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Unfortunately Named Candy Bars

It's not a candy bar, but the Japanese tubular wafer candy, stuffed with creamy chocolate and called COLLON has to be on the list.

Also, the Reggie bar, only because it was named after Reggie Jackson (who mistakenly thought the Baby Ruth was named for Babe Ruth) at his request. Comments from some of his teammates included: "It's the only candy bar that tastes like a hot dog," "When you unwrap it, it tells you how good it is," and "It's the candy bar with mustard."

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Flavor combination magic

soy sauce and ginger
soy sauce and orange juice
wasabi and mayo

From Talk

What do you think is the best at home ice cream maker?

I have a Cuisinart that makes a quart at a time, and I like it a lot. I don't know if it's foolproof, but almost everything I make in it (with or without a recipe to work from) comes out pretty good at worst. Last night, I made low-fat frozen pumpkin yogurt. Yum.

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I add _____ to macaroni & cheese

I second the "Heinz-only" ketchup addition, but with my mac-n-cheese I really prefer Vienna sausage and Sriracha. Mmmmmm. You know you wanna try some.

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I add _____ to macaroni & cheese

@kristyandjamey...wow...thanks for posting a comment on my post from over a year ago :) Gorgonzola is one of my favorite cheeses.

SE's....any other new additions to you mac & cheese since talked about it last year?

From Talk

I add _____ to macaroni & cheese

I like Gorgonzola cheese and diced granny smith apples. I got this idea when a friend took me to a restaurant in San Francisco called Solstice. They do it there and let me tell you...Oh My Gosh! It's the best ever!!!

From Talk

I add _____ to macaroni & cheese

To Annie's - probably the Mexican version is best for this, but others'll do, too - I'll add a can of black beans, some frozen corn, and salsa.

From Talk

Flavor combination magic

Green tea and ginger (had these flavors together in a creme brulee once and it was fantastic)
White or dark chocolate and raspberries
Coconut and peanut (like in Thai food)
Espresso and vanilla

Agree with:
tomato, basil, and mozzarella....Caprese salad! :)
apples and brie cheese

Hillary
Chew on That

From Talk

I add _____ to macaroni & cheese

I just like it with some cracked black pepper. That's all.

Hillary
Chew on That

From Talk

Flavor combination magic

Avocado + ripe mango (best with red onions, tomatoes and roasted pasilla chile)

Dill Pickles + onions and tomatoes (as in, Italian sub, chili burger, NY deli food, etc.)

Paris + warm baguette, cold butter and wine (serrano ham optional)

Greens + beans, field peas or lentils

Agree with...
Brie/Camembert + pears or apples
PB + honey

From Talk

Flavor combination magic

Peanut butter and honey
Chocolate and mint
Chocolate and caramel
feta and olives
strawberries and whipped cream

From Serious Eats

Unfortunately Named Candy Bars

In 1992, in France, my friend and I stopped at an ice-cream truck and got a lemon pop that rejoiced in the brand name of "Zit!"--I still have the wrapper somewhere.

From Talk

Flavor combination magic

Mmmm I'm all about the sharp cheddar and tomatoes. Also the watermelon and feta and mint, but I'd add a little red onion to that.

From Talk

Flavor combination magic

chocolate & caramel
chocolate & espresso
chocolate & any kind of nut
chocolate & citrus flavors

Do you see a pattern here--ha!