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Open Question: Birthday event for Boyfriend?

My boyfriend's birthday is in about 2 weeks. Honestly, he hasnt been the "best" boyfriend recently... but incase, i still want to prepare a little something for him. he's been wanting a specific pair of nikes for a while now. every time we'd go to the mall, he's run into that store, and stare in awe at that pair of shoes. it's about $100... =S i was planning to buy a bunch of his favourite foods and set them on my dinning table. (im not really..good.. at cooking ..hehe) And sometime during our dinner, i'd surprise him with the shoes. =D i think preparing for that will cost me.. a LOT. (oh, btw, he didnt get me anything for my birthday.. -__-, i guess it's okay..? because he was out of town for a while during that time...) does anyone have any suggestions for a good birthday event, or gift, etc. for a boyfriend?? =) =) =) more

Open Question: Having dinner with my sister in law tomorrow?

Possibly a few friends and my MIL as well. I am not nervous about cooking/eating with them. We all like to cook and enjoy everything when we get together. I am looking ideas. I know I have: mushrooms onions bell peppers green onions and zucchini to use up. NOT soup, we have 2 teenagers adn 2 4 yr old to serve as well and that wnt go over the best. Other than that no one is a pickey eater etc...with the exception that my MIL and I both avoid spicy foods. Just ideas mostly but if you have a great recipe post that as well. more

Open Question: Does anyone know of a good diet cookbook?

My husband is seeing a doctor for high blood pressure. His doctor wants him to lose weight and exercise. He has been exercising 3 to 4 times a week and is trying to limit calories. He went to see a nutritionist/dietitian today. It was a total waste of time and money. All she could recommend is what a diet book that my husband has been using already. Cut out certain foods and exercise, which my husband was already doing. She said to limit sodium intake also. This is information that I already knew as a former nurse aide. I also have been trying to lose weight, but my problem is related to hormone changes. My husband's mother had a thyroid problem and couldn't lose weight. She saw dietitians, joined weight watchers with no success. Her family doctor found out that her metabolism was out of whack. This is why she couldn't lose the weight. She was given medication and she started losing weight. I'm thinking this is what the problem might be with my husband. Sometimes the problem can be organic in nature. We are going to really try to stick with the diet from the book. My husband lost 20 pounds 3 years ago. However, I would like to find a good cookbook with tasty meals that are fast and easy. I like to cook but I don't like the mess of cooking. I have a very tiny kitchen with absolutely no counter space. A stove that is 30+ years old and only 2 of the burners work. So if I do cook it has to be a one pan recipe. My husband doesn't like tomatoes at all. I can't eat cabbage, nuts, pork because I'm allergic to all of these items. He loves cabbage, nuts, pork. He's almost 100% German ancestry. I'm almost 90% English/Irish ancestry. So he doesn't like what I make and I really can't eat what he likes. The dietitian said that corn is a starch and shouldn't be used much. I grew up on a large farm and thought corn was extremely healthy and rich in vitamins. I really didn't care for her ideas on food much. Can anyone please recommend a healthy cookbook? Thanks. more

Open Question: How do you convert cooking time from a microwave to an oven?

I have a chicken and spinach cannelloni recipe that i want to cook and I have bought all the ingredients for. When i looked more closely at the recipe it was cooked in the microwave. I am not a fan of cooking my food in the microwave so i was wondering if I can take the time it takes in a microwave and some how calculate the time it would take to cook in an oven. It says to cover and microwave on half (50%) power for about 10 mins. How long should i put it in the oven for? more

Open Question: Over 21 ONLY:playing alone bc husband is scared?

My husband has been standoffish bc he does not want to risk my pregnancy.(31 wks) So,I have urges and Yes,I masturbate he has no idea I went out and bought a dildo and some lesbian porn(phrase) well,Today he was cleaning under the sofas and found my stash.Now his mad at me.Like I am cheating or something..WTF? He even threaten to throw the EVIL thing away..OMG.! It cost me 50 bucks since,is the real feeling cyber skin type and I don't know if I should be embarrassed or ashamed but,I am more pissed off than anything..How do I prevent myself not choking him while he sleeps? I need ideas on how to tell him that is NORMAL? I cook,clean etc is it right to go on I won't make food,or clean strike if he goes on with his threat and does it?How do I make him not throw my stuff away? I know it's insane but,My hormones are more on sexual side being preggo than when I was not..the lesbian porn is normal since,is just the only thing that turns me on..does not mean anything..normal porn does nothing for me..since,I forgot how the real thing really is. any suggestions that I can make his madness stop? (his not religious nor me) but,his very sheltered and closed minded so keep that in mind..I told him we can watch lesbian porn together and he got more mad...am I some pervert? I am not! thanks for your time and reading this. more

Open Question: Will I have to cook too if I work at a fast food restaurant?

