Articles written by Donna Diegel
All 88 articles written by Donna Diegel
Category: Pies/Cookies/Squares
Peach pie baked in a flaky pie crust with fresh ripe peaches and spices. Dress it up with a lattice or double crust and serve à la mode with ice cream! Simply delish! more...
Category: Pies/Cookies/Squares
Cherry Pie made with fresh ripe cherries, served à la mode with ice cream is an All-American favorite dessert! Nestled and baked in a double crusted flaky pie crust. WOW! more...
Strawberry Shortcake Recipe: Recipes for Buttermilk Biscuits & Whipped Cream
Category: Baking/Decorating Cakes
Strawberry Shortcakes with red-ripe juicy strawberries, buttermilk biscuits & sweetened whipped cream is an easy summertime dessert. Perfect for summer holidays & BBQ's! more...
Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe: Recipes for Chocolate Chip Cookies, CC Walnut Cookies & M&M Cookies
Category: Pies/Cookies/Squares
Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe makes the best old fashioned made-from-scratch soft chocolate chip cookies! Use mini gourmet chocolate chips and have a glass of milk ready ! more...
Peanut Butter Cream Pie Recipe: Sweety Pies Rich, Moist & Chunky PB Pie Filling in a Flaky Pie Crust
Category: Pies/Cookies/Squares
Sweety Pies by Patty Pinner: Luscious and sinfully rich, Ava Joy's Peanut Butter Cream Pie, cradled in a Flaky Pie Crust and topped with whipped cream, is simply divine! more...
Sweety Pies by Patty Pinner: Review: Old Fashioned Homemade Peanut Butter Cream Pie Recipes
Category: Pies/Cookies/Squares
Sweety Pies by Patty Pinner is an extraordinary cookbook full of homemade pies inspired by the women in her life. A real page-turner, you won't be able to put it down! more...
Soft Molasses Cookie Recipe: Recipe for Soft Molasses Cookies Rolled in Sugar and Spices
Category: Pies/Cookies/Squares
These are the best soft molasses cookies you'll ever eat! Cinnamon, cloves and ginger, brown sugar and butter all rolled in sugar. Better than Grandma's cookies! more...
Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe: Recipe for Peanut Butter Cookies Rolled in Sugar and Criss-CrossTop
Category: Pies/Cookies/Squares
Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies like Grandma used to make. Homemade with good things like PB, butter, brown sugar & love! Pour a glass of milk, you're gonna need it! more...
Category: Baking & Desserts (general)
The blogosphere is ripe for food blogs with delicious photos and awesome recipes. Joining an online baking event offers bakers new friends, challenge, exposure and fun! more...
Strawberry Mousse Pie Recipe: Juicy Strawberries in Flaky Pie Crust Piled High with Whipped Cream
Category: Pies/Cookies/Squares
Need a cure for spring fever? Fill a flaky pie crust with the fluffiest strawberry mousse, top with whipped cream and garnish with white chocolate curls. Simply Delish! more...
Category: Baking & Desserts (general)
Lucinda Wallace & Heather Wallace's new book "101 Easy Peasy Cookie Recipes" is hot off the press. Get ready to drool as you literally smell the homemade cookies baking! more...
Vegan Cheesy Rice Casserole: Dairy-free Recipe Full of Veggies Tomatoes Soy Cheese & Brown Rice
Category: Vegetarian Recipes
Nutritional yeast makes this dairy-free vegetarian dish "cheesy"! Take this satisfying casserole to your next pot-luck dinner. No one will ever miss the meat or dairy! more...
Vegan Macaroni and Cheese Recipe: Vegetarian Dairy-Free Baked "Mac & Cheese" is Healthy & Delicious!
Category: Vegetarian Recipes
Dairy-free Vegan Baked Macaroni & Cheese is the ultimate vegetarian comfort food! Nutritional yeast gives this filling dish a "cheesy" flavor. A true family favorite! more...
Lemon Poppy Seed Tarts Recipe: Flaky Crusts with a Sweet & Tart Lemony Filling & Whipped Cream
Category: Pies/Cookies/Squares
Light & flaky poppy seed shells cradle a sweet & tart homemade lemon filling. These dainty lemon desserts are perfect with either sweetened whipped cream or meringue! more...
