It's school pot luck time. I can't bear the thought of cutting up crudite and I missed the cutoff for Fresh Direct. Other than Ruffles and onion dip, what can I bring?

–Alison

Order a "big salad" from Chop't. One of their small salads will serve the entire parent body and we promise there won't be as much as a chick pea left over. It can be a bit pricey, but at least you know they'll be something good to eat! We also love to cook up a big pot o' chili and bring the toppings: shredded cheddar, oyster crackers, chopped onions, and tortilla chips!

I'm making a paella for guests at my house, do i cook the clams with the opening part in the rice or with the muscle part in the rice?

–Shanaharia

It shouldn't really matter unless your paella pan is really really too full. If that's the case, stick the muscle part down in the liquid and it should open faster. YUM!

Do you have any recommendations for a juice fast?

–Katie

We just happened to have done a whole newsletter on just that! There's also a new kid on the block, Joule Body. Happy cleansing! Word to the wise.....chicken nuggets smell really good by day 3.

A coule years ago, a taxi driver told me the best falafel was from some street cart uptown. How do I find it?

–Stephen

When we decide we're gonna "go for it," falafel is our drug of choice. The BEST!!!!! is Moishe's. He has 2 carts now. 45th St. at 6th Ave. and 17th St. at 5th Ave. When in doubt check eatstreetmeat.com, our go-to-site for eating on the run!

Where can I get an organic birthday cake?

–Emma

Babycakes uses no refined sugars, is gluten-free, soy-free and vegan to boot! And best of all no cardboard taste! They deliver in NYC and ship outside the city too.