Speak Up: Are You Surprised by the Sweet Surprise Ads?


Updated 11/11/09 10:11 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 43 comments

Speak Up: Are You Surprised by the Sweet Surprise Ads?

The Corn Refiners Association is fighting back. They are sick and tired of their favorite ingredient high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) being maligned by the liberal press. They have hired a PR agent and an ad team to teach you that HFCS is not only good for you, it is natural as well. The first time I saw this ad, my jaw dropped to the floor. This over simplification of this very processed Read more

Moonrise Kingdom: A Retro Delight


Updated 05/25/12 9:33 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Moonrise Kingdom Review

Everything about Moonrise Kingdom is unmistakably Wes Anderson: the hazy cinematography, the clever dialogue, and even the use of the director's favorite actors. Indeed, Anderson isn't leaving his comfort zone as a filmmaker, but Moonrise Kingdom is still a pleasure to watch. Set in 1965, the movie tells the story of Sam and Suzy (newcomers Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward), preteen pen pals who Read more

Glee-ful Highlights From Season Finale "Goodbye"


Updated 05/24/12 8:15 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Glee Season 3 Finale Recap

We say goodbye to McKinley High's graduating class of 2012 on this week's season finale of Glee, and while we'll be seeing a lot of these characters next year, for some, it was their swan song (pardon the pun). Everyone is feeling nostalgic, not the least of whom is Mr. Schue, who gives the kids an assignment of picking a goodbye song. The episode is mostly devoted to the characters giving each Read more

In Season: Cherimoyas


Updated 05/21/12 4:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cherimoya Preparation and Recipes

Don't be fooled by the cherimoya: though this fruit resembles a tiny dragon curled up for a nap, it's quite the opposite from a sour-tempered, fire-breathing reptile. With a texture that resembles custard or ice cream, the cherimoya surprises with a sweet flavor that tasters liken to a blend of bananas, pineapple, papaya, and strawberry. And fortunately for us, it's in season for another few Read more

Barbecue Food Breakdown


Updated 05/19/12 7:30 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Calories in Barbecue Foods: Hot Dogs, Burgers, and Chicken

Warmer weather means firing up the grills! But before you eat every single thing on the menu, know the nutritional info of basic barbecue fare. Oh, and don't forget how many calories condiments can add — the numbers may surprise you. Read more

A Texan Take on Blueberry Muffins


Updated 05/18/12 2:08 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Blueberry Corn Muffins

As a food enthusiast growing up in Texas, it was blueberry muffins for breakfast and cornbread for dinner. I always wondered what would happen if the two collided — which is why I created this a rich, buttery cornbread muffin oozing with fresh blueberries. It's subtly sweet and surprisingly light on the palate. With a sour pungency from the Greek yogurt and a bright, floral flavor from the Read more

What to Expect When You're Expecting: Brings a Surprising Amount of Belly Laughs


Updated 05/18/12 2:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Expect When You're Expecting Movie Review

Ever since Love Actually captured hearts and audiences with its huge cast and sweet intersecting story lines, there's been an overflow of ensemble comedies, and fatigue has officially set in. There are usually too many characters and subplots, and while What to Expect When You're Expecting does have a star-studded cast and a lot going on, it's funnier and more engrossing than most of the movies Read more

Glee-ful Highlights From Episodes "Props" and "Nationals"


Updated 05/16/12 12:48 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Glee "Nationals" Recap

It's a Glee double whammy this week as the New Directions prep for, and then head to Nationals! As we've seen at the end of each season, emotions are running high, as the kids get ready to take on Vocal Adrenaline. The stakes are even higher this year since a lot of the seniors are graduating, and there's one gleek in particular who's feeling a little left out. Season three has not been my Read more

See Kate Middleton's Chic Updo From All Angles


Updated 05/14/12 9:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beauty News For May 14, 2012

See Kate Middleton's updo from all angles — HuffPost Style The far-out looks from The Makeup Show (body art included) — Styleite The product you should steal from your grandmother's vanity — Stylelist Four new ways to style an updo classic: the bun — Refinery 29 Grace Coddington remembers her days as Vidal Sassoon's muse — The Cut Heidi Klum speaks on her days with a perm — Read more

Jessica Alba Always Wanted to Be a Mom, Did You?


Updated 05/11/12 1:40 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jessica Alba Talks to Anderson Cooper About Motherhood

It's Mother's Day weekend and the talk show hosts are pulling out all the stops to remind us (and hopefully our husbands) just how amazing we moms are. Over on Anderson, the host and his own mother Gloria Vanderbilt surprised Jessica Alba and her mom with a sweet video message from the actress and healthy living advocate's husband and kids, Honor, 3, and Haven, 8 months, whom she hadn't seen in Read more