Monday, August 01, 2005

evening

Torani Mango Frusia Knocked My Smoothie Socks Off

I know don’t know how they’re going to replace my knocked off socks, but right now, I don’t care.  We got a whole bunch of samples from CoffeeFest in June, but haven’t had time to really get into them.  Tonight, for the first time, I tried the Torani Mango Frusia with a little skim milk and ice and it was terrific.  Unfortunately, for those of you out there, I’m not sure the small sample packets are available to those who weren’t at the conference.  But, take my word for it, it was delicious.  I’m usually so skeptical of smoothie claims, but between Torani and Big Train, we’ve been very pleasantly surprised this past couple of weeks of beverage experimentations.  Certainly ordering the Big Train packets is a tremendous savings over buying the drinks at Starbucks and I haven’t noticed any lack of quality in the results.  We’ve tried a multitude of flavors and they’re all good.  We split a packet and it averages out to about 50 cents per drink versus the Starbucks’ $3+.  Don’t get me wrong, when we’re swimming in cash, I’m more than happy to go into Starbucks and get them to make our drink, but this is great when you’re stuck at home during the INTERMINABLE thunderstorm/dog fear watches.

I would certainly buy the full bottle of the mango puree because it’s just that good.  And ice and skim milk (although it can be made with water or tea) are pretty cheap.  They’re are only two of us in the household, so we don’t need a big bottle.  If you can find a way to buy the small packets from Torani, it would be a great way to try it.  Seriously tasty.

Sunday, July 31, 2005

early evening

Yoplait Makes Dreams Come True

Oh, I thought Yoplait Whips were dreamy enough, as they reminded me of the good old days of Jell-O 1-2-3 and the fabulousness of it.  But no, they’ve outdone themselves, they’ve come up with a Yoplait Whip Chocolate Raspberry flavor.  It only has a slight raspberry flavor and the chocolate is a yogurty chocolate flavor, but still, I’m happy.  Very very happy.  So happy, I’m giving you a picture of the label.

In other good news, Atkins files for bankruptcy and bread & pasta win.  So, that means we ALL win.  Seriously, who could live without bread? 

Saturday, July 30, 2005

evening

BlogHer Is Now Over, But Hockey Has Yet To Begin

Okay, I’ve made it through the hard part, the BlogHers have had their pre-conference dinner, their conference and their post-conference dinner.  Now, we just have to wait for everyone to get home and post.  Now, I have to move on to hockey.  The important thing - where oh where will Tie Domi (or Voldemort) go?  Will he stay with my beloved Leafs, will he go to the Pittsburgh Penguins (Pittsburgh over Toronto >sigh< ), or will he go somewhere else altogether?  If Toronto doesn't offer him enough money, how can I with a good conscience remain a Leafs fan?  Although, I don't think I could ever become a fan of Pittsburgh anything.  Granted, it's not like the heinous crime of being a NY Yankee, but still… Will I have to love the sinner, but be indifferent to the sin?  If he goes somewhere else, would they let him have his number?  Because the only numbers I could accept are 28 and 7, because 7 was always my number.  Am I thinking about this too much, considering I've only been a Leafs/hockey fan for one season and then there was the lockout?

Leigh-Ann and I just watched Bill Maher:  I’m Swiss on HBO tonight.  It was great.  He voices so many of the same thoughts that we have here at home.  It’s like he’s eavesdropping.  Bill, if you’re there, stop eating all the munchies.

Sunday, July 24, 2005

lunch time

The Raging Grannies

The Raging Grannies are awesome.

Friday, July 15, 2005

early afternoon

Undies Will Keep Us Together

There will be more, but I must shower…

Young and beautiful, but someday your undies’ll be gone
When Hello Kitties turn you off, who’ll be turnin’ you on
Chicks Rule, Chicks Rule, Chicks Rule, Boys Will Be Stupid forever
Love Is… will keep us together
I said it before and I’ll say it again
While others pretend
I’ll be in a Curious George Eating a Banana Panty and I’ll need ya then

(My deepest underwear apologies to The Captain & Tenille)