I was strolling the aisles of my grocery store, Rock & Roll Ralph’s, on auto-pilot one day last month, when I saw it. As I was loading up on Morning Star Chik’n Patties, my eyes drifted to a shiny, new box:
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OMG, it was the infamous Tofurky Roast! I hurriedly grabbed the last large, green box before some skinny hipster snagged it. I’ve heard stories and vegetarian lore of the Tofurky, and while I am familiar with the brands meatless deli slices and sausage links, I had never tasted the product that started it all.
The most known Tofurky Roast, the Vegetarian Feast contains cranberry apple potato dumplings, wild rice & whole wheat bread crumb stuffing and even a jurky wishstix, making it a great vegetarian solution for Thanksgiving and other holiday meals.
My grocery store offered the Tofurky Roast & Gravy entrée, a “pre-cooked vegetarian feast…made from a revolutionary tofu-wheat protein blend, known for its incredible, turkey-like texture and flavor.” The green-boxed Tofurky is stuffed with wild rice and whole wheat bread crumb stuffing and includes a Tofurky Giblet & Mushroom Gravy for topping the roast.
I’ve already shared some of my nerdy habits with we heart readers, so here’s another one, I enjoy the occasional comic book, or as we’re calling them these days, a Graphic Novel. This week I was thrilled to learn the latest book to get the graphic novel treatment will be the “update” of a Jane Austen classic, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.
While I wasn’t a huge fan of the PP&Z Novel, I think a comic version of this newly gory and action packed read is a natural selection. So, I’m sharing the glorious press release cover for this week’s Photo of the Week (fans of the book will recognize it). You can pre-order your PP&Z Grapic Novel through Things From Another World now (comic book girl says first editions may someday be valuable) for the May 5th release!
• I blame Buffy the Vampire Slayer for introducing me to the joys of comics. If you loved Buffy, check out my favorite graphic novel to date, Fray. It’s Buffy meets Blade Runner with a tale of a futuristic slayer.
• One of our earliest supporters and old wht friend, A.S. King has had her book named one of the The Best Young Adult Novels of 2009 over at Flashlight Worthy Book Recommendations. Have you checked out her amazing debut, The Dust of 100 Dogs? And check out the wht interview with author A.S. King for a great look at this budding author.
• If you are looking for some titles to add to your “To Read” list, make sure to check out our reading buddies over atFlashlight Worthy Book Recommendations. You’ll find guaranteed great books cleverly sorted into fun lists by fellow avid readers; make sure to read the Run, Zombies Ahead! list for more brain eating mayhem and you’ll also find the wht guide to books that rock.
• You will find Pamela Des Barres fabulous memoir I’m with the Band on that list and now dolls, I’ll share one of my “secret sites” with you – Miss Pamela’s Blog. Here rocks most famous groupie shares her latest thoughts and adventures in her sweet voice that feels as if you’re reading a letter from a dear friend. Get up to date now because we have a feeling Miss Pamela will soon be on the talk of the town (once again) now that HBO has announced production of a new series based on I’m With The Band, starring current rock muse Zooey Deschanel.
• Enough with the words and the books and reading – just watch!
Thanks to Cute Overload (naturally) for this adorable clip of a teeny-tiny pony playing with his ball. I’m not sure what part I love most, the gleeful neighs as he scampers around or the big ball of happy energy, freak out run at the very end. I better watch it again, so I can make my decision. Happy weekend!
Ahhh, Friday – has this week been as long and as crazy for you as it was here at we heart this? Today’s Etsy 4 for Friday finds are all about my number one comfort food (i.e., I crave it and eat way too much when I’m stressed), the all mighty chocolate. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, and a stressful week behind us, it’s time we all had a little bit of chocolate!
• As a child growing up in central Pennsylvania, there was only one chocolate – Hershey’s. My grandparents always had some Hershey’s Syrup for our ice cream, in the tin just like the little chef on the cover of this vintage 1940 Hershey’s Syrup Recipe Booklet. I think I would photocopy the recipes (for cakes, frostings, brownies and more). Then frame and hang the adorable blue cover celebrating chocolate syrup and milk – “a delicious drink!”$5
• So it seems like women always receive chocolates on Valentine’s Day, but I bet your man would like some too! No need for heart shaped boxes here, the true way to your guys’ heart is with these Chocolate Covered Pretzels topped with Course Sea Salt. A little sweet, a little salty and totally yummy – score big this V Day by giving chocolates to the man in your life. $11.95
• Here’s a sweet chocolate option that doesn’t involve any worries over calories or diets. Fill the air with the scent of sweet maraschino cherries smothered in milk chocolate with a hint of French vanilla by burning the Chocolate Cherries Soy Candle. 7.5 oz glass jar candle $7
• How do you make an Oreo cookie even better? Cover it in chocolate, of course! These beauties, decorated with a “Valentine Floating Hearts” design on Wilbur chocolate, are hand dipped and packaged after you place your order (choose from Semi-Dark, Milk, or White Chocolates). The edible artwork on these Designer Chocolate Covered Oreos is created using a colored cocoa butter design in various colors and pattern. One Dozen Box $18
Valentine’s Day has always been one of my favorite holidays. Sure, I know technically you shouldn’t need a holiday to shower someone with your love, but who am I to complain if my husband feels inclined to buy me a few romantic gifts? On a typical Valentine’s Day, I come home to some chocolate covered strawberries, a bottle of red wine, a nice dinner, and last but not least…red roses. Believe it or not, I always try to convince my husband to forgo the roses on Valentine’s Day. I hate that he pays way too much for flowers that usually last less than a week. I’m a practical girl and would rather have a gift that would last much, much longer.
