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FINGERFOOD Party PlatesFINGERFOOD Party Plates are sure to be a smash this holiday season - a tiny, little smash.

The Party Plates are actually small platters affixed to rings which, as you can see, you can wear while you hold your drink.

These are perfect for hors d'oeuvres (and hand-feeding your cats, and dinner parties thrown by Barbie). My only concern is that they look a little unwieldy, like you might have to master the art of the FINGERFOOD Party Plate, certainly before attempting it while drinking.

Ten reusable plates are just $9.95 from The Spoon Sisters, and they actually recommend bringing your own to a party as a "conversation starter." That would require a level of bravery I don't have, but I would think it fun to pass these out to guests at a party of my own!

Just not over the carpet, naturally.

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]]>appetizerscocktail partyCocktailPartycocktailsentertainingfinger foodfingerfoodGadgetshors doeuvresHorsDoeuvresplatesplatterssnacksAnnie ScottFri, 12 Dec 2008 08:58:00 ESTLobster is Affordablehttp://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/11/lobster-is-affordable/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/11/lobster-is-affordable/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/11/lobster-is-affordable/#commentsFiled under: ,

LobsterFinancial times are tough, but lobster is newly affordable!

If you consider lobster out of your financial reach normally, you'll be surprised and delighted to find that the financial crisis has hit shellfish. According to this article in the New York Times, lobster is as much as $4 less expensive than this time last year at markets in New York City.

Apparently, while less-well-funded fish have had problems, lobster fisheries have become quite successful and sustainable over the years, meaning that there's just as much if not more product available. People aren't willing to pay what they used to for lobster right now, and they don't have to.

Perhaps this is your chance to dive into this elite culinary world for the first time! Start here to figure out what to do with lobster (from killing to grilling), and enjoy your luxurious dinner!

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]]>cheapfinancial crisisFinancialCrisislobsternew yorknew york cityNewYorknyny timesnycNyTimesseafoodshellfishAnnie ScottThu, 11 Dec 2008 13:02:00 ESTNo-Mess Pineapplehttp://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/10/no-mess-pineapple/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/10/no-mess-pineapple/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/10/no-mess-pineapple/#commentsFiled under: ,

Vacu Vin Pineapple SlicerOh, the pineapple. What a majestic fruit. On the outside, it looks like something you probably shouldn't eat, but the inside is -- well, you know. Delicious and totally unique.

Love pineapple but hate the mess of hacking one up to get at the succulent fruit? I have a solution! And no, it's not a pineapple cross-bred with a yam, or a dish towel, or anything. It's the Vacu Vin Pineapple Slicer.

The Vacu Vin Pineapple Slicer cuts your pineapple into rings and leaves the shell intact. Click through the gallery to watch how it takes you from solid fruit to slices and the perfect booze-vessel. And then buy one for $9.95 on amazon.com.

Gallery: Vacu Vin Pineapple Slicer in Action

The Vacu VinPlunge the Vacu Vin into the Pineapple!Pull out the slicesTada! Time for cocktails!

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]]>fruitgadgetspineapplepineapple slicerslicervacu vinVacuVinAnnie ScottWed, 10 Dec 2008 19:01:00 ESTNordic Popcorn Geniushttp://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/10/nordic-popcorn-genius/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/10/nordic-popcorn-genius/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/10/nordic-popcorn-genius/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Nordic Ware Microwave Corn PopperGreat news! Here's a kitchen gadget everyone can afford. Your popcorn just got way more awesome.

The Nordic Ware Microwave Corn Popper comes highly recommended by my very practical friend Shannon, who reports that it's really fast, doesn't need oil, and is a snap to clean. Sounds good to me!

This thing is $8.99 from The Kitchen Store, and microwave and dishwasher safe. You just put in the corn, put it in the microwave, and perfect, fluffy popcorn comes out. It's a stroke of Nordic genius.

