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Comment on 'It's Just (a) Lunch (Scam)?' by Gina0817 (Guest)

Gina0817 (Guest) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:39:23 -0700

Swimmergirl: I'm in Austin too and am suing IJL! Will you email me? gina.lynd@gmail.com. I'd love to swap stories and see if we can get our money back. I'll do all the leg work! :) They got $2700 out of me :(

Comment on 'It's Just (a) Lunch (Scam)?' by Swimmergirl (Guest)

Swimmergirl (Guest) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:33:13 -0700

IJL Austin, Texas is an unbelievably unprofessional service with unethical business practices.

1. IJL does not match you with dates who meet your specific criteria. They match you with anyone of the opposite gender that meets your age requirement, but not the specific criteria you have for meeting a mate. I repeatedly told my coordinator what I was looking for, and I was constantly set up with men who did not meet my personality criteria.
2. Because they are short on quality male members, IJL offers discounts to existing male clients to extend or re-activate their enrollment while continuing to charge women full price ($1,800 year).
3. IJL accesses county divorce records and solicits newly divorced men for membership because they don't have enough quality potential male members who wish to participate in the service.
4. The quality of men is no better than you find on online dating sites or in the bars. Some of the men are decent, but others are unbelievably rude, unsophisticated, and even unemployed (ironic for a dating service for professional people). My first date was with an unemployed man who was sleeping on his buddy's couch until he could find a job. This man was a long-term client of IJL because they continued to give him a greatly discounted membership to continue with the service.
5. IJL offers no refunds because they know they don't offer a quality service. If they were truly exceptional at matching people, they would stand behind their product like many of the elite match-makers found in NYC, Chicago, LA, etc.

In short, this is not an elite match-making service. It's an over-priced below-average service that does not deliver what it promises. IJL lacks a true understanding of the psychology of dating, fail-proof tricks of the dating trade to match compatible people, and the sophistication of a legitimate match-making service to attract quality members.

Ladies (and gentlemen), please don't waste your time or your money. You will live to regret it.

Comment on 'Apple Watch: 2012 Predictions' by John (Guest)

John (Guest) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:26:26 -0700

RE: Prediction 2... I am pretty sure they don't care what retail employees have to lug around.

Comment on 'It's Just (a) Lunch (Scam)?' by Dragon (Guest)

Dragon (Guest) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:15:17 -0700

wow... I got a call a couple of nights ago from IJL - I figure they must be desperate for new members (suckers). I had phoned them 5 years ago and decided at that time it wasn't for me. This call was a follow up to see if I was still looking. We talked for a bit and I asked about cost - $3,000!!!!! but this was a special for 18 months instead of 12! Sorry - still not for me, especially after reading through the above. I tried Lifemates 3 years ago and my experience there was as much a farce as the people who have had bad experiences with IJL. it appears that if you are isngle and don't want to hook up at bars that these people think you are an easy mark - and apparently I was when I tried Lifemates - I sure as hell am not going to give my money away again unless it is to a good charity...

Comment on 'What Has America Become?' by Cori (Guest)

Cori (Guest) — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:01:39 -0700

This rocks.

Comment on 'It's Just (a) Lunch (Scam)?' by Lilie (Guest)

Lilie (Guest) — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 01:20:18 -0700

I joined ITL in Orange county California in May 2011, reading all the reviews, I know, I got doubly ripped off. $3000.00 to join for a year!!! When I went for the interview I was told about three matches that were already available. So far I had 4 dates, that went from bad to worst!! only one was half OK and he didn't seem to want anything serious.
By far worst experience I had was dealing with the date coordinator, who lives in Florida! Never returns phone calls, or emails.
If anyone is taking this company to court, please contact me at lukylil7@yahoo.com. Also has anyone else paid this much for a year?

Comment on 'College Football Week 5 Games to Watch' by Steve (Guest)

Steve (Guest) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:15:33 -0700

"Michigan Game Prediction: Michigan 48, Minnesota 10."

well, you got the total score correct...

Comment on 'It's Just (a) Lunch (Scam)?' by Derek L (Guest)

Derek L (Guest) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:12:29 -0700

They have no mention of price at all on their website, I honestly had no idea it would cost so much for their service! 1500/year is insane!

For those who are single in Toronto, please check out my new matchmaking service at www.endlessorange.com. It's MUCH better than IJL I promise! We're all about the customer experience. And its just $30 for men, $20 for women, and includes food and drinks already!

