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Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Ms. Adventures -adventures in eating

I've have some Divalicious updates this week in food- things that will definitely be or already are on my list of Ms. Adventure's do's:

A1-Teriyaki Steak Sauce- I give this a big YUMS up! It was really yummy, not too much teriyaki flavor not too much A1. I had some left over rotisserie chicken that I picked up the other night, so I melted some fat free american cheese on a
La Tortilla Factory tortilla

I sliced up a few pieces of rotisserie chicken and put it on next, then about 2 tbsps of black beans, and topped it with A1 Teriyaki sauce and lettuce and VOILA! DEEE LICIOUS!

With the onset of summer you can't help but enjoy a little ice cream now and then. My current fav is this- No Pudge- GIANT Stawberry Shortcake Bars


These bars really are Gigantic! and GOOD too! Though I wouldn't recommend the Chocolate Eclair version. Not so good.

Spice that palate up with some of these fantastic treats, you won't regret it! WOO!

posted by Ms. Adventures at 1:10 PM     2 tasty tidbits


Saturday, April 22, 2006
A Quick Note..

Does anybody remember the name of that Wayne Wonder song that was so big a few years ago? It's driving me NUTS.

In any case, in lieu of no music entry today, I wanted to say a few words about some Beauty Products I can't live without.


Mary Kay Full Coverage Concealer.

This stuff is AMAZING. I've had one tube for over a year now, and it's not even close to being used up. If you had a manhole stuck to your face, or oh...say, a chicken, this stuff would cover it up.


Dove Energy Glow Facial Cleanser

It delivers what it promises. Yay!!!


John Frieda Sheer Blonde Stuff.

This is the best conditioner. It actually does bring out highlights, and I don't get buildup. The L'oreal color conditioners leave my hair feelin all waxy. I can't be waxy!!!

posted by Bee at 10:40 AM     1 tasty tidbits


Friday, April 14, 2006
Travelling Mix - Easter Version!

It's doubtful that I'll be able to make my saturday post, so here it is, a day early, the mix I made JUST FOR my 8-hour drive!

1. Led Zepplin - Rock & Roll
2. Kanye West - Jesus Walks
3. Radiohead - Planet Telex
4. Heart - Magic Man
5. Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Talk About the Blues
6. Joe Strummer feat. Johnny Cash - Redemption Song
7. White Stripes - Little Ghost
8. Missy Misdemeanor Elliot - Lose Control
9. VHS of Beta - Night on Fire
10. Peter Gabriel - Zaar
11. Interpol - Obstacle 1
12. Explosions in the Sky - The only moment we're alone

posted by Bee at 10:08 AM     1 tasty tidbits


Thursday, April 13, 2006
Food News and Easter Candy

Did you know that the fine people at Dr. Pepper are coming out with a new flavor? I love the Diet Cherry Vanilla right now, but Dr. Pepper is unveiling Diet Dr. Pepper Berries and Cream! Sounds yummy!



From their site:

" New Diet Dr. Pepper Berries and Cream combines that one of a kind flavor of Dr. Pepper with the smooth indulgent taste of cream and a refreshing hint of berry. So, toss the calories, bring on the flavor, and take those taste buds for a ride of their life."

I love all those funny verbs and adjectives they use to describe stuff like this! Anyhow, I love cream soda so if it's anything like that, I'll be happy to buy it!


And since it's coming up on Easter, here's my top five favorite Easter candies:

#5 The speckled Malted Egg


#4 Jelly Belly Jelly Beans



#3 The traditional Chocolate Bunny- Cadbury chocolate preferred! F'get that Palmer junk!



#2 Now remember this is my list-
Cadbury Creme Egg



AND last but not least THE #1 EASTER CANDY!
Cadbury Mini Eggs!!!




WOO! Have a Divaliscious EASTER!

posted by Ms. Adventures at 11:18 AM     2 tasty tidbits


Saturday, April 08, 2006
Let's hear it for the Girls

For the past few months I've worn out 3 cd's, The Arcade Fire's Funeral, My Morning Jacket's self-titled album, as well as the self-titled Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. As amazing and worthy as these albums are, I feel something is missing. Oh yeah, it's chick music! Going through my library, I've compiled a list of my top 5 favorite albums by female artists. One disclaimer: If I see ONE COMMENT whining "I never heard of these people!" I will be annoyed! The point of me being put in charge of Music (&more) is that I am apparently a know-it-all. SO. Before commenting, please take a moment to attain my best track pick from each artist. Barring that, Enjoy!



