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I've gotta call bullshit on Pearmelon.... Maybe you have a good metabolism or amazing willpower, because even when I eat scratch made foods with whole foods (that are satisfying!), I still want/need snacks and overeat. Counting calories (or doing an equivalent like weightwatchers points) is a really effective way to pay attention to the way things accumulate. I eat healthy foods, just a whole lot of them. Keeping track of them is an easy way to curb mindless eating.
I am intrigued to read Nestle's book... I'm with whoever gave the shout out to Pollan, because his writings on whole nutrition changed the way I eat completely. Food is reduced too much to its nutrient values, including calories, but I'm not sure that's a bad thing in terms of weight control.

I can't believe you didn't include the amazingness that is 3 ingredient butterfingers!!! They are unbelievable and all you need is candy corn, chocolate, and peanut butter. Prepare to be amazed.
http://maryquitecontrarybakes.blogspot.com/2011/09/3-ingredient-homemade-butterfingers.html

I work in retail and the counter there rubbing on my button or belts has done this for years. I always tuck in!

At aperitifs in Rome during my study-abroad days, I often saw fennel cut into thin wedges alongside carrot sticks and dips as a cruditee.

I'm dying to experiment with homemade mayos... Eggs are my favorite food and I can eat mayo by the spoonful. I'm trying to restrict my calories though... might have to have a splurge day just for mayo!

On a side note- I will never enjoy Hellman's the same way again after having Duke's. I've compared the ingredients and the only thing Duke's has that Hellman's doesn't is paprika. So, if/when I make my own, I'll definitely be putting in paprika. I find even if I mix paprika into Hellman's it improves the taste, aka makes it taste more like Duke's.

I'm out of both cheese and bread but I always have plenty of mayo- duke's is literally my favorite food. I am running out to the store first thing tomorrow to try this out! I can't believe I never thought of it...
Just yesterday I was wondering if I could cook chicken breast in mayo... Now I've got some ideas for experiments!

Peanut butter and alfalfa sprouts is life changing. Also if you are feeling particularly adventurous, add tuna salad. Amazing play of textures.
We tend to think of pb as a sweet add-in since with jelly or jam it is sweeter, and it's in so many dessert items. But it is actually savory! (Assuming you buy the real stuff!)

Awesome. I love funky updates on classic homes... so New England.

I just commented about this cake on the flour substitutes post the other day! Hugh is my idol and though I'm neither gluten intolerant nor a huge fan of cake, I'm desperate to try this recipe!

Savory! Best are mac and cheese, grilled cheese, pizza, cheesesteak... really anything featuring melted cheese. BONUS POINTS for crispy bacon and doughy bread. And to wash it all down, an orange soda.
Sadly, in Scotland where I am located now- NONE of these things are available. Back bacon is weird and hammy, mac and cheese from a box tastes poisonous, 'pizza' is a relative term, and chip steaks are unheard of. Also most orange sodas feature aspartame which I am allergic to :(
I'm so excited for New Year's morning- I'll be back stateside and have all of these items available to cure my hangover!