Coffee Break with Liz and Kate » Archive for June 2010
Recipe of the Week – Breakfast Casserole Muffins
PrintHere we are at Thursday again, meaning it’s about that time – time for a cheater recipe. You probably know you’re in for super easy this week, with Kate on vacation. If I’m supplying the recipe, how hard can it be? 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… Breakfast Casserole Muffins This recipe … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: Headliners
PrintFor purposes of yucks and grins and perhaps a belly laugh or two, I thought we’d explore some of the funniest headlines to ever grace the world of newspapers. I doubt I’ll be able to resist adding a comment or two, as the mood hits me. So let’s jump right in with this budgetary sweep of genuis: County to spend $250,000 to advertise lack of funds And to think they’re in charge of your county. Might I suggest … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – “On the news, a family dies”
Print“On the news, a family dies…” That is an actual quote from my then 7-year-old son during a vacation in Arizona. It’s one of my favorite quotes from my family’s vacation quote book. Yep, we actually collect random and ridiculous vacation quotes taken completely out of context, just because we say so many dumb things while traveling together. Reading through them helps us remember fun times and makes us laugh at ourselves. Here’s the story of … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: Celebrating the 4th… on the 3rd…
PrintLet’s just get this all out in the open, in case there are any questions. The 4th of July is easily my second very most favorite holiday of the year (just behind Christmas). There is no doubt in my mind that the United States of America is an exceptional nation. And I find that to be a huge reason to celebrate. Not because we’re better than the rest of the world – just the exception, … Read entire article »
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Get your party on: 6/27-7/3
PrintLet’s start the week off with what I consider a real doozy of a holiday on June 27: Decide To Be Married Day. What exactly does this mean? Does it mean if you’re single, you can decide to be married, and, poof, you are? Does it mean if you are already married, and experiencing a bit of turbulence that you make a conscious choice to stay married anyway and wallow in your misery? I suppose … Read entire article »
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Knight and Day – movie review by Kate
PrintKnight and Day Movie reviews by Kate Reel reviews for real people Rating: PG-13 for sequences of action violence throughout, and brief strong language. Genre: Comedy/Action/Romance Starring: Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Peter Sarsgaard, Viola Davis Director: James Mangold Plot: A fugitive couple (Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz) wages a war between truth and trust while speeding across the globe in an attempt to avoid capture by a determined federal agent (Peter Sarsgaard). Paul Dano, Viola Davis, Olivier Martinez, Maggie Grace, … Read entire article »
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Recipe of the week – So easy you won’t believe it S’Mores
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… So easy you won’t believe it S’Mores To go along with my Camping 101 and Campfire Ham Packets posts last week, I thought I’d give you a fast and easy S’Mores recipe to help you feed … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: Cliques, bullies and bffs
PrintI’m betting that some of you wish I’d quit reading – or at least ranting – about some of the things I find bizarre, strange or downright stupid. Hold on to those fantasies because it’s not about to happen. After all, what fun would I be then? (It was a rhetorical question for all you who’d like to answer…) Plus which, there are things we simply need to know. Like the fact that there is a … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: Garden rivals
PrintAs I’ve mentioned previously, I’m once again attempting to grow my own garden for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is that of self-sufficiency. But it would appear that that there are those in my family who insist on mocking my efforts, making light of what I consider a serious endeavor. Case in point: the other day, I informed my parents that I’d planted some white half-runner green beans – a statement that … Read entire article »
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This week’s giveaway – Sandwich and Chips Basket Set and Liners
PrintThanks to everyone who entered last week’s giveaway. And thanks for visiting Coffee Break with Liz and Kate. We love our readers! The winner of last week’s Hershey’s Chocolate Milk Tornado Mixer & Hershey’s Syrup +Calcium is… WWillows6 Congrats! We’ll be sending you an email from lizandkate@live.com to get your mailing address. m This week’s giveaway - Sandwich and Chips Basket Set and Liners Add some old-fashioned summertime flair and simplicity to this summer’s cookouts with a set of bright red baskets … Read entire article »
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Get your party on: 6/20-6/26
PrintWelcome to anther week of party central! As you probably know, today is Father’s Day. If you have a father and didn’t know today is his day, you may want to make a tie purchase in short order. Or you could take Dad out for a cold refreshing treat, thus killing two birds with one stone as it’s also Ice Cream Soda Day. I have fond memories of Dad and I going to the Rexall … Read entire article »
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Toy Story 3 (2010) – movie review by Kate
PrintToy Story 3 (2010) Movie reviews by Kate Reel reviews for real people Rating: G Genre: Children’s Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Don Rickles Director: Lee Unkrich Plot: Woody, Buzz and the whole gang are back. As their owner Andy prepares to depart for college, his loyal toys find themselves in daycare where untamed tots with their sticky little fingers do not play nice. So, it’s all for one and one for all as they join Barbie’s counterpart Ken, a … Read entire article »
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Recipe of the week – Campfire Ham Packets
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… Campfire Ham Packets To go along with my Camping 101 post this week, I thought I’d give you a fast and easy camping recipe to help you feed the troops with a minimum of prep … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – Camping Tips 101
PrintSummertime is here, and that means it’s time to go on an adventure and pitch the ol’ tent and get reacquainted with nature. Yep, it’s camping season. Can’t you just picture it now, you and your family or friends sitting around a crackling campfire under the stars, roasting marshmallows and singing corny camp songs. What? You’re not a seasoned camper, you say? Never even been camping? Well, should you be brave enough to attempt a … Read entire article »
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This week’s giveaway – Hershey’s Chocolate Milk Tornado Mixer & Hershey’s Syrup +Calcium
PrintThanks to everyone who entered last week’s giveaway. And thanks for visiting Coffee Break with Liz and Kate. We love our readers! The winner of last week’s Mini Album Mania (6×6) is… Megan! Congrats! We’ll be sending you an email from lizandkate@live.com to get your mailing address. This week’s giveaway - Hershey’s Chocolate Milk Tornado Mixer & Hershey’s Syrup +Calcium Just add milk and a little Hershey’s chocolate syrup or powder, and press the button. Watch the cyclone appear as … Read entire article »
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