If you're craving pizza, the best thing you can do (aside from making one yourself!) is swing by the freezer section of your local supermarket. After all, even a slice of thin-crust, all-veggie delivery pizza can be loaded with fat and calories! Hungry Girl did some chewing, and we've got the frozen pizza lowdown...
South Beach Living Frozen Microwavable Pizzas PER SERVING (1 pizza): 330 - 350 calories, 10 - 13g fat, 33 - 37g carbs, 8 - 10g fiber, 29 - 31g protein
Not only is the serving size an ENTIRE PIE (a small one, but an entire pie nonetheless!), but these things come in GREAT flavors -- Four Cheese, Pepperoni, Deluxe, Grilled Chicken & Vegetable, Spinach and Mushroom, and... wait for it... Buffalo-Style Chicken! And check out the protein these things are packing. Nice job, SBL!
Amy's Cheese Pizza Toaster Pops PER SERVING (1 Toaster Pop): 160 calories, 6g fat, 21g carbs, 1g fiber, 5g protein
Is it a pizza, or is it a Pop-Tart? We don't know, and we don't care. It ROCKS! Slightly sweet tomato sauce + melty mozzarella + a doughy pocket = extreme and utter awesomeness! And with so few calories, you can even snack on one of these between meals (we won't tell!).
Kashi All Natural Orginal Crust Frozen Pizzas PER SERVING (1/3rd of an approx. 13-oz. pizza): 290 - 300 calories, 9g fat, 37 - 39g carbs, 4 - 5g fiber, 14 - 16g protein
Oh Kashi, what can't you do?! We love your cereals and snack bars, and we love your frozen pizzas, too! These come in Five Cheese Tomato, Mediterranean, and Roasted Garlic Chicken. Yowza! All natural and ALL GOOD!
Amy's Spinach Pizza in a Pocket Sandwich PER SERVING (1 Pocket Sandwich): 280 calories, 9g fat, 37g carbs, 3g fiber, 13g protein
Mmmm, it's another fun interpretation of classic pizza from our pals at Amy's. This one's large and oozing with two types of cheese: mozzarella and feta! And so much spinach, Popeye would be jealous...
Amy's Roasted Vegetable Pizza PER SERVING (1/3rd of an approx. 13-oz. pizza): 270 calories, 9g fat, 42g carbs, 2g fiber, 6g protein
Wowowowow. Restaurant-quality pizza that's heat 'n' eat? It's true! With marinated mushrooms, roasted red peppers, sweet onions, AND artichoke hearts, you won't even miss the cheese. That's right, this one's cheese-free and proud of it. Share one with some pals, or slice it up into minis and serve as a fun appetizer!
Lean Pockets Made with Whole Grain Supreme Pizza PER SERVING (One 4-oz. sandwich): 220 calories, 7g fat, 30g carbs, 3g fiber, 10g protein
Supreme pizza with only 7g fat?!? YES!!! This pocket is stuffed with sausage, pepperoni, green peppers, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese! Plus it's packed with whole grains -- 16g per serving. We're supremely grateful for this thing when pizza cravings attack! HG Hot Pizza Tip: DIY Portion Control!!! A couple of our favorite frozen pizzas are GIGANTIC. To avoid devouring the whole thing, have a big salad beforehand or enlist the help of two hungry buddies, OR just wrap up the extra servings right away, and put 'em in the fridge immediately. Crisis averted.
The flower you like best reveals hidden personality traits that you may never have know about. Here's what your favorite bloom reveals about the real you:
Roses, Carnations or Peonies -- You're a traditional person who lives to nurture family and friends.
Irises, Lilies or Orchids -- You're a hard charger who thrives on adventurous pursuits and achieving objectives.
Lilacs or Hydrangeas -- You're a team player who uses your diplomatic skills to bring people together to solve problems.
Sunflowers, Gardenias or Hibiscus -- You're a positive thinker with an exuberant love of life that attracts others.
Lily of the Valley, Bluebells or Daffodils -- You're intuitive and sensitive to others' needs and know how to fulfill them.
Jasmine, Freesia or Honeysuckles -- You know what you want and how to get it, and others gladly follow wherever you lead.
Violets, Tulips or Crocuses -- You appreciate the simple things in life and rarely stress out over daily frustrations.
Thursday, November 20, 2008, 08:10 AM CST [General]
I need your help. My husband is getting an Ipod for Christmas loaded with music that we can sail by. He loves sailing! I will need to get the I pod loaded with all the music between now and Christmas.
