have some super-secret line that they have used to dodge this situation in a gracious manner? I’ve bitten the bullet in the past and paid the price, but I think it’s time to set a boundary. Suggestions? (And no, I am... (24 replies, last updated by ekammin August 31, 2007)

I have recently begun planning events for my office (about 100 persons). I have a small budget but I would like to plan creative office events that include food (if you serve food they will come). Please share some office events... (14 replies, last updated by kc girl May 21, 2005)

So I trudge into work this morning in the rain, desperately craving hot chocolate. However, in the last couple of weeks I’ve determined that none of the coffee places near my office sells anything worthy of the name. Maybe... (23 replies, last updated by chowfish January 7, 2004)

person office is generously furnished with snacks. I’ve never had this experience at work. It’s nice, but weird. There are some nominal attempts at healthy things, but the shopping is understandably done at Costco, so... (46 replies, last updated by Luthien October 8, 2007)

I found this information: GRAND OPENING: Father’s Office Culver City – April 14 Opening party this coming Monday. 7PM F I N A L L Y I hope it’s true!! (60 replies, last updated by jlrobe April 27, 2008)

to be polite and not hurt someone’s feelings after they’ve put forth the effort. I don’t doubt the effort is appreciated, but not so much the result...at least sometimes. I had a co-worker would often make this... (68 replies, last updated by fresnohotspot November 20, 2008)

I’m a purist when it comes to scrambled eggs... Salt, and pepper. Maybe a bit of parsley. The "secret"... cook them in bacon fat. Little less then medium on the electric range... then pulled from the heat after they first... (34 replies, last updated by crt November 11, 2007)

My office used to be in downtown Glendale, which, while not exactly the pinnacle of Los Angeles dining, had a number of extremely useful restaurants within walking distance — Carousel, El Morfi, Billy’s, and... (18 replies, last updated by Gohantabeyoka March 25, 2006)

Okay, I’m not from Boise. But someone here once recommended an Italian place called Gino’s. It’s at 150 N. 8th Street, Suite 217. (I think it may be an office building or something.) Anyway, the owner is a... (10 replies, last updated by Kevin Farney February 20, 2002)

This is from Schwartz’s website "Schwartz’s prepares smoked meat the old-fashioned way using a secret blend of fine herbs and spices marinated for 10 days. Our smoked meat is smoked daily and contains no preservatives;... (8 replies, last updated by adkatz July 15, 2009)

I tried to do a search on this but can’t seem to find the post. Someone once recommended a very good bakery in the Boro Park section. I think near Mamomities Hospital. Does anyone know the name? During a doctor’s... (6 replies, last updated by MShapiro June 17, 2009)

the Gulf War. We must all fight this. (Jim, I hope you’ll excuse the political content in this post.) (9 replies, last updated by Sari November 5, 2001)

Is this really that difficult? You’ve been offered free food that you’re under no obligation to accept. Either politely decline, go to lunch with however many folks from the office can go or take what they offer as... (14 replies, last updated by alkapal March 5, 2009)

LA Burdick took home the win in Rosengarten’s report: http://www.burdickchocolate.com MarieBelle and Vosges were in the 2nd tier. Lake Champlain is another choice. See below, or available at Whole Paycheck. Link:... (10 replies, last updated by yenni November 1, 2005)

ha ha thats funny ,trying to get tips at a competition.cant give away trade secrets ,they need to have alittle edge against everyone else (17 replies, last updated by Zydeco_Mama September 10, 2009)