May 2012
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Doctor Who Mayathon!
by Danielle Robbins
This May I have chosen to embark on a pretty big and dare I say awesome adventure. Before I tell you what that adventure is I have a few confessions to make. First off, I have never seen one episode of Doctor Who… EVER. Second, this is partly because it kind of confuses me. I know, I know it’s time to get with the program.
This is where the adventure begins!...
April 2012
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March 2012
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Hunger Games Plum Candy Apples | Recipe
by Danielle Robbins
Just like the rest of America, I too went and saw the Hunger Games this weekend. I new that from the moment I heard they were making a movie out of the book I wanted to make a recipe from it. But I just couldn’t decide what to make. There is so much food portrayed in the book and the film, the choice was hard. I was stumped until I saw Katniss’ big moment on the screen...
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The Lorax Truffula Trees Cupcakes | Recipe
by Danielle Robbins
This weekend was a very Lorax weekend and I’m not ashamed that I was dragged in by it’s cuteness! We went to see the film on Dr. Seuss’ birthday and finished the weekend off with some Lorax themed pancakes and green eggs and ham at Ihop. All the joy made me want to create a Lorax themed cupcake of my own. The Truffula Trees reminded me of sweet and delicious cotton candy...
February 2012
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Happy Meal Dessert | Recipe
by Danielle Robbins
Wow, it has been quite some time since I have posted a recipe! My computer has been on the fritz and was making it very difficult to post. So I said screw it and decided to take the leap back in no matter how much trouble it would give me. It feels good to finally be posting again!
The other day I headed over to Pacific Place to see The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and...
August 2011
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Strawberry Cake Pops | Recipe
by Danielle Robbins
Back in April I reviewed a very cute and absolutely delicious cookbook called Cake Pops (You can see the review here). This past week I took a trip down to Los Angeles to go to a friend’s wedding and visit some good friends I haven’t seen for a while. As a gift for letting me crash on couches I brought along some cake pops. As always cake pops get gobbled up pretty quickly...
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Will It Suck? | 8.12.11
by David Robbins
We got four movies for you today. That’s right, four movies. Step right up and treat yourself to some laughs about a guy who might blow up. Or if that isn’t your bag, watch some uninteresting attractive people getting slaughtered. Still not what you want to see? How about some kids shaking their jazz hands in 3D. Okay, last chance; we’ve got a special deal on...
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Will It Suck? | 8.5.11
by David Robbins
Four movies hipcats. Four chances to sit in a dark room surrounded by strangers staring at a wall. You can choose to stare at stuff blowing up, stuff get tattled on, stuff being humorously switched around, or stuff getting stray hairs in its mouth. Good stuff.
Off. A bit off. I don’t know how else to sum up my feelings about Bellflower. I just… it’s...
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Berry Phyllo Stack | Recipe
by Danielle Robbins
Blackberries and Strawberries are in season. Every time I walk through the produce section of my local grocery store I can’t help but think of recipes that include these tasty morsels. As recipes of fruit dance through my head, I remembered this nice and light berry treat I found a few months ago. I just had to try it! So hear are the fruits (yes that did just happen) of my...
July 2011
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Will It Suck? | 7.29.11
by David Robbins
Eight movies this week. Yes, eight. As in one above seven. As in three above five. As in twenty-six below thirty-something. Get ready for a long article. You’ve got a whole slew of choices including: kids & aliens, cowboys & aliens, couples & aliens, Saddam & aliens, time & aliens, murder & aliens, more murder & aliens, and blue & aliens. I...
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The Index | 10 Melt-In-Your-Mouth Ice Cream...
by Danielle Robbins
One of my favorite things to munch on is ice cream. From plain old vanilla to the outlandish of flavors, ice cream always hits the spot. Here is my list of the 10 most melt-in-your-mouth ice cream flavors that are sure to make your day.
Boston cream pie ice cream with yellow cake pieces, fudge flakes and swirls of pastry cream. If you’re a fan of Boston cream pie, you’ll...
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Will It Suck? | 7.22.11
by David Robbins
Five movies. I guess Hollywood as a thing for the number five. It seems like every week five movies are being released. I suppose that’s good for choices, but I hate having to write so much. If you do want to go to the theatres this weekend (and aren’t watching Harry Potter again) you’ve a choice between these stylings: two good looking people sharing each...
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Will It Suck? | 7.15.11
by David Robbins
Five movies again this week. You got your indie dramedy, your foreign movie, your kids cartoon, your religious comedy, and your epic mega super blockbuster. My guess is that everyone will be watching that Potter movie. Whatever that is…
Here we are. The last Harry Potter movie (at least until the reboot in 2019). It’s sort of sad to see the most prolific...
