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Seriously Asian: The Function of Cornstarch

*sigh*
I am very allergic to corn. I had to stop eating out because even meals you would think are corn-free can be cooked like this, and cornstarch is not disclosed as an ingredient. Asian eateries used to use rice starch, but in the US, corn is still cheaper.

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My Week Without Corn

I've been corn-free for 4 years. I'm very allergic, and all I can say is 'thank god I moved to northern california." The abundance of multi-cultural food and speciality markets makes it much easier to avoid corn. It still sucks a LOT though.

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Sweet Surprise: The Sugar In Iced Coffee From Starbucks

4 in a venti? That's not right... it's 6. and 4 in a grande. I always ask for half as many, of sugar-free vanilla. Just enough to offset the bitterness of the coffee. It's my favorite drink because it's cold brewed, and I can never get that just right.

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Seriously Asian: The Function of Cornstarch

*sigh*
I am very allergic to corn. I had to stop eating out because even meals you would think are corn-free can be cooked like this, and cornstarch is not disclosed as an ingredient. Asian eateries used to use rice starch, but in the US, corn is still cheaper.

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My Week Without Corn

I've been corn-free for 4 years. I'm very allergic, and all I can say is 'thank god I moved to northern california." The abundance of multi-cultural food and speciality markets makes it much easier to avoid corn. It still sucks a LOT though.

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Sweet Surprise: The Sugar In Iced Coffee From Starbucks

4 in a venti? That's not right... it's 6. and 4 in a grande. I always ask for half as many, of sugar-free vanilla. Just enough to offset the bitterness of the coffee. It's my favorite drink because it's cold brewed, and I can never get that just right.

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Grocery Ninja: Chicha Morada, Peruvian Purple Corn Drink

oh man, at first i thought the pic was some weird looking berries. i'm allergic to corn - that drink could probably kill me :(

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The Great Vegan Honey Debate

DavidinCT: Before I read your comment, I was thinking to myself, surely there's some bee/honey equivalent of free-range chickens.

I don't entirely understand veganism, as bees still produce honey in their natural state, and it would go to waste. I get not wanting to eat animals (though I am a proud carnivore), but I don't totally get not using animal by-products. In fact, I never even realize vegans didn't eat honey until now.

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Is it Rude to Eat on Mass Transit?

CalTrans recently said they spend millions of dollars a year on spill/food cleanups on the trains.

I consider it rude to eat anything messy on public transit. I suffer guilt even when I bring on a bottle of water and a granola bar. I do my damndest not to even drop crumbs.

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Adventures in Shoo-Fly Pie

Mmmm... i grew up in PA near many Amish towns. I've never tried making Shoo Fly pie myself but my mom used to bake a lot with molasses. I will have to give your recipe a try.

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Cook the Book: Serves One

ooo NEED this book.
my go-to dish is usually asian noodles with a soy/ginger sauce and chinese snow peas. and sesame seeds on top.

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Cook the Book: 'Margaritas, Mojitos & More'

Depends on the drink. I love a very dirty martini with lots of olives, but I also love fruity garnishes on froo-froo drinks.

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Cook the Book: Watermelon-Ginger Margarita

I made a big pitcher of this for a 4th of July party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone was pleasantly surprised by the ginger, and I had requests for the recipe.

Also, despite the recipe calling for gold tequila, I used Patron Silver.

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