I'm thinking about applying at a fast food restaurant to save some money up (no rude comments please) as a cashier. If I do, will they want me to cook as well or will I just be working the register? more

Open Question: Any quick no-cook, no-bake African Foods/non-alcoholic drinks?

I know it sounds very specific, but I am doing this 'cooking show' in class for my social studies class. We are learning about Africa and I am studying foods, I have to know which country the recipe originates in or in which area it originates in ( West Africa, South Africa, Egypt, etc.) So please help me! Links are good too! more

Open Question: turn food over in the dish during microwave cooking?

its for a cross word puzzle. its my last one and i cant figure it out. *6 letters *starts with the letter I (i) more

Open Question: What are your favorite cheating recipes?

Let clarify that I'm talking about food here, not marital infidelity--lol. A cheat recipe is a culinary shortcut. You take a pre-made or boxed item and modify it to make it your own. Thus, you can save time and "dress up" the generic item with good ingredients and flavor that wasn't in the original, maybe even fooling your family or guests into thinking that you cooked from scratch. Adding wine and spices to store bought tomato sauce is one example. What are your favorite quick and tasty cheat recipes? more

Open Question: Muslim Question about Food!!?

Salam Aleikum fellow Muslims. My Step Mom just cooked speghetti, she usually cooks with turkey or beef because she is really healthy but when I asked her what the pepperoni's were she said she didnt know/she forgot. Is it halal/okay for muslims to eat meat inwhich the animal of origin is doubtful?? Is it okay for me to eat it if I dont know what animal it is from? It could be turkey and it could be pork, but i dont want it to go to waste! Thanks!I ASKED THE MUSLIMS MUSLIMS ONLY!!!! And Who gives a f*** what the rest of you think?!! NOT ME. THANK YOU more

Open Question: Anti-feminists would you still want your wife to cook for you if they lived on a raw-food diet?

Open Question: not a very pleasant question but i need help (has to do with diarrhea)?

ok so today i came from school, everything normal, i felt fine, then my dad made this chicken food thing and he cooks the chicken and makes spaghetti with this sauce that had cooking wine and chicken seasoning stuff. i dont know if he just didnt cook the chicken good or what, because about 30 minutes after i ate the food my stomach started hurting like crazy! i was about to scream. i went to the bathroom and i did have diarrhea. then i took some peptobismol. now my stomach isnt hurting that much anymore but it keeps making this weird gurgling sound (not the sound it makes when youre hungry) and i feel like i still have diarrhea but when i go to the bathroom only a little comes out each time. the gurgling sound is really loud and i dont want to go to school tomorrow when every five minutes my stomach is going to gurgle and im gonna want to go to the bathroom all the time. (i never use the school bathrooms anyway). i have no medicine for diarrhea, i already tried squirting some lemon juice into my mouth but its not working. what should i do? and im sorry if im disgusting you with my question i just need some answers and fast because tomorrow i have a lot of tests so i cant miss it. more

Open Question: Gaining too much weight- pregnant?

OK doctor said I am gaining too much weight... I don't understand how? I rarely eat... and I eat the same way I ate before I was pregnant and I was 120 lbs now I am 155 @ 24 weeks... I don't feel like I am fatter except my belly bump is way bigger... I don't eat fast food as much I eat a lot of home cooked food- I used to never eat breakfast, but now I do because I get dizy if I don't eat... what can I do? I don't understand why I am gaining so much!! It makes me frustrated because I dont eat junk nor do I over eat!!!! more

Open Question: Are my parents too over protective?

First of all I am a teenager almost 18 ,I'm a boy, I'm not allowed to have a cell phone, I'm not allowed to use the home phone to talk to people("b/c its bad to hand around friends"),I actually have to use the pay phone to talk to my friends..expecially my girlfriend who i've been with BEFORE she told me to stay away from girls, it should be obvious I can't talk to girls or be around one, I'm not allowed to drive or have a license, I can't party, no dances,and I cannot get a ride from anyone unless they are my relatives But...I help wash dishes everyday (so much its starting to become a hobby, not that I mind) I clean the toilets and also the tubs wash the kitchen floor and also the bathroom vacuum ...They cook for me though drive me to places(only where they're going) buy me food and clothes(once in two years though, I have to buy my own clothes by either bday money of allowance which is four times a month at about 20 dollars. I get to use the computer (no tv on weekdays ) ....I guess thats about as much as I can think of and I don't complain just that many people say my parents do seem to be overprotective (including my relatives, aunts ,uncles etc.) So what do you think? overprotective or not? more

Open Question: How much will I have to cook at McDonald's?