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The Index | 15 Stupefying Movie Subtitles
by David Robbins
Movies have a hard time coming up with good subtitles. I for one love a good subtitle, it adds so much nothing to a movie and yet it makes or breaks a film. Subtitles are pointless; they have a better chance of subtracting than adding, but damn if they aren’t amusing. It’s always interesting to see what a studio exec thinks is a good idea for an original subtitle,...
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Will It Suck? | 7.8.11
by David Robbins
Five movies. Five times to go the theatre. Five times to be disappointed. The first mockery of film depicts some metallic guys hitting each other. The next has an insane girl screaming… and stuff. The third shows the relationship between fat guy and ground and Gorilla. The fourth makes you want to sing Third Eye Blind. And the last actually looks sort of good.
As much...
June 2011
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Will It Suck? | 7.1.11
by David Robbins
Five movies open this week. One on Wednesday, so that’s something! You got a wide range of suck to choose from this week: an old guy trying math again, young girls doing things they probably shouldn’t but make it into a something for the whole family, two creepy dudes battling each other in a game of wits, a fat kid kissing a girl that was never in my High School, or...
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Mini Reese’s Cupcakes | Recipe
by Danielle Robbins
Reese’s has come out with new mini peanut butter cups and I just had to give them a try. After a few, I couldn’t help but think how perfect they would be inside cupcakes! Because I didn’t have too much time to put these together, I opted to use a cake mix (Boo! Shun!). I know, I know, but before the baking world judges me the recipe includes some frosting from scratch. So...
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Will It Suck? | 6.24.11
by David Robbins
Four movies. Two potentially good, two potentially crap. This weekend gives a wide range of choices, you can choose: A kid’s movie, a silly comedy, an insightful drama, or a hilarious documentary. Maybe you should just see Super 8 again.
The second film in the Bad (Insert Profession) series. Bad Santa was an okay movie… oh, they’re completely unrelated? They...
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The Index | 9 Best TV Shows About Food
by Danielle Robbins
When I’m not in the mood to bake or cook (which isn’t often) I turn to the tube to get my foodie fix. I’ve limited the list to food shows that are currently running or are about to start a new season because there’s just too many to choose from if I don’t. Ace of Cakes is out of the running even though it’s one of my favorites and Martha, I hate to say it, but your show was...
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Will It Suck? | 6.17.11
by David Robbins
Three movies this time. One comic book thing. One romantic comedy teen thing. One Penguin living with human thing. Not exactly lighting up the screens are they? Maybe you should just see Super 8 again.
If you wanted to see It’s Kind of a Funny Story but don’t like good movies, than The Art of Getting By is right up your alley. I don’t know what makes Emma...
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The Index | 11 Movies by the Numbers
by David Robbins
Numbers are everywhere. We time our lives to them, we shape science with them, we revolve our economy around them, and we sometimes name our movies after them. What are the Internet’s favorite numbers? Easy, anything between 0 and 10. The Interwebs are obsessed with numbers, movies love to count in their titles, so what better way to honor this tradition than a top 10 top...
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Will It Suck? | 6.10.11
by David Robbins
Three movies open this Friday. One has annoying kids yelling, another has giant creatures doin’ stuff. The third film, that everyone will actually see, has the hype of Inception with the majesty of Spielberg. I don’t expect to be surprised by the results next week.
Why do most live-action kid’s movies have to suck? Just because your target audience doesn’t...
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The Index | 10 Delectable Picnic Foods
by Danielle Robbins
It’s that time of year again, where the sun is shining and everyone goes down to the lake to have a picnic. While some picnic dishes leave more to be desired (pasta salad *cough cough*), others steal the show. Here are ten delectable picnic foods that can never go wrong.
Fruit is always a staple for delicious picnic going, but chocolate covered strawberries always bring...
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Mango Coconut Sherbet | Recipe
by Danielle Robbins
Surprised by the wonderful sunny days we’ve been getting in Seattle, I decided to make something to match the warm weather I’ve desperately wanted California to send to us. Adapted from the June 2011 issue of Cooking Light Magazine, this Beautiful bright orange sherbet will be perfect for those lazy days lounging in the sun.
Tools:
Ice cream maker (I use the ice cream...
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Will It Suck? | 6.3.11
by David Robbins
Four movies this time around. We’ve got a wide range of subjects for you to peruse: the peak of the comic book movie this summer, an indie love story, an indie teen sex… drama… comedy… thing, and two parents who lose their kid. Sounds like a fun time at the cinema! Warning: massive hyperbole follows.
Keeping the trend that Rabbit Hole and, more...