I only wish it were pretty, so I could pass it off as a holiday gift. Guess I'll just have to get one for myself!

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]]>cheapcomfort foodcorngadgetsmicrowavemicrowavingpopcornAnnie ScottWed, 10 Dec 2008 18:04:00 ESTGifts for Foodies - Slashfood Ate (8)http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/10/slashfood-ate-8-gifts-for-foodies/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/10/slashfood-ate-8-gifts-for-foodies/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/10/slashfood-ate-8-gifts-for-foodies/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Tracy Porter Etched Liquor GlassesIt's the time of year when just cooking someone a nice dinner isn't always enough. The people you love want to have things. They want to eat, too, but they'll never remember what you got them this year if they can eat it in one sitting.

There are some edible gifts worth giving, but many gifts for foodies can last for years to come. Plus, they can help your loved ones make you a nice dinner. Everyone wins.

Here is a list of gifts to fill the foodies in your life with delight and joy!

1. Tracey Porter Etched Liquor Glasses (right) - Festive, bright, and varied (so you remember which is yours).
2. Anthropologie Aprons - Affordable and totally unparalleled.
3. Nostalgia Retro Snow Cone Maker - Need I say more?
4. An Angel Wing Platter - For angelic cheeses, angelic fruits, angelic servings all year round.
5. A Michael Aram Coral Reef Candleholder - A gorgeous, non-denominational centerpiece.
6. An Alice in Wonderland Teapot from Alice's Tea Cup - Perfect for tea or even just to display on the shelf for your whimsical friends.
7. Wobbly Cognac Glasses - After dinner drinks have never been this relaxed.
8. The Slashfood Gift of the Day - Marisa McClellan's amazing edible series; some edible gifts really are worth giving!

We don't recommend #2 for your spouse, though. They're totally gonna take that the wrong way. Especially if they're male.

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]]>anthropologiearamedible giftsfoodiefoodiesgiftgiftshorchowmichael aramMichaelAramslashfood ateSlashfoodAtetargettracy porterAnnie ScottWed, 10 Dec 2008 09:01:00 ESTTop Chef Bridal Shower Challengehttp://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/09/top-chef-bridal-shower-challenge/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/09/top-chef-bridal-shower-challenge/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/09/top-chef-bridal-shower-challenge/#commentsFiled under:


Tomorrow night on Top Chef, Gail Simmons has a special surprise for the Chef'testants. She's throwing her girlfriend a bridal shower and they are cooking!

Creating a menu around the old maxim:

Something old, something new
Something borrowed, something blue
And a silver sixpence in her shoe.

... should be no trouble for the teams (Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue ... where's Sixpence?).

The only problem is, some of them don't look too excited to be Gail Simmons' personal chefs. Isn't this supposed to be a competition, not a service?

The episode airs tomorrow night, Wednesday, December 10th, at 10/9c on Bravo with guest judge Dana Cowin, Editor-in-Chief of Food & Wine Magazine.

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]]>bravobravo tvBravoTvbridal partybridal showerBridalPartyBridalShowerdana cowinDanaCowinfood wine magazineFoodWineMagazinegail simmonsGailSimmonstelevisiontop chefTopCheftvtv showtv showsTvShowTvShowsweddingAnnie ScottTue, 09 Dec 2008 15:06:00 ESTA No-Brainer Hot Chocolate Recipehttp://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/09/a-no-brainer-hot-chocolate-recipe/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/09/a-no-brainer-hot-chocolate-recipe/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/09/a-no-brainer-hot-chocolate-recipe/#commentsFiled under: ,

Hot ChocolateAt New York City's Roasting Plant Coffee Company (81 Orchard St. between Broome and Grand streets, and 75 Greenwich Ave. at Seventh Ave., 212-775-7755), they have to-die-for hot chocolate. The recipe is shockingly simple, and you can make it at home!

The secret? Gelato.

