Coffee Break with Liz and Kate » Archive for September 2010
Look where my Sanuks took me – part 3
Print What are Sanuks anyway? And where did they take me? Go ahead. Give it a click and see. Print … Read entire article »
Kate’s Recipe of the week – Super Easy and Yummy Chicken and Dumplings
PrintToday, dear overworked I-don’t-even-have-time-to-think-so-how-am-I-supposed-to-find-time-to-cook readers, I present to you another Practically Painless Recipe…Super easy and Yummy Chicken and Dumplings. Super Easy and Yummy Chicken and Dumplings Ingredients 1 whole store-bought roasted chicken (about 2 pounds) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 onion chopped 6 cans (14 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 10 baby carrot sticks, chopped 2 celery sticks, chopped 1 tube golden buttermilk biscuit dough 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed chicken gravy Directions Remove skin … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: The World Equestrian Games are here
PrintThere’s big doin’s here in the Bluegrass right now. After a multi-year countdown, evidenced by electronic countdown clocks splattered all over the county, the World Equestrian Games are under way. The games have never been held in the United States, so I guess the fact that little ol’ Lexington, KY was chosen to host this year is a pretty big deal. So when there’s a big event like this, people are prone to do other big … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – Just enjoy…you have my permission
Print In the chaos of everyday that we call life, we sometimes forget to slow down for a moment and just enjoy the beauty of the world around us and the company of those we love. Last night, I decided to leave behind the routine of a typical Monday night and head up to the mountains with my husband and a couple of the kids for a few hours of relaxation. Why? Just because we could. I … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: Get In the Kitchen – with Liz and Kate!
PrintBy now, you’ve probably noticed the two new ads on our site. So I figured it was time to tell you a little more about our products and why we’re now salesmen, in addition to holding our day jobs as two zany women Let’s talk about the cookbook first, In the Kitchen with Liz and KatePractically Painless Recipes! I’m tellin’ ya – we cover it all: breakfast, lunch, dinner from appetizers to desserts. It’s my … Read entire article »
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Get your party on: 9/26-10/2
PrintBy my estimation, we’ve got a pretty wimpy line-up of holidays this week, but I suspect most of you are still recuperating from last week’s line-up. So I guess a relative celebratory slow-down is probably in order, anyway. On Sept. 26, we have Walk Like a Zombie Day, or as my son would call it, Walk Like a Z-word Day. I’m telling ya, the kid hates zombies. Can’t even stand the word: “Nobody say the z-word, … Read entire article »
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Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps 2010 – movie review by Kate
PrintWall Street: Money Never Sleeps 2010 Reel reviews for real people Plot: As the global economy teeters on the brink of disaster, a young Wall Street trader partners with disgraced former Wall Street corporate raider Gordon Gekko on a two-tiered mission: To alert the financial community to the coming doom, and to find out who was responsible for the death of the young trader’s mentor. (Rotten Tomatoes) Rating: PG-13for brief strong language and thematic elements Genre: Drama Starring: Michael Douglas, … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: Another attack on what you eat
PrintRemember a while back, when I told you about the candy tax fiasco? I warned you then and on other occasions that things were out of control – that the government thinks it knows better than you do – that some idiot politician in Washington (or a big bulk of them) hopes to tax, regulate and/or ban anything they deem “harmful.” And if you thought I was over-reacting, check this out. Boston is now considering banning … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – Finally, my just desserts
Print There’s something you should know about me. It’s time for me to come clean. I bought a new purse this past Saturday and as I was making the switch-over from old purse to new purse it became clear to me that I have a serious problem. I have an addiction to gum. In this old purse alone I found 5 packs. A quick rifle through my other purses revealed 6 more packs. Yep…that’s 11 packs of gum. Now … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: What’s hot for fall
PrintAlthough it’s going to be in the 90s around here this week, I thought we’d take a peek at a few of the hottest fashion trends for fall. Hint: none of these trends include a red meat dress. I’m just sayin… Anywho, here are a few items that are included: Scarves. And more scarves. You may remember that Kate was on top of this one long ago, as she instructed us on the ways to wear a … Read entire article »
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Get your party on: 9/19-9/25
PrintLast week, I mentioned that this was gonna be a fun week where all things holiday are concerned, so I hope you’ve been getting ready because today, Sept. 19, is Talk Like a Pirate Day. It should go without saying that simply talking like a pirate just won’t do this day justice. Here’s what you’ll need: eye patch parrot (preferably one that talks) peg leg treasure box (filled, of course) hook hand (optional) Your greeting for the day? “Arrrgh, … Read entire article »
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Sanuk – Look where my Sanuks took me!
Print What are Sanuks anyway? And where did they take me? Go ahead. Give it a click and see. Print … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Recipe of the week – Crunchy Taco Chicken
PrintCrunchy Taco Chicken is a fun and flavorful twist on the old standard baked chicken recipe. It’s super easy, has only 5 ingredients and takes only about 5 minutes of prep time. (Baking time is 45 minutes.) This chicken recipe is sure to please! Crunchy Taco Chicken Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken breasts 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 pkg. taco seasoning 1 1/2 cups corn chips, crushed ( I like to use Chili Cheese Fritos.) 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, divided Directions: 1. … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: A man of character
PrintAs my cousin sat having lunch last Friday, the fact that her life was about to be in danger was probably the furthest thing from her mind. The restaurant was crowded, she knew most of the people there, and even spoke to some of them before picking out her table. My cousin, who’s a District Judge, was minding her own business when a man came at her, stabbing her five or six times, as she screamed … Read entire article »
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Look where my Sanuks took me – week 4
Print “My latest Sanuk adventure finds me at the Kentucky Horse Park, enjoying the sights and sounds of the World Equestrian Games. After more than five hours of walking, my feet were still happy campers in my EspaThrills! Even Rock Solid Story, a Palomino Quarter horse affectionately known as “Hank”, knows a great pair of footwear when he sees it. As far as Hank was concerned, it was love at first bite!” ~ Liz Where will your … Read entire article »
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