Category: New Jersey Travel
Visit the Atlantic City Boat Show February 6-10, 2008. Drool over 750 luxury yachts & power boats on display. Try your luck at the casinos & stroll the famous boardwalk. more...
Category: Baking/Decorating Cakes
Ultra creamy Zebra Cheesecake with chocolate and vanilla layers baked in a sweet Oreo Cookie crust. Dark chocolate ganache icing gives it a classy and exotic look! more...
Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe: New York Style Cheesecake with Strawberries & Graham Cracker Crust
Category: Baking/Decorating Cakes
NY Style Strawberry Cheesecake baked on a sweet graham cracker crust, topped with fresh juicy strawberries. This over-the-top ultra creamy cheesecake is Simply Delish! more...
Category: Pies/Cookies/Squares
Moist and chewy Reese's Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Brownies are too hard to resist. White Chocolate Frosting and Chocolate Ganache Brownies beg for a tall glass of milk! more...
Category: Baking/Decorating Cakes
Creamy cheesecake filled with raspberry and a touch of almond, all baked in a sweet Oreo Cookie Crust. White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake ~ Perfect for Valentine's Day! more...
Vegan Carrot Cake Muffin Recipe: Healthy Dairy-Free Carrot Muffin Recipe with Pineapple, Oats & Nuts
Category: Breads & Muffins
Moist and tender Pineapple Carrot Cake Muffins taste just like a piece of carrot cake with lemon icing. Dairy-free, egg-free vegan muffins. Healthy Baking Made Delicious! more...
Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins: Dairy-Free Vegetarian Lemon Poppy Muffins made with Fresh Lemon Zest
Category: Breads & Muffins
Sweet and tart Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with fresh lemon juice and zest are tempting hot from the oven. Dairy-free, egg-free vegan muffins. Healthy Baking Made Delicious! more...
New England Boston Boat Show: Boston Convention Center: Silverton, Carver Marquis Boats on Display
Category: Massachusetts Travel
52nd annual New England Boat Show January 12-20, 2008. Over 500 exhibits, power and sailboats up to 50 feet. Things to do in Boston, lodging, shopping and restaurants. more...
Category: Breads & Muffins
Kids of all ages love raisin bran cereal. Now try raisin bran muffins! Another dairy-free, egg-free, vegan muffin recipe in the series "Healthy Baking Made Delicious". more...
Category: Breads & Muffins
Looking for awesome muffin recipes? Blueberry, Strawberry and Apple Cinnamon Muffins are loaded with fruit, have a moist tender crumb and are quick and easy to make. more...
Cream Puff and Eclair Recipe: Basic Choux Pastry with Whipped Cream and Savory Filling Ideas
Category: Baking & Desserts (general)
Traditionally used for cream puffs and eclairs, basic choux pastry is also perfect for savory dishes and
appetizers. Whip up a batch and pick a favorite filling!
more...
Chocolate Bread Pudding Recipe: Challah Baked in Rich Chocolate Custard Topped with Whipped Cream
Category: Breads & Muffins
Chocoholics Anonymous! Velvety chocolate bread pudding infused with fresh vanilla bean and cinnamon sticks, baked in rich chocolate custard, served with whipped cream. more...
Category: Recipes (general)
Traditional white clam chowder usually associated with coastal New England. Thick, creamy, chunky and loaded with flavor, this chowder will conjure up visions of Maine. more...
Category: Rhode Island Travel
15th Annual Boat Show Jan 3-6, 2008. Over 270 exhibitors, power, sail, fishing, kayaks, inflatables, seminars, etc. Things to do in Providence, lodging and restaurants. more...
Category: Baking & Desserts (general)
Bubbly, sour and yeasty smelling sourdough starter. Sound yummy? It will when you discover all the delicious baked goods you can make from this humble sourdough "Mother". more...
Lemon Tea Cake Recipe: Sweet Lemon Poppy Seed Cake in Lemon Syrup - Easy Dessert
Category: Baking/Decorating Cakes
Rich in butter and eggs, soaked in sweet lemon syrup. Make Lemon Poppy Seed Cake, Lemon Nut Cake or in a bundt pan sprinkled with powdered sugar and edible pansies. more...