Go buy a pint of your favorite chocolate gelato (dark chocolate is recommeneded), put a scoop in a mug, and let it melt. Add steamed milk to taste. Top it with marshmallows or whipped cream and chocolate chips (right). Done! Classy, frothy hot chocolate with a divine, rich flavor.

If you want pre-melted gelato at your beck and call (pour steamed milk on frozen gelato and you get "lukewarm chocolate"), keep some in your fridge in a sealable tupperware container, and use it within two days.

[via Tasting Table]

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]]>cocoadark chocolateDarkChocolatefallgelatohot chocolateHotChocolatenew yorknew york cityNewYorkNewYorkCitynynycroasting plantRoastingPlanttasting tableTastingTablewinterAnnie ScottTue, 09 Dec 2008 14:02:00 ESTSecret Easy Dip Recipe - Tip of the Dayhttp://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/09/secret-easy-dip-recipe-tip-of-the-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/09/secret-easy-dip-recipe-tip-of-the-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/09/secret-easy-dip-recipe-tip-of-the-day/#commentsFiled under: ,

Looking for quick, easy dips for your veggies, crackers and chips? We've got you covered!

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]]>americaasiacondimentsdipdipsmiracle whipMiracleWhipsalsasaucesaucessrirachaAnnie ScottTue, 09 Dec 2008 06:00:00 ESTRecession White - What Took Them So Long?http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/05/recession-white-what-took-them-so-long/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/05/recession-white-what-took-them-so-long/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/05/recession-white-what-took-them-so-long/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Recession WhiteWell, what do you suppose popped up at the liquor store next to the Recession Red?

Recession White!

Ladies and gentlemen, it's $3.99, it has a plastic cork, and it's totally decent. It's a mild, dry California chardonnay; gentle oak without too much vanilla (why do all the chardonnays I'm tasting lately have so much vanilla?). I would recommend pairing Recession White with bold, stinky cheeses or, you know, ramen noodles if you're in this for the price tag.

Between Recession Red and Recession White, I'd say the red is the better value. I'd pay more for that wine -- but I don't have to. This chardonnay is definitely acceptable, though, and mild enough to please a crowd. So bring it to a dinner party. I did on Monday and was met with smiles all around.

I've had a number of inquiries about where in New York I've found this delightful duo of Recession wines for $3.99 so I'm gonna go ahead and say it: Adel Wines & Liquors on Columbus Avenue between 105th and 106th Street.

I'll see you there.

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]]>adelamericacheap wineCheapWinenew yorknew york cityNewYorkNewYorkCitynorth americanynycrecessionrecession whiterecession wineRecessionWhiteRecessionWinered wineRedWinewhite wineWhiteWinewineAnnie ScottFri, 05 Dec 2008 18:59:00 ESTIron Chef Japan Grand Battle Weekhttp://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/05/iron-chef-japan-grand-battle-week/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/05/iron-chef-japan-grand-battle-week/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/05/iron-chef-japan-grand-battle-week/#commentsFiled under:


Next week, we'll get to see the best of the best try to best each other. Iron Chef Japan, one of our favorites, is having a civil war on Fine Living Network! It's Grand Battle Week!

Five Iron Chef Japan chefs, including Morimoto, will battle it out against each other every night at 11pm Eastern for Grand Battle Week, December 8-12.

Fine Living Network is doing an excellent job of feeding our Iron Chef Japan addiction. Our favorite so far was Attack of the Vegetables week when they aired "Cooking Japanese Like Morimoto," an ingenious cover of "Turning Japanese" by The Vapors.

Here's how the Google translator says Grand Battle Week in Japanese.

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And here are some other things it says:

Slash Food: ???????

I Haven't Changed My Facebook Status in Hours: ???????Facebook???????????????

Pass the Imitation Crab: ????????

This is really only fun for a little while. Whatever. Watch Iron Chef Japan.