I was thinking applying at McDonald's (no mean comments please) as a cook. I was thinking about applying as a cook and I was wondering, is it possible just to work there cooking just the french fries (fry cook?). Is it possible to be a cook at McDonald's just cooking the french fries or are they going to want me to cook other food too? more

Open Question: can cooking with tin foil be harmful?

Is cooking with tin foil often unhealthy? I usually put in on the bottom of everypan when I bake anything. Is this ok? What are any health risks associated with aluminum foil and food?I thought tin foil and aluminum foil were the same thing? No? more

Open Question: "Culinary Field..Vs.. Spa Industry/Business?" Why/Why Not?">>See Below?

" Background Information>>"....I am a middle aged single woman. I have worked most of my adult life in the food industry in some area or another. Bakery was the hardest. I was going to try something unrelated... towards attending school for Esthetician..to work in a Day Spa.. however.. reading many blogs.. many are not finding work. The school cost 10 grand.. and you work on straight commission, It takes years they say to build a client book.. and I wouldn't be able to go it alone .. until I get enough money and clients to do so. Besides that.. not finding work may help me to go homeless.lol..Well.. could. The Spas expect you to bring in all the work.. and yet..your not allowed to bring the clients with you when you leave. I thought this would be less strenuous work physically on me and my body.. however.. if I can't find work or much of it.. the school won't want to wait for re paying the loan that long. This woman in CA said on a Spa Blog.. that she can't find work and wish she never did it now.. because she is in debt. However.. I read that the spa industry has not been affected that much or hard yet. But.. that must mean those already in it.. not recent grads.. At a Community College here .. they have a program for one year for a food production or prep.. towards becoming a cook, assistant cook or grill cook.. When I worked at a hotel these people made a decent.. wage and received benefits.. working nights .. is good because I am a night owl.. I would have a steady stream of income.. which would allow me to continue my schooling during the days.. for an associates in Culinary. What do you all think .. why / why not? Also.. They say food and medical are the two main areas in any recession that would never suffer because people need both areas ... and food is a necessity.. luxury services are not.. Should I not allow my middle age to deter me? I love to cook.. I am a foodie.. I am a good cook. more

Resolved Question: Pakistani's out there, this is due tomorrow!!!?

ok i have to do an assignment on well we have to cook and write about some traditional foods that we have and why they r important but i can't think of them im like ok how about a kabab but i have no history like why do we eat them what type of parties do we eat them at religious, or what type!! so my question is what should i make with my mom that is traditional and that i can get history about? oh i am Pakistani American and part Saudi Arabian and umm well i need something that i can feed to about 26 students ps: i dont wan't to cook rice because i wan't something they would like and something that they haven't really tried!!! races in my school ONLY Hispanics and Blacks only 2 white races in my class ONLY Hispanics and Blacks and yes this assignment is due tomorrow!! im the only muslim and pakistani in my school so i wan't something they would be impressed of...it can be anyone from middle east or any one DESIoh and it can be anything sour or sweet more

Open Question: I've been trying to eat less but I can't because I eat too much please help? How can I stop?

I'm 17 btw....I've tried eating a few mini meals a day but I can't do it its just...seeing small portions makes me want to get more hahaha but anyways I eat healthy...and trust me when I say this. I eat VERY healthy. and please don't say it doesnt matter since your eating healthy because I have a very slow metabolism....I mainly eat veggies, fruits, nuts, dried fruit, rice, beans, lentils, tortilla chips, ONLY drink water and whatever other vegan gluten food my mom cooks for us. I can't lose weight!!!! plus I must eat less because of this disease that I have...I get very weak when I eat a lot. So i HAVE to do this...please help!!!!! :( its called Myasthenia Gravis and it causes muscle weakness. It use to be a lot worse when I ate meat, dairy, eggs and gluten. I know I must exercise but I can't do it because I feel weak most of the time because well I eat a lot lol so I have to stop but its very hard because I love food...what do I do!!!!!! I've tried the raw vegan diet but the most I ever lasted was two weeks and I it was the only time I felt REALLY good. and I did it the right way. but it was hard to stay at it..I feel trapped please help me.I'm sorry its long.I've been going through this for a looong time I'm sorry its long more

Open Question: math help please!!!!!!!!!!!!!i need the answer today!!!?

A group of 148 people are spending five days at summer camp. The cook ordered 12 pounds of food for each adult and 9 pounds of food for each child. A total of 1,410 pounds of food was ordered. Find the total number of adults in the group? more

Resolved Question: Any help for someone new to cooking?

