Melinda Doolittle: Still Belting Out Beauties
Monday, January 26, 2009
When Melinda Doolittle was voted off American Idol a few seasons ago I vowed I would never watch the show again and to this day I have been true to my word. A late convert to American Idol, I watched in awe every week as Melinda beautifully belted out song after song with amazing range and flawless intonation. I just knew Melinda would win that year, but as we all know, she didn't. But even though she wasn't a winner on American Idol, she's got a winner on her hands with her debut album, Coming Back to You
. In her signature Melinda Doolittle style, Coming Back to You
boasts deeply expressive songs reminiscent of the musical style that suits her voice best -- Motown and classic soul. "Fundamental Things" could easily find itself in a Tina Turner songbook, even while being infused with Doolittle's deep, resonating voice. And "Declaration of Love" easily reminds one of th
e days of "Fame" and Donna Summer.Listening to the album you're taken on a retro ride through some of the most beloved musical sounds we've heard over the past half century -- including Motown, 80's soul, and with a few jazzy moments and gospel touches sprinkled throughout.
Coming Back to You
is a mature musical effort for Doolittle that will serve her well as she continues to hone her individual style and come into her own. Hopefully, though, with her second album she will create a sound that is less reminiscent of others, but an unmistakable rendition of who Melinda Doolittle really is.-Jennifer James, Editor
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Katie Lee Joel Hosted Holiday Mix & Mingle Event at the Betty Crocker Kitchens
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
It's getting deep into the heart of football showdowns with college bowl games starting on Saturday and the NFL playoffs right around the corner. So, for the countless football parties you'll be hosting you will need an inexpensive, yet tasty snack to stave off rabid football fans.Katie Lee Joel, TV food personality and author of The Comfort Table
, an entertaining and recipe book, recently hosted a holiday Mix and Mingle event at the Betty Crocker Kitchens in Minneapolis, MN. At the event, Katie mixed and mingled with guests, announced Original Chex Party Mix as America 's favorite recipe and discussed budget-friendly holiday entertaining."The Original Chex Party Mix was the recipe that I used to make with my grandmother, so it came as no surprise that it was voted as 'America's Favorite,'" says Joel. "I like to make it for game-day parties, but will also give it a little extra kick by adding hot sauce to it."
The Original Chex©Party Mix
Start to Finish: 15 Minutes
3 cups Corn Chex© cereal
3 cups Rice Chex© cereal
3 cups Wheat Chex© cereal
1 cup mixed nuts
1 cup bite-size pretzels
1 cup garlic-flavor bite-size bagel chips or regular-size bagel chips, broken into 1-inch pieces
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
2. Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.
24 servings (1/2 cup each)
1 Serving: Calories 140 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 7g (Saturated Fat 2.5g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 280mg; Total Carbohydrate 16g (Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 3g% Daily Value: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 6%; Iron 30%; Vitamin D 4%; Folic Acid 30%
Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 1/2 Fat
Carbohydrate Choices: 1
2008 © and ©/TM of General Mills
Photo CRedit: Jonnette
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Celebrity Sighting
Monday, October 27, 2008
Domino Magazine staged its third annual Domino Bazaarin Los Angeles. On hand was Michael Moloney from Extreme Home Makeover,who created a bathroom installation and tau
ght a master class in modern bathroom design sponsored by Oral-B's Pulsonic electric toothbrush.
Michael's tip sheet about bathroom design will be posted when available.
Photo Credit: Image Wire; Michael with Oral-B Pulsonic (right)
Photo Credit: Image Wire; Domino Bazaar exterior shot at night (angle):Labels: celebs
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