May 2011
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The Index | 10 Beacons of Reality TV
by David Robbins
Reality TV is a genre that gets a bad rap, mostly because the majority is god-awful argumentative schlock. There are a select few shows that rise above this perception, and elevate the genre beyond anything that’s ever been broadcast on Bravo. For me, reality TV is a fairly narrow genre. It doesn’t include game shows (yes, the Survivor and American Idol types are...
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Cotton Candy Popcorn | Recipe
by Danielle Robbins
The whimsy of Water for Elephants inspired this recipe for cotton candy popcorn. The circus is one of the biggest spectacles and mysteries that one can’t help but enjoy. I find myself always walking around hypnotized by all the delicious goodies waiting to indulge my sweet tooth. This recipe takes the best of the savory snacks and the best of the sweet to combine and make an...
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Will It Suck? | 5.27.11
by David Robbins
Three movies. Two sequels. One “film”. If you want to watch a movie this weekend, it’s either comedy, drama, or animated. Clean, clear, and to the point. Can’t every weekend be this easy? The only question is whether the adult comedy or the kids comedy will come out on top. My bet is on the Wolfpack.
Not much need to over analyze this one, but...
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LOVE | SIFF Film Review
by Danielle Robbins
Love is an insightful story based on the human condition. It centers on astronaut, Lee Miller, who is living aboard a space station in the year 2039. There is a malfunction with the equipment and he gets cut off from any communications with Earth. The story shows the need for human interaction and what becomes of a man when he gets cut off from the social need inherent in...
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The Index | 5 Must Have Spices
by Danielle Robbins
The spice aisle can be a little daunting if you’re not used to using spices for cooking. There are rows and rows of spices with funny names and strange smells. It can be hard to know which spices you really need to keep around and which ones will just sit there collecting dust. Here are five spices that are a must to add to your spice rack and to beat the spice aisle...
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The First Grader | SIFF Film Review
by Danielle Robbins
For every flaw that is in The First Grader you can’t help, but think, “but, but, old man going to elementary school!” and it’s all made up for.
The First Grader was the Seattle International Film Festival opening film this year. It is the story of an 84 year old Mau-Mau freedom fighter, Maruge, in Kenya who wishes to go to primary school to learn to read. He has received a...
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Seattle International Film Festival Opening Gala
by Danielle Robbins
This week the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) opened on May 19th. The festivities took place at Seattle Center in MaCaw Hall. The red carpet was opened for many guests such as Mayor Mike McGinn, the Seattle Sounders coach Sigi Schmid, Sounders players Brad Evans and Patrick Ianni, producer Jennifer Roth, Kung Fu Panda, Justin Chadwick director of The First...
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Will It Suck? | 5.19.11
by David Robbins
As we transition into the summer movie season weekends become dominated by one film. Most others just move out of the way and let them have their money. This weekend, that movie involves Pirates. So many Pirates. If you don’t want that, watch a Woody Allen movie. It’s the only other choice you’ve got.
Woody Allen continues making movies so far under the...
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Rice Krispie Treat Cake | Recipe
by Danielle Robbins
Everyone knows how to make Rice Krispie Treats, but do you know how to make Rice Krispies into a cake? David is an avid lover of Rice Krispie Treats, so in honor of his birthday I made him an entire cake out of them. It’s pretty simple and quite fun. I would suggest laying out a few hours to do this because of cooling times and decorating. Enjoy a few Rice Krispie pieces...
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The Index | 21 Foreboding Friday the 13th Flicks
by David Robbins
Friday the 13th. The calendar’s most frightening date, right behind are Mondays and Arbor Day. Why have we given so much stock to the legend of the number 13? If you’ve come here for answers you’re not very bright. Hell if I know why 13 is unlucky, I guess some number had to be, some guy just picked one at random. Even so, Hollywood has had a long relationship with...
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Will It Suck? | 5.13.11
by David Robbins
Six movies. A female comedy, a comedian going serious, a serious drama, a dramatic love story, a love story a dance movie, and vampires. I tried to tie that together, but those damn blood suckers got me again. They should make an Alien vs. Predator vs. Vampire movie. That’ll show ‘em. Now that I think of it though, vampires are so popular they’ll probably win....
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The Index | 11 Delicious Foods from Other...
by Danielle Robbins
The United States is a melting pot of delicious food combinations from around the world. We eat foods on a daily basis that stemmed from half way around the world without even a thought, but how cool is it that we can eat a delicacy from France one day to a south of the border meal the next? Here is my list of 11 delicious foods from other countries.
Finding it’s roots in...
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Will It Suck? | 5.6.11
by David Robbins
Eight movies invade theatres this week. For some reason the first May weekend has invited every movie to be released. A huge amount of diversity to choose from, including: A puppet, a homeless man, African Americans getting married, two couples talking, an old guy skeezing, that guy from The Office cashing in, a movie without Dragons, and a god.
