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Sounds delicious! Love all the suggestions above too... will try!

Has anyone actually made this pie? I have been trying to find an egg-free alternative to pumpkin pie for a long time. I made this and brought it to a Friendsgiving party. Worst dessert there - no one liked it. Went in the trash today. Goopy wierd consistency, and uncooked pumpkin filling is not the best thing in the world.

Last year the cookies were delivered in March. They were selling them at the girl scout office at 43 West 23rd Street in Manhattan during certain hours of the day. If you look at their website in March they should have a link on the page about where to go and what hours. Or you could try downloading the "cookie finder" app for your phone http://www.girlscoutsnyc.com/Common/CookiesLocator.html

I agree with KarmaFreeCooking on the guava paste & cream cheese. Look in the Goya section of the grocery and you can find the wide shallow tin of guava paste and the big bag of flat Goya crackers. Spread on the cream cheese and top with a slice of paste.

I also agree with gbania - platanos maduros are great! But you have to make sure the plantains are super ripe with very brown skin.

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I highly recommend giving Bikram yoga a try. One session is 90 minutes of 105 degree torture, but if you keep at it you can have amazing results. I've lost up to 3 lbs of water weight just in one class - which is like instant gratification to keep me going back. You have to watch your alcohol intake and eat less before going, so I only have enough self-control to do it once a week. There are so many benefits besides weight loss - look into it!

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Mango goes well with black beans and tomatoes. I bet you could find a black bean chili recipe and add mango chunks near the end of the cooking time so the mango doesn't get too mushy.

I always make ginger tea for myself and husband when we're sick. Slice up about 2" of ginger (no need to peel) and add to about 3-4 cups of water. Boil for about 15-20 minutes until the water is golden. Add fresh lemon juice and honey. It really helps you breathe easier and gives you some energy. I know it's not cold, but I also make carrot/lemon/ginger soup - somehow the onions, ginger, lemon and carrot are like a superdrug to snap you out of your cold - works every time!

I agree, quality and selection varies. My attack plan for the Union Square greenmarket is to start on the south end. I browse and look at the pricing and see which stands are the busiest. I listen to what the customers are commenting on and asking, and try the samples that some stands put out. Once I get to the north end, I have a pretty good idea who has the best price and best looking produce. I hate the weekend crowds at the market, but Saturday morning really is the best time to go because there are more vendors.