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Wild Rice Dressing Two Ways - Beginner and Expert

YumSugar — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:50:27 -0800

Regardless of whether or not you stuff your turkey, it simply wouldn't be Thanksgiving without stuffing - er, I mean, dressing. Change things up and take a tip from denizens of the Deep South and Carolina low country: make rice the star of the dish. Not only is whole-grain rice healthier and gluten-free, but cooking up a pot of rice is less work than cubing pieces of day-old bread.

If you're on a tight timeline, keep things simple by using brown rice mix. Fluff in sweetness and crunch by adding dried fruit, almonds, and orange zest. Alternatively, build layers of complexity by browning aromatic vegetables, slow-boiling the rice separately, and then baking the components together to fuse all of the dish's earthy flavors. See both options when you read more.

Which Gorgeous GQ Attendee Is Most Fab?

FabSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:22 -0800

The GQ's Men of the Year Awards wouldn't be complete without an entourage of Hollywood hotties. That's where Jennifer Carpenter, Jessica Stroup, and Emma Stone come into play. While Jennifer, Jessica, and Emma chose a bodacious black palette, Olivia Wilde and January Jones dazzled in Winter white. They all look amazing, but which one captures the twinkle in your eye?

Fab Flash: Girls Gone Wild Gear

BellaSugar — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 16:55:55 -0800

It has been reported that "Girls Gone Wild" is launching an apparel line with a cheeky tag that reads: "When Clothing Isn't Optional!"

Joe Francis, founder, at the age of 23, of the ten year old business called Girls Gone Wild believes that his new line of apparel will be worth anywhere from $40 - $60 million within the next two years. His empire is currently worth approximately $100 million.

The clothing consists of two sportswear lines called: angel and beach, a swimsuit collection designed by Ashley Paige, and a super sexy intimates collection. The hemlines are short and the bikinis are skimpy - this is a line for a girl who's not shy.

Lindsay Lohan has already been spied wearing GGW Apparel, and Paris Hilton and Kimberly Stewart, will be the line's first celebrity guest designers. To see more images and to read more about what Francis has to say about his new line, read more

"There's a little 'Girls Gone Wild' in every girl. That's what I want to bring out, but without being cheesy. The direction of the line is important to me, it's not what you'd expect. There is a lot that is more subtly branded Girls Gone Wild product. Whether you want a little Girls Gone Wild in the logo on your underwear or a little Girls Gone Wild logo on your sweatpants, you can find that in this line."

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Doing Drugstore: Wet 'n' Wild Mega Eyes Defining Marker

BellaSugar — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:01:24 -0700

Wet 'n' Wild Mega Eyes Defining Marker in Blackest Black ($4) is probably the best deal you can get on a felt tip eyeliner pen. It's not waterproof, so no waterlining, and the color is a little thin, but if your usual beauty routine includes light lining on your lids, you can't do better than this. The formula is thin enough so that it's not dramatic, but it's still very visible three hours after application. It's easy to handle, and the liquid came out evenly and wasn't runny, a problem with a lot of liner pens more expensive than this one. I expect that the pen is going to dry out pretty quickly, but then again most felt tips do, so no big loss there. If you want something highly pigmented to fall in love with, this probably isn't what you're looking for. But if you want an inexpensive and extremely easy-to-use liner marker, it's a definite try.

Where the Wild Things Are: A Passionate Ode to Childhood

BuzzSugar — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:30:00 -0700

There's been a bit of a controversy over how to market Spike Jonze's adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's book, Where The Wild Things Are. Is it for kids? Adults? Adult hipsters?

The answer is anyone who wants to feel what it's like to be a child, and not in the fun-loving, no-responsibilities way. As adults, we tend to forget the insecurity and fears we had as kids, which the film's young character Max is in the throes of. There's just enough exposition before the fantasy begins: Max has a single mom (Catherine Keener) and an older sister who has recently outgrown him. His first few acts at home show his innocence and the savage emotions under the surface. He knows it as being "wild."

Where the Wild Things Are isn't a heavy-handed allegory, or an edgy children's movie; it's a loyal tribute to the way kids think and feel. To see what else I thought of the film, just read more.

Max reaches the world of the wild things after throwing a particularly heinous fit, prompting his mother to yell, "You're out of control!" After running away, Max finds himself on a boat that finally brings him to a strange land. This is where the wild things are. The creatures Jonze has created are aesthetic wonders: creepy, hostile, and huggable at once. These aren't Jim Henson's Muppets, but real characters, led by Carol (voiced by James Gandolfini). The rest of the group is comprised of Lauren Ambrose as aloof KW, Catherine O'Hara as prickly Judith, Paul Dano as timid Alexander, Chris Cooper as Douglas, and Forest Whitaker as Ira.

Each creature has a fully realized personality, with flaws and varying temperaments; their faces are so emotive and their dialogue so human that their scenes with Max are as real as those with his mother. This group is not easily classified as friend or foe - they're dysfunctional in their relationships and don't always treat each other well. One of the most successful elements of the movie is the dialogue of the wild things, which is rooted in Max's head.