Dismissing the whole Mel...
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Bastille Café & Bar | Restaurant Review
by Danielle Robbins
“Damn good French food,” the menu boasts. I would have to agree.
On a Sunday afternoon a friend and I were perusing the Ballard farmers market with grumbley stomachs we found Bastille Café & Bar. We decided to stop in and try their brunch menu that is featured on Sundays from 10am-3pm. Despite the fact that the world outside was hustling and bustling around the...
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The Index | 15 Tremendous Comic Book Movies
by David Robbins
I’m fairly certain that every movie coming out this summer is based on a comic. That may not be entirely true, but… well, it is. Before we get bogged down in the cinematic pages of superheroes, this might be a good time to look back at the films that have launched, and sustained, the surprisingly decent track record of comics. It’s clear that with the movies...
April 2011
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Will It Suck? | 4.29.11
by David Robbins
Four movies. Three probably bad. One most certainly amazing. Try and guess which one it is. Will it be the animated cartoon, the high school party, the monster film, or the super fly car-driving movie? I’ll give you a hint, it isn’t the first three.
The title says everything, doesn’t it? If you think the words Dylan Dog: Dead of Night sound neat,...
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Krain Corner Inn | Restaurant Review
by Danielle Robbins
Off of highway 169 lies a cute restaurant that has been a place to meet and eat in the town of Enumclaw, WA for as long as I can remember. The building has been around for nearly 100 years and was once an Inn. Krain Corner Inn can only be described as country quant and it lives up to this description with its small town hospitality and décor. In 2009 it faced a huge loss...
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The Index | 12 Best Cereals
by Danielle Robbins
Ice-cold milk poured over a delectable crunchy treat in a bowl as big as my head. Oh, and don’t forget the spoon. Cereal is one of the best midnight snacks, but what cereal should you grab for when that late night cravings begin? Well, you’re in luck! Here are my choices for the best cereal treats.
Cheerios are an American staple, but honestly I can’t eat a bowl of the...
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Will It Suck? | 4.22.11
by David Robbins
For the weekend, audiences can treat themselves to the choice of two documentaries or two “movies”. Either way you go, the acting is sure to be horrible. Can’t it be fall yet? I suppose we’ll just have to weather the storm. God, why am I so funny? Oh yeah, I’m awesome. That’s why.
Hey! Another Disneynature movie! Why can’t we watch...
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The Mix | Razzle Dazzle Martini
by Danielle Robbins
[I always wonder what recipe I could come up with using random ingredients that I’m craving at the time. The Mix is my play on curiosity and will feature three or more random ingredients that I will somehow make into a delicious and new recipe. Some may be weird and some may be amazing. I guess the only way to find out is to try it!]
Today’s random ingredients are:...
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The Index | 10 Peculiar Box Office Winners
by David Robbins
The movie Box Office. Every weekend Americans rush out to theatres to see the newest, mostly terrible, Hollywood releases. After the lines die down, the figures come out and we find out who gets a raise and who gets fired. The Box Office is a staple of film, the mascot of the industry, but something we shouldn’t take too seriously. The following are ten movies that...
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Will It Suck? | 4.15.11
by David Robbins
Three groundbreaking movies this week. Look forward to birds, scary masks, and bullets in heads. Unless you’re under 12, or over 50, you’re watching Scream 4 (That is, if you’re not like the rest of America and continually rewatching the same plot in “new” episodes of NCIS).
I can’t believe they’re doing another Abe Lincoln...
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Cookbook Challenge | Cake Pops
by Danielle Robbins
Cake pops take way more time than you think. My advice to you is to read the entire recipe before beginning. After rolling your cake balls they need to be put in the refrigerator for a few hours and preferably overnight. So word to the wise: plan ahead.
I love the idea of making lollipops out of cake. It is a seriously genius idea! Although the idea of cake pops is...
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The Index | 22 Snacks that Made the 90s Legit
by Danielle Robbins
Remembering back to the days of elementary school and brown bag lunches, I found myself thinking of all the snacks that were traded for and the snacks that you hid and never wanted to eat. From candy to cookies there were a select few that could get everyone at your lunch table offering up their entire lunch. Here are the twenty-two most legit snack foods of the 90s that...
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Hanna | Film Review
by David Robbins
“Three Bullets.”
It seems as though Hollywood is in a “young women who kick ass” renaissance. Kick-Ass, Sucker Punch, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Death Proof, and to a lesser extent Super, just to name a few. The latest entry into this very specific sub-genre is Hanna, starring Saoirse Ronan (whose name is impossible to deduce without hearing her say it). The film keeps the...