Hey, I wanted to start learning how to cook some and wanted to try making something for my family soon. I was planning on making Beer Battered Fish with a side of Broiled Eggplant and for dessert Irish Chocolate Mint Dessert. Any tips for making this or any tips in general? Also you think this goes good together? Here our the recipes below. Beer Battered Fish: INGREDIENTS -1 cup all-purpose flour -1 teaspoon salt -1 teaspoon baking powder -1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed -3/4 cup beer -1/2 cup milk -2 eggs -2 pounds cod fillets -2 quarts vegetable oil for frying DIRECTIONS 1. In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, baking powder, and dill. Add beer, milk, and eggs; mix well. 2. Place fish fillets in batter mixture, coat well, and let stand for 15 minutes. 3. Heat deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place fish in hot oil, and fry until golden brown. Cook fish in batches to maintain oil temperature. Serve. Broiled Eggplant: Ingredients oil (olive oil, vegetable oil, sesame oil, or hot sesame oil) eggplants (1 Japanese eggplant serves 2 , 1 medium eggplant serves 4) salt and ground black pepper Directions Using a pastry brush, coat a baking sheet with oil. If you're using a large eggplant, cut it into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. If you're using Japanese or small eggplants, cut them lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange the slices in a single layer on the baking sheet. Brush the tops of the slices with oil. Broil a few inches from the heat for 7 to 12 minutes, until the slices are golden brown. Turn the baking sheet once if your broiler heat is uneven. If the interior is still too firm when the outside is browned, bake the eggplant at 400° for a few minutes until soft. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Irish Chocolate Mint Dessert: Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) plus 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided 2 cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 eggs 3/4 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 2/3 cups powdered sugar 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon water 1 teaspoon mint extract 4 drops green food color 1 cup HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Directions 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9x2-inch baking pan. 2.Place 1 cup (2 sticks) butter in large microwave-safe bowl; cover. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 2 minutes or until melted. Stir in granulated sugar and vanilla. Add eggs; beat well. Add cocoa, flour and baking powder; beat until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan. 3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. 4. Prepare mint cream center by combining powdered sugar, 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, water, mint extract and food color. Beat until smooth. Spread evenly on brownie. Cover; refrigerate until cold. 5. Prepare chocolate glaze by placing remaining 6 tablespoons butter and chocolate chips in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 minute or until mixture is smooth when stirred. Cool slightly; pour over chilled dessert. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Cover; refrigerate leftover dessert. more

Open Question: I need a recipe for American Chop Suey!?

I'm an 11 year old girl and my 14 year old sister and I are going to cook dinner for our mom and step-dad for raising us so well. (They taught us how to be safe, do good in school, etc.) And the following is what we plan to make: Garlic Bread (homemade) American Chop Suey Vegetables With Homemade Dip And for dessert: Ice Cream Milkshakes and Apple Pie (homemade) W have really good knowledge on how to make most of those foods. But we have no idea how to make American Chop Suey! It sounds and looks simple but I need like, special recipes, mouth-watering sauce recipes and special things like that so it's not just another "ACS" recipe! All of those mothers, grandmothers, dads, uncles, grandpa's, WHATEVER! All of you that cook and know this, please answer... We're Desperate! more

Open Question: What is your favorite show on the Food Network?

I love The Barefoot Contessa. I even know how to cook her recipes. more

Open Question: I need a new microwave. Anyone know where I can get one on sale w/a coupon?

My microwave at home is going out. You have to cook the food forever! I've had it for about 12 years so I guess that's about right. I want to get a new one but I want to get something decent. I'm hoping someone knows of a good sale and/or printable coupon that I can use. Thanks! more

Open Question: GCSE DESIGN - need help with a christmas wedding theme?

For design i have chosen cooking and with that i have chosen to do a christmas themed wedding as its different and i want one lol. i need help with ideas for food. it will be a finger buffet with simple things, nothing massive just simple but rather tasty. Ive already got a chocolate mousse (normal choc and white) with other chocolate stuff added to the mousse so it will fit it but im just a little stuck help need simple, WINTER XMAS food ideas? nothing OTT though please and easy to make. and if you cud give links to sites would be helpfull more

Open Question: What's that food called?

Ok it's Japanese and it looks like snap peas but it's not and u eat the peas in the inside or whatever they r there green and they come cooked more

Open Question: I've been reading about RAW diets for dogs, anyone do this with their dogs?