Central Vermont's Top 3 Ski Areas: Killington Mad River Glen & Sugarbush USA Ski Vacations & Resorts
Category: Skiing
Winter vacation week and nothing to do? Try skiing and snowboarding at New England's best ski resorts. Central and conveniently located, drive or fly to BTV Vermont. more...
Category: Baking & Desserts (general)
Forget the holiday fruitcake jokes. How to make delicious moist fruitcake full of butter, brown sugar, spices, brandy and rum soaked fruits and nuts. Save money too! more...
Vegan Nut Bread Recipes: Vegan Cranberry Nut Bread & Vegan Apple Cinnamon Dessert Bread
Category: Healthy Desserts
Lower your cholesterol. Get rid of the eggs! Heart healthy, vegan nut breads are high fiber, dairy-free, egg-free, with no refined sugars. Healthy Baking Made Delicious! more...
Vegan Pumpkin and Banana Muffins: Vegetarian Pumpkin Muffins & Banana Muffin Recipes Egg Substitute
Category: Healthy Desserts
Vegan diet? Heart healthy diet? Animal rights? These great tasting muffins are dairy-free, salt-free, egg-free with no refined sugar. Healthy Baking Made Delicious! more...
Gifts for Wine Lovers: Wine Spectator Riedel Rabbit Corkscrew Kevin Zraly Jancis Robinson
Category: New World Wine (general)
Gift ideas any wine connoisseur would love. Online wine courses, Napa & Sonoma Tours, books, DVD's, totes, corkscrews, coolers, wine glasses and magazine subscriptions. more...
Chocolate Kahlua Mousse Pie: Ghiradelli Chocolate, Coffee Liqueur, Whipped Cream, Dessert Recipe
Category: Pies/Cookies/Squares
Sinfully rich and creamy Kahlua Mousse Pie is a perfect choice for the holiday table. Elegant presentation with whipped cream piled high and chocolate curls on top. more...
French Apple Pie Recipe: Buttery Apples Brown Sugar Filling & Coconut Streusel Crumb Recipe
Category: Pies/Cookies/Squares
Buttery apple pie with a walnut and coconut streusel top. Put this pie recipe on your dessert list this holiday season. One crust and canned apples make this Easy-as-Pie. more...
Chocolate French Silk Pie Recipe: Delicious Rich and Creamy Death-By-Chocolate Dessert
Category: Pies/Cookies/Squares
Ready for a Chocolate Orgasm? Melt-in-your-mouth chocolate filling in a flaky crust, piled high with sweetened whipped cream. This pie will knock your socks off! more...
Best New England Factory Outlets: LL Bean, Tommy Hilfiger, Gap, Coldwater Creek, Coach, Bass, Bebe
Category: Consumer Education (general)
Northeast outlet shopping, Christmas holiday sales, Eddie Bauer, Banana Republic, Chico's, Guess, Williams-Sonoma, Nautica and Jockey, are a dream for bargain shoppers. more...
Vegetarian Wild Rice Chowder: Meat Free and Dairy Free, Easy Vegan Soup Recipe
Category: Vegetarian Cuisine (general)
Delicious first course soup recipe. Hearty and satisfying vegetarian chowder will make the meat and potato lovers happy. Make it the day before and save time. more...
Homemade Irish Cream and Eggnog: Classic Holiday Drinks and Liqueurs are Quick, Easy and Economical
Category: Beer, Cocktails & Beverages (general)
Irish Cream liqueur spiked with rum, brandy, bourbon, whiskey.Rich and creamy eggnog with ice cream. One glass and your friends will love you forever! Watch out Santa! more...
French Onion Soup Recipe: Inexpensive Ingredients From Your Pantry & Hearty Vegetarian Option
Category: Fall Recipes
Caramelized onions simmered in beef broth, French bread and melted cheese. Easy French Onion Soup recipe will make your house smell delicious. Ultimate comfort food! more...
Category: Vegetarian Recipes
Vegan and healthy vegetarian split pea soup with barley. Chunks of carrots and loaded with flavor, this thick soup is a great time-saving freezer meal. Cozy comfort food! more...
