A Shake With A Bit Of A Pop!What better way to celebrate America's birthday than with a giant boozy milkshake that pops in your mouth? Wait... let us rephrase that. Celebrate the 4th of July with an extra boozy, Pop Rocks-infused milkshake! Uncle Sam will totally approve.
Forget sangria or beer and serve an entire tray of these popping, rich and fruity firecracker shakes at your big 4th of July shindig! The Pop Rocks pop after each sip, giving these shakes a fun firecracker quality.
Boozy firecracker milkshake recipe
Serves 2
Ingredients:4 cups vanilla bean ice cream1 cup whipped cream1 cup chopped strawberries1/2 cup strawberry flavored vodka2 pouches red and blue Pop RocksDirections:In a large blender, blend the ice cream, whipped cream and vodka together. Stir in the chopped strawberries with a wooden spoon.Dip the edges of two jars in water and roll in red and blue Pop Rocks. Pour the milkshake into the jars. Top with additional whipped cream and alternating red and blue Pop Rocks.More 4th of July fun
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Khloe Kardashian has faced criticism from the press about her weight. But the youngest Kardashian sister says she’s comfortable in her own skin, and she’s sharing her diet and fitness secrets with SheKnows.
Khloe’s diet and fitness routine
On a bright and breezy afternoon in Beverly Hills, we met up with reality star Khloe Kardashian on the rooftop of Mr. C hotel to test out her new cocktail recipe.
"It's called The Dash," Khloe told us of her champagne and Hpnotiq Harmonie concoction. Khloe said she likes the cocktail because it's light and not too sugary, important factors for health-conscious celebs who are constantly in the spotlight.
Watch the interview: Q&AWhat’s Khloe's diet plan?
Breakfast: Steel cut oats or yogurt and berries Lunch: Salad Dinner: Lean protein and veggies. Dessert/Snack: Champagne!
Healthy snacking
"I don't deprive myself if I want a glass of champagne," Khloe told SheKnows. "You have to enjoy being at a gathering. But I try to limit myself."
Khloe said she also makes sure to eat a healthy snack ahead of time so that she doesn't overindulge on passed appetizers at events.
"Before I go to events like this, I try to eat something healthy," said Khloe. "I always have snacks in my cars like almonds and dried fruits. I always have things handy or else you're going to be binging on things you shouldn't be, and feel guilty afterwards."
Fitness routine
The youngest Kardashian also stays fit by working out with her personal trainer, Gunnar Peterson.
"I do circuit training, five days a week," she told us. "And Pilates is good when you can't go to your trainer. You just feel lean and long."
Working out with the Kardashians
Khloe also works out with her sisters Kim and Kourtney on occasion, as seen on Keeping up with the Kardashians. But Khloe tells us, she's definitely the most athletically inclined in the family.
"I think I'm the most athletic," Khloe told SheKnows. "Kourtney never works out and it's really annoying because she has such a good body. She does yoga like every blue moon. And Kim works out, but she goes in spurts. They have these amazing bodies and eat Oreos all day."
"I think I'm the most athletic."
Her sisters aren’t the only ones with sweet tooths though — Khloe's hubby Lamar Odom is also known for his sugary eating habits. Luckily for her though, Lamar is currently on a strict diet from his Los Angeles Clipper's nutritionist.
"They have him on a meal plan, so they send him home with breakfast, lunch, and dinner," she told us. "I'm like, 'Thank God.' He loves really heavy, hearty food. I cannot make mac and cheese and chicken, because of course you get tempted."
Body image
The most important factor in Khloe’s health routine, though, is staying positive about her body image.
"I'm not going to do anything drastic to fits anyone's mold," she told SheKnows. "You have to be confident in yourself, whatever size that is."
"I'm not going to do anything drastic to fits anyone's mold. You have to be confident in yourself, whatever size that is."More celebody interviews
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Pink slime is back in the news again. After fast food giant McDonald's removed it from its hamburgers, the substance is finding its way into school cafeterias.
Are your kids eating pink slime at school?
Last month, the controversy involving McDonalds' use of pink slime in its burgers opened people’s eyes to what this meat-like substance really is. Also called "lean beef trimmings," pink slime is essentially the rendered beef scraps, including connective tissue, that would otherwise be thrown away. This mixture is treated with ammonium hydroxide, said to kill bacteria like E. coli and salmonella, and then mixed with ground beef to form burger patties.
