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<br>Hungry Girl Today: 12.23.09
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<br>ASK HUNGRY GIRL
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<br>Dear HG Subscribers,
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<br>Since this is the LAST "Ask Hungry Girl" of 2009 (and of the decade!), I've 
<br>decided to answer some of the most-asked Qs! So here they are, in no 
<br>particular order... 	
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<br>1. Do you get paid to mention products in the editorial content of the daily 
<br>emails?
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<br>Noooo. We absolutely do not accept money (or favors, or free snacks...) in 
<br>exchange for editorial coverage, i.e. the bulk of the daily emails. We do run 
<br>ads in the form of "Side Dish" emails and "Guilt Free Groceries," but those 
<br>are always clearly marked. Regardless, I ONLY write about and recommend 
<br>products I truly like. (I've turned down many would-be advertisers because I 
<br>didn't like the products.) So anything you see in our emails -- whether it's an 
<br>ad or editorial content -- is HG-approved. 100%.
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<br>2. Do you really drink FRS all the time?
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<br>Yes. I use the Orange Low Cal Concentrate daily. Am I aware of the fact that 
<br>the FRS people like to push their AutoShip option and it's easy to get sucked 
<br>into that accidentally? YES. And I don't love that at all. My advice? As with 
<br>any online purchase, read everything carefully before you order. And DO 
<br>NOT sign up for AutoShip unless you really want it. That being said, I LOVE 
<br>FRS Low Cal Concentrate and make a drink with it every morning. Give it a 
<br>try!
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<br>3. Am I the only one who just can't get into the texture of Tofu Shirataki?
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<br>A LOT of people don't love those noodles. But TONS of people do. I love that 
<br>super-low-cal pasta swap and eat it all the time. It works best in soups, stir-
<br>frys, and creamy sauces, and the noodles need to be rinsed and dried VERY 
<br>well. (Click here for more Tofu Shirataki advice.) I know it's a little "chewy," 
<br>but it has just 20 calories a serving and, if prepared right, tastes like real 
<br>pasta. AMAZING!!!
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<br>4. Are you ever going to do a Hungry Girl TV show?
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<br>Maybe! I have been exploring TV options for a while. I like the idea of it, and 
<br>maybe one day a Hungry Girl TV show will be playing in your living room. 
<br>That would be pretty cool! There are no definite plans in place right now, 
<br>though, so keep reading the emails for updates!
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<br>5. Is that the HG cartoon character I see in the show open of iCarly?
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<br>Yes, it is! iCarly is my favorite show... but not because HG is in the opening 
<br>credits (and not because I made a brief appearance in iCarly Goes to 
<br>Japan) -- because it's insanely funny!
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<br>Thanks, and Happy New Year! But before I go, I'll answer one more Q 
<br>(below)...
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<br>Dear HG,
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<br>Have any money-saving tips for me? I'm trying to cut back on food spending 
<br>this time of year, as I am sure many people are. What'cha got?
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<br>Thrifty Kate 	
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<br>Kate,
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<br>Gotta be honest, I'm not always the best at saving money on food. (I splurge 
<br>on food spending the way some people splurge on spa treatments.) But my 
<br>preferred method is simple: When I want to save, I look for deals and buy 
<br>what's on sale. Easy, right? Okay, for more cost-cutting tips, I turned to my 
<br>new pal Dawn Welch. She's the author of Dollars to Donuts, a new book that 
<br>has lots of delicious, budget-friendly recipes (many of which can be tweaked 
<br>to save tons of calories and fat!) and other money-saving ideas. Here are a 
<br>few quick suggestions she offers...
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<br>1. Eat at home this time of year. It's ALWAYS cheaper. Plus, she reminds 
<br>us, "You can control what goes into each dish. . . [and] how much oil is 
<br>used." Excellent point.
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<br>2. Make your own spice blends. It's much cheaper than buying the pre-made 
<br>ones. Another good point, but I recommend Googling that a bit first, so you 
<br>know what goes into each one -- or try out a couple from Dawn's book 
<br>(mmmmm, Tex-Mex rub).
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<br>3. Buy fresh fruit and veggies at warehouse stores. In other words, in bulk. 
<br>Use what you need and freeze the rest. We do this ALL the time at the HG 
<br>HQ. Good advice, DW!
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<br>For more tips on saving cash when it comes to food, read this HG piece over 
<br>on Yahoo and check out Dawn's book, Dollars to Donuts. And now, oddly, I'm 
<br>craving donuts...
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<br>CHEW ON THIS:
<br>This Saturday, December 26th, is National Candy Cane Day, and next 
<br>Monday, December 28th, is National Chocolate Day. We recommend stocking 
<br>up on Candy Cane Tootsie Pops to prepare for both holidays!
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