The marketing geniuses at Coca Cola have introduced Tab low calorie energy drink. At a mere $7.49 a 4-pack, you can enjoy this 5 calorie drink full of ginseng and guarana. Maybe it is just me, but putting the Tab brand on an... (9 replies, last updated by macca March 6, 2006)

to something hearty and carbohydrate loaded, like pasta, perhaps. This doesn’t have to be a memorable meal, or a true “hound” experience, just a good enough, square meal that won’t leave her feeling yucky... (2 replies, last updated by Barbara Marshall June 7, 2002)

Oh, boy. I can feel your pain. My mother has been carrying around a little vial of Stevia solution — to sweeten her tea/coffee. She pulls it out in restaurants and attempts to show it off to anyone who’ll look... (62 replies, last updated by LindaWhit November 17, 2009)

vegetarian friend who was really happy that someone had made something special for her. When I got home and was cleaning up, I realized that I had used the can of traditional refried beans, not the can of veggie ones. And when I... (166 replies, last updated by RGC1982 November 11, 2009)

I’ve tried a number of these so called energy snack bars and I gotta tell you they leave much to be desired, have you got some good ones for me? Thanks for your input (37 replies, last updated by welle August 16, 2007)

We are taking a 30ish friend to NY for her 1st visit. We have reservations at Babbo & Cafe Boulard later in the week, but need someplace that 1st night to show her the energy & magic of NY. We live in Berkeley, so wierd is not... (3 replies, last updated by David Tineo July 6, 2004)

I’d love to find a real classy place to take my girlfriend of two years to dinner. Not too stuffy- a place with energy would be great, because I’d like to take her dancing afterward (2 replies, last updated by ChefJune August 6, 2007)

totally agree with chow gal on her post below. in addition i’d say eleven madison park and trattoria dell' arte – both have that large room/energy atmosphere. my parents love all of these places. (2 replies, last updated by monasapple June 16, 2008)

looking for the best italian in the desert area. food and decor to be very nice...not a pizza place. for a friends birthday...her favorites are lobster bisque, cannaloni and anything warm and chocolate for dessert. the concierge... (1 reply, last updated by torta basilica April 6, 2006)

Yup, I’m completely addicted to her site. I’m totally impressed and amazed with her knowledge and energy and also her amazing English skills. (5 replies, last updated by emily January 19, 2004)

have that much energy and drive when I’m her age :-) (1 reply, last updated by DiningDiva June 15, 2008)

My sister and her family will be driving from Jax to Charleston later this week. I think they’ll be heading up 95 and moving west when they hit Charleston (I-26). They’ll need to stop about four hours into the ride to... (0 replies, last updated by heids October 12, 2004)

Just caught a segment of “Cooking with Christine” on my local PBS station. (first time I watched her) Christine was cooking vegetarian meals for kids and suggested a noodle, pickle and peanut butter sushi roll, that... (3 replies, last updated by neverlate March 4, 2009)

An acquaintance yesterday brought me a baggie filled with a beige powder called “pinole” made by her mother-in-law in Bolanos, Jalisco, Mexico and consisting of the following, all finely ground: corn, garbanzo beans,... (0 replies, last updated by Mugs July 16, 2004)

I love her accent and her style too! “delufran” is right: her accent is what makes the show authentic and unique. Besides being a “hot italian babe”, she is very talented and full of energy. We need more... (5 replies, last updated by gnigri May 3, 2008)