Please check out my site, we are 1000x better than IJL!

Derek Lau
Endless Orange Matchmaking
Toronto, ON, Canada
www.endlessorange.com

Comment on 'Steve Jobs Resigns from Apple' by Noelle (Guest)

Noelle (Guest) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 22:57:36 -0700

This was very well written and just lovely.

Comment on 'Asian Sesame Chicken Salad' by Kena (Guest)

Kena (Guest) — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 10:36:02 -0700

Target sells them. I picked a bottle up the other day and recreated the salad yum!! I too was obsessed with trying to recreate and it was just getting too cumbersome. For $4.50 just buy it if you have a superstore near you... Worth it!!

Comment on 'It's Just (a) Lunch (Scam)?' by Its Just Lunch DC (Guest)

Its Just Lunch DC (Guest) — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:45:21 -0700

Due to the highly confidential nature of our service it is challenging to respond to reviews. Please watch this video containing our Social Media Policy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15PyGy5QYNU We thank you!

It's Just Lunch Metro DC Staff & MGMT

Comment on 'How to Audition for American Idol' by Dawn Hunter (Guest)

Dawn Hunter (Guest) — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:01:21 -0700

This pretty much sums it up!!! You did forget to mention that they have to come back in August or September to sing in front of the REAL judges. Love the identical cousin theory.

Comment on 'Asian Sesame Chicken Salad' by Dorothy Becker (Guest)

Dorothy Becker (Guest) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:53:59 -0700

Absolutely gross, I can't believe they have sucralose in their dressing, I will never eat it again!!! So disappointed!

Comment on 'Current Events' by Ken

Ken — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:17:17 -0700

No, Charleston... it's quite a bit closer.

Comment on 'Current Events' by Jenn (Guest)

Jenn (Guest) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:03:18 -0700

Did you come to Pittsburgh for the audition?

Comment on 'It's Just (a) Lunch (Scam)?' by dee (Guest)

dee (Guest) — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 18:30:14 -0700

just an update as follow up to my May comment, don't think its a scam, so far, cus had a chance got to know my date, it was real. So if you are positive person, have right attitue, ITL could be a way to speed things up for you

Comment on 'It's Just (a) Lunch (Scam)?' by Greg M (Guest)

Greg M (Guest) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:29:49 -0700

I just walked away after 3 months. I am still a competitive athlete at 56 (bicycle racing, masters division) thus a very active lifestyle, and I kept getting matched with sedentary couch potato types. And each successive date was progressively worse, as if the staff was going in the opposite direction of my feedback.

BTW, the particular franchise is in Minneapolis, MN.

Another place to stay away from is Together. I got all sorts of hell for having an "abnormal" lifestyle for my age. Staying fit at 56 is abnormal. Riiiight!

Comment on 'It's Just (a) Lunch (Scam)?' by Mary Glen (Guest)

Mary Glen (Guest) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:48:48 -0700

I have had only 2 dates in 6 months! Never a personal interview. My credit card AMEX is of no help and not sure if I can go after them in small claims court. Anyone have a suggestion on how to recoup the money.

Comment on 'It's Just (a) Lunch (Scam)?' by Simon (Guest)

Simon (Guest) — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 02:19:22 -0700

Sounded great, and I'd totally pay $100 per introduction to meet high quality women.

However, the fact that their office door is locked, the founder's name is mysteriously not included on the website, and I couldn't meet anyone when I dropped by their office to "check out the operation and ask some presales questions," is enough information for me.

They have a locked door to their office, and were freaked out when I pleasantly stuck my head in after a meeting a few blocks away, for one reason — because they need security to keep angry customers away when they refuse a refund.

I don't want to give my money to people who have no integrity.

Their contract says "no refunds". They also charged my credit card before I signed their agreement, thankfully, which allows me to get a chargeback.

I had hoped that it was just a few bad franchisees, but nobody would buy an IJL franchise — given how disreputable it is — unless they were slimy as well.

Comment on 'Asian Sesame Chicken Salad' by Meg (Guest)

Meg (Guest) — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:58:26 -0700

I just found this dressing at a REGULAR Target! Our target recently expanded their grocery section and sure enough! They have it. I picked up 2 bottles. It was in the refrigerated section next to bagged salads.

