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I am a dessert junkie and I loveeee apples, so I'd want to eat Lidia Bastianich's Apple Strudel!

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Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'

I would love to learn how to cook Thai Food.

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Costco Will Accept Food Stamps at Two NYC Locations

I see that there are a lot of ambivalent feelings about food stamps, since while it seems like a great idea to those who use food stamps, but since only they are totally knowledgeable of their conditions, it seems a bit unfair to those who don't use food stamps.

I think that it is unfair because I personally know people who abuse their powers with food stamps. The idea that they will receive even more for their money is just a bit offensive. I mean, I was pissed when the guy in front of me at the supermarket said that the reason why he bought so much food was because he couldn't spend all the money the government gave him.

I also understand that is not that case with everyone and as NYCEater said, many find it hard to survive on the money that the government gives them, but I don't think people are solely dependent on just the government's welfare. It's hard to believe that a person would live on only welfare and not have any other source of income. And if most single people receive what NYCEater claims is the average amount, I think that sufficient. I mean, there maybe people who really need that much, but I, myself, don't eat $200 worth of food alone.

And I also think that what JerzeeTomato meant by Costco being a luxury is that it is an exclusive store, where only members can shop. I'm not a member of Costco, since it's not worth it for my situation. And I don't think people should attack her because Costco is just a store. It's not like its the only place people can buy food. Whether or not they choose to accept food stamps or not, people with food stamps will still be able to buy food.

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Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey

I am a dessert junkie and I loveeee apples, so I'd want to eat Lidia Bastianich's Apple Strudel!

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Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'

I would love to learn how to cook Thai Food.

From Serious Eats: New York

Costco Will Accept Food Stamps at Two NYC Locations

I see that there are a lot of ambivalent feelings about food stamps, since while it seems like a great idea to those who use food stamps, but since only they are totally knowledgeable of their conditions, it seems a bit unfair to those who don't use food stamps.

I think that it is unfair because I personally know people who abuse their powers with food stamps. The idea that they will receive even more for their money is just a bit offensive. I mean, I was pissed when the guy in front of me at the supermarket said that the reason why he bought so much food was because he couldn't spend all the money the government gave him.

I also understand that is not that case with everyone and as NYCEater said, many find it hard to survive on the money that the government gives them, but I don't think people are solely dependent on just the government's welfare. It's hard to believe that a person would live on only welfare and not have any other source of income. And if most single people receive what NYCEater claims is the average amount, I think that sufficient. I mean, there maybe people who really need that much, but I, myself, don't eat $200 worth of food alone.

And I also think that what JerzeeTomato meant by Costco being a luxury is that it is an exclusive store, where only members can shop. I'm not a member of Costco, since it's not worth it for my situation. And I don't think people should attack her because Costco is just a store. It's not like its the only place people can buy food. Whether or not they choose to accept food stamps or not, people with food stamps will still be able to buy food.

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Win Tickets to the Hot Dog Hootenanny

I love chili dogs! I love chili and I love hot dogs! It's the best combo ever.

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Cook the Book: 'Tacos'

My most memorable taco moment was when I tried a fish taco. For a person that hates fish, I loveeeee fish tacos!

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Served: Why Tipping Makes Everyone Uncomfortable

I think that you handled the tip situation nicely, compared to other situations I've been through. I was literally chased down a street for 3 dollars, because it was a bit under 15 percent (we paid 12 percent and the service wasn't even good).

But I don't always think that its the customer's fault. Being a person who eats in groups a lot, we tend to split up the bill. Then you have people in the group who cheap out and purposely pay less because they think it's unnoticeable in large groups, but then when the waiter comes back for more tip, we can't even tell who didn't pay, and those who did have to cough up more money. It gets pretty awkward with the whole group, cause then I'm thinking, whose didn't pay? I typically pay enough tip, despite good or bad service, because I think that's just common etiquette.

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Cook the Book: 'Real Cajun'

I was always fond of wrapping wontons with my mother. She'd make the filling and I'd get a scoop, put it in the wonton skin, and seal the deal. And they always tasted amazing in chicken broth!

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Cook the Book: 'Urban Italian'

I LOVE capellini and meatballs cooked in marinara sauce, but we add bean sprouts. Its amazingg!

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Cook the Book: 'Almost Meatless'

Curry Udon with bits of beef. It is seriously amazing!

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Cook the Book: 'Baking Unplugged'

I was making Peanut Butter Cookies and halfway through the baking time, I realized that I forgot baking powder. I didn't know what to do, so I took the cookies out and sprinkled baking powder on it. They came out disastrous, but I still brought them to my friends anyway. The first thing they said was, "What is this? Chicken McNuggets?" The funniest part of this story was the faces that my friends made when they actually ate the "nuggets."

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Boneless Heritage Ham

My favorite ham sandwich is nothing out of the ordinary, just thinly sliced ham, swiss cheese, and lettuce on white bread.

Ironically, I read this blog everyday WHILE eating my daily ham sandwich.

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Cook the Book: 'The Bon Appétit Fast Easy Fresh Cookbook'

beef stir fry with green peppers, carrots, and anything else i decide to put in it

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Cheese-Filled Bacon Roll, Too Much of a Good Thing?

I think it;s because I'm a feen for bacon, but I think this dish looks absolutely beautiful. It screams "Eat Me", but at the same time, it also screams "Heart Attack." Yikes!

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Edible Chocolate Box from Charles Chocolates

good old chocolate glazed donut with chocolate sprinkles! its more of a breakfast thing, but I'd eat it for dessert, anytime.

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Ricotta Tart with Dried Fruit Compote!! Delicious!

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Ricotta Tart with Dried-Fruit Compote! Ricotta for the win!

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Ricotta Tart with Dried-Fruit Compote. I love ricotta cheese!

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Congrats to our winner yellowrice, and thanks to everyone who entered! The winner has been notified and the Contest Winners page has been updated.

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Mmmmm. Pan roasted brussels sprouts with candied pepitas and cider vinegar!

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Cornbread Stuffing Muffins with Ham and Sage, from 'Bon Appétit'. The recipe is just ho hum but the idea that every person maximizes their stuffing crispy bits due to the muffin tins is amazing.

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The Cranberry Relish with Orange and Ginger sounds great! I love cranberries with orange juice/zest. I've tried lots of variations, but never with ginger before.

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I could stick my whole face in the pumpkin pie brulee right now.

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The Pumpkin Cheesecake with Marshmallow-Sour Cream Topping and Gingersnap Crust from 'Bon Appétit' sounds like something that I'd need to be alone with in the shower..mmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

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Honey brined and smoked turkey for me. I live on the seventh floor of an apartment house so I gave my brother a smoker for Christmas last year so he could smoke me some turkey.

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The Pioneer Woman's Sweet Potatoes sound very tasty.

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I'm in love with pumpkins this season. So naturally I would pick Pumpkin Pie Brulee. I love cracking the sugar on top!

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the pumpkin cheesecake, and any combo of dessert and pumpkin

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Mark Bittman's braised and glazed brussels sprouts will be on our table this year

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Ham in coca-cola!! i can make a soda exception in this case. mmmm

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I like the Cook's Illustrated's Roasted Brined Turkey, but I'd substitute a Weber for the oven.

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Nice recipes......................Can I have the turkey?

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The butternut squash apple cranberry bake looks so great and I have been trying to decide on a diff. recipe for my butternut squash!! THanks!

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Sautéed Brussels Sprouts With Bacon -- hardly anyone in my family (except my dad and I) likes brussels sprouts, so maybe this is the year I can convert them!

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Honey-brined and smoked turkey ......sounds AMAZING !

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