day: Microwave! Huh! What is it good for?
My microwave is mainly for Wait for wait for it.................the timer?!
It has a great timer that is loud.
It also reheats leftovers, melts butter, boils water and chocolate.
Question of the Day: Fresh avocado, share your love
Prefer the texture of luscious avocados served halved or sliced. Avocado in a salad that boasts lots of tomatoes, peppers, and greens, terrific. A sandwich of avocado, brie, tomato, and lettuce on chewy rustic bread. Another favorite: salmon-avocado maki rolls.
Question of the Day: Microwave! Huh! What is it good for?
Another popcorn person here. Also use it to steam vegetables. Preheat my mug for tea (I fill the mug with water, microwave on high for two minutes, toss water). Hot cereal (oatmeal, muesli, kamut). Leftovers.
Question of the Day: Microwave! Huh! What is it good for?
morning oatmeal, dinner veggies and occasional hot water
Question of the Day: Microwave! Huh! What is it good for?
Besides the leftover reheats and melting butter, it's also good for a quick baked potato. Pierce the potato on both sides and microwave on high for about 3 min. on each side. A lot faster than the oven!
Question of the Day: Microwave! Huh! What is it good for?
It does a real good job of cooking corn on the cob. Brush melted butter on cold corn, roll in waxed paper and twist the ends; I cook 4 in about 7 minutes on high.
Question of the Day: Microwave! Huh! What is it good for?
Coffee milk, as Emily said. Melting chocolate and butter. Corn on the cob and artichokes. Popcorn (don't burn it, wait until the pops are 1-2 seconds apart and yank it then). Occasionally thawing. I prefer heating leftovers in a double boiler or some jerry-rigged equivalent.
Question of the Day: Fresh avocado, share your love
Well...I have honestly never had avocado...I know, I know...
Manufactured vs homemade version?
My mom always made her scalloped potatoes with mushroom soup. I grew up on it, it's comfort food for me.
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I use my microwave to cook up gourmet dinners. Just kidding... it's simply a leftover reheater for the most part.