I've been doing a lot of research on RAW diets and they seem to be much healthier for dogs and more natural to them. Dogs in the wild are carnivores, not omnivores. Of course they also don't eat cooked meat in the wild. So, biologically, the raw diet would make more sense. I'm looking to see if anyone feeds their dogs this way and if so, how they like it. Is there a specific place you get the food from or do you make your own? Thanks!! more

Open Question: Are Americans too stupid to be Free?

New York looks to ban salt in restaurant cooking "No owner or operator of a restaurant in this state shall use salt in any form in the preparation of any food for consumption by customers of such restaurant, including food prepared to be consumed on the premises of such restaurant or off of such premises," the bill, A. 10129 , states in part. The legislation, which Assemblyman Felix Ortiz , D-Brooklyn, introduced on March 5, would fine restaurants $1,000 for each violation. "The consumer needs to make their own health choices. Just as doctors and the occasional visit to a hospital can't truly control how a person chooses to maintain their health, neither can chefs nor the occasional visit to a restaurant," said Jeff Nathan, the executive chef and co-owner of Abigael's on Broadway. "Modifying trans fats and sodium intake needs to be home based for optimal health. Regulating restaurants will not solve this health issue." http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/local_news/new_york_state/chefs-call-proposed-new-york-salt-ban-absurd-20100310-akd more

Open Question: Am I a clingy person in my relationship?

Am I needy or a dependent? Before I met the love of my life, the only person I relied on for anything was my mother, and she was gone all day while I'd be at my house alone. I was alone a lot of the time in my life. My mom just mainly cooked food for me, did my laundry, and stuff like that. That was before my junior/senior year in high school. Now I do a lot of stuff on my own, go to work, and take care of my girlfriend. However, I do feel like I may be clingy, needy, or dependent upon her. I hope it's just that mutual thing. It's almost as if my girlfriend and I are truly married. She also has recently gone away on a trip with her friend (who I believe to be a little toxic) and I miss her like crazy if I don't stay occupied.Oh, well, I don't do anything but just miss her when we aren't together. I also wish to rely on her for mental support when I'm not feeling good or when I'm depressed. I always let her depend on me when she needs me. I don't know. I'm starting to think I'm not that kind of guy. more

Open Question: Anyone know the recipe for the fast food resturant Krystal's Sweet Bites ?

I love these things and love to cook and looking for a copy recipe or something similar tasting. more

Resolved Question: The science behind cooking?

Hi since i've started to learn some of the science behind my cooking my food has improved (a lot!), does anyone know a good site or book that explains the basics. e.g. over mixing a cake mix once the flour has been added because of the gluten has made my cakes a lot lighter. Resting meat before serving to allow the fibres to relax .... etc etc. that sort of thing, thanks more

Open Question: if you live with your partner what is acceptable?

I have lived in my partners house since 2008 now, he is still waiting to get it in his name after debts, arrears and payments since his ex left in 2007, he will be there fingers crossed with a bonus in April of this year. I own my own property and rent it out but this person just pays for the rent through his company and doesnt pay council tax, water, electricity etc, so the rents pays for everything just! Living with my partner I buy the food, new furniture, new flooring, TV, and almost every month something new comes into the house. However at times he says to me that I should be more grateful as he has a roof over my head, pays for it and water, electricity etc? but then goes on to say he would do this anyway even if I wasnt there....? which brings me to confusion.. if we argue and I need help around the house? I always get the food, around £100 every other month, do up the house every month with something, could be curtains, blinds, flooring, we both work hard and earn well, but at times he throws it back in my face. ALso he was living in my flat for 6 months to rent out his rooms in his house while sorting out his debts back in early 2009? What do you think is fair, plus I clean, (useless at cooking lol he cooks) I do the dishes, washing, cat is looked after and house is always imaculate, at times I sense I need to be feeling guilty here what do you think? I love my work and work a good 40 hour if not more hours per week so does he, I am thinking of bringing in a cleaner and i will pay for this person to help us. But he said no he would do it, but its whenever it suits him and makes the house look untidy until it is clean and I think our standards are somewhat different in that area. I would like to move into something together but he knows he cant get a mortgage as of yet and we are stuck here for a few years perhaps. Whereas my credit rating is good. I have no intentions of selling my property but was thinking of buying a second abroad, as he suggested so we can live out there at times too. He said he does enough for me, roof over my head, buys me christmas presants and looks after me, but it never appears in a nice way or he throws a comment in "i drove you to see your dad (who isnt well) as its my duty to, being your partner?" ....you what is that suppose to make me feel grateful I would prefer if he worded it better! any suggestions and am I a doormat here? thank you more

Open Question: I recently found out that my son is allergic to a list of foods, any good recipe ideas?

