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Should Fast Food Chains Give Kids Toys?

I think kids are lured in with cheap toys but it doesn't necessarily mean that they're becoming trained to eat unhealthy. As far as I know, the burger fast food joints don't make other childhood staples, like mac and cheese, tuna fish sandwiches (except Subway), PB&J, or a grilled cheese. Those are the foods I remember far more than a Happy Meal.

omarac at 8:54AM on 06/23/09

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How do YOU make a tomato sandwich?

Mine's nearly the same - Pepperidge Farm white bread, mayo, salt and pepper, but the tomatoes have to come from my garden. Store tomatoes don't cut it.

omarac at 8:48AM on 06/23/09

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The Coffee Wars Continue

I was actually turned off by the McCafe commercial. Adding an accented e doesn't make anything better. It just makes it look dumb. I have my favorite coffeeshop that I've been going to for almost 10 years...no reason to change. :)

omarac at 10:47PM on 06/19/09

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Dijon Mustard/Grey Poupon Is Not Elitist

I figure if you can get it at a Walmart, it's not an elitist food. Those foods are 3 hours away and unpronounceable.

omarac at 2:46PM on 05/08/09

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Should Fast Food Chains Give Kids Toys?

I think kids are lured in with cheap toys but it doesn't necessarily mean that they're becoming trained to eat unhealthy. As far as I know, the burger fast food joints don't make other childhood staples, like mac and cheese, tuna fish sandwiches (except Subway), PB&J, or a grilled cheese. Those are the foods I remember far more than a Happy Meal.

omarac at 8:54AM on 06/23/09

From Talk

How do YOU make a tomato sandwich?

Mine's nearly the same - Pepperidge Farm white bread, mayo, salt and pepper, but the tomatoes have to come from my garden. Store tomatoes don't cut it.

omarac at 8:48AM on 06/23/09

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The Coffee Wars Continue

I was actually turned off by the McCafe commercial. Adding an accented e doesn't make anything better. It just makes it look dumb. I have my favorite coffeeshop that I've been going to for almost 10 years...no reason to change. :)

omarac at 10:47PM on 06/19/09

From Serious Eats

Dijon Mustard/Grey Poupon Is Not Elitist

I figure if you can get it at a Walmart, it's not an elitist food. Those foods are 3 hours away and unpronounceable.

omarac at 2:46PM on 05/08/09

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The Icing vs. Frosting Debate

I grew up calling it frosting until I read about the distinction in terms. Unless I'm thinking about it, I generally revert to just calling it frosting.

omarac at 1:20AM on 01/15/09

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Oprah Blames Weight Gain on Organic, Multigrain Blue Chips

I'm guessing Oprah doesn't know how to eat things in moderation?

omarac at 12:18AM on 01/13/09

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How Well Will the Obama Administration Handle Food Issues?

I don't really care whether or not Obama's a foodie. He's got bigger issues to deal with at the moment. I am hopeful that there will be changes made to the system at some point, but I'd rather have a job first.

omarac at 12:12AM on 01/13/09

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Do Apples Make You Hungrier?

I think it depends on the size of the apple, as mentioned above. I'll eat the large apples in place of chips with a sandwich and it's much more filling.

omarac at 1:45AM on 12/13/08

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Domino's Online Ordering Shows You Your Pizza as You Build It

Pizza wank (seriously?) aside, the updated online ordering system is pretty cool. Kudos on the developer who made that!

omarac at 4:27AM on 12/12/08

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McDonald's Filet-O-Fish: Yea or Nay?

Never again. I remember having to eat them for Lent while the other kids in the field trip got whatever they wanted. Moreover, they tasted pretty gross and the tartar sauce sometimes oozed out the back.

omarac at 5:37AM on 12/11/08

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Keanu Reeves to Star in Chef Movie

Do. Not. Want.

omarac at 8:57AM on 12/09/08

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Blogwatch: Sichuan 'Popcorn' Chicken

I'm going to try to make this tonight! I love kung pao chicken and there's none around here. :(

omarac at 7:07PM on 12/05/08

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Happy Birthday to Us: Serious Eats Is 2

A day late but it can't be helped. Happy birthday! I've been reading via RSS for about a year now and only signed up recently. I thought SE was a lot older, which says a lot about quality of content! I'm looking forward to reading for several more years. :)

omarac at 7:06PM on 12/05/08

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The Gyoza Dog at Japan's DisneySea Theme Park

That actually looks pretty good and I think it would be fairly easy to make. To me, it looks more like a sausage than a hot dog so the taste would be fairly consistent. I'm not seeing anything phallic though - it just looks like a really big gyoza.

omarac at 6:51PM on 12/05/08

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Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us: The Thanksgiving Special

Piggy pudding doesn't look terribly unhealthy, especially when stacked up against the other deep-fried stuff. But I'm not sure about frying a cake - I like my desserts not to be greasy.

omarac at 7:41PM on 11/23/08

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What Will You Do For Your Coffee?

Take a 2 hour bus to sit in a coffee shop and sit for a few hours, drinking coffee, and pretending I'm back to my US routine.

omarac at 5:31PM on 11/20/08

From Serious Eats: New York

Michael Pollan for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture?

While I don't think that Michael Pollon would make a good Secretary of Agriculture, I think his ideas are right on. I hope that whoever becomes the Secretary of Agriculture will take his suggestions into consideration or consult him on many matters.

omarac at 5:46PM on 11/17/08

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Foodies Under Attack!

Most of the foodies I know, myself included, aren't like the ones she describes (or exaggerates). They're there for the food - the ambiance and all that other stuff only really matters to gourmets. What's wrong with expecting the food to taste good when you go out to eat? If I wanted to eat bad food, I'd stay at home and cook it myself.

omarac at 9:33PM on 11/14/08

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What's the weirdest thing in your fridge?

Umeboshi jam. I got it as a gift from a friend and I'm not sure what to do with it.

omarac at 7:49PM on 11/14/08

From Slice

Ed Levine's Questionable Pizza Practices: Do You Leave Your Pies Out Overnight? For Two Nights?

Maybe 1 night - and covered - but not 2. Pizza doesn't last that long for me anyway. If it's there by the end of the next day, it goes in the fridge. But I don't have a roach/ant problem and no pets to jump on counters.

omarac at 5:34PM on 11/14/08

From Serious Eats

In Defense of Breakfast: A Morning Manifesto

I love all sorts of breakfast foods but it's hard to eat early in the morning. The only time I can enjoy breakfast is the weekend when things are less rushed.

omarac at 8:10AM on 11/13/08

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