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Blk Water Beverage is Just Plain Scary Looking

Mary Martin — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:30:39 +0000

I pride myself on being pretty adventurous about trying new things, not Fifty Shades of Grey adventurous; more like Pee Wee's Big Adventure adventurous. When I see a new flavor of gum or a fancy beverage I jump to try it. I will not be jumping to try blk. water.

'National Chocolate Covered Anything Day' Is the Best Excuse to Pig Out [VIDEOS]

Kathy Landin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:01:59 +0000

Get out your fondue pot and anything you can impale on a toothpick, because this is a random national day of celebration worth getting into. Friday, December 16 is National Chocolate Covered Anything Day. Here are 10 ways to celebrate this holiday. 1 Chocolate-Drizzled Strawberries For the sake of full disclosure, there is [...]

It's National Cupcake Day!

BJ Kelley — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:53:52 +0000

How did I not know this? I love food! Grab a treat, because it’s National Cupcake day! I don’t remember ever getting out of school… Have never got the day off from work… But maybe we should! Tasty, delicious cupcakes. Make your favorite and celebrate! My favorite? I use the red velvet recipe from Paula [...]

Your Soda Might Contain Flame Retardant Ingredients

Mary Martin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:01:49 +0000

It is disturbing sometime when you stop and think about the ingredients in your favorite food or beverage. Some people are staunchly opposed to drinking anything with high fructose corn syrup, yes I'm talking about you BJ Kelley. Well, what about brominated vegetable oil? Sounds harmless enough, until you find out that it is patented as a flame retardant.

Put Down the Raw Cookie Dough and You Won't Get E. Coli — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:28:08 +0000

Arguably the best part about making cookies during the holidays is getting a sneak spoonful of the raw dough before it goes in the oven. Like with tons of other great-tasting grub, however, it’s so not good for us. In fact, two years ago, 77 people in 30 states became ill from doing just that.

Coke Moves Its Secret Formula for All to See — Kind Of [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:08:10 +0000

Since 1925, the secret recipe for Coca-Cola has been famously locked in a bank vault. But no more — to much fanfare, the coveted list of ingredients was moved Thursday to a new vault that’s on display at the World of Coca-Cola Museum at the company’s headquarters in downtown Atlanta.

Which Kids' Breakfast Cereal Has the Most Sugar? [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:50:20 +0000

If you’re giving your kids breakfast cereal and thinking you’re doing a good thing, you may want to think again. According to a new report, some are no better feeding them cake and cookies. After the Environmental Working Group checked the content of 84 popular cereals, it found Kellogg’s Honey Smacks had a whopping 56 [...]

Watch Avril Lavigne Make Christmas Cookies

Nadine Cheung — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:08:30 +0000

Avril Lavigne is getting into the holiday spirit in a new video, which shows the pop star making Christmas cookies and discussing her career. The MTV Buzzworthy clip sets the ‘Wish You Were Here’ singer up with pre-made delights, as well as an array of decorating items so she can let her creativity run wild. [...]

Jabba the Hutt Cupcake Is the Treat You're Looking For [IMAGE]

Don Deane — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:48:47 +0000

Jabba the Hutt of ‘Star Wars’ fame may be a ruthless gangster and crime lord feared in the Outer Rim, but he’s somehow less menacing when done up in fondant icing. Still, we don’t like the way this Jabba cupcake is looking at us. Eat at your own peril.

Leftover Turkey Safety Tips

BJ Kelley — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 04:39:31 +0000

Now that Thanksgiving is over, there’s probably tons of turkey sitting in the fridge. But, is it safe to eat? Well, that depends. According to fine folks at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, we should follow the “2 hours, 2 inches, 4 days” rule. 2 Hours: The turkey should have made it [...]

BJ Kelley's Holiday Recipe Of The Day – Wednesday

BJ Kelley — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:00:53 +0000

You can’t have a big Thanksgiving (or Christmas!) spread without… Rolls! And, this time of year, how about adding a little pumpkin to those rolls? Yes, pumpkin rolls! What you’ll need: 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup warm water 2 cups warm milk 1/4 cup Softened butter 2 cups mashed cooked pumpkin 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 [...]