In many ways, screenwriter Dave Eggers's job was tougher than Spike Jonze's, because it's imperative to remember the way children think. Max's interactions with Carol and his new clan are made up of the kind of things a kid would hear from his parents and peers and then internalize. In fact, in the wild world, Max declares himself king to bring order, and he summons up speeches from the authority figures that he's pulling away from in his real life. Naturally, he's too young to recognize how his subverted position is significant.

Max's relationship with Carol is most telling. As the de facto leader of the group who can't handle sadness, loneliness, or jealousy, he acts out as a mirror of Max while still being his own character. The richness of Carol and the creature cast stays with you; when Max has to say goodbye to his friends, your heart breaks.

Jonze impressed me with his non-conformity; in another movie, Max would have demonstrated the grand lessons he learned from his time on the island, but in this one, he doesn't have to learn anything. He just gets to feel and experience and appreciate his emotionally fragmented new friends. It's devastating as a viewer, especially if you can put yourself back in that childlike place when your feelings were so raw and simple.

Photos courtesy of Warner Bros.

Olivia and Tao Hang Around Their Own House

PopSugar — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:00:00 -0700

Olivia Wilde and her husband Tao Ruspoli took a walk together near their home in Venice Beach on Sunday afternoon. She got all dolled up to hit the star-studded U2 concert that evening after a cameo at the Environmental Media Awards, though it appears cute Tao skipped out on all the socializing. We weren't treated to a new episode of House yesterday, and after Olivia's absence from last week's episode, hopefully we can look forward to more of Thirteen's medical adventures next Monday.

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Box Office: At the Top Is Where the Wild Things Are

BuzzSugar — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:30:09 -0700

Where the Wild Things Are lived up to its big expectations, taking the top spot at the box office this weekend with $32.4 million.

Audiences disregarded Law Abiding Citizen's less than stellar reviews (including my own), and the film took second place and raked in $21.2 million. Paranomal Activity continues to soar, climbing up to number three and making $20.1 million. Couples Retreat slid down from number 1 to 4 with $17.9 million, and The Stepfather rounded out the top 5 with $12.3 million.

Photos courtesy of Warner Bros.

Will You Take Your Kids to See "Where the Wild Things Are?"

babysugar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:30:52 -0700

While the Max costume may be the hottest getup of the upcoming Halloween season, many wee ones may not actually see the flick Where the Wild Things Are. Youngsters that can't handle the pages with pictures may not be capable of dealing with the monsters in a silver-screen format. While some tots may be able to handle the long claws and yellowish eyes, others may bolt for the exit sign howling all the way home. But even scarier than the fangs and a sole mission on a boat may be the author of the classic tale's response to the question, "What do you say to parents who think the Wild Things film may be too scary?" Maurice Sendak's surprising answer:

"I would tell them to go to hell. That's a question I will not tolerate."

Yikes! It may not be the fear factor that keeps mommies from purchasing those tickets but rather a snarky old man's attitude. Still, will you take the family to see the film? The trailer above is pretty enticing.

NYC Is Where Spike, Blake, and Tom Check Out the Wild Things

PopSugar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:30:52 -0700

Blake Lively was one of the few ladies at last night's NYC premiere of Where the Wild Things Are. It's only Wednesday, but this was already Blake's second red carpet of the week after turning out to support boyfriend Penn Badgley Monday at his screening of The Stepfather. Blake was in rather impressive company, as Tom Hanks and Forest Whitaker also turned out to see Spike Jonze's latest film. Spike took his turn in the limelight to pose with the young star Max Records and author Maurice Sendak, who wrote the famous children's book on which the movie is based. The movie opens Friday - make sure to check out the latest trailer - and there is a huge promotional effort underway, including related lines of home furnishings, children's Halloween costumes, and even clothes for adults.

More photos from the premiere so read more.

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Images include: Catherine O'Hara, Tom Hanks, Forest Whitaker, Martin Short, Spike Jonze, Max Records, James Gandolfini, Blake Lively, Keisha Whitaker, Catherine Keener, Maurice Sendak

Blake, Forest and Tom Know Where The Wild Things Are

PopSugarUK — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:07:53 -0700

Blake Lively spent a second evening at a film premiere last night, joining Forest Whitaker and producer Tom Hanks for the New York premiere of Where The Wild Things Are at Alice Tully Hall. Blake wore her hair in gorgeous curls taking a trend straight from Paris Fashion Week. They were joined by director Spike Jonze and singer Karen O, who provides music for the soundtrack. The film is due out in the UK on 11 December: will you see it or skip it?

To see more pictures from the premiere, including Catherine Keener, Tom Hanks, Spike Jonze, Karen O, James Gandolfini and Martin Short, just read more.

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Images include: Blake Lively, Forest Whitaker, Catherine Keener, Tom Hanks, Spike Jonze, Karen O, James Gandolfini, Martin Short