Coffee Break with Liz and Kate » Archive for May 2010
Kate’s Escapades: Watermelon De-seeding 101
PrintWhen I was at the store recently, the price of a seedless watermelon was 59 cents per pound and the price of a seeded watermelon was 19 cents a pound…a 40 cent per pound difference! In my never ceasing effort to make life in the kitchen easier for you (and me)…here is my quick and easy step by step method of turning a seeded watermelon into a delicious SEEDLESS snack for you and your family. … Read entire article »
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Get your party on: 5/30-6/5
PrintAs you probably know by now, I babysit my neighbor’s terror cat whenever he’s out of town. Of course, he chose this weekend to head out, leaving the kids and I to deal with the little fur ball with beady red eyes. To make matters worse, I discovered that May 30 is Hug Your Cat Day. As the cat’s caregiver – albeit temporary – I feel I would be remiss if I wasn’t nice to … Read entire article »
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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 2010 – movie review by Kate
PrintPrince of Persia: The Sands of Time 2010 movie reviews by Kate Reel reviews for real people Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action Genre: Action/Adventure Staring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley Director: Mike Newell Plot: Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films present “Prince of Persia: the Sands of Time,” an epic action-adventure set in the mystical lands of Persia. A rogue prince named Dastan (Jake Gyllenhaal) reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess Tamina (Gemma Arterton) … Read entire article »
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Recipe of the week – Cheesy Salsa Rice
PrintIt’s Thursday, so that means it’s once again cheater recipe time. So what’s a “Cheater” recipe? It’s a way to end up with a delicious home cooked meal, side dish or dessert without spending lots of time to get there. This week’s cheater recipe… Cheesy Salsa Rice This side dish is so easy and so delicious. It’s a snap to make, and is great along side some tacos or burritos. m Cheesy Salsa Rice Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 cups chunky salsa 2 cups … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: Summer of mediocracy
PrintAt the risk of going on a rant that is better served in the political arena, I feel I must address the disaster in the Gulf of Mexico – a disaster now more than a month old – that originated with the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig. While there are a multitude of directions I could take on this, it’s the seeming non-existence of good ol’ American ingenuity that bothers me the most. I … Read entire article »
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This week on The Bachelorette: episode 1
PrintThe new season of The Bachelorette started Monday night (May 24,2101) with new bachelorette, Ali Fedotowsky meeting her 25 eligible bachelors. According to the ABC Bachelorette website, Ali Fedotowsky is back and this time, love not work, is number one on her agenda. “I definitely have a lot of regret,” she says of her decision to leave Jake Pavelka to return to her job — one she’s now quit! “I’m ready to move forward,” she swears. “Bring … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – The Great Bachelorette Debate
Print I am having a great debate within myself. The intellectual, grown-up side of me (quit laughing, Liz) is telling me to be strong and resist temptation. The frivolous, immature side of me is telling to just give in. It’s just once a week. What will it hurt, after all? What is the cause of this worrisome dilemma? Well, it’s the start of a new season of The Bachelorette, of course. I know. I know. Don’t even … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: The silly, crazy, goofy bands
PrintDo you ever look at a product and think, “I could’ve thought of that!” A product so simple – and let’s face it, so useless – that its popularity defies all logic… Unless you’re a kid, I guess. And, of course, unless you’re the product’s maker (in which case, you’re a gazillionaire at this point.) What am I talking about? Silly Bandz. I think they’ve been a staple in our household for a couple of months, now. … Read entire article »
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Get your party on: 5/23-5/29
PrintI must say that I’m terribly dismayed with the celebratory offerings this week. Not that there aren’t holidays – just none that float my boat. None I can sink my teeth into and have some fun with. This week’s holidays are nothing short of total yawners. So I’m taking the week off. Why bore you with a bunch of holidays that don’t inspire a party atmosphere and leave you, well, let down. I did decide to make … Read entire article »
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Shrek Forever After:The Final Chapter – movie review by Kate
PrintShrek Forever After – movie reviews by Kate Reel reviews for real people Rating: PG for mild action, some rude humor and brief language. Genre: Comedy/Kids Starring: Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Jane Lynch, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas Director: Mike Mitchell Plot: After the success of the first three films in the Shrek series, a fourth entry appears with more adventures of Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, and Puss in Boots. But in addition to all the laughs the first three films have brought, … Read entire article »
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Recipe of the week – Cheesy Hash Brown Bake
PrintIt’s Thursday, so that means it’s once again cheater recipe time. So what’s a “Cheater” recipe? It’s a way to end up with a delicious home cooked meal, side dish or dessert without spending lots of time to get there. This week’s cheater recipe… Cheesy Hash Brown Bake This one is sure to be a favorite. Hash browns make a delicious crust for the yummy sausage, egg and cheese filling. Great for breakfast, brunch, or at our house, dinner, since … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: Dirtbag of the year?
PrintJust when I think I’ve heard it all, it never fails. I hear something else. Something that defies all notions of decency, while bordering on unbelievable. Something that leaves you scratching your head, wondering where these people come from and how they’ve survived on planet earth as long as they have. Enter today’s rant, somewhere in Massachusetts, where a man allegedly offered to swap his 3-month-old daughter for beer. Or maybe it was crack cocaine. Police … Read entire article »
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LOST 6.14 The Candidate & LOST 6.15 Across the Sea – recaps by Evie
PrintSorry, fans. Finals week put me behind on my recaps. But it’s OK because the episodes go in completely different directions. I’ll quickly give you some mini-caps at what happened on both The Candidate and Across the Sea. LOST 6:14 the Candidate Locke in LA: Jack just finished surgery after the car “accident” with Desmond. Jack wants to know how it happened. Jack wants to try out a new procedure that could repair his previous injury which … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – Homemade Lollipops
PrintThis past weekend my daughters made some homemade lollipops for a get-together with some friends. Being treated to a delicious watermelon flavored sample made me remember how easy and yummy these suckers are. So I decided to share this with you. These Homemade Lollipops are so easy, so delicious, and so quick to make. They’re great for parties, showers, luncheons, or just for the fun of it. Give it a try. It’s so easy, I’ll bet … Read entire article »
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LOST 6.16 What They Died For – recap by Evie
May 22nd, 2010 | 4 Comments
PrintLost 6.16 “What They Died For” recap by Evie I am so glad we have technology that allows us to rewatch our favorite TV shows the next day. I can’t even remember what Jacob said they died for, which is the title of this episode. It starts off with Jack waking up in his bed and going to the bathroom mirror where he sees his neck is bleeding. I’ve already lost track of how long it’s been since … Read entire article »
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