Thanksgiving Roundup – Secrets, Tips, Recipes and More

Townsquare Media — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:55:56 +0000

Finally, everything you're looking for about Thanksgiving — from the stories behind the holiday to awesome costumes to dress up your pets — is all in one place. If you need to throw together a last-minute feast, wow dinner guests with facts about Thanksgiving or just watch a bunch of hysterical turkey attack videos, this is the guide for you.

BJ Kelley's Recipe Of The Day – Tuesday

BJ Kelley — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:00:15 +0000

So far, I’ve had appetizers, stuffing, and sweets. Now, it’s turkey time! I’ve yet to get this involved with my turkey, but my sister swears it’s easy! Let’s make some Maple Roasted Turkey. It’s like turkey, only sweeter. With this recipe, I even learned something new, like what “marjoram” is! What you’ll need: 2 cups [...]

BJ Kelley's Recipe Of The Day – Monday

BJ Kelley — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:00:12 +0000

OK, this isn’t a recipe that I’ve ever tried. But, Tracy over at my sister station swears by it! She says the recipe is over 100 years old. Let’s get ready to make Cornbread Stuffing! What you’ll need: 4 Cups Chopped Celery(tops too) 4 Cups Chopped Onions(Green and Regular together) 24 Cups Crumbled Cornbread 3 [...]

Make Thanksgiving Dinner From Scratch with This Recipe Roundup

Kathy Landin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:08:13 +0000

Feeling up for a challenge this Thanksgiving? Sick of the canned cranberry sauce and the pre-made, store-bought turkey? Try cooking an entire feast for your family… from scratch! Let’s face it, in the end, you may be a little bit worn out, but you get to eat the delicious results and bask in the light of your own accomplishment. This year, le

10 Thanksgiving Pie Disasters

Alex Zalben — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:58:26 +0000

Ah, pie. One of the great joys of Thanksgiving…that can so easily turn to abject terror if done wrong. From burnt crusts, to terrible fillings, pie is either really good, or really, really bad. Here's ten of the worst Thanksgiving pies we've ever seen. 1 Buck Hunt We're torn about what makes this [...]

BJ Kelley's Holiday Recipe Of The Day – Friday

BJ Kelley — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:00:43 +0000

OK, for a Friday, I decided to skip over the main course… And head straight for dessert! There are tons of recipes for Sweet Potatoe Pie, but this is my favorite. Let me know what you think! What you’ll need: 1 pound sweet potatoe 1/2 cup softened butter 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup milk [...]

BJ Kelley's Holiday Recipe Of The Day – Thursday

BJ Kelley — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:00:36 +0000

Going through the ‘ol family recipe book is making me hungry! Today, I picked out something I remember my grandmother always making for Thanksgiving. It’s a traditional Pumpkin Dip. It’s supposed to be served with ginger snaps… But I used to dip sugar cookies in it! What you’ll need: An 8 ounce pack of cream [...]

Thanksgiving Safety Tips From William Shatner [VIDEO]

BJ Kelley — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:30:50 +0000

Sometimes I feel like this is William Shatner’s world, and we’re just living in it! Priceline, Star Trek, bad music videos, and now giving us turkey fryer safety tips. The gang over at State Farm teamed up with Shatner to demonstrate that, while fried Turkey is tasty, it can also be dangerous to fry. So [...]

BJ Kelley's Holiday Recipe Of The Day – Wednesday

BJ Kelley — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:00:28 +0000

Today, I’m continuing with the Appetizer theme with… drum roll… Turkey Nachos! It’s yet another way to use leftover turkey. Plus, it only has three ingredients! What you’ll need: 1 can of condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted (10.75 ounce) 3/4 cup salsa 1 cup cubed cooked turkey And, of course, Tortilla chips. All you have [...]