Originally Posted By avromark Favourite traditional holiday meal: Favourite chocolate bar: Favourite "european" dish: Favourite "asian" dish: Favourite "african dish: Favourite fast food: Favourite Disney restaurant: Favourite non fast food eatery: Favourite snack: Favourite condiment: Favourite dessert: Ice Cream flavour/brand I love: Least favourite condiment: Restaurant I will not eat in: Favourite china/plate set you own: Food I simply won't eat: This drink goes with Beef: If I had to give up one meat it would be: Special diet I may have (if any): 1 appliance/utensil I must have: My dream kitchen would have: The one spice I would always use: In my fridge right now: Do foods really expire on the expiry date: One baking/cooking tip: I think that food is_____
Originally Posted By JazzCat Okay, I'll be first! Favourite traditional holiday meal: I hope this is traditional; rib roast, scalloped potatoes, peas, cherry pie Favourite chocolate bar: Reese's pb cups Favourite "european" dish: Does Thai food count? Favourite "asian" dish: Sweet and sour chicken Favourite "african dish: I've never had African food! Favourite fast food: Burger King Favourite Disney restaurant: Goofy's Kitchen Favourite non fast food eatery: El Porton - a local restaurant Favourite snack: Trail mix Favourite condiment: Mayonaisse Favourite dessert: Ice cream Ice Cream flavour/brand I love: Maple Walnut Least favourite condiment: Probably ketchup (sorry TDG!) Restaurant I will not eat in: Can't think of one off hand. Favourite china/plate set you own: White porcelain with tiny blue and pink flowers. Food I simply won't eat: Brussel sprouts This drink goes with Beef: Merlot If I had to give up one meat it would be: pork Special diet I may have (if any): I'm diabetic so I have to watch my sugar/starch intake. 1 appliance/utensil I must have: Refrigerator My dream kitchen would have: Stainless steel appliances and an indoor barbeque grill. The one spice I would always use: Basil In my fridge right now: Too much. Do foods really expire on the expiry date: No, but maybe within two or three days they do. One baking/cooking tip: Don't leave the kitchen if the burner is on high! I think that food is a curse.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Favourite traditional holiday meal: Ante Pasta, Veal and pasta, followed by Tirumisu (guess my ethnic background) Favourite chocolate bar: Reeses Peanut Butter Cups Favourite "european" dish: Parma Ham Tortellini Favourite "asian" dish: Chicken Tikka Balti or Peking Duck dependent on mood. Favourite "african dish: Chicken Tangiene Favourite fast food: Burger King Favourite Disney restaurant: Napa Rose Favourite non fast food eatery: Rain Forest Cafe Favourite snack: Doritos Favourite condiment: BBQ Sauce Favourite dessert: Cherry or Berry Pie Ice Cream flavour/brand I love: Hagen Daz Strawberry Cheesecake Least favourite condiment: Horseradish Restaurant I will not eat in: Any that charge for under 3's Favourite china/plate set you own: Disneyland Paris Auberge de Cindrillon setting Food I simply won't eat: Marmite This drink goes with Beef: Beaujolais, Zinfandel, Merlot, Claret or Chianti If I had to give up one meat it would be: Lamb - I hate it Special diet I may have (if any): See food - I see it, I eat it! 1 appliance/utensil I must have: Fork My dream kitchen would have: My family The one spice I would always use: Garlic In my fridge right now: too much stuff to type Do foods really expire on the expiry date: not all One baking/cooking tip: Taste while cooking I think that food is magical