Luckily, this year I’ve found the perfect alternative to an overpriced dozen of red roses; Jo Malone’s Red Roses Fragrance Chronicle($95). What is a fragrance chronicle you ask? Jo Malone, know for the philosophy of fragrance combining, makes it easy for you to create your own signature scent by combining her Red Roses fragrance with three accompanying accords packaged in an adorable story book gift box. The Red Roses Fragrance Chronicle comes with a 30 ml bottle of the Red Roses Cologne and a 9 ml bottle of each of the following accords: Moroccan Mint Leaf, Ice Rose, and Honeycomb. You choose the fragrances to blend together depending on your mood or occasion to create your own custom scent.
Welcome to the we heart this version of MTV’s “Cribs”! We were thrilled with the enthusiastic response to A Tale of Two Vanities here on the site, and thanks to links from the likes of Temptalia and Makeup and Beauty Blog, our humble vanities found a little bit of internet fame!
Of course, how could we not heart a pretty piece of furniture, often vintage, where one can make themselves up and organize and store their beauty collection? Damn straight, we love vanities! And once we shared our little slices of heaven at home, we found you guys wanted to see more! We do too. So send us a picture of your vanity or special primping area (bright, in focus photos, please) and we’ll share them with the wht readers! And if we use your picture, as thanks, we’ll send you a wht-approved beauty product to add to your arsenal.
Today we are sharing wht member Erin’s elegant, silver vanity. She says “So far, I’ve been using it in my living room, as an accent piece, but after seeing yours, I may have to change that! I thought it looked like a desk, but the antique dealer said the elderly woman she bought it from used it as a dressing table. She said it was from the 30’s and I think I paid $189.00 for it.”
Great find, Erin! Love it as a console/desk, but if you decide to move it to the bedroom and make a true vanity with it, please send us photos of the makeover.
Readers, how would you take this gorgeous piece of furniture from a living room table to a bedroom vanity? Add a bench or a chair? Add more silver touches or a contrasting tone? Share your design inspirations with us.
Though new formulas come around on a fairly regular basis, the world of lip gloss doesn’t see too many innovations as far as packaging goes. Wand, squeeze tube, pot; we’ve seen them all before. Until now…
Leave it to Hourglass, makers of the fabulous 360 swivel mirror compact to change that. Introducing Prodigy hydrating lip gloss ($26). It’s packaged in a copper-toned metallic flat tube that fits perfectly into the palm of your hand. The sleek design can also tuck discretely into your pocket. And oh, the way this feels! Smooth, with tapered edges, it’s kind of begging to be fondled. If lip gloss caressing is your sort of thing (it is mine!)
To dispense the gloss, pop off the top to reveal the slanted tip and gently squeeze the soft plastic area that holds the color.
Best of all? We were convinced that this was smaller than a standard size wand gloss. It’s actually bigger! Glosses on my vanity range from .15 to .2 ounces and Prodigy is a hefty .25 ounces.
How about the gloss itself, you ask? Fabulous, I say! Hourglass Extreme Sheen is my absolute favorite gloss and this rivals it. It’s got added vitamin E, so it’s very hydrating. It’s super silky and not at all sticky. And absolutely fragrance (and taste) free, which is great and kind of surprising. Seriously, when’s the last time you used a gloss that didn’t smell like a candy cane/cupcake/artificial fruit of some sort?
I got to try Pulse, described as a sheer ginger shimmer (it’s a bright coral tinged peach). But for a sheer, it’s got a decent amount of color deposit. It’s also very shiny and the gold sparkles like tiny little diamonds! Really beautiful.
Sadly, it’s not out yet. This will be available Spring 2010. But I think it’s well worth the wait. Your wait just got a lot shorter. Just heard that these are in Barney’s NOW and will be at Sephora on February 18th!
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We’re feeling rather lovey dovey. How could we not be when our lovely friends at BeautyTicket.com sent us the pink stunner that is the Smashbox Pretty In Peep Toe Seychelles palette?
Packaged in an adorable reusable patent wallet inspired by Seychelles Spring Shoe line (Makeup and shoes? Oh Smashbox, we heart you!) it includes a cream liner, 5 eye shadows and a soft lights/blush duo in beautiful, soft shades. Add a kissable gloss and you’re ready for date night.
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Tonight’s the night fellow Losties! The final season of Lost begins with a two-hour premiere that will be preceded with a one-hour recap. So plan a simple dinner, pick up the fixings for our Lost inspired Cocktail of the Month and get ready for three hours of television. Oh Lost, how we’ve missed you!