Here is his allergy list: egg whites, wheat, soy, corn, cashews, sesame seeds, and maple trees (when in bloom). These items appear to be in just about EVERYTHING. Consumption of these food are what has given him problems with asthma, eczema, and sinus issues and I am running short on recipe's. He eats a lot of fruit, vegetables, and meat that has not been cooked in oils that contain corn or soy and not battered in flour. Your suggestions are appreciated. Thank you. more

Open Question: how do i know if a guy likes me from church?

well, i met this guy about a year ago. We never REALLY had any long conversations or anything. I only say 'met' as in 'saw, know, heard of' . He goes to my church so I see him almost every sunday. he is part of the youth group (i'm 13 and he's in high school) with his younger brother. His father is one of the people who leads the youth group, and he is also (suprisingly) my ccd teacher. I get along REALLY WELL with his dad, we talk about things like food (i'm vegan and his wife is a great cook), bible topics, and other casual things. I'm not entirely sure, but i think he sort of looks my way during services (i sing in the choir at the front of the church and while i sing i sort of scan the room out of habit). Once we talked about our love of coffee when we all had a movie night. He seems like the kind of guy who is more interested in studies like i am. He lives on base and i live off base. We also see each other on every 2nd and 4th wednesday of the month for youth group meetings. Just last wednesday, we were at youth group and we talked about war (the whole group). When he said things that were funny i think he would sort of look at my direction. I'm not sure if it's just my mind though. I know that when we played a game of dodge ball with marshmellows (for the 'war' theme i'm guessing) I was hiding my a rack of chairs. I'm uncordinated and really suck at playing sports even something so simple as that. I heard him say my name like "come on, you have to play" kind of tone .. or "come out of hiding! throw a marshmellow!". I'm really confused. I might see him tomorrow at dinner for lent since our group is suppose to be serving the food. any advice? oh and he's sort of the "shy to new groups of people but sort of willing to open up"; or at least that's how he strikes me as. I like to be hyper and be myself around the group, it just seems to bring life to everyone, like they do to me ^-^ more

Open Question: what is your favorite food? Teach me how to cook it?

Open Question: SHould i wait to get the transplant?

I have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and i'm 15. i'm so sick of pain i feel whenever i eat something, that i've become afraid of food. i'm getting skinny, and i know i'll have to eat sooner or later, but everytime i do, it's like living hell. sometimes, i think it would be almost as bad as giving birth, and I'M 15!!! it's downright embarrising, not to mention painfull, in school, or any other public place. almost all foods, healthy or not, makes it hurt, so cross out restraunts. i can't really do anything!!! now, i've decided what i want to do for a living. A chef. and do you know what chefs often have to do? TASTE TEST FOOD. i don't want this anymore, i feel so bad at dinner because i cant eat my moms cooking without a couple of advils that don't work. and i heard about (small) intestine transplants, and i think it might be a way to save myself from suffering. (medications don't really have a effect on me, so i prefer not to use them.) i need to know how much it costs, where a good place to do it is, and whether or not i should wait until i'm 21. i know childrens hospitals do it, and i live in NJ. thankyou!!!!! more

Open Question: i need some food recipe for the creek?

my husband and i we're planning for this creek this sunday but i have no clue what to cook and we have alot of friends coming with us (panic!) so i need any help i can get with recipes. thanks (dont worry what eva u suggest and it sounds good i'm gonna use it.) more

Open Question: how do i cooperate with my illiterate and lack of understand husband?

I think you guys misunderstand me. When i said my husband wants a favor in return if he do something for me i met for eg if my food hurt and i ask him to rub he will do it but at the said time he would want me to rub his back or give him a massage and if i said i am tired he will get annoyed with me. This morning i had to do the laundry and cook lunch and in order me to finish on time to meet to work for 8:00 am i have to wake up at 5:00 am, it was after 5 and i was still on the bed and my husband wanted to have sex i told we can't do that now i have to get off the bed so i can finish to go to work, because of this he get annoyed and stop talking to me, he did not more

Open Question: how to become a japanese chef how do i go about it ?

at the moment i am at collage studying catoring in england at the moment i am in lv 1 and i intend to to to universtity when i have lefted after that i would like to start work as a chef that cooks japanese food so have you got any tips of how i can go about it could you please tell me ? more

Open Question: does anyone know of any healthy cookbooks? budget friendly if possible.?

I am 18 and trying to lose weight. Does anyone know of any low calorie cookbooks or cookbooks that are great in helping to lose weight, watch calorie intake until or just plain healthy with calorie info included ? I need something that is fast and easy and includes meals such as breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks/desserts. Obviously low in calories and still taste great. Any advice will do. Plus I am a college student on a budget. I want to cook more at home meals instead of buying junk food. more

Open Question: Does anyone know of any healthy cookbooks? budget friendly if possible.?