Category: US Wine
Million dollar views and historic mansions. Newport County is the perfect setting for award winning wines, tastings, tours, wine seminars and black tie affairs. more...
Category: Pies/Cookies/Squares
Blueberry Pie baked in a flaky double crust with fresh picked blueberries. Top with ice cream for pie à la mode or a dollop of whipped cream. An antioxidant-rich dessert! more...
Category: Baking & Desserts (general)
Antioxidant rich Blueberry Crisp, bubbling from within, full of good things like brown sugar, oats, butter &
cinnamon. Top it off with fresh whipped cream or ice cream!
more...
Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe: Recipe For Soft Snickerdoodles Cookie Rolled in Cinnamon & Sugar
Category: Pies/Cookies/Squares
Easy Snickerdoodles Cookies recipe. Old-fashioned, made-from-scratch cookies made with cream of tartar & rolled in cinnamon and sugar. So tender, they melt in your mouth! more...
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe: Recipes for a Moist & Chewy Healthy Cookie and Scotchies
Category: Pies/Cookies/Squares
Old fashioned soft & chewy homemade oatmeal raisin cookie recipe like Grandma used to make. Substitute chocolate chips, nuts or butterscotch chips for Oatmeal Scotchies! more...
Category: Pies/Cookies/Squares
Sweety Pies Flaky Pie Crust: Patty Pinner rolls out this easy pie crust for the most delicious pies, including a Peanut Butter Cream Pie. Single crust or double crust? more...
Category: Baking & Desserts (general)
Delicious homemade cookies from your own kitchen. Martha Stewart's Cookies cookbook will delight the cookie lover in all of us! Grab an apron and crank up your ovens! more...
Category: Pies/Cookies/Squares
Rich & chewy dark chocolate cookies made with Dutch cocoa and studded with white chocolate chips. Homemade Double Chocolate Chip Cookies beg for a cold glass of milk! more...
Category: Pies/Cookies/Squares
Soft warm cookies with macadamia nuts and white chocolate chunks will rival anything Mrs. Fields bakes! Rich and buttery, these homemade cookies beg for a glass of milk! more...
Baking: From My Home to Yours: Cookbook Review: by Dorie Greenspan Author of "Baking With Julia"
Category: Baking & Desserts (general)
Baking: From My Home To Yours is a huge cookbook for home bakers. Dorie Greenspan's treasured recipes are detailed and easy to understand with gorgeous dessert pictures. more...
Category: Massachusetts Travel
137th Annual New England Spring Flower Show March 8-16, 2008. Hundreds of vendors & landscaping exhibits from all over the Northeast will show off their blooms in Boston. more...
Category: Baking & Desserts (general)
Cookies are now easier than ever with "101 Easy Peasy Cookie Recipes". New cookbook by Lucinda Wallace & Heather Wallace promises that anyone can bake awesome cookies. more...
Easy Kahlua Tiramisu Recipe: Ladyfingers Soaked in Kahlua with Sweet Brandy Cream Cheese Filling
Category: Baking & Desserts (general)
Ladyfingers soaked in Kahlua, layered with sweet brandy whipped cream and cream cheese filling. This Easy Kahlua Tiramisu is dusted with cocoa for a delicious finale! more...
Category: Pies/Cookies/Squares
Classic Lemon Meringue Pie ~ Just like Grandma used to make! Light flaky pie crust filled with homemade lemon pudding and piled sky high with sweet fluffy meringue. more...
Buy Valentine's Desserts Online: Say I Love You with Lake Champlain Chocolates and Shari's Berries
Category: Baking & Desserts (general)
Give your sweetheart what they really want for Valentine's Day ~ Chocolate! Buy gourmet chocolate truffles, gourmet chocolate covered strawberries and apples online. more...
Cherry Kisses Cookie Recipe: Pretty & Pink Cookies with a Hershey's Chocolate Kiss on Top!
Category: Pies/Cookies/Squares
Cherries & Chocolate ~ a Match Made in Heaven! Buttery cookies, pretty and pink with maraschino cherries and Hershey's Chocolate Hugs and Kisses. Give someone a kiss! more...
Chicago Sailboat Show: Navy Pier Chicago: Strictly Sail Sponsors Largest Midwest Boat Show
Category: Illinois Travel
Check out the 13th Annual Strictly Sail Chicago Boat Show Jan 31-Feb 3, 2008. Over 100 sailboats and 250 exhibitors make this a city favorite. more...