Comment on 'Just Zoogling Around' by Craig Swag (Guest)

Craig Swag (Guest) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:29:17 -0700

Zoogle is an old, Native American game

Comment on 'It's Just (a) Lunch (Scam)?' by jmd2467 (Guest)

jmd2467 (Guest) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 01:06:39 -0700

PLEASE beleive all of these complaints. they are true and accurate. This "business" is a completee scam. Their customer service skills are non-existent. The staff is so rude and insulting (after, of course, you give them your money). I also find it interesting that everytime I call there is a completely different roster of employees. apparently no can stand to work there either. I truly regret joining. it is a complete waste of time (and money). DONT DO IT! Im seriously considering sueing them for breach of contract.

Comment on 'Asian Sesame Chicken Salad' by Wendy (Guest)

Wendy (Guest) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:49:46 -0700

Yes Karen Comment #84 - I just purchased the Panera Asian Sesame dressing at the Super Target for lack of a better word. YAHOO!! I see MANY salads at home on the horizon!!

Comment on 'It's Just (a) Lunch (Scam)?' by Dee (Guest)

Dee (Guest) — Thu, 19 May 2011 20:26:29 -0700

I signed up with ITL in March, and have specified what type of men I am looking for. much as others, I don't have the time. I am 5'5 and 135 , curvy . 36 professional. I had spent over 2k for signing up with ITL. So far, I have had 2 dates, got another one coming up. Just starting to wonder if ITL is a scam, because all both dates seem very interested, text me the same nite, but the next day or two, when I texted back, no more responses.

Just seemed fishy.. what should I do? The ITL i signed up is in Toronto, #8 King St. Downtown.
Can anyone tell me if they had any similar experiences in ITL Toronto? I can be reached via msn:
difei@live.ca

Comment on 'It's Just (a) Lunch (Scam)?' by eli (Guest)

eli (Guest) — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 10:32:38 -0700

Every time I hear one of IJL's ads on the radio, I want to yell "lie, lie, lie." To say that there's a disconnect between what IJL promises and what they deliver is a total and complete understatement. Start with the fact that they don't tell you when signing up that "no one wants to have lunch," so your dates will be in the evening. The whole attraction of IJL for me was that lunch was a limited time period, and you could enjoy meeting different people without making a huge time commitment. Then, if it "clicked," you could get together at other times. Well, that never happened, and every date I had was after work. Then, of course, comes all of the representations about how careful IJL is in matching you with the perfect mate. Baloney!! My dog could have matched me up better with someone I'd be interested in. It's almost as if they reduced my many interests in a potential mate to someone who was "male and breathing." Otherwise, there was no indication that they spent any time coming up with good matches. So, after six frustrating dates, I called it quits. I should have demanded my money back, but wanted out so badly that I let IJL keep it. Suffice it to say that I wholeheartedly recommend spending your money on anything other than IJL.

Comment on 'It's Just (a) Lunch (Scam)?' by JB in CA (Guest)

JB in CA (Guest) — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:07:06 -0700

Its Just Lunch matched me up with a woman that was a very bad match for my requested profile. I called them the next day and stated that XXXXX was not even close to what I was looking for. I even asked, "Why did you set me up with her!" Before they could answer I stated - THANK YOU!! In that encounter I realized that I was searching for the wrong woman. A year later we married and have had 5 wonderful years together.

My thoughts are:
1. Be open to new experiences
2.Seperately, I think it is clear why some of you that are complaining did not find a match.

Comment on 'It's Just (a) Lunch (Scam)?' by mark67rocher (Guest)

mark67rocher (Guest) — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:30:35 -0700

Love this! Great article, love your blog!

Comment on 'The Japan Disaster' by Alan H.

Alan H. — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:45:10 -0700

I, of course, would (and have) made fun of you--but there are plenty of perfectly valid reasons having nothing to do with your ethnicity.

Seriously, though, the Japanese people's response has been truly admirable, no question. It has to say something that even Chinese public opinion has largely been admiration.

Comment on 'The Japan Disaster' by Noelle (Guest)

Noelle (Guest) — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 22:38:30 -0700

Ken, this is a beautiful tribute. I'm so SO impressed with the Japanese people. And I don't know who would have made you feel unwelcome in your childhood but it was never our group, you were never ever different to me. You were just Ken!

Comment on 'It's Just (a) Lunch (Scam)?' by MrRight (Guest)

MrRight (Guest) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:16:14 -0700

wanted to write a review because this is a case of a general attitude of people to vocalize only when they are dissatisfied and I am generally delighted with the IJL experience.

