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We had a lot of really gross hot lunches, but there were many things that I loved and still think about today -- a processed chicken patty with american cheese on a plain white bun, rectangular cheese pizza, mashed potatoes wtih gravy...They also introduced some really tasty (probably canned) soup towards the end of high school that you could get instead of the normal canned vegetable option. And we too had those delicious, fresh baked chocolate chip cookies in the wax paper bags. If you got to school early enough, you could have them hot right out of the oven for breakfast. Oh! And french fries with ranch dressing -- also very tasty. OK, I must stop now, I am pregnant and beginning to crave all sorts of disgusting food from my youth.

tracyd at 5:30PM on 06/04/08

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Comfort Food Fest!

I am in Michigan, too, and I always crave soup when it gets cold outside. I made a Black Bean Pumpkin Soup last night that I found on Smitten Kitchen's website (http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/11/black-bean-pumkin-soup/). I thought it sounded interesting, and I love cumin, so we gave it a try. I added some crushed red pepper for an extra kick and it was delicious! It really hit the spot after driving home in a snow storm.

@ Frederika - We have a Hungarian restaurant just south of Detroit that some people rave about. Hungarian has never really been a comfort food for me, so I wouldn't be able to provide a personal recommendation, but they do have a website if you would like to check it out:
http://www.therhapsodyrestaurant.com

tracyd at 10:15AM on 02/13/08

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Cook the Book: 'The Tex-Mex Cookbook'

Spicy bean dip, chips and fresh salsa.

tracyd at 10:44AM on 02/01/08

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Silly Things People Believe About Food

I have a friend who insists that calories are not a factor in weight gain, but that the weight of the food determines how much weight you gain. So, you can eat a pound of brocoli or a pound of chocolate cake and it will have the same effect on your waistline. Oh, if only that were true.....

My mom insists that the skin on fruits and veggies is so contaminated with pesticides that the only healthy way to eat them is to wash and peel the skin first. It drives me crazy because I know that the vitamins are most concentrated in the skin. The pesticides can not be that bad, can they? Can't we just wash them off like we always have in the past?

tracyd at 1:25PM on 01/30/08

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What Would You Make To Help a Family Through a Tough Time?

When my first child was born, many friends brought food for my freezer. My favorite was individually wrapped bean burritos. They had black & refried beans, salsa, cheese, avocado, etc. They were delicious when reheated in the oven (or toaster oven). I also really appreciated any kind of soup. I never felt like taking the time to chop veggies for a salad and was happy to have homemade soups filled with healthy veggies as an alternative. (Especially after eating lots of frozen pasta and take-out dinners.) Now that I am expecting my second child, I am eagerly reading all of the great ideas posted here and taking notes for things I can make and freeze ahead of time. Yum.

tracyd at 8:57AM on 01/30/08

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