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For some time I’ve been sneaking what can only be described as a guilty pleasure – the new oreo half and half cookies – MINT. Yum! I could hardly believe how much I enjoyed eating these. I tried to show some restraint and was pretty successful. We all now how difficult it is, for instance, not to eat the WHOLE package of mint girl scout cookies. Well, some of us will admit to it anyway.

OK, so I’ve kept my little secret long enough. And why am I coming out of the closet now? Because I bought a new flavor and it’s also wonderful in a whole different way. The coffee flavor! I was doubtful. I like good coffee. I like most things mocha. I like coffee flavor ice cream. But the cream part of oreos? Well. Where the mint variety is very minty and very sweet, the coffee flavor is soft and rich and not so knock-you-over-the-head sweet.

So there you have it. Go forth to the store and buy. Try not to eat the whole thing at once so you can feel virtuous about it. You can do it.

finally, while you’re eating and all, think about replacing your crockpot. Susan and I have come to the same conclusion: the crockpots of the early 80’s are dying. So replace them! Here’s what I got a month or so ago and I just got one for my folks: Farberware 3 qt Slow Cooker, $19.99 at Macy’s.