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Flashback: Little Dorks Dancing on Silver Spoons

GiggleSugar — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:00:00 PDT

Although the credits are rolling and this episode of Silver Spoons has reached its end, Rick Schroder and Alfonso Ribeiro insist on making total dorks of themselves. In an attempt to cement the newly restored friendship shared by their characters, the two run to the center of the room, exchange high fives, and take turns showing off their amateur-ish break-dancing skills. It's fun for the whole . . . two of them. My only wonder is: Why is Alfonso dressed like he's 10 going on 65?

Simple or Swank: Silver Spoons

babysugar — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:00:24 PDT

Whenever I used to hear "silver spoon" I thought of Ricky Schroeder or George Bush Sr. But now that I have a child, I think of delicate shiny objects that serve as keepsakes for baby. If you know a newborn, consider gifting the silver utensil to commemorate the birth.

Simple: The Red Envelope sterling silver spoon is classically elegant with a beaded trim on the edges. Usually priced at $72, it's on sale for $54.
Swank: If you can afford to get a little pricier, you may choose the more modern loop spoon from Tiffanys . The sterling server will cost you $150.

Which one would you prefer?

What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:57:47 PDT

All of the new DVD releases hit stores (and Netflix) on Tuesdays. So each week in What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday, I sort through the best of the batch and tell you what to add to your queue.

Silver Spoons: Season 1
This week I have a very special trip down memory lane to 1982's "Silver Spoons." The first season is (finally!) out on DVD, so you can reacquaint yourself with the lovable 12-year-old Rick Stratton (Rick Schroeder) who surprises his wealthy, "kid at heart" single dad by going to live with him at his estate. Comedy ensues mostly in the form of Dad-acting-like-a-child jokes. Also, it's great fun to see the bajillion now-well-known actors who had recurring or guest parts on the show, including (but not limited to) Jason Bateman, Whitney Houston, Sharon Stone, Matthew Perry and Christina Applegate.

Two more new releases if you

read more Miss Potter I saw this movie one afternoon in a theater full of older folks, and they seemed to thoroughly enjoy it, many of them clucking afterwards over how "darling" it is. So, I'm guessing they might be the target audience for Miss Potter, though I liked it well enough, having grown up on Beatrix Potter's stories. Renee Zellweger plays Beatrix Potter, who had a remarkably interesting life: Being home schooled, she looked to her pets for friendship and felt strongly about protecting the environment. She became independently well-off by her own accord, writing and illustrating children's books. She became secretly engaged to her publisher (Ewan McGregor), since her parents disapproved of her marrying a man who worked for a living. The movie has a soft, gentle feel to it and is just the kind of comforting thing for, say, a day full of summer thunderstorms. Another reason to watch this: Ewan McGregor is positively adorable.
Bridge to Terabithia I still maintain that the book version of Bridge to Terabithia is better than any movie could hope to be, but the movie is sweet enough for what it is. Fifth-grader Jesse Aarons feels lonely at school and at home, being an artistic boy in a family full of girls. When the independent and spirited Leslie moves in next door, however, Jesse's whole perspective changes. He finds a best friend in Leslie, and the two create their own imaginative world in the nearby woods. They call it Terabithia, and through their own creations they find ways to deal with school bullies and Jesse's gruff dad. Everything changes in one day, however, and Jesse has to learn how to re-imagine Terabithia by himself.

Pilot Scoop: 2 Broke Girls

Becky Kirsch — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:33:50 PDT

The new TV season is chock full of familiar faces, and CBS's new comedy Two Broke Girls is no exception. Kat Dennings moves from the silver screen to the small screen, but brings along her signature sarcasm in this new series from executive producers Michael Patrick King (Sex and the City) and Whitney Cummings, which premieres tonight.

What it's about: Kat Dennings plays Max, a sassy Brooklynite working at a greasy-spoon diner in Williamsburg. When a prissy, down-on-her-luck rich girl joins her (Beth Behrs), the girls strike up an odd couple-style friendship. It's not long before Max and Caroline are living together and saving up for a business of their own.
Where it works: Dennings's acid tongue brings just the right amount of sarcasm to keep the sitcom edgy, and newcomer Behrs holds her own as spoiled but scrappy Caroline. The dynamic between them is fun to watch and the setting makes for hilarious hipster jokes aplenty.
Where it doesn't: Some of the supporting characters are a little too stereotypical (e.g., Max babysits for a rich Manhattan woman with twins named Brad and Angelina), and some of the jokes are trying too hard to push the envelope (there are jabs at both Stephen Hawking and Duke University).
You might like this show if: You're a fan of Dennings, or you're looking for the perfect show to keep the laughs going after How I Met Your Mother.
When it's on: Mondays at 8:30 p.m.

Watch a preview when you

Love Trader Joe's? Then You've Got to Make This Recipe

Susannah Chen — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:55:11 PST

Since you've crowned Trader Joe's your favorite grocery store three years in a row, I've decided I'm long overdue to share something with you: my top TJ's product, and the definitive recipe to go with it.

I've always loved the half-healthy, half-indulgent quality of the chain's Cilantro & Chive Yogurt Dip. It's wonderful spooned atop silvers of smoked salmon and thick-cut chips, blended with buttermilk for a unique dressing, or as a dip for carrots and celery. But I can't take credit for the hands-down best way to enjoy this: in a sourdough bread and roast beef sandwich. That brilliant idea goes to my best friend, who came up with this simple yet amazing combo when she didn't have any condiments in her refrigerator.

This sandwich, which contains items that can be found at all Trader Joe's stores, may not sound like anything special, but make no mistake - it's amazing. I've had it for lunch every day this week. Want the recipe? Then read more.