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I DEVOURED tonnes of these last year, and was crestfallen when they didn't show up in my grocery store with all the other seasonal goodies. Thankfully, I was able to liberate some from the drug store, and my newly-addicted roommate has fed my addiction by buying more. I'll miss them when they're gone, but my waistline will breathe a sigh of relief.

phoebad at 5:02PM on 12/19/08

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Edible Chocolate Box from Charles Chocolates

Perfectly made dark chocolate mousse, maybe with mint or raspberry.

phoebad at 4:19PM on 12/18/08

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters

Bloody Marys... that's like food, right?

Okay, okay: pair the marys with a bagel overloaded with lox and onions.

phoebad at 3:56PM on 12/17/08

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks

A perfect ribeye... ::drool::

phoebad at 4:56PM on 12/16/08

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Zingerman's Praise the Lard Gift Box

One summer, my mother (Ellen) created a marinade for pork tenderloin that was so good, we ate it all summer and even gave it a vaguely French-sounding name: "Pork Helene." I think we ate it at least once a week for three months solid before we got sick of it. Everytime I think about it, I remember that summer: Dad heating up the grill, Mom magically getting everything on the table, and my sister and I leaving the pool for the first time that day for a dinner of Pork Helene.

phoebad at 5:09PM on 12/15/08

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

whole grain pasta + any quick-roasting veggie pureed with olive oil, garlic and onion = mystified friends as they wonder how on earth I worked all day AND made a great dinner.

phoebad at 2:25PM on 12/15/08

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Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'

no-knead bread: the absolute BEST way to get a bake-a-phobe absolutely obsessed with fresh, homemade bread.

phoebad at 3:47PM on 12/08/08

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Keanu Reeves to Star in Chef Movie

Dude! those crudités are like... DUDE!

phoebad at 11:33AM on 12/08/08

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Cook the Book: 'Simple Italian Snacks'

I make a relish tray with good olives, watermelon rind pickles, stuffed jalapenos, and peppers.

phoebad at 11:09AM on 12/04/08

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In Videos: Fun with Microwaves

::heads over to Craigslist to find her own expendable microwave with which to conduct experiments::

phoebad at 3:16PM on 12/01/08

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Weekend Book Giveaway: 'The Wine Snob's Dictionary'

I always thought the concept of "corked" was funny, even though it's an apt description of what happens when some wines go bad. Since I've also heard the word used to described someone's being drunk (i.e., "He's corked! Someone drive him home."), I always picture a woozy bottle of wine surrounded by empty, discarded bottles.

phoebad at 12:09PM on 12/01/08

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

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Caroline Russock at 12:04PM on 09/28/09

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

I received The Joy of cooking as a wedding present. garrettsambo@aol.com

garrettsambo at 11:24AM on 09/28/09

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

my first cookbook was one i got from school...it was with all the students favorite recipes...

flowerchild at 9:59AM on 09/28/09

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

It was a Strawberry Shortcake cookbook that had recipes for sandwiches and other easy recipes.

atreau at 9:39AM on 09/28/09

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

it's actually kind of sad. My freshman year of college I worked at the corporate HQ of Fanny Farmer candy shops and for our Xmas bonus we all got a copy of the new Fanny Farmer cookbook ..... so my first cookbook was the Fanny Farmer cookbook.

AICORP at 9:37AM on 09/28/09

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

Better Homes And Gardens, but I grew up with my mom's Betty Crocker cookbook.

07violet at 9:29AM on 09/28/09

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

My first cookbook was Betty Crocker's. It had all the basics and I still own it today.

nanjhall at 7:26AM on 09/28/09

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

A collection of recipes that my mom made based on my observations

madeas at 6:17AM on 09/28/09

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

My first cookbook was one from our church. I know, not top quality. I rarely turn to cookbooks as a new cook because of the vast information on the internet. I would enjoy having a few cookbooks in my collection, though.

Randi Lynne at 9:12AM on 09/27/09

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

My Mother in Law got me a 5 ingredient cookbook that had horrible recipes which basically combined 5 canned foods into one dish meals. Revolting.

buffyanne at 1:57AM on 09/27/09

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

mom's ratty old Joy of Cooking!

maggiesay at 11:39PM on 09/26/09

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

The first cookbook that I ever received was a book of photocopied recipes my grandfather made for me of all the traditional Italian recipes that my great grandma used to make for her family. There are some wonderful recipes in there too. From homemade tortellini, to antipasto that has to sit jarred for a year before you can eat it (to let the flavors meld).

The sad bit is that I rarely use it because so many of the recipes are so labor intensive and large.

drewjsph02 at 11:04PM on 09/26/09

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

My now-husband bought me the New York Cookbook when I started college, which turned me on to so many of my favorites today!

fanghsing at 10:28PM on 09/26/09

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PoignantTuna at 9:42PM on 09/26/09

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

When I was small, I used my mother's Betty Crocker cookbook. When I married, she gave me one of my own and I use it still, although a host of other cookbooks have joined it on the bookshelves.

Aisling at 7:00PM on 09/26/09

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

My first cookbook was Betty Crocker's Cookbook that was a 5-ring binder.

mindy at 6:42PM on 09/26/09

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

My first cookbook was the Company's Coming Kids Cooking cookbook - Company's Coming is really big where I'm from (Alberta, Canada), but even when I venture to another province, no one's heard of it! I don't think I made too much from it... there was a pretty good fudgesicle recipe though :)

Vincci at 6:31PM on 09/26/09

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

My Mother gave me my first cookbook which was Betty Crocker's and I still have it today. I also gave one to my son when he moved out on his own. It's a great basic cookbook that anyone can use.

SeahorseLady at 3:13PM on 09/26/09

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

We had the Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book growing. Plus a binder with tons of 3x5 cards neatly written by my mother and grandmother. My favorite was cooking from recipes on my mom's index cards.

sseibert at 2:52PM on 09/26/09

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

I remember looking through cookbooks, many of them, off the shelves when I was a kid. No one stands out.

malecki at 2:11AM on 09/26/09

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

There was pretty much only one cookbook in the house growing up in my Chinese household (which my mother never cracked open) and it was the Better Homes & Gardens cookbook. The first recipe I ever made was probably tuna casserole one Thanksgiving when my sisters and I decided to do as the Americans do and add to our standard hot pot feast. How things have changed!

dimsumlikeithot at 11:53PM on 09/25/09

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

My first cookbook was the Little House on the Prairie Cookbook. I didn't cook anything out of it, but it recreated the recipes from the books I loved.

Erisian Saint at 8:15PM on 09/25/09

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Unfortunately, I can not remember the name of the Cook Book Given. But I do know who gave it to me. My Aunt Sandra gave me the cook book for my Baby shower 24 years ago. She wished me a long and happy life. Aunt Sandra died 4 years ago..and although I cannot find the cookbook through many moves I do treasure the sentiment

rhondastruthers at yahoo dot ca

redherring at 8:13PM on 09/25/09

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