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Grace/prayer at a dinner party

"As for me and my house, we serve the Lord". Whenever we host a dinner party, grace is said and that's it. Anyone who is invited to our home is well aware of our devotion. When we are invited out to someone else's home if grace is not said, we say it quietly over our food, no reason to disrupt others.

Yes, I feel the need to give thanks at a time when unemployment is rampant and we are all living pretty much paycheck to paycheck(whether we wish to admit it or not) and food banks are running on empty. I am thankful for the food laid before me, the shelter over my head. I most certainly believe in the grace of God. As for others being uncomfortable, I am truly sorry but I am more interested in thanking God, than offending someone. If you are in my home, you are aware of my feelings. If it poses a problem for you, there is a McDonalds 2 blocks away.

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Video: Dumpster Diving at Trader Joe's

Several years ago, my husband, myself and a couple of friends stopped into a Krispy Kreme shop for a quick coffee and doughnut. We did not realize it, but they were about to close. After we found out, we got up to lweave and the young woman from behind the counter asked if we wanted more doughnuts, to which we replied no, but she cajoled us into saying yes. My girlfriend and I each picked out a couple of doughnuts. To our surprise she gave us eash two boxes and we watched as she boxed up the rest, put them in a large clear plastic bag and set it out on the curb. She said homeless people would come by to take them, and sure enough, we watched three or four people com and take away dozens of doughnuts. It made me feel good to see that food was not wasted, and the homeless people were able to take what they wanted.

We waste an awful lot of food in this country, perhaps Trader Joes, packages their food trash separaely from the other refuse, so that someone can use it.

From Talk

Your favorite frugal foods and dishes

One of the things that I amke often Fall through Winter is Okra, Tomato, and Corn. It is flavored with a bit of bacon (I use 4 slices, but it is according to taste) a pinch of cushed red pepper and garlic to taste. it is great as a side dish, but you can definately eat as a main course over rice. This dish tastes great the next day as well, and can be frozen if you find you've made more than you can eat in two days.

I also recomment chicken legs and thighs. They are less expensive than the favored wings and breasts and cook up more moist than white meat. I use them for curries, soups and stews. You can also pair them with the above mentioned dish.

Pasta with pesto and broccoli is great, and makes enough for dinner and a next day lunch if you like.

Hope you find this helpful.

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Scooter Pies or Moon Pies?

OMG, Scooter pies were my favorites when I was a kid. That, and orange Hi-C. Wish they were still available.

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Grace/prayer at a dinner party

"As for me and my house, we serve the Lord". Whenever we host a dinner party, grace is said and that's it. Anyone who is invited to our home is well aware of our devotion. When we are invited out to someone else's home if grace is not said, we say it quietly over our food, no reason to disrupt others.

Yes, I feel the need to give thanks at a time when unemployment is rampant and we are all living pretty much paycheck to paycheck(whether we wish to admit it or not) and food banks are running on empty. I am thankful for the food laid before me, the shelter over my head. I most certainly believe in the grace of God. As for others being uncomfortable, I am truly sorry but I am more interested in thanking God, than offending someone. If you are in my home, you are aware of my feelings. If it poses a problem for you, there is a McDonalds 2 blocks away.

From Serious Eats

Video: Dumpster Diving at Trader Joe's

Several years ago, my husband, myself and a couple of friends stopped into a Krispy Kreme shop for a quick coffee and doughnut. We did not realize it, but they were about to close. After we found out, we got up to lweave and the young woman from behind the counter asked if we wanted more doughnuts, to which we replied no, but she cajoled us into saying yes. My girlfriend and I each picked out a couple of doughnuts. To our surprise she gave us eash two boxes and we watched as she boxed up the rest, put them in a large clear plastic bag and set it out on the curb. She said homeless people would come by to take them, and sure enough, we watched three or four people com and take away dozens of doughnuts. It made me feel good to see that food was not wasted, and the homeless people were able to take what they wanted.

