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Event Tue Mar 10 2009

Samoas vs. Thin Mints

It seems like just yesterday I was knocking on doors and pawning cookies to strangers in the hopes that I would get the badge for selling the most cookies. Sadly, that was a very long time ago and I just recently became aware that not only do I miss those days, but I missed the days when I could order my very own boxes of cookies. Thankfully, oh heavens, thankfully the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana have posted locations, dates, and times of when they'll be selling cookies near you. Now to just decide which girl I want to win that badge so I can buy her stash.

 
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Hillary / March 11, 2009 2:10 PM

I ordered mine from a coworker whose daugher is a girl scout. I've had my cookies for weeks! :) Love them! And P.S. Thin Mints all the way!

Kris / March 12, 2009 1:48 PM

For those out west, here's another resource: http://www.gs-sybaquay.org/program_cookie_shop_list.aspx

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Feature Thu Dec 31 2015

The State of Food Writing

By Brandy Gonsoulin

In 2009, food blogging, social media and Yelp were gaining popularity, and America's revered gastronomic magazine Gourmet shuttered after 68 years in business. Former Cook's Illustrated editor-in-chief Chris Kimball followed with an editorial, stating that "The shuttering of Gourmet reminds...
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