Jamie Oliver publicized McDonalds' use of pink slime on his show, Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, and the fast food chain subsequently discontinued the use of the substance in their burgers. (However, McDonald’s denies that the show prompted this decision.)
Read more about the McDonald’s pink slime controversy >>Pink slime rears its ugly head again
Just when we thought it might be safe to eat a burger, The Daily reported earlier this week that still might not be the case. Research has shown that up to 70 percent of the ground beef found in supermarkets contains pink slime. And don’t think that you can avoid it by checking the label. Because the USDA considers it meat, there is no other notation included.
School lunches just got scarier
What’s worse is that the USDA is planning on buying 7 million pounds of it for use in school lunch programs. This “meat,” which is used in dog food and has been banned in the United Kingdom, has been deemed safe enough by the USDA to continue to use and serve to our children.
Why hasn’t it been banned already?
As the outrage over pink slime being served to our children continues to grow, a petition has been started in an attempt to get this substance taken off cafeteria menus. The question has to be asked: Why is this even up for debate? If pink slime has been banned in other countries, it seems logical that we wouldn’t want to serve it at schools to our children. Bag lunches are looking better all the time.
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We all say "I love you" in different ways: Chocolates, flowers, a home-cooked meal — and the shared "Yahoo!" as you and your sweetheart catch matching air on the ski slope. Think that last one is going too far? Think again!
Think outside the box for romance
While traditional Valentine's Day gifts are well and good, there are plenty of more adventurous ways to affirm your love.
Take your chocolate outdoors
Sometimes a change of scenery is all it takes to make a normal experience — say, eating a few bites of chocolate — into something more exotic. Why not pack a thermos of hot cocoa or a bottle of wine and take those fancy Valentine's Day chocolates on the road? If you don't have any dramatic bluffs or enchanting forests nearby to hike around, a seat on the grass — or snow — in your favorite park will do just fine. Make sure you dress warmly, bring a blanket or tarp to sit on, and a spare blanket to cover up. If you're really adventurous, and any nearby campgrounds are open, you're in luck: You can drive, hike or snow-shoe right up, set up your tent, then cuddle up and watch the stars.
Couples' workout: Fall in love with fitness >>Make your date an active adventure
Snow shoeing, dog sledding, trapeze classes or Bikram yoga, anybody? Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to that fitness adventure you've been yearning for. A noisy restaurant dinner pales beside the idea of you and your mate sweating together and enjoying the endorphin rush of a new activity. If the two of you have differing ideas of what constitutes a thrilling date, you can trade: Each of you picks one new activity, say, a trending workout class, that you'll try together. Or if you both have a long-standing favorite hobby — skiing, for example — treat yourselves to a tandem outing.
Why you need to sweat with your man and get sexy and fit together>>Cook up some love
Food so often plays a central role in Valentine's celebrations, so why not learn to make your own? Check out your local cooking schools for chocolate-making or ethnic cooking classes to cook up some romance. You can also try an online class from Craftsy.com, such as artisan cheese or chocolate making.
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Let's admit it. Everyone needs to pull a prepared meal out of the freezer every once in a while -- even on a Meatless Monday. Thankfully, there are some options that are meatless, tasty and healthier than others.
Out of the deep freeze
When you have to reach for the freezer handle to find your meal, it's nice to know that you have healthier -- and meatless -- frozen options available! Since March is National Frozen Food Month, we thought we'd celebrate by giving you a few frozen food options you can pull from the freezer and serve with fresh vegetables or a nice green salad for quick, healthier options.
Frozen food that's good food
Not all frozen foods are bad for you, but some are definitely better than others. You don't have to stock your freezer with chicken wings, pepperoni pizza and beef burritos in order to have a great meal or snack ready in a short time. Think frozen vegetables, veggie patties, potatoes and meatless pizzas.
Some really great frozen options include foods from Veggie Patch. The company offers delicious, convenient and healthy options that are meatless and handy when there's no time for a complete homemade meal. Another bonus: Kids love them!
Broccoli bites with cheese, zucchini sticks and spinach nuggets make great snacks or appetizers when you're in a pinch.Veggie lovers burgers, meatless meatballs and veggie dogs are perfect to serve as the main part of your meal and allow a few minutes to pull together pasta to serve with the meatballs, or a fresh salad or beans to go with your dogs.
Do you think of cereal or snack bars when you think of Kashi? Did you know they also make frozen pizza, single-serve frozen entrees and whole grain frozen waffles?