We waste an awful lot of food in this country, perhaps Trader Joes, packages their food trash separaely from the other refuse, so that someone can use it.

From Talk

Your favorite frugal foods and dishes

One of the things that I amke often Fall through Winter is Okra, Tomato, and Corn. It is flavored with a bit of bacon (I use 4 slices, but it is according to taste) a pinch of cushed red pepper and garlic to taste. it is great as a side dish, but you can definately eat as a main course over rice. This dish tastes great the next day as well, and can be frozen if you find you've made more than you can eat in two days.

I also recomment chicken legs and thighs. They are less expensive than the favored wings and breasts and cook up more moist than white meat. I use them for curries, soups and stews. You can also pair them with the above mentioned dish.

Pasta with pesto and broccoli is great, and makes enough for dinner and a next day lunch if you like.

Hope you find this helpful.

From Talk

Scooter Pies or Moon Pies?

OMG, Scooter pies were my favorites when I was a kid. That, and orange Hi-C. Wish they were still available.

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Goodbye, Dumpling

Kenji,

Sincerely sorry for your loss. Dumpling is a cutie pie, and I take comfort in knowing that he passed from this life into the next while cradled in your arms. My condolences to you and your wife.

From Sweets

Preserved: Raspberry Rhubarb Jell-O Jam

Wow, this sounds so good. Can this recipe be used to swap out other fruit(i.e. strawberry, or peach)?

From Talk

If you've ever worked at a chain restaurant/ fast food place...

Many, many moons ago whenI was in HS, I worked at a White Castle. We used to take a double order of fried clams and pile it on two fish sandwiches covered in hot and tarter sauces.( this was before there were only sauce pakets available. OMG, the best things evah!!!!!, add a side of fries and it practically food porn. Back then my metabolism could handle anything, it was the disco era after all......... Oh yeah, forgot to mention the black and white shakes.

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Does anyone really like brunch?

I absolutely love brunch, though we don't go out that often. When I was a kid, Brunch was chicken and waffles, coffee for the adults (and I suspect) some form of booze , and juice for the kids.

Now, I still do the chick 'n waffle thing, but when I do brunch at home it is my excuse to bake up scones and muffins make elaborate omlettes or maybe a baked french toast casserole. All of which are accompanied with good coffee, and some form of hooch. ; P

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Japanese Snacks: Milk Candies

Several years ago, the company that makes Werthers made a candy called Milkfuls. They were the bomb. I guess the company discontinued them,mbecause from my perspective, they were seriously addictive, I know I was addicted.

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Fun with fakes.

When my nephews and neices were younger and spent the night at my house I would make donuts from canned biscuits. Recently, my now, youngest nephew (HS Junior) asked for Fauxnuts, and he, my husband and I just burst out laughing!! I guess you had to be there.

From Talk

Can you explain the Success of Little Debbie snacks?

I don't get the Little Debbie thing. I grew up on Ring Dings, Funneybones and Yodels. Let's get a shout out for Drakes. On the other hand, my husband has a serious "Jones" for these things. I mean a full blown Nutty Buddy monkey on his back. I just don't get it, Little Debbies are way too sweet for me, but just like Drakes cakes, I guess they taste like childhood.

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Our Favorite Fried Chicken in America

I'm all about Prince's Hot Chicken, why no votes?

From Talk

Stories of Astonishing Food Ignorance

A couple of years ago, I boughtr a basil plant from a local hardware chain in their "nursery" section. I mentioned at the checkout that I was glad to get the plant as I was having a hard time finding fresh basil. The young woman asked what did I do with it, and I explained taht it was an herb and that I cooked with it and often used it in salads. I took a leaf off of my plant and ate it, and I offered that she do the same. The security guard standing nearby cautioned her against it, saying "don't eat that, you don't know what it is, some people will eat any damn thing, it could kill you" My husband and I walked away scratching our heads.

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If, "All Men Are Liars" Have you ever lied about a friends food?