Can you halp me select some songs that I should put on his list?
Here is what I can tell you about him and his musical tastes....
He loves regae, Jimmy Buffet and the Grateful Dead. Also loves Los Lobos, Mexican folk music and bands from his youth like the Allman Brothers, The Band etc (he just turned 50). Likes some 80's like Cameo Word Up and Prince (that was his GO to Song- if you know what I mean) Dylan and Rolling Stones. He listens to the Current or XM radio during the day so his taste is eclectic also.
Thursday, November 20, 2008, 08:05 AM CST [General]
Weekend Hit List November 20th - 23rd Todd Walker FOX 9
Music
AC/DC Xcel Energy Center - 199 Kellogg Blvd. W. - St. Paul November 23 : 8 p.m.
Sports
Life Time Fitness Turkey Day 5K Thursday, November 27, 2008, 08:20 AM Life Time Fitness MInneapolis - Target Center 600 1st Ave N MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55403
Timberwolves vs Celtics Target Center - 600 First Ave. N. - Minneapolis (Downtown) November 21 : 7 p.m.
Minnesota Wild vs St. Louis Blues Xcel Energy Center - 199 Kellogg Blvd. W. - St. Paul November 22nd : 7 p.m.
Gopher Football vs. Iowa Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome - 900 S. 5th St. - Minneapolis The Golden Gophers take on Iowa at the last home game of the Big Ten season. November 22 : 6 p.m
Minnesota RollerGirls Event Date: 11/22/2008 7:30:00 PM Location: Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium More Info: www.mnrollergirls.com The Minnesota RollerGirls are part of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), a national governing body fo r female-only, skater-owned, flat-track roller derby leagues. The Minnesota RollerGirls league was founded in August 2004 and has grown from 6 original members to a current roster of 80 skaters, 8 referees and coaches, and countless volunteers. All participants are unpaid amateurs. The league contributes proceeds to charity and its members dedicate volunteer time to over 50 local and national charities. TICKET PRICES General Admission: $10 advance/$12 door Trackside seating: $12 advance/$14 door Kids Ages 9 and under: FREE
Events
Coffee Festival Calhoun Square November 22 : 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Price: $9.00 proceeds benefit Second Harvest Heartland http://www.calhouncoffeefest.com There's a thin line between addict and conniseur. Both addict and conniseur are welcome at Calhoun Square's Coffee Festival, which has been going on for almost two decades. With entry, you java lovers will get a Coffee Fest mug that you can fill and refill with vast amounts of coffee and tea. The first 1,000 of you will get a $5 coupon for Calhoun Square stores. You food lovers, there'll be breads and sweets. You entertainment lovers, you'll find "Caffeinated Comedy" by ComedySportz and music by Swanne Beach.
Le Cirque Rouge November 21 : 10 p.m. Price: $10 - $15 http://www.lecirquerouge.net 1612 Harmon Place Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-486-5800 Le Cirque Rouge, Minneapolis' beloved cabaret and burlesque troupe, performs every other Friday at Nick and Eddie. Get their early to find the best view of the stage, which can be difficult but not impossible. The 3-D act is a crowd favorite and the Holiday "Nutcracker Suite" performances are not to be missed!
80's Rock & Fashion Show Cabooze When: November 22 : 8:30 p.m http://www.cabooze.com Neighborhood: Cedar-Riverside 917 Cedar Ave. S Flashback to the '80s. It was the heyday of androgynous men and side pony scrunchies, of neon leggings and sequinned tees. The Rock Show part will feature Minneapolis-based classic rock band Cherry Bomb and '80s revival band Hollywood Boulevard. Surrounded by David Bowie-look-alikes and a sea of big hair, you may just forget you actually live in the new millenium.
