Coffee Break with Liz and Kate » Archive for July 2010
Dinner for Schmucks 2010 – movie review by Kate
PrintDinner for Schmucks 2010 “Reel reviews for real people” Plot – Tim (Rudd) is a rising executive who succeeds in finding the “perfect” guest, IRS employee Barry (Carell), for his boss’s monthly event, a so called “dinner for idiots,” which offers certain advantages to the exec who shows up with the biggest buffoon. (dinner for schmucks.com) Rating: PG-13 for sequences of crude and sexual content, some partial nudity and Genre: Comedy Starring: Steve Carell, … Read entire article »
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Recipe of the week – Chicken Pesto Club Sandwiches
Print It’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… Chicken Pesto Club Sandwiches Ingredients: (per sandwich) 2 slices cooked bacon (You can use the fully cooked kind. I prefer to cook up a few pieces of turkey bacon in the microwave.) 2 slices sourdough bread 1 tbs prepared … Read entire article »
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We’re Under Construction!!
PrintYep, we’re under construction! And Kate warned you last week that she was coming here for a couple of weeks. So, I decided that since we were both here, with nothing but time on our hands (of course), that this would be THE perfect time to re-design the website. And to tell you the truth, we’ve been thinking about this for quite some time. Sure, we’ll be tweaking it as we go, which will include losing … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: When donkeys fly
PrintRemember Florence Jean Castleberry – perhaps better known as Flo – from the series “Mel’s Diner”? She had many sayings she was fond of. One of the most popular was “when donkeys fly!” Clearly, she used this saying because she believed donkeys never would fly. Flo better find a new phrase. Because at least one donkey in Russia can now say he’s been flying. Much to his own dismay, I assure you. Try this lede sentence from … Read entire article »
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Get your party on: 7/25-7/31
PrintHave you offended anyone lately? Been the troublemaker in the family? Have you been spreading general havoc? If so, there’s no better day to change your ways than on July 25, as we celebrate National Get out of the Doghouse Day. Even for those of you prone to that perpetual angelic state of being, you’d have to admit the best way to celebrate is by doing something you know is off limits, knowing that since it’s … Read entire article »
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This week’s giveaway – Icicle Sticks
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 Fun and sassy 5-bracelet set is… April (from blueeyedbrat.blogspot) Congrats! We’ll be sending you an email from lizandkate@live.com to get your mailing address. This week’s giveaway - Icicle Sticks – Ice Pop Maker What a great way to keep your cool this summer. Just freeze up your favorite beverage or diluted flavored syrup, … Read entire article »
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Salt (2010) – movie review by Kate
PrintSalt 2010 movie reviews Reel reviews for real people Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action Genre: Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense Starring: Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber, Chiwetel Ejiofor, … Read entire article »
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Recipe of the week –
Restaurant Style Steak Fries
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… Restaurant Style Steak Fries Ingredients: 28 oz. bag of frozen steak fries 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tsp. Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp. salt Directions: 1.Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees. 2.Line baking sheet with foil. (Makes for easier clean-up). Bake steak fries … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – How to pack jewelry
Print Related articles by Zemanta Packing jewelry for a move (orgjunkie.com) Match costume jewelry with your clothes (fitfiend.com) Unique Jewelry Storage – How to make a Notice Board Display (jewelry.suite101.com) Print … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: The wine rack
PrintYou guys know how fond I am of bringing you weird things, lest we forget “You go, girl.” Not one to disappoint, I’m back with another product that I really should have seen coming. Alas I did not. Now before we get into this one, I would be remiss if I didn’t point out that there are several portable beverage products on the market. So the portable part isn’t new. But the implementation is. To what … Read entire article »
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Get your party on: 7/18-7/24
PrintWelcome to another week of party central! Let’s get things rolling with Toss Away the Could Have’s and Should Have’s Day, which lands on July 19. I suspect we all have our lists of things we should’ve or could’ve done, but for whatever reasons, we didn’t do ‘em. So today is your day to forgive, forget and move on. National Get out of the Doghouse Day is this day as well. I hope none of … Read entire article »
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Inception (2010) movie review by Kate
PrintInception (2010) Movie reviews by Kate Reel reviews for real people Rating: PG-13 for sequences of violence and action throughout Genre: Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy Staring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, … Read entire article »
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Recipe of the week – Stuffed Shells in a Snap
Print It’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… Stuffed Shells in a Snap m Ingredients: 1 pkg. jumbo pasta shells 1 jar spaghetti sauce frozen Italian meatballs 2 cups shredded cheese Directions: 1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain carefully and rinse in cold water. 2. Place 1/2 cup sauce in … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: Who could’ve predicted that?
PrintI ran across a few predictions from the past that I found quite amusing. In many cases, had such predictions been accurate, our way of life would look nothing like it does today. There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home. -Ken Olson, president, chairman and founder of Digital Equipment Corp., 1977 Oddly enough, there are three computers in this home… This ‘telephone’ has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: MJ – alive and well?
PrintThat’s right folks, MJ – the King of Pop – the singer that put the B in Bad – seems to have surfaced in the most unlikely of places – at a Fourth of July celebration barely more than a week ago. I know what you must be thinking. “How can this be?!?” Well, don’t look to me for answers. I’m just the messenger, here. And I’m just as shocked as you people. All I know is … Read entire article »
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