Beware of people who brag that they make "the best this, and the best that" as my mil used to. I think she might have been a fair cook in her day, but I have eaten her food, and in no way shape or form could she have made "the best" anything. A case in point, a turkey cooked at 250 degrees overnight. It was god awful and I refused to eat it, or it the "oyster dressing" that accompanied it. I told my husband I wouldn't eat it ( he agreed that perhaps mama has lost her touch), but I told her that we had eaten a late and large lunch, and I wasn't hungry. Fortunately, I had baked a ham and sides at home.

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D.C. Eats, seeking suggestions!

I would skip Ben's Chili Bowl, unless you just want to eat there because it's a landmark. On the other hand, please do visit Bistrot du Coin in the Dupont area, and Granville Moore's for Mussels and frites, oh yeah and great beer.

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Suggestions for drive-in food

chocolate dipped pretzels. The sweet and salty is a big hit.

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What do I do with grits?

I like to cook them with sharp cheddar the night before and put them in a shallow dish to cool. For brunch the next day I cut them into squares and use them as a base for ham and poached eggs. Eggs bene-grit, as my husband calls it.

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The Search For America's Best Hot Dog: Down South

I am a native NYer but I now live in Washington DC and I am sorry, but I can buy a better hot dog and half smoke on the street from a cart than I can get at Ben's. The chili is just so so, but everything in there is overpriced. It irritates me no end to see Ben's mentioned whenever food here in DC is mentioned. There is so much more to us than Ben's Chili Bowl.

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The Search for America's Best Hot Dog: East Coast Contenders

I am a native NYer but I now live in Washington DC and I am sorry, but I can buy a better hot dog and half smoke on the street from a cart than I can get at Ben's. The chili is just so so, but everything in there is overpriced. It irritates me no end to see Ben's mentioned whenever food here in DC is mentioned. There is so much more to us than Ben's Chili Bowl.

From Talk

What are your food-related New Years resolutions?

To completely change our eating habits. We tend to either buy a fast lunch or dinner (no fast food chain food) either falafel, gyros, pho and banh mi,etc. So we are looking to limit that to perhaps 2x a month and eat more homecooked meals. Also cut back on carbs, easier in Summer than mid-winter, but we'll see.

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Your Favorite Meal?

1) Prime rib w/ escalloped potatoes and baby peas with pearl onions.

20 Every year for my birthday my garandmother would prepare my favorite meal: fried chicken, collard greens, fried corn, and sliced tomatoes from her garden. for desert, fresh blackberry cobbler. Lord,if I died today, I would want the last bite to be all of the above.

From Drinks

Taste Test: Root Beer, the Regional Brands

I hate to say it but 'told you so. I commented on the national results though. Way to go Faygo!.

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Taste Test: Root Beer

If you can find it, try Faygo Root Beer, ice cold on a Summer day it absolutely cannot be beat.

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Will be in Birmingham, AL Aug. 4-7,2011

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Relatively inexpensive place to eat near Rockeller Center

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Curbside Cookout

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Bread Baking: Cheddar and Scallion Biscuits

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Banana Bread

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Not Yo Mama's Apple Butter

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Pick a Peck of Pickled Peppers

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Uncle Will’s Molasses Cookies. Recipe from a 1930s bakery.

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Whoopie Pies

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sweetiepie answered "Apricot" to What's Your Favorite Hamantash Filling?

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sweetiepie answered "Soda" to What Do You Call Cola Drinks

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sweetiepie got 80% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Bagels?

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sweetiepie got 77% correct on How Much Do You Know About New Orleans Food Culture?

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sweetiepie got 42% correct on How Much Do You Know About Indianapolis Food Culture?

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Location: Washington, DC

About: Self described foodie. Aspiring entrapenuer who hpes to own her own bakery one day.

Favorite foods: Any form of bread except pre-sliced sandwich bread.

Last bite on earth: Anything my late grandmother cooked or baked even if it contained old rubber tires.