Wedding Paper DivasPlanning your wedding guest list is no easy fete. With family members you haven't seen in years to inviting co-workers, it can seem daunting to know where to make the cut.
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Whether some people simply slip your mind or your venue space is limited, there are inevitably certain folks who always end up left off your wedding invitation mailing list.
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If you find yourself in the uncomfortable position of trimming down the number of people on your list, we have you covered. First thing's first, you need to think about the long run-people who have been a part of your life individually and as a couple. Secondly, keeping your budget on point is essential; think about it-if a family has over six people in it, inviting just the parents might be the best option. And lastly, think about who you'll really want to share the day with.
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'Game of Thrones' Black Stout Beer Announced
By Mother Nature Network (mnn.com) | Shine Food – 1 hour 30 minutes ago
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'Game of Thrones' Take The Black StoutOmmegang Brewery has announced its next "Game of Thrones" inspired beer, with this one is likely to satisfy those mercenaries with a taste for something stronger.
Titled Take The Black Stout (inspired by the series "Night Watch" guard), the brew follows the earlier successful launch of Iron Throne Blonde Ale back in March.
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Sporting a gorgeous label (by the same firm that crafted the series's opening credits), Ommegang Take The Black is a 7 percent stout "as dark as the winters that once engulfed Westeros, as robust as the men who swear their oaths at the Weirwood Tree. Chocolate and caramel sweetness are balanced by hop bitterness. Roasty, woodsy notes, and an earthy finish."
Due to the success of Iron Throne, Ommegang is ramping up production of Take the Black, which will be available in both 750-mL bottles and sixth barrel kegs.
"The Take the Black Stout follows the wildly successful Iron Throne Ale, which hit stores earlier
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The issue hits stands tomorrow, but Radar got a sneak peak of some of the quotes. Deen reportedly gave several examples of when she used the offensive N-word and fesses up to making racist jokes about "Jewish people, rednecks, black folks... I can't determine what offends another person." Her defense is "they're jokes."
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As for the "slave" waiters at a wedding, Deen"Monsters University" Hits Theaters on Friday! Celebrate with Mike Wazowski-inspired Cake Pops
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Mike Wazowski has his eye on you! Don't take your "eye" off of these delicious Mike Wazowski-inspired treats - they'll fly off the plate fast! These are perfect for a Monsters University party this weekend!
Ingredients:
Baked cake (your favorite box mix)
1 Can of frosting
Jumbo candy eyes
Small white pearl candies (for the teeth)
White candy hearts (for the horns)
Green candy coating
10 pieces of chocolate candy coating (for the mouth)
New and clean craft brush ¼ inch
Lollipop sticks
Brick of Styrofoam
Parchment lined baking sheet
Edible food pens
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Directions
1. Bake your cake according to the box instructions and set aside to cool completely. Prep your candy decorations by putting them into a small bowl or plate.
2. Crumble the cake finely into a bowl. Discard any hard edging of the cake that does not crumble neatly. Spoon in 1/2 - 3/4 of the can of frosting and use your hands to mix
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flickr/ theimpulsivebuyPrepackaged breakfast cereals have come a long way from their roles as digestion aids that were supposed to be non-stimulating starts to the day. Boxed cereal was actually pioneered by two men with familiar surnames and conservative religious backgrounds: John Kellogg and Charles Post. Their products were meant to be convenient, healthy, and reflect certain religious traits like abstinence and humility. However, it didn't take very long for cartoon mascots, prizes, and ambitious advertising to pave the way for the modern landscape that makes up our choices for the so-called "most important meal of the day." The fact that a bland product with origins steeped in temperance mutated into confections marketed by animated, over-the-top, anthropomorphic spokes-creatures is fascinating and a little bizarre.
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http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2013/06/18/how-healthy-is-a-starbucks-caramel-ribbon-crunch-frapp-soon-youll-knowStarting on June 25, 2013, Starbucks all over the U.S. will be displaying calorie counts on their raised chalkboard menus. Customers everywhere will now be able to use these boards to guide their choice of drink, as well as the glass pastry cases containing mouth watering cake pops and baked goods, which too will be labeled. According to the notice the Starbucks website posted, the multi-billion dollar global company is taking this step as a positive one, extending its "commitment to wellness" and to broadening its "transparency."
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Calorie counts, which are already available on the Starbucks iPhone app, website, and in print brochures, resulted from U.S. Food and Drug Administration pressures forcing food chains with 20 or more locations to add calorie counts to their menus. Starbucks, which is looking to shift gears, selling more food and tea in addition to coffee, said adding calorie counts is the latest in a series of
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This recipe for jerk chicken is no joke -- we're talking serious heat! Even better news: The recipe couldn't be simpler. Adjust the amount of chile to suit your taste.
Jerk Chicken Wings
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12 scallions, tops and bottoms trimmed, chopped
8 garlic cloves
4 dried bay leaves
1 habanero or 2 jalapeno chiles, chopped
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, leaves
4 teaspoons ground allspice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
6 pounds chicken wings, cut in half at joint
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1. In a food processor, pulse scallions, garlic, bay leaves, habanero, vinegar, thyme, allspice, 1 tablespoon salt, and 2 tablespoons pepper until coarsely ground. In a large shallow dish, toss chicken with jerk mixture and refrigerate at least 1 hour (or up to 1 day).
2. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange chicken on foil-lined rimmed
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The sweet taste of freedom!Summer is synonymous with popsicles and there's nothing like a sweet and cold treat to refresh you on a humid day. When the temperatures heat up it's a common sight to see my daughter and dog sitting outside on the porch covered in melted popsicles. These red, white, and blue popsicles are the best of them all. Made with pure fruit and healthy yogurt, this tempting treat is the perfect summer and Fourth of July dessert!
Ingredients:
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
1 pint blueberries
1/2 pound strawberries, hulled
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Directions:
1. In a bowl, stir to combine yogurt and honey. Spoon two spoonfuls of yogurt and honey mixture in the bottom of a 10 count (3 ounce each) popsicle mold.
2. Place blueberries in a food processor or high powered blender. Process on high until a smooth puree forms, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pour the blueberry puree into the popsicle molds, leaving about 2 inches from the
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Al PowersWhen it comes to celebrity birthday celebrations, extravagant parties are to be expected. Whether they're jetting to Las Vegas to host outrageous nights at the hottest clubs in town or staying closer to home for the celebration, the parties never disappoint - and the birthday cakes are often the main event. The stars on our list of the most outrageous celebrity birthday cakes went all out for their confections, and some even went so far as to have birthday dessert tables. From professional basketball players to teen actresses, each celebrity has a birthday cake that shows off their personality in some way.
Actress Tori Spelling hosted a celebration for her daughter Stella's third birthday in their backyard complete with a life-sized Hello Kitty cake, life-size Hello Kitty characters, and an expansive dessert buffet. And when birthday parties are sponsored by big names in top-shelf alcohol, the cakes are unquestionably amongst the most lavish.
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