I can start by telling you why IJL is perfect for me:

I just do not have the time to deal with the mathematics of time of match.com and other sites, basically you need to send hundreds of emails to get a few responses and then need to communicate with these people several email before you see them. Once you see them, most times, they are not (either physically, life accomplishments, etc) what they advertised to be so it is a lot of work for small yields (yields defined as meeting people). IJL is straight forward and their contract assures you a number of dates a month.

I just cannot afford to have a girl that works for my company or a client to find a picture of me smiling from a sunset and saying that I like long walks on the beach, to later be sent to all my colleagues/peers.

Although I am an Executive for a fortune 500 company, have 2 masters degrees, my friends describe me as good looking, I have a very athletic slender body and are very sociable and have the ability to make friends, I am only 5'7". Which means that I am left out of 99% of searches and filters on most online sites, turns out, girls prefer an out-of-work, moderately obese, unmotivated average looking guy who is 5'9" and willing to tell a few "white" lies on a dating profile over me, or do they? At least that is what their search criteria says. IJL is able to match people more on their own scale (whatever that is).

The logistics of dating are a brand new concept for me, I either need a full time coach or have somebody like IJL arrange the meetings/times with sensitivity, it is like having a dating secretary!

Now to the experience, over a one month and a half period IJL has matched me with 5 ladies, and although I am not necessarily attracted to every single one of them I can tell you that these girls are top notch in their own way. They are all fit, incredibly accomplished, educated and the list goes on. Why am I not attracted to all of them? That is the problem that it is not IJL's fault.

Some very accomplished, good looking Gal or Guy willing to shell thousands to meet people is looking for something that does not exist! (including myself), It is not IJL's fault that all these girls will not "settle" for anything less than a guy that looks like Ashton Kutcher, is a Harvard Lawyer, has 40 mil in the bank and is currently on a mission to cure AIDS in Africa! All IJL is doing is matching two people who in everybody else's eyes are at a comparable rating or close. If some guy/girl is say a 5 and will not settle for anything less than a 10, no dating service is going to convince a 10 to date a 5, especially if he/she is shelling out a lot of cash.

And yes, the people of IJL are extremely busy, hard to get a hold of and will not return calls unless they are about logistics of your dates. They are not therapists; they do not get into why somebody does not like you, etc. They are a referral service, not a life coaching service.
So if you want somebody who is completely out of your leage, IJL is not going to make it happen. If you are real about meeting people with YOUR criteria and are serious about giving them a chance, gather some cash and give them a chance.

Comment on 'Apple Watch: Tabloids Report Steve Jobs Dying' by Jessica (Guest)

Jessica (Guest) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 23:05:10 -0700

Wow Ken. I need to check your blog out more often!

Comment on 'Asian Sesame Chicken Salad' by marlene braun (Guest)

marlene braun (Guest) — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:39:45 -0700

add a tsp of peanut butter and a touch of splenda or brown sugar. Not kidding.

Comment on 'Asian Sesame Chicken Salad' by Kathy (Guest)

Kathy (Guest) — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:33:31 -0700

Does anyone know if Target is still carrying the Panera asian sesame salad dressing discussed in comment 67-69?

Comment on 'Well Hello Blog' by Scott (Guest)

Scott (Guest) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:22:07 -0700

You left out the biggest happening of the weekend ... the Kato family domination at the tables.

Comment on 'Today's Frozen Meal: Marie Callender's Creamy Chicken and Portobello Risotto' by Barbara (Guest)

Barbara (Guest) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:18:54 -0700

I found this item recently and am thrilled with it. Perhaps it is my British tastebuds that enjoy subtle tastes. I find the combination of creaminess, mushroom flavoring and seasonings to be fine-tuned and delicate. I have tried to find it yesterday and today in my usual supermarkets and cannot find it. Please give it back to me!

