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The Ten Most Recent Comments By mandabear

Skippy or Jif? (Thanks Bessfour!)

As with others, I've switched to natural PBs and nut butters. I hated the natural ones growing up since I didn't like that oil slick on top. I ate Jif, Peter Pan, and Skippy growing up - whatever was on sale. I enjoyed both creamy and crunchy versions...but we mainly had creamy for my grandparents.

If it weren't for the food thieves at work, I'd keep my natural nut butters in the fridge. I still have a jar of Skippy in my locked flipper cabinet when I can't make it out to lunch or need a snack.

mandabear at 1:22PM on 07/15/08

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fresh corn...to freeze or not to freeze?

dakotarose...that angel food pan idea is geeeeeenious! You catch all the kernels too.

I'm blown away by the simplicity and slickness.

mandabear at 1:13PM on 07/14/08

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Tastespotting - what happened?

Tastespotting really got me through the day! It introduced me to a plethora of awesome food blogs from around the globe.

mandabear at 12:39PM on 06/13/08

From Required Eating

Ballpark Food: Home Runs and Strike Outs

I agree with Alaina - the garlic fries at AT&T Park in SF rocks but it depends if you get a fresh batch and how fast you eat them. I noticed that the club level garlic fries are generally crispier than most fries served at the park. Also, some of the better restaurant/stands are on that level but alas, it's only open to club level and luxury box ticket holders. :(

mandabear at 4:53PM on 06/09/08

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How To Cook Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs

My method is similar to srhcb's above. I let my eggs sit covered in the hot water for 17 minutes (sometimes to 18, if the eggs are a bit larger/rounder). After cooking, I immediately transfer the eggs to a large bowl of cold water for easier peeling.

My coworker swears by that Julia Child's method as well. I may have to try that some time.

mandabear at 7:18PM on 05/02/08

From Serious Eats: New York

A Guide to Bakeries in Manhattan's Chinatown

@ fuuchan - I don't know why Mexican buns are called that but they DO look a lot like the buns I find at panaderias. Pan dulce?

mandabear at 9:31PM on 04/23/08

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Photo of the Day: Horlicks Doggie Cookies

A lot of them look Snoopy-ish!

mandabear at 7:39PM on 03/07/08

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Cook the Book: 'Panini Express'

A recent fave:
Roast chicken with tomato jam, caramelized onions, goat cheese and arugula.

mandabear at 8:24PM on 03/03/08

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Photo of the Day: Bahn Mi Closeup

Easily one of my all time favorite sandwiches too!

mandabear at 1:40PM on 02/29/08

From Required Eating

See's Chocolates: Have You See-n the Light?

I LOVE See's too and I work in the same city as one of their factories and one of the discount stores. I like how they give free chocolate pieces to enjoy while in their stores.

mandabear at 6:01PM on 02/13/08

Responses to Comments by mandabear

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Skippy or Jif? (Thanks Bessfour!)

I buy the organic natural stuff from the local co-op, then mix in a little peanut oil and honey. I like mine about as sweet and spreadable as the commercial stuff, but without a lot of the additives and refined sugar. Plus, the peanut taste is a lot more pronounced.

jenilowrance at 5:23PM on 07/16/08

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Skippy or Jif? (Thanks Bessfour!)

@wookie - if Annette had hawked Peter Pan while she was in the MMC, I would have begged Mom to buy it! I did the natural pb when my girls were young, but it was really hard to stir and I kept it in the fridge for fear of the oil going rancid, which made it even harder to stir. Once my arthritis got really bad, I went back to my early favorite, Jif. I like the slight taste of honey with the peanuts. Crunchy is especially delicious on crisp apples.

This thread is on pb, but I also love other nut butters.

PerkyMac at 3:25AM on 07/16/08

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Skippy or Jif? (Thanks Bessfour!)

choosy moms choose jif

derekhinton2003 at 11:12PM on 07/15/08

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Skippy or Jif? (Thanks Bessfour!)

Parents always bought Jif but we sooooo wanted the Skippy because of the commercials (remember Annette from the Mickey Mouse Club? Well when she was all grown up she started hawking Skippy).

My husband was a Peter Pan man, then we switched to all natural pb, then inexplicably this year we switched back to Peter Pan.

wookie at 10:27PM on 07/15/08

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Skippy or Jif? (Thanks Bessfour!)

i use skippy to make an awesome salted peanut butter ice cream-recipe stolen from the french laundry & specifically used skippy.

dmarina at 9:44PM on 07/15/08

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Skippy or Jif? (Thanks Bessfour!)

Sunbutter. Allergic to peanuts.

feriorrenna at 8:19PM on 07/15/08

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Skippy or Jif? (Thanks Bessfour!)

JIF only! And extra chunky, please!

sessjess at 7:12PM on 07/15/08

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Skippy or Jif? (Thanks Bessfour!)

Jif creamy all the way. It's what mom bought; it's what I buy.

However, I also keep a jar of the Dark Chocolate peanut butter by Peanut Butter and Company on hand at all times for BF. I think he would put it on everything if I'd let him, even pizza!

Amandarama at 5:07PM on 07/15/08

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