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Liz’s rant: Liger on the loose

Liz’s rant: Liger on the loose

Leave it to the hometown of both Kate and I, where Cynthiana has made the news with its own version of Big Foot. That’s right. In Cynthiana, KY, the county seat of Harrison, there is a critter that is yet to be identified. Some say it’s a lion or bobcat – maybe even a cougar or tiger, and have named it a liger, playing off the movie Napoleon Dynamite.  Others wonder if it’s just an over-sized … Read entire article »

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Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) – movie review by Kate

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) – movie review by Kate

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) Reel reviews for real people Plot: Everything is totally sweet. Scott Pilgrim’s life is so awesome. He’s 23 years old, in a rock band, “between jobs,” and dating a cute high school girl. Everything’s fantastic until a seriously mind-blowing, dangerously fashionable, roller blading delivery girl named Ramona Flowers starts cruising through his dreams and sailing by him at parties. But the path to Ms. Flowers isn’t covered in rose petals. Ramona’s … Read entire article »

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Recipe of the week – Easy Banana Bread

Recipe of the week – Easy Banana Bread

Back by popular demand – another cheater recipe. Since Banana Bread is one of the most searched for recipes on the internet, I decided it’s time to share my Cheater Banana Bread Recipe.  It’s really so easy you won’t believe it. Seems like you readers like to save time in the kitchen by cheating also. (I do not, however, condone cheating in other areas of life, except for the possible exception of your putt putt golf … Read entire article »

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Liz’s rant: The return to the era of the Flintstones

Liz’s rant: The return to the era of the Flintstones

Just when I think I’ve seen it all, I have to confess I was wrong. Seems some professor has engineered (using the term loosely) a new human-powered car. That’s right, a crank-and-go vehicle that resembles a cross between something from the town of Bedrock and oh, I don’t know… a centipede. Assuming you have four people in it, cranking away as needed, you should be able to avoid being rear-ended, reaching speeds as high as 60 … Read entire article »

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Kate goes on an adventure –
Guy Fieri style (Diners, Drive-ins and Dives)

Kate goes on an adventure – <br /> Guy Fieri style (Diners, Drive-ins and Dives)

I confess to being a fan of the Food Network show, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives with Guy Fieri. Really, who doesn’t love a good old-fashioned, high-fat, carb-laden meal from a hole-in-the-wall greasy spoon diner once in a while? A few months ago while on our family vacation, we took a day off from Disneyland to slow down with a relaxing trip to Ventura, California. When lunchtime came, much to my family’s chagrin I steered them past … Read entire article »

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This week’s giveaway – 24 piece Women’s Tool Set

This week’s giveaway – 24 piece Women’s Tool Set

Thanks to everyone who entered last week’s giveaway. And thanks for visiting Coffee Break with Liz and Kate. We love our readers! The two lucky winners of last week’s Snap Jack giveaway are  - Danette (goyay.blogspot.com) and Ben (finally a male winner…woohoo!) Congrats! We’ll be sending you an email from lizandkate@live.com to get your mailing address. Now onto this week’s giveaway - 24 piece Women’s Tool Set Contents: 4 x 6 gray and pink canvas carrying case 1 level 3 pc precision screwdriver Extension bar Measuring tape Ratchet Handle Bit … Read entire article »

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Liz’s rant: Have a seat…

Liz’s rant: Have a seat…

There seems to be a growing phenomenon in my city – one that highly disturbs me, quite frankly. What is this new fad that has my head spinning? Outside furniture. No, I’m not talking about a nice patio set or a pair of wooden rocking chairs gracing the deck or porch. I’m talking about furniture that’s outside. As in upholstered furniture. As in it belongs in the living room or family room, people! Picture this oddity that … Read entire article »

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Get your party on: 8/15-8/21

Get your party on: 8/15-8/21

Let’s jump right in to this week’s holidays with August 15, which heralds National Relaxation Day. Again, the term “national” should give you an indication of just how serious they are about this one. I wonder if relaxation in the 21st century may sound easier than it actually is. It’s my experience that even when I’m relaxing, the wheels of my mind continue to spin. I suspect it’s fairly rare that I achieve a … Read entire article »

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Eat Pray Love 2010 – movie review by Kate

Eat Pray Love 2010 – movie review by Kate

Eat Pray Love 2010 Reel reviews for real people Plot: While trying to get pregnant, a happily married woman realizes her life needs to go in a different direction, and after a painful divorce, she takes off on a round-the-world journey. Based on the memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert. Rating: PG-13  for brief strong language, some sexual references and rear nudity (male) Genre: Drama Starring: Julia Roberts, … Read entire article »

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Recipe of the week – Hot Fudge Cola Cake

Recipe of the week – Hot Fudge Cola Cake

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… Hot Fudge Cola Cake Ingredients: 1 chocolate fudge cake mix 1 can cola soda Vanilla Ice Cream Microwave Hot Fudge Topping Directions: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray. Combine cake mix and cola in large bowl and … Read entire article »

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