Comment on 'Asian Sesame Chicken Salad' by Gail (Guest)

Gail (Guest) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:16:47 -0700

OK, if you're still searching for the recipe, this is DEFINITELY it (and it's SO SIMPLE to make.) I just made it, and it tastes exactly like the Panera Bread Asian Sesame dressing for the chicken salad that we all love.
(The following recipe is for appx. 1 serving, so be mindful of the proportions if making a larger, party-sized salad...oh, and there's definitely NO SOY SAUCE in this dressing)

1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar (which also contains sugar and salt)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil (I got the La Tourangelle brand, a light-colored sesame oil found at Vons out here in SoCal)
dash of salt to taste
dash of black pepper to taste
optional ingredients: 1 finely minced clove of garlic, red pepper flakes

Heat vinegar and sugar in small saucepan until dissolved. Pour into a bowl and let cool completely.
(I finely minced one clove of garlic and cooked it in the pan I just cooked the vinegar/sugar mixture in with a tiny bit of oil (veg or canola) Take care not to burn the garlic - you just want it softened, taking away the raw taste)

When your vinegar/sugar mixture is cool, slowly add the sesame oil, whisking vigorously (someone mentioned using a hand blender - not necessary for such a small amount - the whisk will do just fine.)

Add a dash of salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the garlic and optional red pepper flakes.

Cover with plastic wrap, put in fridge to get nice and chilled for your chicken salad......this is SO DELICIOUS.

Comment on 'It's Just (a) Lunch (Scam)?' by MT (Guest)

MT (Guest) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:30:16 -0700

I joined IJL in Seattle/Bellevue WA in ~2005-06. I was told at time of sign up that "they wouldn't even take my money unless they had 6 matches for me right now." She said she had more than that amount ready for me to meet. Wow, I thought I was going to have quite the social whirl in the next few months. I didn't get set up for a few weeks. In 6 months I had 3 dates. One of them wasn't a bad match - I would have gone out with him again but he met someone else. One was still married with 3 small children and lived on an island with boat access only. The other was an aging hippie living on a commune who wanted a wife to live on the commune with him. One would think that was an important detail that was overlooked when setting him up with me. I'm a single professional who owns my own home and definitely not the commune type. But the main issue is that they lied from the beginning and have continued to lie. I don't know how the employees sleep at night. My guess is that they had hardly any men in their database. One of the men I met said he had 2-3 dates per week and that he was certain there were few men and stated they also didn't match people at all. But for him it worked because he was a guy. For me, they misrepresented the volume of dates from the get-go. I stopped participated as it was clear my year would be up way before I'd get to 14 dates. After all, I had just 3 dates in 6 months. Ironically, they keep calling me - even 5-6 years later even though I've asked them repeatedly to take me out of their database. They call my cell phone early in the morning - in fact, just called me today with another offer. I again asked them to take my number out of my system. The company has bad business practices and no integrity. They are dishonest about their clientele. I didn't expect to meet a husband, but I did expect to have the number of dates they promised and that I paid for. They simply can't deliver. While $1800 is a lot of money - it's not really about that, it's about the dishonesty.

Comment on 'Rip, Mix, Burn' by Ken

Ken — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 02:05:36 -0700

@Langknow: What are you, a teenager? I have a hundred vinyl records. You have no idea. :)

Comment on 'Rip, Mix, Burn' by Langknow (Guest)

Langknow (Guest) — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 00:57:35 -0700

wow, you actually bought cds... I think I've never bought a cd in my life, all my music is from itunes or some other online music service... or just plain old torrents....

Comment on 'Rip, Mix, Burn' by Ken

Ken — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 23:53:29 -0700

Yeah, I went through those Concrete Blonde CDs just now... a lot of the stuff is barely listenable. There are just a handful of passable songs. Oh well... what's done is done. It's not like I can un-spend that money.

As for getting your Macbook online, I don't have any good suggestions. There are various wireless data plans you could get (from any provider; it doesn't have to be your current cell phone carrier) but they're all in the $60 per month range. It's hard to believe you don't have WiFi at work. Is there wired internet at least?

In other news... I think my turntable just needs a new belt. I've ordered a $7.50 replacement. I see hours and hours of vinyl-album ripping in my future.

Comment on 'Rip, Mix, Burn' by Julie (Guest)

Julie (Guest) — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:23:02 -0700

Any suggestions would be welcome. P.S. I'm on Sprint, not AT&T.

Comment on 'Rip, Mix, Burn' by Julie (Guest)

Julie (Guest) — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:22:05 -0700

Five Concrete Blonde CDs? FIVE? I can't even think of five Concrete Blonde songs that I like. There is (was) a huge musical gulf between me and the people one year older than me (the class of '90 and the class of '89) that I've never been able to fully explain, but it is largely defined (exemplified?) by Rush.

As for me, I have to wait around for my husband to get off his behind and somehow transfer (copy?) all of my music from the Mini to my new Macbook (!!!)

