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A Look Inside the New Whitman's All-Peanut Butter Sampler Box

The little Whitman sampler boxes (4 different chocolates) made a regular appearance in my Christmas stockings when I was young, but I haven't had Whitman's in years. I'm sad to hear that Russell Stover bought them out - I always preferred Whitman to Stover.

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A Single Burnt Cookie...

Is the burnt cookie always in the same spot on the baking sheet? I have a non-stick cookie sheet where the non-stick coating has been rubbed away (due to repeated use) to reveal metal underneath. It's possible that exposed metal could make one part of the cookie sheet hotter than the rest. I see an experiment - mark the spot where the burnt cookie sits, then bake more cookies!

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IHOP's Bacon and Cheddar Hash Brown Stack

My sister likes their "farmer's" omelette (or whatever it's called). After my last experience there (cold, bad hash browns-and-eggs), I haven't eaten at IHOP in many years. You're not missing much.

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Bake the Book: 'Handheld Pies'

Small apple pies, for my dad, an apple-pie fanatic.

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What treasured food do you wish you knew how to make?

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Betty Crocker gluten-free mix?

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Lunch eats in downtown San Francisco?

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Worst cooking experience ever?

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studyzone answered "Making. " to Are You Making Pie or Buying It?

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studyzone answered "At my own place" to Where Are You Eating Thanksgiving?

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studyzone answered "Depends on some other factor, which I will kindly explain in the comments below..." to Are you a pizza purist?

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studyzone answered "Reese's Peanut Butter Cups" to What's Your Favorite Peanutty/Peanut Butter Candy?

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From Serious Eats

A Look Inside the New Whitman's All-Peanut Butter Sampler Box

The little Whitman sampler boxes (4 different chocolates) made a regular appearance in my Christmas stockings when I was young, but I haven't had Whitman's in years. I'm sad to hear that Russell Stover bought them out - I always preferred Whitman to Stover.

From Talk

A Single Burnt Cookie...

Is the burnt cookie always in the same spot on the baking sheet? I have a non-stick cookie sheet where the non-stick coating has been rubbed away (due to repeated use) to reveal metal underneath. It's possible that exposed metal could make one part of the cookie sheet hotter than the rest. I see an experiment - mark the spot where the burnt cookie sits, then bake more cookies!

From Serious Eats

IHOP's Bacon and Cheddar Hash Brown Stack

My sister likes their "farmer's" omelette (or whatever it's called). After my last experience there (cold, bad hash browns-and-eggs), I haven't eaten at IHOP in many years. You're not missing much.

From Sweets

Bake the Book: 'Handheld Pies'

Small apple pies, for my dad, an apple-pie fanatic.

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'Poulet'

chicken stir-fry, with the chicken marinated in soy sauce, ginger and lots of garlic, and then tossed with snow peas, red bell pepper, and mushrooms.

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Digitized waiters...

If it cuts down on waiters who spend 25 minutes explaining the specials of the day, then great (I exaggerate, a bit - I timed one waiter who spent 9 minutes explaining the different options to us. None of us were bold enough to cut him off). But yes, removing the human element (not to mention, the human jobs) from the dining experience is not always a sign of progress. As to the tipping, I'd imagine that they'll still have servers to bring out the food (and possibly be the recipient of any complaints), and they'd still expect/deserve a tip (as the case may be).

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Cook the Book: 'Cooking Light The Complete Quick Cook'

quesadillas - I usually have a supply of flour tortillas and different cheeses on hand to whip up a few when I'm too tired to cook anything else.

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The Worst Thing I Ever Found in My Food

I opened up a bag of store-brand long-grain white rice and measured it out into my pot to cook. After adding water, I looked into the pot and saw a lot of small black grains. Upon further inspection, they were swimming around. Looked at the bag, and on the bottom, there was an entire colony of small black bugs. I tossed the rice, and decided to have a bowl of cereal instead.

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Homemade Jell-O Style Chocolate Pudding

This is probably a stupid question, but what type of cocoa powder do you use - unsweetened or Dutch processed?

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Korin Knife

I currently own only two knives. Although both are serviceable (one is a chef's knife, the other a paring knife), I can't claim to love either one with any particular fervor.

From Talk

Last meal of 2011?

I'm spending tonight alone, and had leftover spaghetti. No energy to get creative with meals.

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Japanese restaurant in Seattle?

My former boss's wife is a seafood buyer for a Japanese company, and often takes her clients to Kisaku, near Woodland Park/Greenlake (www.kisaku.com). My coworkers and I would often have lunch at I Love Sushi on South Lake Union (www.ilovesushi.com) - I'm not fond of sushi, but their udon noodles and tempura are really good. She should also visit the International District south of downtown - lots of very good restaurants (some unexpectedly so, given their nondescript decor and low prices). One that I haven't eaten at, but has gotten great reviews, is Maneki (www.manekirestaurant.com).

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Japanese restaurant in Seattle?

My former boss's wife is a seafood buyer for a Japanese company, and often takes her clients to Kisaku, near Woodland Park/Greenlake http://www.kisaku.com/kisaku/ My coworkers and I would often have lunch at I Love Sushi on South Lake Union http://www.ilovesushi.com/ - I'm not fond of sushi, but their udon noodles and tempura are really good. She should also visit the International District south of downtown - lots of very good restaurants (some unexpectedly so, given their nondescript decor and low prices). One that I haven't eaten at, but has gotten great reviews, is Maneki http://www.manekirestaurant.com/ .

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Ideas for Family Cookbook?...