CSI: The Experience Science Museum of Minnesota - 121 East Kellogg St. - St. Paul Daily 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ends January 4) Price: $11.00 http://www.smm.org/ 651-292-0034 Get off the couch! Switch from spectator to investigator Daily 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ends January 4)
Comedy Sportz Twin Cities Price: 10$ - $12 612-870-1230 http://www.comedysportztc.com 3001 Hennepin Ave. S Minnneapolis, MN 55413 ComedySportz is improvisational comedy played as a sport! (If you've ever seen Whose Line is it Anyway, you've got the general idea.) Two teams of... Thursdays : 8 p.m. Fridays : 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
CHILDREN'S THE ATRE COMPANY The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Friday, November 21 @ 7:30pm Saturday, November 22 @ 11am & 2pm Sunday, November 23 @ 2pm & 5pm Tickets: $24-40 adults; $18-34 for children (17 & under), students and seniors Box office: 612-874-0400 or www.childrenstheatre.org The wondrous world of Narnia comes to life on the CTC stage when Peter, Susan, Lucy and Edmund embark upon their incredible adventure in a new production of C.S. Lewis' THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE. Stepping through the wardrobe into the frozen land where the White Witch now reigns, they must find the courage and faith to join Aslan the Lion in a valiant battle to restore beauty and hope -- and to earn their places as kings and queens of Narnia. The epic holiday adventure, most enjoyed by ages 6 and older, runs through January 3, 2009.
Improv-a-go-go SUNDAY NIGHTS AT THE BRAVE NEW WORKSHOP -- 8pm TICKETS ONLY $1! Improv a Go-Go rocks the BNW on Sunday night! Catch the best improvisers in the Twin Cities in an anything-goes atmosphere, for the low, low price of ONE DOLLAR. It happens Sunday nights at 8:00pm at the BNW theatre, 2605 Hennepin Avenue, Uptown Minneapolis.
Mall of America Events: Thursday, Nov. 20 - Sears Court ·Bret Hart Book Signing Former pro-wrestler Bret Hart will be at MOA signing copies of his new book, "HITMAN: My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestli ng." 6 p.m. Midnight showing of "Twilight" at Theatres at Mall of America
Friday, Nov. 21 - Macy's Court 10:00 AM Columbia Sportswear Grand Opening The only Columbia store to open in the Midwest and the second one in the nation...Columbia is coming to Mall of America. The new store will boast more than 16,000 square feet and will feature Columbia apparel footwear, accessories and equipment, along with its Sorel® brand winter footwear. On Saturday and Sunday, Columbia's Pioneer for the Greater Outdoors, off-road unicyclist Dan Heaton will be demonstrating and teaching his unicycling skills in Macy's Court from noon to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 22 - Nordstorm Court 7:00 - 10:00 AM Give Thanks, One Step at a Time St. Jude Walk The first annual Give Thanks, One Step at a Time walk will be held across the country on Nov. 22. Mall of America will serve as the local host site for this walk which will benefit the ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Top Dog Pawtograph - Bloomingdales Court 11:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. Top Dog Sanctuary's mission is to insure that every dog will have a permanent home, shelter from the cold, and plenty of food - that those dogs "tossed out," abandoned or labeled "unadoptable" and schedule for expiration because of age or untreatable health issues, will have the love and respect they deserve. The Top Dog Sanctuary 2009 calen dar dogs are coming to Mall of America on Nov. 22. Mall guests are invited to meet the calendar stars and get their pawtograph on their calendar. All proceeds from the calendars will benefit the sanctuary.
Walk to End Hunger Walk Food Drive Through Nov 27 The North Entrance of Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America will serve as a collection site for non-perishable food items. Food will be distributed to local food shelves by the Emergency Foodshelf Network.
NikeStore Grand Opening 10:00 a.m. Whatever the sport, NikeStore will give inspiration, motivation, and information to take the game to the next level. A place where athletes serve athletes. What started on the track at the University of Oregon between a coach and his athletes continues today with a new retail experience at the Mall of America. We've got what's needed to pursue the passion of sport - customize some kicks at the NikeiD Studio, tuning a run with Nike+, or racking up miles with Nike Run Club. Check out www.nikestore.com/newstores for special grand opening events November 22nd-23rd, including NikeStore-exclusive limited-edition tees, enter-to-win shopping parties, and free giveaways
Free Family Flicks 10:00 a.m. "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" is the free family flick for this Saturday Theatres at Mall of America
Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 03:55 PM CST [General]
MPLS.ST.PAUL MAGAZINE LAUNCHES
"DO YOU WANT TO BE A REAL MODEL?" CONTEST
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, the premier city magazineis searching for hidden modeling talent in the metropolitan area with the "Do You Want to be a Real Model?" contest launching today on www.mspmag.com. The public will choose the winner via online voting on the mspmag.com Web site. The winning contestant will be featured in an upcoming issue of the magazine.
For information and registration log onto mspmag.com/realmodel.