Kashi's Pesto Pasta Primavera has veggies like peas, peppers and carrots served with whole grain pasta in a basil pesto sauce. The Spicy Black Bean Enchilada offers loads of vegetables wrapped around a corn tortilla, topped with a zesty sauce and served with a side of whole grain pilaf.There are also several Kashi frozen vegetarian pizzas to choose from with crusts that blend Kashi's Seven Whole Grains & Sesame with flax seed. Yum!Take the "con" out of convenience
There are many good meatless, frozen foods available. Veggie Patch and Kashi are two companies that blend taste, healthier ingredients and a variety of meatless options, especially nice when you're pinched for time -- even on a Meatless Monday!
With the time you'll save, toss together a great salad to serve with the rest of your meal!
Simple Greek salad recipe
Serves 4
Ingredients:2 large cucumbers, peeled and seeded6 large black olives, chopped2 large green bell peppers, seeded and diced1 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces1 large tomato, diced1/2 cup olive oil1-1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar1/2 cup crumbled feta cheeseSalt and pepper to tasteDirections:Combine all the vegetables in a large bowl.In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and oil, salt and pepper and toss it with the vegetables.Add the feta cheese and toss again to coat well before serving.More Meatless Monday meals
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Baby Gaga Ice Cream A restaurant in London is now serving breast milk ice cream, according to BBC news. And just wait until you hear what it's called.
Baby Gaga Breast Milk Ice Cream
15 lactating women responded to an ad asking for breast milk donations on an online mother's forum, which is now being frozen into..ready for this..."Baby Gaga" breast milk ice cream.
A serving of "Baby Gaga" will set you back about $22 U.S. Dollars.
The breast milk donations were "expressed" on site, pasteurized and then churned with Madagascar vanilla pods and lemon zest. The women were paid about $24 U.S. Dollars for every 10 ounces of milk donated.
Would you eat "Baby Gaga" breast milk ice cream? Leave your comments below!
Hearty Breads Perfect For People On The GoEven though breakfast is the most important meal of the day, it's the most commonly skipped meal in the U.S. Why? People don't have time to sit around the table to eat and read the newspaper anymore! However, not all breakfasts require a fork or plate. These delicious and healthy grab and go loaves, which can be made up to three days ahead, are a great way to get your morning nutrition and still make that 9 a.m. meeting!
Lemon blueberry loaf recipe
Serves 6
Ingredients:1 lemon3/4 cup white sugar1/4 cup melted butter1 tablespoon powdered sugar2 eggs1/4 cup light sour cream1/3 cup skim milk1-2/3 cups all-purpose or whole wheat flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon sea salt1-1/4 cups blueberriesDirections:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.Grate the lemon into a bowl to gather the zest. Set 1/3 zest aside. After you're done grating, cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice out, setting aside 1/3 cup. Prepare the topping by whisking together the lemon juice and zest with the powdered sugar. Set aside.In a large bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, sour cream, the remaining lemon zest and remaining lemon juice. Stir in the milk and set aside.In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder and sea salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture and mix until fully combined. Gently fold in the blueberries.Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for at least 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.Once cooled, spread the prepared topping on loaf and enjoy!
Whole wheat peanut butter bread recipe
Serves 8
Ingredients:2 cups whole wheat flour1/3 cup white sugar4 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup peanut butter (creamy)1-1/2 cups skim milkDirections:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a loaf pan (9 x 5-inch) with cooking spray.In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add peanut butter and milk and stir until just combined. Pour into the loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes. Enjoy with jam!
Cinnamon almond loaf recipe
Serves 6
Ingredients:1/4 cup butter, soft2 eggs1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat)1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon sea salt1 cup skim milk1-1/2 tablespoons brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon1/4 cup chopped almondsDirections:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together, set aside.In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with a handheld mixer until combined. Slowly add in each egg, mixing between. Stir in vanilla.In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together. Add half mixture to the butter mixture. Add 1/2 cup milk. Add remaining 1/2 cup flour and remaining 1/2 cup milk, stirring to make sure it's all combined.Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan. Sprinkle brown sugar/cinnamon over the batter. Pour remaining half over the brown sugar. Sprinkle almonds on top and bake for at least 45 minutes, or until a toothpick entered comes out clean.More easy breakfast ideas
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Take frozen food out of the deep freeze!