Open Question: helpp, please with food?

I wanna cook tea with cream it says the off date was 5/3/10 it smells weird but it looks fine. can i use it or not? thanx. if it is off can you please help with what i can make as the cream for creamy chicken noodles more

Open Question: My boyfriend is afraid of my mother or he just can't try to give some time for me.?

I'm 20. Me and my boyfriend had been together for almost 1 year now. We lived together for half a year, and now, we're back to our houses with our parents, because my mother is against us living together. He's currently studying, 3 hours everyday at weekdays and working at night 3-4 times a week in a 6-7 hours shift. I just moved here in my mothers house for about three weeks now. The number of times he visited me is about 4 or 5 times since the day I moved in. Those visits only lasts less than an hour. Sometimes he never goes inside and just leave. He always rush up, he always says he's afraid that he'll get caught by my mother visiting me here. I always tell him that's it's ok with my mom, and I assure him my mom won't be around when I'm inviting him, but he still doesn't seem to believe me. He still rush to go home. I always feel like he's just being forced to come visit me here, ....It boils my blood every time I think of that. And today, I asked him to visit me. I cooked some food for him. When he came, he said he'll just try the food and he will be heading home immediately. I asked him if he can stay a little longer and he said no. He said that he's tired from work and he has not slept yet. After that I discussed him about it, why can't he stay longer. He said he doesn't want to see my mothers face et cetera, even if I assured him that she won't come for 3 days (which is true). I ended up crying begging him to stay just for an hour and I won't invite him again but he still left.... For me, it's hard because will lived together for half a year, we see each other everyday during that time. We are very attached to each other emotionally and physically. But now, he's so cold. I always initiate to keep in touch with him, he doesn't initiate even once. I'd love to visit him at their house, but me and his parents are not that close and there is a whole family in there unlike in our house, where my mother rarely goes home. And it's so wrong to always visit him there, because he's supposed to do that for me. I love him so much, I just don't know if he feels the same way right now, or it's just that he feels uneasy staying in our house. I really feel depressed, lonely, upset, and any sad feelings you can imagine... Whats should I do? Leave the situation like that? If you have suggestions, please tell me.He's 22 y/o BTW. more

Resolved Question: dinner ideas for two?

first off, i'm a vegetarian. but not a crazy one, so i do eat normal food, minus the meat. i'm cooking for just me and my boyfriend. give me any ideas you're thinking of. =] more

Open Question: how is the cooking stream /chefs line?

i have recently given my 10+2 exams and i have not selected any stream yet,recently i have got selected in an interview in food production course for common wealth games in delhi (hunar se rozgar) n rite now i am on training in hotel lalit new delhi , i have choosen continental cuisine but i want to ask you sir that how is the cooking line as many in our hotel says that i should not go for this line as nothing is there in the cooking stream and which cuisine has the best scope in india ,which i should select for me.for conti cuisine i think that if we are not born with that taste how can we make something tasty and i feel we are born with indian cuisine and must go for it but i don't know any future scope with it. so,kindly help me and please answer my question whenever you get free. thanking you your's sincerly moonis more

Open Question: Why does a daycare serve very little food?

I work in a daycare that serves very little food. Example: One day they were served 2 small fish sticks, 1 small scoop of potato salad, 1 small scoop of green beans, 1/4 of milk in a cup not much bigger than a Dixie cup. They have it printed on the menu for the parents to see that they serve bread to the children, but they don't get it. They lie to to parents all the time when it comes to the food servings . I'm so tired of watching those children suffer through all of this torture. Another bad thing is they also put on the menu they serve the children Juice, that is a lie as well. They serve those children water down kool -aid and that is horrible, but here lately they've been only getting water to drink instead of what is on the menu. I mean come on this are older three's to 5 years of age.. They're feeding this children like their 2 years old. They're cutting corner but they're doing and it's affecting the children. Isn't it what you go into running a daycare is making the children are well fed and taken care of.. One day for snack one little boy in my class was waiting to eat his four little vanilla wafers. he was waiting on his milk. when the cook came in our room and the little boy realized she was serving them water he was upset because he wanted milk. She told him, you're getting water today, and he said but I want milk. She told him water is good for you beside it flushes out your kidneys. He just hung his head and was sad by her remark. What can be done to help those children? This is my job, but I'm still responsible for those children. Somebody out there please pray for those children in this center. I need answers more

Open Question: does he want sex or what?