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]]>asiafine living networkFineLivingNetworkflniron chefiron chef japanIronChefIronChefJapanjapanmorimotothe vaporsTheVaporsturning japaneseTurningJapaneseAnnie ScottFri, 05 Dec 2008 17:54:00 ESTSquash Feast - Slashfood Ate (8)http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/03/slashfood-ate-8-squash-feast/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/03/slashfood-ate-8-squash-feast/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/03/slashfood-ate-8-squash-feast/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Squash
The term squash covers a whole host of scrumptious fruits - yes, they are fruits.

They are grouped basically into summer squash and winter squash. Summer squash is harvested as an immature fruit, and winter squash is harvested in the fall or winter when it has ripened. Zucchini is probably the most commonly used summer squash, and winter squashes include everyone's favorites: butternut, buttercup, acorn, pumpkin, and spaghetti squash. The skin of a winter squash is hard, and requires cooking.

Squash can be a great, healthier alternative to potato or pasta in many recipes. Here are eight great ways to serve up squash, starting with one you don't have to cook:

1. Carpaccio of Raw Zucchini
2. Smoked Sausage, Butternut Squash, and Wild Rice Soup
3. Winter Squash Mash (with kabocha squash)
4. Best Ever Roasted Pumpkin Seeds (works with other winter squash seeds, too)
5. Baked Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar and Butter
6. Yellow Squash Casserole
7. Herbed Spaghetti Squash (if you fail, just dump tomato sauce on it and lie)
8. Pumpkin Pie Straight from the Pumpkin

These recipes are varied enough that you could make them all for one giant meal and have a squash feast! If there's someone in your life you have to lie to about there being squash in what they're eating, spaghetti squash with pasta sauce is usually a safe bet. Or, you can totally get away with soup - picky eaters often don't pay attention to the broth, just the stuff floating in there. Good luck and happy squashing!

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]]>acorn squashAcornSquashbutternutcasserolefallfruitpiepumpkinslashfood atesoupspaghetti squashSpaghettiSquashsquashsummerveganvegetarianwinterzucchiniAnnie ScottWed, 03 Dec 2008 09:56:00 ESTIs it a Fruit or a Vegetable?http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/02/is-it-a-fruit-or-a-vegetable/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/02/is-it-a-fruit-or-a-vegetable/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/02/is-it-a-fruit-or-a-vegetable/#commentsFiled under:

Fruits and VeggiesA cucumber. A pickle. They're the same thing, but are they fruits or vegetables?

Think you know your stuff? Take my little quiz here on a piece of paper and see the answers after the jump.

QUESTIONS - FRUIT OR VEGETABLE?
  1. Cucumber
  2. Potato
  3. Bell Pepper
  4. Corn
  5. Tomato
  6. Radish
  7. Peanut
  8. Acorn Squash
  9. Artichoke
  10. Snow Peas

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]]>fruitfruitsquizvegvegetablevegetablesvegetarianveggiesAnnie ScottTue, 02 Dec 2008 15:03:00 ESTSub a Tomatillo - Tip of the Dayhttp://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/02/sub-a-tomatillo-tip-of-the-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/02/sub-a-tomatillo-tip-of-the-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/02/sub-a-tomatillo-tip-of-the-day/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Had enough of tomatoes? Try a tomatillo!

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]]>fruitgreen tomatogreen tomatoesGreenTomatomexicosaladstomatillotomatillostomatotomatoesveganvegetarianAnnie ScottTue, 02 Dec 2008 06:00:00 ESTRecession Red - Secretly Awesomehttp://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/01/recession-red-secretly-awesome/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/01/recession-red-secretly-awesome/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/12/01/recession-red-secretly-awesome/#commentsFiled under: ,

Recession RedSo, I was browsing my local liquor store and came across a wine called Recession Red for $3.99 (this is on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, Andre is more expensive). I looked at the bottle. Merlot. Just what I was in the mood for ... but could it possibly be any good?