I did a cookbook as a gift for my sister. I entered all of our family recipes into a FileMaker database (which also allows photos to be added to recipes). I printed it out, and took it to Kinkos to be copied onto high-quality paper and spiral-bound (which makes it easier to keep the book open during cooking). I paid $12 for copying and binding.

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I can't believe they don't like...!

I think some people have probably heard "I can't believe you don't like X" enough times (especially if X is attached to a religious/cultural tradition) that they feel that there is something wrong with them, so they eat it, hoping that in time, they will like it. [I speak from experience.]

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Korin Knife

I have a chef's knife (can't remember the brand off-hand) that I really liked when I bought it, since it is a great multi-tasker and fits well in my hands. However, due to its bevel, I've had trouble sharpening the knife on my own, and can't afford to have it professionally sharpened. I'd love a good knife that is easy to sharpen!

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Cereal Eats: Kellogg's Crunchy Nut, Now Available in the U.S.

Kellogg's Nut & Honey Crunch cereal was a family favorite - my grandfather especially loved it, and would hoard it so my sister and I couldn't gobble it up when we visited. Whenever we asked, "What are you eating?", he loved to reply "nuttin' honey!"

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Taste Test: Eggnog

My favorite has long been Safeway's Lucerne brand. Sadly not available where I currently live.

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The Great Birthday Eats Conundrum

I spent my last two birthdays without a dining companion, so I didn't venture out to one of the restaurants on my bucket list (i.e. places to visit before I move away for good). I entertained the thought of driving down to a diner that supposedly serves up the greatest paninis and milkshakes in this region, but as it was over 95°F with 75% humidity, I couldn't muster up the energy for the 20-mile drive. Maybe next year.

From Talk

Gjetost Cheese: Yay or Nay

It is an acquired taste, to be sure. I was raised on it by my Norwegian grandmother, and when eaten with her homemade bread (toasted), it was wonderful. There are differences in taste between what she got at the Scandinavian deli in Seattle, and what I tasted when I visited Norway (I preferred the imported version - probably just a difference in brands). I never buy it for myself, though - I learned that it doesn't taste the same when not eaten in my grandmother's kitchen, on her homemade bread

From Talk

Thanksgiving Dinner: No Substitutions Allowed?

I'm sorry - it's hard to feel like your efforts to make something good and from scratch go unappreciated. That's why my family used to do potlucks - that way, everyone brought their favorites, and if there were two different kinds of rolls and three green-bean casseroles (in addition to the turkey and stuffing, which the host always prepared), then so be it. I hope you'll have a great Thanksgiving regardless!

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Cooking for peers @ work: Do you, and do they think you're nuts?

I regularly bake for my coworkers, who are a great group of people. I am single, and have no one to cook for other than myself (and due to lack of self-control, can't keep sweets around!). I started baking for work on a lark, and the feedback encouraged me to keep doing it. My coworkers always appreciate what I bring in, and I enjoy baking for them. Before a former coworker (also a baker) left, we used to alternate pretty regularly, so there was always something good to nibble on. My boss also provides treats for our weekly meetings.

From Sweets

Chocoholic: Triple Chocolate Cream Puffs

Oh. wow. That looks so good! One of the first sweets I learned how to make in 7th grade home ec was cream puffs - I still have the recipe. Time to upgrade to this adult version!

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: Molto Batali

My family - what's left of us (parents, sister and her two boys). In recent years, the challenge has been to deal with my family's ever-changing health situations, so planning for special meals has taken longer, to identify suitable recipes. However, the most important thing is that we're simply together, enjoying each other's company - something that unfortunately happens only a few times a year now.

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What treasured food do you wish you knew how to make?

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Betty Crocker gluten-free mix?

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Lunch eats in downtown San Francisco?

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Worst cooking experience ever?

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From Serious Eats: New York

studyzone answered "Making. " to Are You Making Pie or Buying It?

From Serious Eats: New York

studyzone answered "At my own place" to Where Are You Eating Thanksgiving?

From Slice

studyzone answered "Depends on some other factor, which I will kindly explain in the comments below..." to Are you a pizza purist?

From Serious Eats

studyzone answered "Reese's Peanut Butter Cups" to What's Your Favorite Peanutty/Peanut Butter Candy?

From Slice

studyzone answered "No" to Do you salt your slices?

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studyzone answered "A month" to What's the longest you've gone without eating pizza?

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studyzone answered "10-15 years old" to When Did You Learn to Cook?

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studyzone answered "Call over the manager and ask that the item be taken off the bill. " to How Would You Deal With Restaurant Error?

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studyzone answered "I'll eat one if it's in front of me, but wouldn't ever seek one out." to Do You Care About Cupcakes?

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studyzone answered "Yes" to Did you take home ec in high school?

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studyzone answered "Never, I'm germophobic." to Do you share drinking straws?

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studyzone answered "Yes" to Do you toast your Pop-Tarts?

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studyzone answered "Regular " to Do You Prefer Regular or Diet Soda?

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studyzone answered "Way" to Grocery store self-checkout lanes: way or no way?

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studyzone answered "Chocolat" to What's Your Favorite Food Movie?

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studyzone answered "Maybe I'll leave the garnish. " to Do You Clean Your Plate?

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studyzone answered "Pop" to What Do You Call Cola Drinks

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studyzone answered "Never" to Ever drink milk from the carton when no one's looking?

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Favorite foods: comfort foods my grandmothers used to make - beef stew, pot roast, chicken and rice

Last bite on earth: a rich, decadent molten chocolate cake