Originally Posted By alexbook Okay, I'll bite. Favourite traditional holiday meal: latkes & applesauce (at Chanukah) Favourite chocolate bar: Whatchamacallit (from Hershey's) Favourite "european" dish: eggplant parmesan Favourite "asian" dish: moo-shu veggies Favourite "african dish: ? Favourite fast food: Panda Express Favourite Disney restaurant: Napolini Favourite non fast food eatery: Long Life Veggie House, Berkeley, CA Favourite snack: Reese's peanut butter cups & Diet Coke Favourite condiment: sauerkraut Favourite dessert: ice cream Ice Cream flavour/brand I love: Dreyer's neopolitan Least favourite condiment: gravy Restaurant I will not eat in: Ruth's Cris Favourite china/plate set you own: ? Food I simply won't eat: meat This drink goes with Beef: ? If I had to give up one meat it would be: all of them Special diet I may have (if any): vegetarian (but not vegan) 1 appliance/utensil I must have: ? My dream kitchen would have: a sink, a microwave, and a fridge with a large freezer The one spice I would always use: ? In my fridge right now: frozen enchiladas Do foods really expire on the expiry date: yep, but sometimes I eat 'em anyway One baking/cooking tip: ? I think that food is: the first thing. All else follows on.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Gaaack...WAY too many questions! But okay... Favourite traditional holiday meal: restaurant at George Washington's Mt. Vernon. They have all the traditional food, it's a buffet, and no one has to cook or clean up Favourite chocolate bar: Ghiradelli Favourite "european" dish: Anna. Hehe. Favourite "asian" dish: Beef Chow Foon Favourite "african dish: Haven't had any african food Favourite fast food: a Keiten sushi bar Favourite Disney restaurant: NAPE ROSE! Favourite non fast food eatery: Teri Cafe in Oceanside, CA Favourite snack: Not churros. Favourite condiment: Mayo Favourite dessert: Yes. Ice Cream flavour/brand I love: Vanilla/Double Rainbow Least favourite condiment: Miracle Whip Restaurant I will not eat in: Red Lobster Favourite china/plate set you own: Chinet J/K Cuisinart Food I simply won't eat: Roasted bugs? This drink goes with Beef: Milk If I had to give up one meat it would be: Dog Food Special diet I may have (if any): Nada 1 appliance/utensil I must have: Microwave oven My dream kitchen would have: A full time chef The one spice I would always use: Salt In my fridge right now: Lotsa liquids Do foods really expire on the expiry date: No One baking/cooking tip: Baking is a science, cooking is an art. I think that food is_____ life!
Originally Posted By avromark Heh I forgot to answer my own survey! Sorry! I'll do it now. - Dave is so not Italian.... - I don't make Latke's but I do cook potato pancakes - If you ever eat Roasted Bugs trek, I won't follow - JazzCat i'm single I own a 26 cu.ft. fridge and have a 10.9 cu.ft. chest freezer , whatcha mean too much? Favourite traditional holiday meal: Christmas Turkey/Ham Yams/Mash Veggies galore, stuffing, cranberries... need I say more? Favourite chocolate bar: Aero or Coffee Crisp Favourite "european" dish: Chicken Paprikesh Blintz Favourite "asian" dish: Lechon Favourite "african" dish: Jerk Chicken Favourite fast food: Favourite Disney restaurant: Boma at WDW, in DL probably that place in French Quarter I think?, was the Adventureland thing with the wierd food. Favourite non fast food eatery: Most independent Greasy Spoons Favourite snack: Nanaimo Bar Favourite condiment: Pepper Favourite dessert: Flan, the more fresh fruit the better Ice Cream flavour/brand I love: Chapman's Tiger Tail Least favourite condiment: Day old "juices" Restaurant I will not eat in: Anything overpriced. Favourite china/plate set you own: Hmm this one yellow flowery china setmade in Japan someone threw out when their mother died. Food I simply won't eat: Anything made by my sister (she has been known to be "funny" and add hedgehog/cat/dog food into her meals.) This drink goes with Beef: Glass of water with ice, or Mango juice. If I had to give up one meat it would be: Tofuturkey Special diet I may have (if any): None 1 appliance/utensil I must have: Fork My dream kitchen would have: much better cabinets (wood veneer at least not white MDF), non laminate countertops (or marble) probably silestone, big, veggie sink, bar fridge, lots of lighting, a desk... The one spice I would always use: Pepper In my fridge right now: A broom handle to keep it from opening Do foods really expire on the expiry date: Depends on what it is. One baking/cooking tip: Never let an autistic child play with your stove. I think that food is something to talk over.