I asked the guys at the counter and they were like "Oh yeah, everyone loves it, it was in the New York Times even!"

So I bought it. I have yet to find that article, but you know what? It's delicious.

It's a 2006 Merlot from Recession Wine Company of Livermore & Ripon, California. The copyright is 2008, so clearly the wine came before the marketing idea.

The idea is good. The wine is good. The price is unbelievable. Imagine the smiles if you showed up to a dinner party with Recession Red. Recession Red is my new favorite wine. Keep an eye out for it!

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]]>cheap wineCheapWinefavoritefavoritesmerlotrecession redred winewinewineswinesuggestionsAnnie ScottMon, 01 Dec 2008 11:01:00 ESTThe 5 Weirdest Things in my Parents' Cupboardshttp://www.slashfood.com/2008/11/26/the-5-weirdest-things-in-my-parents-cupboards/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/11/26/the-5-weirdest-things-in-my-parents-cupboards/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/11/26/the-5-weirdest-things-in-my-parents-cupboards/#commentsFiled under:

Foil Midget Baking CupsI'm back in my hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota, staying with my parents for Thanksgiving. I decided to have a little rummage through their cupboards to see what kind of weird stuff might be in there, and I was not disappointed! If you're home for the holidays, I suggest you do the same.

Click through the gallery to see the individual items. We have everything from vintage baking cups (right) to inedible cookie decorations. Next time my mother wants to know what's wrong with me, I'm going to say "Silver dragees, Mom. They messed me up for good."

Enjoy, and Happy Thanksgiving!

Gallery: The 5 Weirdest Things in my Parents' Cupboards

Ground MaceFoil TamboBambaMinnesalsaSilver Dragees

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]]>americabaking cupsBakingCupsdaddrageesholidaysmacemomparentssalsatambobambaAnnie ScottWed, 26 Nov 2008 20:00:00 ESTThe Foo Fighters on Top Chef for Thanksgiving - TONIGHT!http://www.slashfood.com/2008/11/26/the-foo-fighters-on-top-chef-for-thanksgiving-tonight/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/11/26/the-foo-fighters-on-top-chef-for-thanksgiving-tonight/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/11/26/the-foo-fighters-on-top-chef-for-thanksgiving-tonight/#commentsFiled under: ,


If you love food and the Foo Fighters, you'll love tonight's Top Chef!

The Foo Fighters are this week's judges on Top Chef. Will they be "Food Fighters?" We'll have to wait and see. It is their Thanksgiving meal, after all, so there ought to be some kind of fighting. Foo Family Food Fight? Maybe that's just wishful thinking.

Also, starting tomorrow, Bravo will have an "After the Knife" series where you can watch online what happens when the chef'testants are told to pack up their knives and go. See the preview after the jump!

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]]>after the knifefoo fightersFooFightersteam rainbowTeamRainbowthanksgivingtop chefAnnie ScottWed, 26 Nov 2008 18:00:00 ESTSlashfood Ate (8): The Best Thanksgiving Tipshttp://www.slashfood.com/2008/11/26/slashfood-ate-8-the-best-thanksgiving-tips/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/11/26/slashfood-ate-8-the-best-thanksgiving-tips/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/11/26/slashfood-ate-8-the-best-thanksgiving-tips/#commentsFiled under: ,

Thanksgiving Turkey CandleIt's the day before Thanksgiving! We can't wait! Here, in one handy place, is a roundup of our 8 Best Thanksgiving Tips.

Over the years we've covered everything from First Time Thanksgiving (a great recipe and anecdote collection by Bruce Watson) to Bento Box Thanksgivings (an inspired series of leftovers ideas from Emily Matchar). The list here will take you from wine and centerpieces to turkey brining - as well as pleasing the vegetarians and the health-conscious.

Make sure you read these over before the big day tomorrow!