Baking & Desserts Recipe Box: Gourmet Desserts, Cakes & Cookies, Muffins & Breads, Pastries & Pies
Category: Baking & Desserts (general)
Recipe Box features gourmet desserts, cheesecakes, breads, muffins and quiche, cookies, pies and cakes, to healthy desserts, vegan recipes and everything in between. more...
Gourmet Chocolate Fudge Brownies: Chocolate Chip Brownies & Cream Cheese Brownies Melt in Your Mouth
Category: Pies/Cookies/Squares
Ooey, gooey and chewy Gourmet Chocolate Fudge Brownies are calling your name! Bake some Cream Cheese & Chocolate Chip Brownies today and enjoy with a cold glass of milk. more...
Category: Baking/Decorating Cakes
Awesome Coffee Cake baked in a springform pan, filled with raspberry and cream cheese, and topped with almond struesel. Make one for Valentine's Day and freeze the other! more...
Vegan Peach Almond Muffin Recipe: Dairy-Free Vegetarian Peach Muffins with Flaxseed Egg-Substitute
Category: Breads & Muffins
Sun-kissed peaches and toasted almonds burst with flavor in Peach Almond Muffins. Dairy-free, egg-free vegan muffins. Part of the series Healthy Baking Made Delicious! more...
Vegan Fruit Muffins Recipe: Dairy-free Vegetarian Muffins Loaded with Fruit Seeds Spices & Fiber
Category: Breads & Muffins
Tootie Fruity Muffins are loaded with fruit, fiber and are BIG on taste! Another dairy-free, egg-free vegan muffin
recipe in the series "Healthy Baking Made Delicious".
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Best Vegan Blueberry Muffin Recipe: Dairy-Free, Low Sodium and Egg-Free Vegetarian Blueberry Muffins
Category: Breads & Muffins
Don't let the word vegan fool you. These delicious blueberry muffins with a moist, tender crumb are BIG on taste. Flaxseed egg substitute is the secret ingredient. more...
Vegan Carob Muffin Recipe: Awesome Vegetarian Muffins Made with Healthy Chocolate Substitute
Category: Breads & Muffins
Can't have chocolate? Carob is a delicious cocoa substitute used in many baked goods. Another dairy-free vegan muffin recipe in the series Healthy Baking Made Delicious. more...
Choux Pastry Filling Recipes: Sweet and Savory Fillings for Cream Puffs, Eclairs and Appetizers
Category: Baking & Desserts (general)
You've made the choux pastry and the cream puffs are baked. Here's plenty of ideas for sweet and savory fillings for appetizers, main dishes, desserts and more. Enjoy! more...
Quick and Easy Quiche Recipes: Classic Quiche Lorraine, Vegetarian, Crabmeat & Spinach Feta Quiche
Category: Breads & Muffins
Caramelized onions, crisp bacon, roasted red peppers, asparagus and gruyere suspended in a savory custard, all baked in a flaky pie crust. Lots of great quiche ideas. more...
Category: Pies/Cookies/Squares
Decadent white chocolate pie studded with toasted almonds, spiked and brushed with smooth brandy, decorated with white chocolate ganache, all baked in a flaky crust. more...
Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe: Hot and Cheesy Quick and Easy Spinach Artichoke Party Appetizer
Category: Appetizers/Finger Food
Delicious hot spinach artichoke dip with baguette slices can be served at a cookout or a wedding. Quick and easy appetizer will have your guests asking for the recipe. more...
Category: Vermont Travel
25th Annual substance-free New Year's Eve festival, Dec. 31st. Over 1000 artists, great food, free shuttles and fireworks around Church Street Marketplace & city. more...
Sourdough Carrot Cake Recipe: Homemade Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, Walnuts & Cinnamon
Category: Baking/Decorating Cakes
Carrot cake - one of life's simple pleasures. This moist cake is made with sourdough, decorated in rich cream cheese frosting and nuts on the side. Ultimate comfort food! more...