Originally Posted By u k fan Favourite traditional holiday meal: Probably the full on Xmas Turkey with all the trimmings - we usually have around 10 veg on Xmas day with our dinner, but we also eat foods from around the world to coincide with their holidays, such as chinese for chinese new year or I'll do meatloaf for 4th of July! Favourite chocolate bar: I'm not a big chocolate eater, but maybe a mint Aero or the new Pnut butter KitKat Favourite "european" dish: Um, Fish n Chips with Mushy Peas and a Pickled Egg or Pie and Mash from London or Shepherd's Pie Favourite "asian" dish: Chicken with Cashew Nuts Favourite "african dish: I've had some nice CousCous dishes and I had this weird kinda Jerky from South Africa made from some kinda Deer Favourite fast food: Probably back to Fish n Chips or a nice Chicken Kebab I also love Subway Favourite Disney restaurant: Walt's at DLP Favourite non fast food eatery: There are some nice Chinese places locally Favourite snack: Doritos Favourite condiment:Mayo - everytime Favourite dessert: Angel Delight or cheesecake Ice Cream flavour/brand I love: Cookies n Crean - any brand Least favourite condiment: Salt Restaurant I will not eat in: Anything where the prices are bigger than the portions Favourite china/plate set you own: I don't have fancy china, but I do have a really cool Daffy Duck pasta bowl that says "It's Mine, all Mine!" Food I simply won't eat: Raisins were sent by the devil to kill me. This drink goes with Beef: Coke If I had to give up one meat it would be: Does fish count? I don't do food that comes with it's head on! Special diet I may have (if any): Lots of Mayo, No Raisins! 1 appliance/utensil I must have: A good knife My dream kitchen would have: A chef! No seriously, it would be kinda out of The Waltons all wood and gingham. The one spice I would always use: Paprika In my fridge right now: Science Experiments Do foods really expire on the expiry date: Depends on the food, but I'll eat most things that are past their date. One baking/cooking tip: Don't be scared to try odd combinations. I think that food is Cool!!!
Originally Posted By MomofPrincess Favourite traditional holiday meal: Thanksgiving dinner (turkey, etc.) Favourite chocolate bar: Dove. Favourite "european" dish: Chicken paprikash. Favourite "asian" dish: Orange chicken. Favourite "african dish: Never had one? Favourite fast food: In 'n' Out burger. Favourite Disney restaurant: Blue Bayou. Favourite non fast food eatery: Olive Garden. Favourite snack: Teriyaki beef jerky. Favourite condiment: Ranch dressing. Favourite dessert: COOKIES! Ice Cream flavour/brand I love: Dreyers' Peppermint. Least favourite condiment: n/a Restaurant I will not eat in: Anything seafood. Favourite china/plate set you own: My mom's Haviland from the 1940's. Food I simply won't eat: Seafood anything. This drink goes with Beef: Iced tea. If I had to give up one meat it would be: Pork. Special diet I may have (if any): None. 1 appliance/utensil I must have: Fork. My dream kitchen would have: A huge island and tons of cabinets. The one spice I would always use: Salt. In my fridge right now: What ISN'T in my fridge is a better question. It is packed, packed, packed with everything imagineable. Do foods really expire on the expiry date: YES. One baking/cooking tip: When baking, always be precise with your measurements. (Cooking, not so much.) I think that food is great!
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Favourite traditional holiday meal: Thanksgiving Dinner Favourite chocolate bar: Snickers Favourite "european" dish: Ziti Favourite "asian" dish: Fried Rice Favourite "african dish: Ox Tail Favourite fast food: Whopper Favourite Disney restaurant: 50 Prime Time Favourite non fast food eatery: several, but in Atlanta a place called Panos and Pauls Favourite snack: Goldfish Favourite condiment: Ketchup Favourite dessert: Key Lime Pie Ice Cream flavour/brand I love: Vanilla Bryers Least favourite condiment: Onions (raw) Restaurant I will not eat in: Joes Crab Shack Favourite china/plate set you own: Wedgewood White Food I simply won't eat: Chitterlings (LOL) This drink goes with Beef: Red Wine, (Napa only) If I had to give up one meat it would be: Corned Beef Special diet I may have (if any): ? 1 appliance/utensil I must have: My beloved Henckels Knives My dream kitchen would have: I have my dream kitchen The one spice I would always use: salt In my fridge right now: I never run out of eggs nor bacon Do foods really expire on the expiry date: No, Never One baking/cooking tip: Convection Ovens really ARE worth it. I think that food is_necessary to maintain life__ . As a footnote, I was in the VERY LAST culinary school class, on the very last day, the very last hour, that was taught at the old Disney Institue.
Originally Posted By avromark Heh, time for you to teach me to cook Disney, my oven is a Ceran top Convection, yeah I know it's not gas.
Originally Posted By MomofPrincess ^^^ Aren't Henckels great?! My husband loves to cook, and I bought him a big ol' set this past Christmas. I love them, too!
