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A page to submit and share recipes with other Master Chef readers, talk about funny or disastrous moments in the kitchen and just talk about one of the world's most favorite things- food.

Quote of the Week

"The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: the chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'." -unknown

A "Picky" Eater

Omg, breakfast... I am horrible at breakfast. My stomach is growling right now but I am ignoring it because I don't want to search in vain for something to eat. I'm very picky. I used to eat cereal, but now I can't stand even the risk of something getting soggy. I know, I'm psycho like that. So I usually just have a glass of orange juice and a vitamin (so I don't have another collapsing episode like back in spring break) and a granola bar. But today I was naughty and picked out m&m's from a bag of trail mix instead of having a healthy granola bar. Mwahaha. M.J., 17 from Washington, USA

Kaitlin's comment: Mmm, M&Ms for breakfast... probably not the best choice, but undoubtedly delicious. =) Good for you, taking your vitamins with something though, and not on an empty stomach! I took a vitamin once on an empty stomach and nearly threw up. It's always best to eat something when taking most pills (unless otherwise directed, of course).

Muffins by Mom

Well I like to eat muffins for breakfast but only when my mom makes them. I like lemon poppyseed the best. Amanda, 13 from Michigan, USA

Kaitlin's comment: Lemon-poppyseed muffins sound delicious! Just for you, and for anyone else who is interested, here is a recipe for just that!

Recipe: Lemon Oatmeal Poppyseed Muffins

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup oats
2/3 cup sugar
4 teaspoons poppy seeds
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup oil
1 egg or 2 egg whites
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind

Optional Streusel

1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup oats

Method

Heat oven to 400 degrees.
Line 12 muffin cups with baking cups or lightly grease bottoms only.
Mix streusel and set aside.
Combine dry ingredients and mix well. Add liquids and mix just until dry ingredients are moist.
Fill muffin cups.
Sprinkle streusel over muffins and pat gently.
Bake 18-20 minutes.

This recipe is courtesy of Roxygirl from the website RecipeZaar.

More Allergic Reactions!

I often get a weird reaction to pineapple. I realized its from the high citric acid in it. Certain brand names of orange juice will give me the same reaction which is numbing of the mouth with a slight sizzly feeling. One time I had a citrus minute maid drink and my face blotched up as well. Lindsay, 15 from United States

NEXT TIME ON MASTER CHEF...

I have no idea what the response will be on this one, but we are going to try it! Next time, I want to do a page on movie and book food. For example, does the candy in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (book or film) make you drool? Have you ever read a book and wished that you could eat what the characters were eating? If so, let me know! I'll be spending the week thinking of my own fictional feasts to share with you as well. =) Kaitlin

Have a cooking, baking, or food related question? Want to share your favorite recipe? Have an idea for a theme? Go ahead and submit it, I'd love to hear from you!