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I know it will sound crazy, but hear me out. Try adding coconut oil (I like nutiva brand, but any cold pressed virgin oil will do) to your diet. I don't know how much fat you have in your diet but hopefully it is some, because from what I understand fat free and low fat diets are incredibly bad for your body. Coconut oil revs up your metabolism and you have crazy non-jittery energy throughout the day. Just replace your other fats or oils with coconut oil (I spread mine on toast like butter, yum) and be amazed at how good you feel. There are plenty of studies on the internet, I don't feel like linking anything right now. Yes, coconut oil is saturated, but it isn't the BAD saturated. :D it is also really good for the skin and hair!

I have also found that weight training does wonders for those last few pounds. The more muscle you have, the more fat you burn without having to do anything. You have to change up your exercise routine, as your body adapts to what it constantly does and becomes more efficient (a bad thing when you are trying to lose weight.)

So to recap, coconut oil + weight training = :D

When bacon is just a little bit chewy (best achieved through baking it) it is like the heavens opened straight into your mouth. I have bacon salt just so everything can taste like bacon (a good thing when you're in college)

@janaatwg
It is kind of like comparing a normal onion vs. a vidalia onion. I believe the Hatch chiles are closely related to anaheims, but because of where they are grown they have some fantastic subtleties and depth of flavor.

@therealchiffonade
I like red chiles too, don't get me wrong. But greens will always be my first love. Although I would much rather have a red chile dish as opposed to a canned green chile dish. The freshness is key!

I think the bottom of the fridge is the coldest though

There is something very comforting about grape soda. It reminds me of the smell of spray paint (in a good way). I love it!

Ichiban ramen with an egg boiled in it. Mmmm, college.

Sounds delicious! I'm going to have an overabundance of habaneros soon and was looking for a way to use them :D

I wonder how long this would last covered in the fridge?

Haven't eaten popcorn in nearly a decade, but definitely unpopped. Acrid burnt popcorn? Not on my watch

Alton always makes me feel stupid that I do things the way I do...But in a good way :D

I have to put in a plug for stevia too. Some people find it bitter or licorice tasting, and I guess depending on the brand it is. But I buy it in the packets, and this stuff is powerful. You can't really use it to bake or anything as it isn't a bulking ingredient, but for drinks or whipped cream etc. it is fantastic. And it isn't artificial! Yay stevia!

@ sailordave
Cooking rarely cooks much of the alcohol out, unless it is an extended cooking time (there is a chart somewhere) I find it to be a good practice to avoid something entirely if you're going to avoid it at all, if that makes sense. I had an abusive alcoholic grandpa, and if it weren't for my religious beliefs I still would not drink alcohol on account of the trauma my mom (and eventually me) received due to alcohol abuse.

That said though, I would love to stock up on some liqueurs and wouldn't mind trying my hand at some coq au vin :P I have also been known to make a mean beer brat :D

Fried black pudding and prawn croquettes! Yum!