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We bought my friend one of the bras and made her wear it all night during her bachelorette party. She chose to wear it over a white shirt. By the end of the night, because of all the dancing and sweating we did, the colored outline of the candy bra was still visible on the t-shirt even after she took it off.
I have never seen the candy g-string, though. And I'm thinking several thoughts about it that I probably should avoid posting on this site. Or on any site, for that matter.

Oooh, what a good idea.

If you ask me, what THAT recipe needs is some fresh cilantro.

And like bisbee, I'm a fan of refried beans on a tostada. Tastes good and makes everything else stick better.

This is the absolute easiest baked potato soup recipe EVER. Not to mention delicious.

Baked Potato Soup
Makes 4 servings (doubles easily)

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (14.5 oz.) chicken broth (or veg stock)
1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
2 large or 3 medium baking potatoes, baked or microwaved
Recommended: Top with grated cheese, crumbled bacon, sliced green onions and/or a dallop of sour cream

Melt butter in large saucepan (large soup pot if doubling) over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in flour.
Gradually whisk in broth and evaporated milk. Scoop potato pulp from one potato (reserve skin) and mash. Add pulp to broth mixture.
Cook over medium heat until just boiling, stirring occasionally. Dice remaining potatoes AND skin and add to soup. Heat through. Spoon into bowls. Sprinkle with toppings.
Note: This soup gets thicker the longer you let it sit and simmer on the stove.

I like to make a big, buttery grilled cheese sandwich stuffed with every type of cheese I've got on hand. If I don't get strings when I take a bite, it ain't right.

I always keep a jar of marinated artichoke hearts on hand. I use them most frequently to top pizza, but I also toss them in my pasta salad. My latest favorite is diced artichokes in a breakfast casserole, scrambled eggs or omelets.

ChristineB Wrote:

4) You pay for internet at home. Why shouldn't you pay for it at a coffee shop?

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Because I don't pay $5 for a cup of coffee at home... that's why.

@levinedym@Erin Zimmer@sthcb@nut warning.

I could see it if it was men's underwear?

@Erin Zimmer: The heads-up was a good idea. I'd hate to hear of someone getting allergies unintentionally...

On the note of candy underwear... I too have some thoughts that should be kept private. And so they will.

Let me get this straight.

You have to warn people about eating somebody's underwear because it was made in the same factory with nut-containing foods?

How simply 00'ish, or whatever the term is.

My Dad growled at me the first time I told him I wanted to go get a drink at Starbucks. I must sympathize with him that the prices are often unreasonable--especially when you think that so much of the liquid used to make the drinks (other than milk) is WATER!!!! BUT, I still go...probably too much for the budget that I have. That being said though, I do agree with Banannah that it would be better to just support local economy and local coffee shops!!!

I've never tried their breakfast sandwiches, but I have to admit that their pastries do look good (I've never tried one though)...

I think the problem is that Starbucks is so synonymous with coffee these days--people know what the menu is like, can customize their drink, and the location of the restaurant is usually convenient. I think we, as the potential consumers of the product need to recognize what we can or cannot support. If you love Starbucks too much to consider giving it up, then support the chain. If you absolutely despise it then you never have to go. (Rocket science, I know.) Honestly, if enough people care about Starbucks, then all will be well eventually. But if trouble continues, then it seems to be a sign that its presence in society is not needed. Whatever its fate, I am certain it will be the right one. Those opposed to the outcome will find a substitution I'm sure. I know I'm making it sound more simple than it actually is.

(BTW, don't we have more important issues to worry about than the fate of Starbucks? I'm not bashing those who do care one way or the other. But I am not sure that the issue in the grand scheme is the most important thing to worry about...)