Southern Vermont's Top 3 Ski Areas: Ski Resorts Mount Snow Okemo Stratton Mountain New England USA
Category: Skiing
School vacation? Go skiing! Ski areas in southern Vermont offer great skiing, snowboarding, snowmobile tours and ice skating. Factory outlets, gourmet dining and more. more...
Category: Skiing
Holiday vacation week? Consider Northern Vermont's top 3 ski areas for snowboarding, alpine and cross-country skiing, apres-ski night-life and Topnotch Luxury Spa. more...
Honey Raisin & Nut Granola: Heart Healthy Oatmeal with Honey Fruit Almonds and Sunflower Seeds
Category: Baking & Desserts (general)
Lower your cholesterol and add fiber to your diet with a bowl of oatmeal each day. This delicious granola makes it easy. It's not just for crunchy-granola types anymore! more...
Category: Healthy Desserts
How to outfit your kitchen for baking healthy vegetarian and vegan desserts, breads, muffins, etc. Gadgets, pans, mixers, coffee grinders and blenders will make it easy. more...
Flaxseed Egg Substitute Recipe: Heart Healthy Egg-Free Alternative High Fiber Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Category: Healthy Desserts
Problems with cholesterol? Get rid of the eggs! Ground and mixed with water, high fiber flax seed makes an amazing egg-free substitute that can be used in baked goods. more...
Gifts for Gourmet Bakers: KitchenAid Cuisinart Calphalon Pampered Chef Williams-Sonoma Gifts
Category: Baking & Desserts (general)
Make a favorite baker happy this season with the newest appliances and gadgets from Bed Bath & Beyond, Stonewall Kitchen, King Arthur Flour, Le Creuset and Sam's Club more...
Buyer Beware: Gift Card Scam Alert: Protect Yourself - Holiday Fraud and Theft at an All Time High
Category: Consumer Education (general)
Olive Garden, Best Buy, Circuit City, Dick's, Home Depot, Borders, iTunes, Starbucks, McDonalds and Burger King gift cards will be hot items this year. Beware of scams. more...
Category: Consumer Education (general)
Who wants to spend endless hours in long lines with other cranky shoppers this year? Gift cards from Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Gap, Old Navy, Starbucks are an alternative more...
Best Ever Pie Crust Recipe: How To Make A Perfect Flaky Pie Crust for the Holidays
Category: Pies/Cookies/Squares
Still struggling with the old pie crust recipe? Follow these simple and easy tips for making pie crust just like
Grandma used to make. Make this holiday a delicious one
more...
How to Shop the Big Box Stores: Toys R Us, Best Buy, Circuit City, JCPenney, Kohl's, IKEA, Target
Category: Consumer Education (general)
Christmas sales ideas and tips for shopping the big stores. Christmas Tree Shop, Dick's, Wal-Mart, Home Depot. Get in line for extreme shopping! more...
Wine Tastings Murphys California: Calaveras County offers 22 Wineries, Tasting Rooms and Restaurants
Category: US Wine
Award winning wines, gourmet restaurants & friendly winemakers. Located in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Foothills, Main Street Murphys is heaven for a wine connoisseur. more...
Chunky Corn Chowder Recipe: Quick & Thick Hearty Soup with Bacon and Vegetarian Alternatives
Category: Winter Recipes
Farmhouse style corn chowder is still king. Loaded with potatoes, onions, red peppers and corn, this inexpensive recipe is a crowd pleaser! Comfort food at it's best! more...
Award Winning Vegetarian Chili: The Ultimate Cold Weather Comfort Food! Vegan and Healthy Too!
Category: Vegetarian Recipes
Another great Once-a-Month Cooking meal. Chili without meat? You'll never miss the meat thanks to a product called Textured Vegetable Protein, or TVP for short. more...
Category: North American Culinary Travel
Where to eat in San Francisco? Gourmet foodies are tempted with Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Ghirardelli's and Bob's Donut Shops. Local cuisine & accommodation tips. more...
Eat Your Way Through Rhode Island: Dunkin' Donuts Iced Coffee Chowder Clam Cakes Quahogs Hot Weiners
Category: Culinary Travel (general)
A unique culinary experience awaits the obsessed foodie traveling through Rhode Island. Strange sounding foods such as hot weiners (aka, gaggas), sound almost vulgar. more...