Originally Posted By nevadarebel Favourite traditional holiday meal:Ham and Scalloped Potatos, green beans and salad. Favourite chocolate bar: Peanut Butter Twix Favourite "european" dish: Porrosaldo Favourite "asian" dish: Pepper Steak Favourite "african dish:Jerk Chicken Favourite fast food: Taco Time or Panda Express Favourite Disney restaurant: Goofys Kitchen Favourite non fast food eatery: Marie Callenders Favourite snack: Popcorn Favourite condiment:Ketchup Favourite dessert:Cranberry Apple Cobbler or Peach Cobbler Ice Cream flavour/brand I love: Pralines Least favourite condiment:Mayo Restaurant I will not eat inennys Favourite china/plate set you own:My grandmothers china Food I simply won't eat:Raisins This drink goes with Beef:diet coke with lime If I had to give up one meat it would be: This is tough, I love meat.. I guess Chicken Special diet I may have (if any):none 1 appliance/utensil I must have:Fridge My dream kitchen would have:2 ovens, a grill inside and a stainless stove and fridge. It would also come with a personal chef and dishwasher. The one spice I would always use:garlic In my fridge right now:food Do foods really expire on the expiry date:yes One baking/cooking tip:I don't really have one. I think that food is awesome.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy Favourite traditional holiday meal: Christmas Eve dinner cooked by Gran Favourite chocolate bar: Ummm...Three Musketeers I guess Favourite "european" dish: I dunno Favourite "asian" dish: N/A Favourite "african dish: N/A Favourite fast food: Wendy's Favourite Disney restaurant: Hmmmm, probably WDW's The Liberty Tavern Favourite non fast food eatery: O'Charleys Favourite snack: Nacho cheese doritos dipped in Dean's Lite French Onion Dip Favourite condiment: Heinz Kethcup Favourite dessert: Pumpkin Pie (seasonal), Chocolate Eclair Cake (year-round, lol) Ice Cream flavour/brand I love: Baskin Robbins' Daquiri Ice Least favourite condiment: relish Restaurant I will not eat in: Anything oriental (unless it's in World Showcase and then I *might* try it, simply for the magic of Disney in the air, lol) Favourite china/plate set you own: Green spiral pattern from Big Lots, lol Foods I simply won't eat: benedictine, potato salad, yogurt, cole slaw, beets, cabbage, tomatoes (except some in salsa), I'm sure many more but a lot I won't even try cause they're too horrid, lol This drink goes with Beef: ketchup If I had to give up one meat it would be: Vienna Sausages I guess, lol Special diet I may have (if any): N/A 1 appliance/utensil I must have: fork My dream kitchen would have: A permanent chef The one spice I would always use: N/A In my fridge right now: OJ, Milk, shredded cheese, cheese slices, ketchup, butter, Miracle Whip, bologna, Hungry Jack Biscuits, Gatorade, Fruit Punches, water, hot dogs, grapes, Do foods really expire on the expiry date: Depends One baking/cooking tip: When baking cookies, don't leave them in the oven for as long as the directions say---cause when you take 'em out, they still cook a bit on the pan
Originally Posted By lesmisfan Favourite traditional holiday meal: turkey, stuffing, yams, green bean cassarole and pumpkin pie Favourite chocolate bar: anything dark chocalate and with almonds Favourite "european" dish: some sort of pasta Favourite "asian" dish:really dont eat asian food. Favourite "african dish:i really good cassarole that i tried and the epcot foond and wine festival but i can't remember the name of it for the life of me. Favourite fast food: don't do fast food, but i would have to say subway if that counts. Favourite Disney restaurant: i have to many!!! Favourite non fast food eatery: northwoods inn Favourite snack: trail mix Favourite condiment:mustard Favourite dessert: cheesecake Ice Cream flavour/brand I love:mint or love potion from baskin robbins. Least favourite condiment:mayo Restaurant I will not eat in: mcdonalds Favourite china/plate set you own: dont own a china or plate set Food I simply won't eat: i refuse, refuse to eat spinach This drink goes with Beef: soda? If I had to give up one meat it would be: bacon Special diet I may have (if any): 1 appliance/utensil I must have:fork My dream kitchen would have: dont know The one spice I would always use: i have no idea! In my fridge right now: left over pizza and corned beef,beer, wine, milk, fruit, veges cheese and condiments. Do foods really expire on the expiry date: yes! One baking/cooking tip:make hersey brownies with applesauce instead of oil because it is healthier and it really does taste better! I think that food is__awesome!_