5. Sleater-Kinney - All Hands On The Bad One.
This was the first album I'd ever heard from the northwest trio, and it's my favorite one to date (though there new record, The Woods is more than noteworthy). It's the perfect combination of grinding riot-grrrl punk and beautiful, almost frail vocal harmonies. My pick for best track is #2, "Ironclad", and the witty "You're no Rock & Roll Fun".




4. PJ Harvey - Stories From the City, Stories from the Sea.
A few years ago I would have said that for my money, it didn't get any better than Harvey's album Rid of Me. Every song felt charged with a raw sexual energy that only PJ (and Juliette Lewis) could put out. But as nice as raw sexual energy is, it's not something you can listen to every day. Stories is a bit more grown up, a bit more evolved. While you still get a grinding satisfaction off of tracks like "Big Exit", a good part of the tracks on this album feel like an afterglow compared to Rid of Me. Try to listen to her duet with Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke, "This Mess We're In" and not imagine yourself in some sweaty hotel room. Go on, I dare ya.



3.Cat Power - Moon Pix. I can't say enough things about Cat Power (also known as Chan Marshall). Her mournful voice? Her matter-of-fact lyrics? Her soft, full, mouth? Sorry, got carried away. Okay, so I've got a little bit of a lesbian crush working there. That doesn't make Pix any less amazing. This is the album I grab when I'm having an identity crisis. It's thoughtful, honest, and haunting. My favorite track is easily "Colors and the Kids", but If you've never listened to Cat Power before, please also listen to "Cross Bones Style" and "American Flag", if anything to get a better idea of how different and strange each track on this album really is.


2. Hole - Live Through This. I know I'm going to catch hell for this one. Now more than ever, with "Emo" and Indiepop becoming so popular, there seems to be a real decline in angry, pissed-off music. What happened to Rage Against the Machine? Ice-T once did a song called "Cop Killer". He now plays a Cop on TV. Trent freaking Reznor isn't even pissed off anymore! Is EVERYBODY on Paxil?
Courtney Love isn't! That's right, she's back, and she's crazier than ever!!! If I could meet Courtney, I'd hug her and tell her how much Live meant to me. And then she'd punch me in the face (POW! Right in the kisser!). This is, to me, a true punk album. From the gritty, in-your-face "Violet" to the pseudo-sweet teen crush "Doll Parts" this record lays it all out for you. It's like being naked in front of a boy (or girl) for the first time. There's nowhere to hide, this is what it is. My favorite tracks on this album would have to be "Credit in the Straight World" because It's so great to sing along to, and of course "Olympia" because you might as well say I went to school/in Olympia/and everyone's the same. Rock on Courtney! Stay Crazy, girlfriend!!!


1.Tori Amos - Under the Pink.
You had to expect to see Tori in here somewhere! In any case, this was a tough decision. I love every album she's ever put out (maybe with exception to Strange Little Girls) but none more so than this one. I knew I was in love when I first heard the first few notes to "Pretty Good Year". You could say that Tori's sophomore effort was a lot stranger than her first record, Little Earthquakes, with songs that take you from one place to another in a fashion so abrupt it's almost violent. Don't believe me? Watch out for "The Waitress" then. MY favorite song from Pink is "Space Dog", but that's because I have personal ties to it. If you haven't heard anything from this record, I'd recommend you first listen to "Cornflake Girl" which is so powerful and so charged you can't help but move along with it. And since I've already mentioned Trent Reznor once, he duets with Tori on "Past the Mission".

I hope you guys enjoyed that. And see? No Jewel anywhere!

posted by Bee at 4:02 PM     2 tasty tidbits


Wednesday, April 05, 2006
ICE CREAM!

MAN do I LOVE some ice cream! I went to the store last night to get my re-fill on ice cream. I usually get Blue Bunny Fat Free Caramel Toffee Crunch or Fat Free Brownie Sundae which are both FABULOUS. They only have 90 calories per 1/2 cup, no fat, and 5 grams of fiber. So in the points world, that's only about 1.5 per serving!! DELISH!



But the store was OUT of my flavors and nothing else near as good "nutrition wise" was available, so I got these-they're sugar free/low fat:

90 calories for a very small bar, 6 grams of fat, and 2 fiber- so they're 2 points each.

They were OK. Not anywhere near as good as the ice cream, I think cause of the no sugar thing. They work for now but I wouldn't recommend them if you're looking for a big serving. The outer shell is thick and crunchy, but the ice cream portion inside was very small. I could have eaten 2 or 3 more easily.

Anyhow that's the "scoop" on my fav ice creams (har har)

posted by Ms. Adventures at 1:47 PM     1 tasty tidbits


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