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beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 22 Feb 09

I'm a very accident prone person in the kitchen. You might say I'm a kitchen clutz. For several years, I had to ban myself from using knives or sharp objects in the kitchen cause I was always cutting myself by accident. A...

big clutz in the kitchen

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When you eat food that tastes bad, do you say, "Yuck!" or just stop eating?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 18 Oct 08

When I eat really bland food, I might say something like, "This tastes gross!" But, my daughter says, "Yuck!" I guess kids can get away with that. What do you say when you eat food that tastes really bland? Or, do you...

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Why are my mashed potatoes always bland?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 7 Oct 08

I can cook lots of things, but not mashed potatoes. When I cook mashed potatoes, they always end up tasting bland or gross. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. Is there some way to spice up mashed potatoes to make them...

bland mashed potatoes

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Have you ever put too much garlic or pepper on your food while cooking?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 3 Oct 08

Awhile back, I was making tuna macaroni on the stove top. And when I tried to add black pepper, the top of the pepper container popped off and the entire bottle poured out into my food. I tried to scoop out the...

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Would you eat your dinner even if it didn't taste good?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 30 Sep 08

If you went to a friends home for dinner and her food didn't taste very good, would you eat it anyway, just to be polite? Would you refuse to eat and risk hurting her feelings? What would you do? What if it were your...

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What would make you stop drinking your favorite brand of coffee?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 4 Nov 07

If you went to your local grocery store and they didn't have your favorite brand of coffee, would you buy another brand or just do without coffee? For years, I was a really big coffee drinker. That is, until I got pregnant and...

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Do you use catchup on top of your meat loaf?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 1 Nov 07

Growing up, my mom always put ketchup on top of the meatloaf. It didn't taste very good, but she did it anyway. I guess it was her secret ingredient. She didn't have lots of spare time, so I guess it's the best she could do. Lots...

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Do you use gourmet spices?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 30 Oct 07

Ordinarily, I use regular store bought spices. Nothing fancy, just store bought stuff. It tastes alright, but I know it could taste better. So, I was wondering if gourmet spices would taste better. I know that gourmet spices...

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Would you ever spend $50 to cook one dinner?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 30 Oct 07

One of my favorite things to do is watch the Food Network and other cooking shows. But, their recipes are way too expensive for me to actually cook. Most times the food is way too expensive. One chef even bragged that he had...

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What's your favorite egg dish?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 30 Oct 07

I love egg noodles. Not sure if they're really made from eggs, but I still love them. I don't think they're very healthy, but they are certainly delicious. And I love deviled eggs and tuna egg salad and even boiled eggs. But, I...

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How do you make a taco salad?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 29 Oct 07

Well, I made the trip to the grocery store and came home with lots of taco fixings. But, I'm thinking about making taco salad instead of traditional tacos. I think that might be healthier, considering you have to use actual...

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Need quick soup ideas?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 28 Oct 07

I'm running low on groceries and would like to make an interesting soup for tomorrow night's dinner. I have chicken (frozen), celery, tomato paste, seasoning, kidney beans, potatoes (raw) corn (canned) and onion. Do you think...

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What type of fruit would you add to your salad?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 28 Oct 07

My favorite fruit topping for veggie salad, would be apples. I have tried pineapple on veggie salad and it tastes weird. Too tart! But, apples absorb the flavors of the dressing nicely. Recently, I put watermelon in my salad and...

fruit topping on your salad

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What type of spices do you use in your rice for a good flavor?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 15 Sep 07

Sometimes when I am cooking rice, I will simply add the stock from a can of chicken noodle soup. Often times I will add the entire can, including veggies and noodles. Surprisingly, it provides a flavorful rice based dish, that...

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Do you use walnuts or raisins in your homemade oatmeal cookies?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 15 Sep 07

I've been thinking about baking a batch of homemade oatmeal cookies lately. But, I haven't decided what I want to put in them. Sure you have all the basic ingredients that have to go into the cookies, like oats, sugar, etc....

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How much is too much? And, when does it become stealing?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 10 Sep 07

When you eat at a casual dining restaurant, do you always take home little packets of sugar and ketchup and such? I'm sure that restaurant management expects that patrons are going to help themselves to some of the freebies,...

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What type of sausage do you use on your pizza?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 10 Sep 07

About once a week, I like to order a pizza with Italian sausage topping on it, along with a few of my other favorite toppings like mushrooms, chicken and onions. And, then I smother the entire thing with my own basil and garlic...

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Do you like eating hot bread sticks or cold bread sticks?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 10 Sep 07

Tonight my daughter insisted on bread sticks for her snack, but she didn't want them warmed up. Personally, I can't stand cold bread sticks from the refrigerator. Sure, they're already cooked, but they just seem too tough to eat....

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What's the worst tasting pizza topping you've ever eaten?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 10 Sep 07

For me, the worst tasting pizza topping would have to be anchovies or black olives. I tried both of these toppings awhile back on a lark and the taste was not pleasant at all. The anchovies turned out to be too salty. And, the...

pizza toppings i love

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Do you crack an egg in your grits?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 9 Sep 07

I can remember growing up and visiting my grandmother's home at Christmas time. Eggs and grits were a staple of our breakfast every morning. And, for anyone outside the South who might not know what a grit is, well, you're missing...

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