Originally Posted By Deogges Mom Favourite traditional holiday meal: Thanksgiving Favourite chocolate bar: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Favourite "european" dish: Lasagna Favourite "asian" dish: Orange Chicken Favourite "african dish: I don't recall ever having any African food. Favourite fast food: Jack-in-the-Box Favourite Disney restaurant: Hook's Pointe Favourite non fast food eatery: Depends on my mood. Favourite snack: potato chips Favourite condiment: Mayo Favourite dessert: Creme Brulee Ice Cream flavour/brand I love: Baskins Robbins Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Least favourite condiment: Mustard Restaurant I will not eat in: Some of the cheap Mexican places in Santa Ana. Favourite china/plate set you own: My china, Sonata by Narumi. Narumi was brought out by Mikasa. The pattern that I have was discontinued in the late 1950's or early 1960's. Food I simply won't eat: Tongue, tripe, any organ meats This drink goes with Beef: Zinfandel or Merlot If I had to give up one meat it would be: Liver Special diet I may have (if any): none 1 appliance/utensil I must have: Fridge My dream kitchen would have: Microwave, conventional and convection oven. A huge fridge and a huge freezer. A set of copper plated pots and pans. A huge walk-in pantry. Lots of counter space. The one spice I would always use: Garlic In my fridge right now: Way too much Do foods really expire on the expiry date: Depends on the food One baking/cooking tip: Don't be afraid to experiment. I think that food is to be enjoyed with friends and loved ones.
Originally Posted By TomSawyer Favourite traditional holiday meal: Roast beef with Yorkshire Pudding Favourite chocolate bar: Dagoba milk chocolate Favourite "european" dish: Coq au vin Favourite "asian" dish: Pad kee mao Favourite "african dish: tagine Favourite fast food: Red Mill cheeseburger Favourite Disney restaurant: Blue Bayou - not because of the food, though. Favourite non fast food eatery: Chang Thai in Seattle Favourite snack: bread sticks from the bakery in Cle Elum, WA. Favourite condiment: If ya make it right, ya don't need condiments! Favourite dessert: Pear bread pudding with bourbon ice cream (Metropolitan Grill in Seattle) Ice Cream flavour/brand I love: Dreyers vanilla bean Least favourite condiment: Bright yellow American style mustard Restaurant I will not eat in: McDonalds Favourite china/plate set you own: I like the everyday stuff that fits nicely in the dishwasher Food I simply won't eat: raw shellfish This drink goes with Beef: Manhattan If I had to give up one meat it would be: raw shellfish Special diet I may have (if any): n/a 1 appliance/utensil I must have: Other than fridge/freezer/oven? Probably the Cuisinart. My dream kitchen would have: a ton of counter space The one spice I would always use: salt In my fridge right now: smokey turkey mole, white turkey chili (both made by me for a friend who just had twins), some Thai food take out, and a bunch of other left overs along with the usual supply of vegetables. Oh, and a bunch of grapes, apples, strawberries and a watermelon for a fruit salad I'm making tomorrow. Do foods really expire on the expiry date: Rule of thumb: if it has any fat, it goes rancid. If it is dry (like herbs), it ain't worth using because the flavor is gone. One baking/cooking tip: It isn't a chore. Get the whole family involved and enjoy yourself. I think that food is something we should all take a lot more time preparing and sharing.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Favourite traditional holiday meal: Thanksgiving Turkey / sausage & bread stuffing. sweet potato souffle ,gravy, mashed potatoes, mashed rutabaga, fresh cranberry sauce etc Favourite chocolate bar: Godiva Milk Chocolate Favourite "european" dish: Sauerbraten & Spaetzles Favourite "asian" dish: Kung Pao Shrimp Favourite "african dish: no clue - but anything from Boma Favourite fast food: Portillo's ( a large chain of Chicago Style Hot Dogs/Italian Beef Sandwhiches etc.) - national chain - White Castle Favourite Disney restaurant: California Grill Favourite non fast food eatery: Frontera Grill ( Rick Bayless's place)- Chicago National Chain - Chili's Favourite snack: Chex Mix - Bold Flavor Favourite condiment: Heinz 57 Favourite dessert: Cheesecake Ice Cream flavour/brand I