I met this guy couple months ago and gave me his number to call him but I never did bcz im not interested. Anyhow, I met him again and pretended that i don't know him but he still came up to me and reminded me how he gave me his number but i never called. so I ended up giving him my number so that I don't be rude. He called me the day after and asked me out although he knew im not interested in dating someone right now. I got an excuse and didnt go out with him this weekend he called and then met up with me where I usually study and asked me some questions about my ex and stuff. anyways i made it clear that im not gonna date anyone right now. at the end of the conv. he was like you should try my food. What about I cook for you one day and you come over to see my apartment? I was like I'm not sure, I don't even know you LOL. he was like "oh god dude trust me im not some bad guy but whatever if you don't wanna come over it is ok." DO YOU THINK HE WANTED SEX WHEN HE INVITED ME TO HIS APARTMENT? more

Open Question: Should I have a baby at 17? Turning 18 in Oct.?

Ok, so. I'm a girl (using a friends account since I don't have my own) and I'm 17 and want a baby. NOW, I know people say it isn't a good idea and all that and money, time, etc. But, as other people who have asked this question they go to school, don't have money, have nonsupportive parents and just don't have the time for a baby or aren't ready. I know a baby is a completely new experience and are expensive, I know all that. Now, I've already dropped out of school (been out of school for a LONG time and my parents still support me and pay for me, food, living, etc) They haven't told me to get a job or even threatened to kick me out. My father is always supportive of me and helps me out financially whenever I need help and my mother is also very supportive and does whatever she can for me, financially and any other ways a mother does for her child. So, I don't go to school, don't have a job and don't really need one or have needed one since I get money on a daily basis and don't have anything to spend it on, and I don't really sleep either (insomnia, but it doesn't affect my life so I can nap and sleep whenever, like to fit a baby, morning, afternoons etc. Whenever the baby is asleep I can sleep and wake up to care for it and just go back to sleep when it's also asleep without worrying about school or work) and I've taken care of animals my whole life and my younger sister since she was a baby as well. I fed her and still cook for her and devote all my time to her (she is now 13 and I still care for her as a second mother because our mother works all day usually) and I just feel so ready for a child and don't see complications. I have a boyfriend I've been with for over three years and we're completely committed to each other and are moving in together INTO MY PARENT'S HOUSE. So they support us and we don't have to pay too much rent, but we will pay half of the current rent. He's working in the summer and preparing for college in Sept, but will still work, but I have financial support from all ends. I save up my own money I get form my parents and keep it in my bank account. So I can help out as well. I love kids and love to tend to them and keep children happy, it gives me something to do and I LOVE doing it! So, should I have a baby? I know I'm ready, I just want more opinions and not just my own and my boyfriends. The problem is also, his parents are very religious and will cut off any financial aid for his schooling, but there's simple solutions to tuition, but I respect his parent's opinions and feelings, but we really want a baby. So? Yes or no? Teen moms with experience would help a TON! I'd love to hear from the actual experience, although my situation is different since I don't attend school or care about hanging with friends (I don't go clubbing, never have, don't like parties, don't drink or smoke, I love to be at home). HELP!!Ok, read all the answers and wanna thank all of you (even the mean answers ;p, still appreciate all the input). You're all right, I do want to set a good example and be able to give all I can for my baby. And, so. I'm gonna make a strong attempt to go back to school and graduate. Thanks everyone, thanks for the reality check and I can't wait for the future and a stable lifestyle when I'll be able to have a baby! Thank you!Oh, and I have 2 dogs, a rabbit, and 2 birds! So, another dog is out of the picture, lol. But thanks anyways, I'll wait. more

Open Question: What kind of foods can I eat while on a diet that are natural?

Ok I'm starting this diet to lose weight. The reason I gained it in the first place is because I just buy some fast food because its easy, quick, and taste good. I'm used to natural food because thats what my mother used to cook with. I just don't know how to shop for them or what I should cook after I get them. PLZ if you have any ideas at all I'd love your help. Even if you don't know what to cook, a good list of vegetables and fruits would really help. I just can never think of any when I go to the grocery store. PLZ, don't tell me how to lose weight or how to work out because thats NOT what I'm asking you for. I'm asking you to simply tell me a list of healthy foods to buy when I go grocery shopping. I have a hard time choosing foods, and a list of what to eat would be very helpful. I repeat: DON'T TELL ME HOW TO WORK OUT!!!!! I KNOW HOW TO DO THAT!!!!! JUST GIVE ME A LIST OF FOODS!!! Thanks in advance, Always wit luv, Jess more

Resolved Question: How is the job of food specialist in the ARMY?

I would like to cook should I choose that job if I choose that job would I travel a lot anyone tell how is it. How is cooking in the army. I am 17 years old I graduate from High School this year. more

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