I like computer games, books, computer programming, and electronics. I am moderately knowledgable about computers if you have a problem. However, if you have any questions about fruits, vegetables, or produce in general, I am definitely the one to ask, with over two years' experience with them!
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do pop tarts qualify more as a "breakfast" or "junk food"? i'm aiming for breakfast here, don't let me down. (link)
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I believe that they could be classified as both, depending on the type you get. Like a pastry, pop tarts are filled with some fruit filling. And also, like a pastry, they can be had for breakfast.
However, I would say that the pop tarts with frosting and loads of sugar on them would lean too far towards junk food to be classified as breakfast food. For pop tarts to be put under the heading of breakfast with no qualms about doing so, unfrosted pop tarts should be the choice in the morning.
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I'm not a full-on vegetarian, but I try not to eat a whole lot of meat. Frankly I just don't think it's healthy, and I don't like depending on it. The problem is that everyone around me... my family, my boyfriend, etc. is of the opinion that unless you're poor or sick, you must consume meat at every meal or it's just not a meal. When I offer to cook black bean casserole or vegi pizzas, they're just like, "that's great... and what else?"
How do I get them out of this mindset that vegetables aren't "real food"? (link)
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You need to provide a transition from meat to not eating meat at all. Cook some tofu in their favorite dishes and see if they notice. Then tell them that they actually aren't eating meat, and that will make them realize that they can have a great tasting meal without consuming meat products.
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What's the best kind of peanut butter? (link)
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Most generic store brands taste just as good as the brand names, so the big decision would be up to you. Chunky or creamy? It's a decision the world has always pondered. Some people say creamy is easier to spread on sandwiches, but others counter that creamy lacks the texture of chunky. For cookies, it won't really matter at all what type you get.
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I was asked to bring a "nice traditional pie" to a family dinner. A few months ago I brought key lime, and people didn't think it was "traditional" enough. What gives? I mean, seriously?
So what's a traditional pie? Should I even bother conforming, or just bring whatever I want? (link)
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You should really make something that you enjoy and that you feel represents your cooking skills the most. However, if you want to blend in, the pies I picture as traditional are apple pie, pecan pie, and all the "berry" pies: blueberry, stawberry, cherry, and raspberry. They'll even look traditional if you do the grid-style covering with pie crust on top.
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I really like to cut up green onions on everything, but when I buy the bunches of them from the store they're all limp and nasty looking like two days later. I keep them in my fridge and everything, but nothing helps!
Am I doing something wrong, or should I buy them somewhere else, or is this just the curse of green onions? (link)
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Well, you may wish to ask one of the associates at the store where you shop when they get new shipments in. If you then come in within a day of that time you'll be able to receive the freshest possible onions. Also, don't be afraid to ask the person who might be stocking the produce department at the time if there are more onions in the back.
As for keeping them fresh, the store provides a good example for how to do so. The sprayers above the vegetables keep them moist and prevent them from drying out and becoming limp. I have seen the items that don't get sprayed go bad in merely a day, even if they were fresh from the truck when I stocked them on the floor.
My suggestion would be to get a little spray bottle and fill it with water and wet the onions every so often to keep them from losing their moisture. Another solution would be to keep the onions in a tray with a little bit of water in the bottom and a paper towel on top to spread the water over the tops of the onions. Anything that helps keep the onions moist will extend the shelf life of them greatly.
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Which is better, brownies made from brownie mix or brownies made from scratch? (link)
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A brownie mix has basically the same dry ingredients that you would use for ones made from scratch. The wet ingredients will make the biggest difference in quality. The one that tastes better will use butter and not margarine, and higher fat milk instead of skim. It's all about the quality of the ingredients.
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