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Mixed Review: Jiffy Pie Crust Mix

mmmmm..... artificially flavored wax nubs.....

Cook the Book: 'The Asian Grill'

I've always been the one to use the grill in my family. I learned when I was young, and have been doing it ever since, and have no funny stories of my own. However, years ago, when my husband (then boyfriend) got his first gas grill, and decided to make some chicken thighs, he cooked them for quite some time, and when he brough them in they were black, black, black on the outside. He said he was afraid that they weren't done, so he left them on. Well, when we cut into them, they were still raw inside. I don't know how that was possible, with them on the grill so long, but there they were, pink and raw. So we ended up sticking them in the microwave because we couldn't risk getting them any more charred on the outside!

mejenniferd at 2:19PM on 04/17/09

From Serious Eats: New York

Trader Joe's Practices Refreshingly Good Grammar

Oh, the quotations kill me!

Excuse me if I don't jump on the chance to buy some "chicken" tacos.

Although, what the sign probably said was:

"Chicken" Taco's

mejenniferd at 1:48PM on 04/08/09

From Talk

weird reasons for not trying certain foods?

The only reason I have for not eating certain things is because I don't like either the taste, or the texture. I'm weird about textures. I don't eat mushrooms, melted cheese, or seafood (although I will eat some fish, like salmon). Although I HAVE tried these things, so I can honestly say I don't like them, and not just that I won't eat them.

mejenniferd at 4:24PM on 04/07/09

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Kitchen stuff: I'd buy _ used, but would never buy used.

I don't think that there's anything in particular that I would rule out. I'd definitely be a "go with your gut" kinda shopper. If it looked nasty, I wouldn't touch it. If it looked decent, I might take it home. I think I'd be hesitant on the appliances only because they may not work. However, for a few dollars, I might be willing to take that chance.

mejenniferd at 4:20PM on 04/07/09

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