1. What to Drink with What you Eat
2. Make Food Your Centerpiece
3. Thanksgiving Side Dishes from the Archives
4. Stuffing (your face)
5. Tips for a Meatless Thanksgiving
6. Some Turkey Brining Dos and Don'ts
7. A Crash Course on Cranberries
8. Healthy Thanksgiving Tips from Mayo Clinic

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]]>fallslashfood atethanksgivingthanksgiving tipsThanksgivingTipstipsturkeyAnnie ScottWed, 26 Nov 2008 13:01:00 ESTMakin' Bacon! - Tip of the Dayhttp://www.slashfood.com/2008/11/25/makin-bacon-tip-of-the-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/11/25/makin-bacon-tip-of-the-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/11/25/makin-bacon-tip-of-the-day/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Want to cook up perfect bacon every time? Check this out!

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]]>baconbreakfastfryingporkprather ranchscott vermeiretips slashfood tipsAnnie ScottTue, 25 Nov 2008 06:00:00 ESTThe best restaurant in Minneapolis - La Belle Viehttp://www.slashfood.com/2008/11/24/the-best-restaurant-in-minneapolis-la-belle-vie/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/11/24/the-best-restaurant-in-minneapolis-la-belle-vie/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/11/24/the-best-restaurant-in-minneapolis-la-belle-vie/#commentsFiled under: , ,

La Belle Vie logoMinneapolis is my hometown. I'm currently visiting for the upcoming turkey day, and last night I dined at a very special restaurant which, year after year, wins "Best Restaurant" awards in local publications right and left.

What does "best restaurant" mean, really? There are so many variable traits a restaurant can have. Also, I have long been in love with Cafe Brenda, a gourmet vegetarian and seafood restaurant in Minneapolis' warehouse district. The mushroom pate is to die for. Or what about Ecopolitan's vegan fare, or the delightful lunch at French Meadow Bakery? What about Zelo? How could La Belle Vie be "better" than that?

Well, for one, the atmosphere is enchanting. You walk in, they sit you down, and a server approaches with menus and says "welcome to dinner." You relax. You settle in. You know you are in for a dining "experience."

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]]>best restaurantsBestRestaurantscafe brendaCafeBrendaecopolitanfrench meadowfrench meadow bakeryla belle vieLaBelleVieminneapolisminnesotaMNrestaurantrestaurantsst. paulSt.PaulzeloAnnie ScottMon, 24 Nov 2008 18:03:00 ESTWhat Does 100 Calories Look Like?http://www.slashfood.com/2008/11/20/what-does-100-calories-look-like/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/11/20/what-does-100-calories-look-like/http://www.slashfood.com/2008/11/20/what-does-100-calories-look-like/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Rold Gold Tiny Twists PretzelsAs we head into the holiday season, aka the Season of the Endless Buffets, portion control sticks in the back of any health-conscious or body-conscious mind. You know, at least while that mind is sober.

How are your portion control skills? Check them here on WomensHealthMag.com in a test where you are presented with pictures of two separate servings of pretzels and you have to guess which one you think is the 100 calorie serving. Sound tough? It is!

I got it wrong. Whatever, I just ate a pint of Ben & Jerry's. That's about 100 calories, right?

Also, I'd like to take this opportunity to declare that all those 100 calorie packs totally bite, except maybe the Wheat Thins. They taste like the cereal version of whatever they're supposed to be. When I want Oreos, I don't want 100 calories worth of hexagonal Oreo-inspired crisps.

Everyone knows the secret of a good diet is to go ahead and eat what you crave, just don't eat too much of it. My entire pint of Ben & Jerry's? Well, I guess I'm not on a good diet today. Blame the economy. I don't know why, just do it.

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]]>100 calorie packs100 calories100Caloriescaloriescomfort fooddietingdietsgrainsoreosportion controlPortionControlportionspretzelsrold goldwheat thinsWheatThinsAnnie ScottThu, 20 Nov 2008 09:59:00 EST