love: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Least favourite condiment: none really Restaurant I will not eat in: Olive Garden - yuck ! Favourite china/plate set you own: Royal Daulton China Set Food I simply won't eat: Catfish This drink goes with Beef: Merlot If I had to give up one meat it would be: Lamb Special diet I may have (if any): none 1 appliance/utensil I must have: My chopping knife My dream kitchen would have: 2 refrigerators , wine cooler , downdraft grill The one spice I would always use: paprika In my fridge right now: typical stuff - pretty full- and have a stand alone freezer in addition Do foods really expire on the expiry date: I'm not taking the chance they don't One baking/cooking tip: for Baking- use the best pans - like from Wilton - they really make a difference also a little orange zest in many items ( including cookies ), really brightens up the taste I think that food is_____ one of the treats we enjoy - yet take for granted, in America
Originally Posted By jdub Favourite traditional holiday meal: Pizza for Christmas dinner. Personal "tradition." Apart from that, I don't care for foods that "must" be eaten on any particular occasionm, whether for something you call "Thanksgiving" or something you call "breakfast." Favourite chocolate bar: Just discovered Take Five. Wheeee! Favourite "european" dish: Catherine Zeta-Jones Favourite "asian" dish: Hmmm... Salt & Pepper Fish comes to mind, at this very moment. Dim Sum. Dim Sum is delicious. And Tom Kha-- Thai coconut soup: YUM! Favourite "african dish: Hmm, maybe falafel Favourite fast food: bananas Favourite Disney restaurant: Blue Bayou, but strictly because of the atmosphere Favourite non fast food eatery: Maybe... Koi Palace, Daly City, CA Favourite snack: heh... coffee Favourite condiment: white pepper. Also chili oil. Favourite dessert: heh... mocha Ice Cream flavour/brand I love: Anything from Gelato Classico, but chocolate always comes 1st Least favourite condiment: Ketchup Restaurant I will not eat in: I hate chain restaurants. Applebee's? El Torito? Sorry, I'd rather go to bed without supper. Favourite china/plate set you own: Whatever's clean is fine Food I simply won't eat: Nachos made with what I call "nuclear cheez sauce" This drink goes with Beef: Isopropyl alcohol If I had to give up one meat it would be: Beef Special diet I may have (if any): Most of my protein comes from tofu?" 1 appliance/utensil I must have: Chop sticks My dream kitchen would have: My wonderful chef friend constantly cooking, with me watching, helping & learning. The one spice I would always use: White pepper. In my fridge right now: The question is, what's NOT in my fridge right now. Milk, that's what. Meant to buy more tonight. Do foods really expire on the expiry date: At the latest. One baking/cooking tip: One tip in 3 parts: Bisquik foods taste like Bisquik. Pillsbury refrigerated doughs taste like Pillsbury refrigerated doughs. Anything laced with Tabasco tastes like Tabasco. I think that food is ART in the right hands.
Originally Posted By piperlynne Favourite traditional holiday meal: Turkey and all the stuff that goes along with it. Favourite chocolate bar: Lindt Hazelnut Favourite "european" dish: most things french and italian LOL Favourite "asian" dish:chicken curry and rice Favourite "african dish:not sure Favourite fast food: Dick's Drive In Favourite Disney restaurant:that's a hard one - Carnation Cafe or Blue Bayou Favourite non fast food eatery:Elliots in Seattle Favourite snack: fresh pineapple Favourite condiment: mustard or steak sauce Favourite dessert: anything chocolate Ice Cream flavour/brand I lovereyers Light Chocolate Silk Least favourite condiment: miracle whip Restaurant I will not eat in:denny's Favourite china/plate set you own:white and grey fiesta wear Food I simply won't eat: squash or saukraut (sp?) This drink goes with Beef:good red wine If I had to give up one meat it would be:ham Special diet I may have (if any):WW - points 1 appliance/utensil I must have:rice cooker My dream kitchen would have:all stainless appliances (gas range) (and a maid to clean them) lots of counterspace, and a big island with a sink in it. The one spice I would always use: does pepper count? if not, garlic In my fridge right now:OMG lots of fruit and veggies, milk, cheese, crystal light Do foods really expire on the expiry date:yes, if not before that. One baking/cooking tip:don't be afraid to be creative I think that food is food. LOL!