Then I have to find a way to get the damned thing online at work, where there is no Wifi, without paying an arm and a leg.

Comment on 'It's Just (a) Lunch (Scam)?' by figgy (Guest)

figgy (Guest) — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 00:50:29 -0700

Have been sitting on the fence re joining IJL in Toronto, and really trying to decide in the next few days (New Year's resolutions etc). Surely there must be more positive experiences? Resultant marriages?
After all, this thread is now over five years old (!) and they're still around.

(btw, if anyone's interested in a nice professional family oriented thirty something male of south asian origin...figicecream@hotmail.com)

Comment on 'It's Just (a) Lunch (Scam)?' by Missy (Guest)

Missy (Guest) — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 16:57:21 -0700

I joined IJL in July and have been trying for the last 5 months to get a refund. My experience with them echo all of the negative things that I have been reading. IN 6 months I've had 3 dates, none of which met my criteria and when I can get someone to either pick up the phone when I call or to call me back, when I bring up the subject of wanting a refund mostly due to their lack of poor customer service and business practices, they suddenly have a date set up for me which usually has something come up at the last minute and cancels. Which means there were really no dates scheduled and that was just a way to get me off of the subject of a full refund. I have filed a complaint with the BBB and my credit card company but there was nothing they could do to get my money back. If anyone knows of a class action lawsuit or has any idea of a way that this can be brought to a public forum who will take notice count me in. We all deserve a refund from these scammers plus they need to be put out of business. I BET THERE ARE MORE OF US THAN THERE ARE THEM!!! If we all work together there has got to be something we can do to bring restitution. I left them a message a few weeks ago ( and haven't heard anything back) that if they didn't get on the ball, they still owe me 5 more dates in the next 6 months, according to the "contract" that I signed, that they would be in breach of contract, and would owe me damages, etc. LET'S ALL WORK TOGETHER AND GET OUR MONEY BACK AND PUT IJL OUT OF BUSINESS!!

Comment on 'Frozen Lunches: The Year-End Wrap-Up' by Julie (Guest)

Julie (Guest) — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 14:27:44 -0700

p.s. merry christmas!

Comment on 'Frozen Lunches: The Year-End Wrap-Up' by Julie (Guest)

Julie (Guest) — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 14:27:21 -0700

If only I didn't despise bell peppers.

Comment on 'Maybe I Saw the Future' by Alan H.

Alan H. — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 14:46:57 -0700

I would totally buy that album.

Comment on 'Asian Sesame Chicken Salad' by JenJen (Guest)

JenJen (Guest) — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:59:54 -0700

There is no cilantro IN the dressing. It's tossed in with the salad. I asked for an extra side of the dressing, took it home and put in the fridge to see if there was a separation (thinking that I could easier dissect it).... but it never separated. I wish someone would figure this out.

Comment on 'Asian Sesame Chicken Salad' by MEE_KU (Guest)

MEE_KU (Guest) — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:19:03 -0700

All,

Super Target does carry this dressing. I live in Overland Park, Kansas and it was located in the produce section. Don't waste your time looking for it in the salad dressing area because it is not located there.

Save your time and money. Just buy the dressing; it's only $3.99!

Enjoy,
MEE

Comment on 'It's Just (a) Lunch (Scam)?' by Kim (Guest)

Kim (Guest) — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 23:10:27 -0700

Oh my goodness. This is all so disappointing. I just signed up in July. I was very excited about this program but I lost my job and I didn't want to spend gas money driving back and forth to expensive downtown restaurants and paying ridiculous valet and parking fees while slowly draining my savings account. In three months, I was only matched up with two guys (which didn't really bother me, I figured I'd make up the other dates later on). Besides, the two guys were pretty cool--just no chemistry. Any way, I'm on hold right now and reading all these reviews is terrifying. Did I just throw my money away? At the time, I justified the expense by comparing the experience to my summer vacation. I spent well over 3,000 on my summer vacation and that lasted only one week. This costs 1,900 and it would last a whole year. I figured I would do this instead of vacationing next summer (silly, huh?) Anyway, I appreciate all of these reviews and it's too late to get my money back, but when I start dating again I plan on going in to the office and making my needs clear and reintroducing myself to these people. It's true what people are saying: The person you interview with is not the person who matches you, and that's not fair. Good luck to you all. I will definitely be back this summer to report my experiences.