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Hydrox vs. Oreo vs. Newman O's vs. Joe Joe's

No - the best are Back to Nature in the purple box. Try those!

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In Videos: Three-Year Old Mark 'Mini Minimalist' Bittman Is a Big (Little) Deal

How in the world did that little kid remember all that?

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Eating for Two: 'Laborade'

Hi Robin - I enjoy your posts. I had my first, a girl, 6 mo. ago. I was also worried about getting hungry during labor but it was the last thing on my mind. I was thirsty and drank water and juice over ice chips and that was nice.
I threw up - I think some women do, during the transition stage, and it's not related to what or whether you eat.
What's scary about your first labor and delivery is being out of control and not knowing what is going to happen - the anticipation of it. So if making a drink to take with you to the hospital and drinking it in early labor will make you feel like you're doing "something" for your own comfort, do it! What's the baking soda for? And the calcium tablets?

I saw the Business of Being Born last week. It's beautiful. It's not gross at all (and I am grossed out easily). I highly recommend it.

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Hydrox vs. Oreo vs. Newman O's vs. Joe Joe's

@Dee
The 365 brand cookies are by far the best...and they don't have any hydrogenated oils. They're crispy and taste a lot more natural than Oreos.

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Hydrox vs. Oreo vs. Newman O's vs. Joe Joe's

What about Whole Food's 365s? Real chocolatey, cocoa cookie (not too sweet) and creamy sweet filling. Much better than Newman's. I haven't had an Oreo in years, so can't really compare them, but my teenager's friend asked him (after tasting one) why his Oreos have "365" stamped on them -- so they must be similar.

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Hydrox vs. Oreo vs. Newman O's vs. Joe Joe's

Late July Vanilla Bean sandwich cookies are AMAZING as are chocolate cream Newman-O's. They are my preferred sandwich cookie crack of choice. :)

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Hydrox vs. Oreo vs. Newman O's vs. Joe Joe's

I will second rachelb's nomination of Back to Nature. The cookies are very crisp and chocolatey.

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Hydrox vs. Oreo vs. Newman O's vs. Joe Joe's

Always been a Hydrox fan and the new ones aren't the same but are still pretty good.

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Hydrox vs. Oreo vs. Newman O's vs. Joe Joe's

Must have Oreo's, no substitutes! The fat free ones are crisp and wonderful.

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Hydrox vs. Oreo vs. Newman O's vs. Joe Joe's

I'm a huge Joe-Joe's fan!!! And now that I've discovered the dark chocolate dipped ones, I am a total total addict!!!

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Hydrox vs. Oreo vs. Newman O's vs. Joe Joe's

I found the Newman-o's to have a weird kind of fruity flavor. I wonder if they use fruit juice as a sweetener.

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In Videos: Three-Year Old Mark 'Mini Minimalist' Bittman Is a Big (Little) Deal

Is this kid a savant? His memory is incredible. More info on this amazing child please!

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In Videos: Three-Year Old Mark 'Mini Minimalist' Bittman Is a Big (Little) Deal

Oh so precious! Now, we know who is the next food network star. Haha!