If you’re itching for some speculating, but want to avoid any spoilers, check out this EW article that decodes the latest ABC Promo Poster, widely known as the Lost Supper poster (pictured above). What sort of clues for the final season have been planted in this great photograph?
To help the day go by a little faster, we’ve compiled a list of some of our very favorite moments from Lost. From “omg” and “wtf” to “aww…” and even “ha” the five seasons of Lost have been an emotional ride! There are so many incredible moments to choose from we could have devoted a week of posts, so if we’re missing your favorites, please join in and share them in the comments. Here are some of our very favorite Lost episodes and scenes that still blow our minds:
First “What? No Way!” Moment – As a huge Alias fan, I was intrigued to see JJ Abrams new show about a plane crash and it’s survivors on a mysterious island. I was happy to see JJ and fan favorite Greg Grunberg (Felicity, Alias and now Heroes) included in the cast along side Matthew Fox from Party of Five and that cute hobbit guy. I was completely engrossed in the pilot from the first moment and was stunned to see Greg’s character, the pilot of the doomed Oceanic Flight, horrifically killed (by the yet unseen smoke monster) within the show’s first hour. From that moment on, I knew that anything could happen! Click here for Greg’s pilot cameo.
The Episode That Made Me a Believer – While I was hooked from the beginning, it was episode 4 from season 1, Walkabout that made me a true believer in the power of Lost. Centering on the mysterious, sometimes almost sinister John Locke, this episode meshed flashbacks of the meek office worker obsessed with online gaming that Locke once was, with scenes of his current island existence as the all knowing, take-charge jungle warrior and then topped it all off with the reveal that Locke was paralyzed from the waist down until the plane crashed on the island. A well written, superbly acted, artfully shot hour that truly wowed viewers and confirmed there was something mystical on this island.
Best Lost Moment not on Lost – Observant Alias and Lost fans were rewarded during a Season 4 episode of the spy series when heroine Sydney hosts a birthday bash for a friend complete with a play list that included Driveshaft’s (island dweller Charlie’s old rock band) hit single “You All Everybody.” It was a nice nod to JJ fans and another clever, little detail that makes shows like Lost so much fun.
Lost may take place on balmy tropical island, but for the rest of us; it’s still winter. We wanted our cocktail of the month to be something we could enjoy during the season premiere, but the thought of a brain freeze inducing blender drink just didn’t sound right. So, we took the blender out of the equation, added a coconut rimmed martini glass and came up with something that’s a few steps above the typical slurpee-like coladas (and way tastier).
For the Pina Colada(makes 2):
2-3 oz light rum
2 oz Coco Lopez cream of coconut
8 oz pineapple juice
Fresh and finely chopped pineapple (optional)
For the edging:
finely shredded coconut
coconut powder
sugar (I never even knew coconut powder existed, but were lucky to have Bronwen bring some over from her fabulous store; Spice Station in Los Angeles)
For garnish:
pineapple wedges
cherries
Dip edge of glass in a shallow plate splashed with Coco Lopez. Then twirl glass in a second plate of the edging mix. Shake colada ingredients in a shaker filled with crushed ice. Now sit back and enjoy a shirtless Sawyer!
It’s a happy Green Monday at we heart this, as I have finally slain the last of my plastic bag demons. Bags for shopping and toting my things around? I’ve got that issue covered (in style) with an army of adorable canvas totes. But I was stymied when it came to fruit and veggie purchases. I wanted to avoid those super thin, plastic produce bags supplied at the market, but you can’t just toss tomatoes and oranges into your cart. And no matter how carefully I placed my delicate produce in my cart before checking out – things turned into a bruised and/or squishy mess by the time I got home.
Enter Credo Bags, the perfectly green solution to this shopping dilemma. This Canadian company crafts various sized produce and shopping bags from eco-friendly, renewable materials including organic cotton, hemp and bamboo. I received two produce bags for review and I’m itching to pick up a few more.
These mesh bags are designed to replace the aforementioned plastic bags but are also great for shopping at the farmers market. A couple of these bags will keep items separate and secure in a cart, larger tote or basket. Plus the mesh structure allows you to see your picks at a glance (and allows cashiers easy identification at the checkout as well). I’ve been using my medium ($6.00) and large ($7.50) sized bags and my produce has made the trip to my kitchen in much better shape. The Nervous-Nellie in me believes they keep my fruits and veggies cleaner as well. I’m planning on rounding out my set with a few more bags, as I find I could use a couple more during a routine grocery trip.
I also have my eye on the large Classic String Market Shopper (an extra-large version of the produce bags with long handles for slinging over shoulders) priced at a reasonable $12. And I must have the 100% untreated cotton Baguette Bag (and then find a nice, local bakery to fill my Credo Bag with freshly baked breads).
Fellow plastic bag shunning readers, the produce bags are a nice alternative for your all important fresh fruit and vegetable purchases. Plus, if you need to stock up or are giving a green gift, you’ll find a number of bag collections sold at special prices.
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, I think a comic version of this newly gory and action packed read is a natural selection. So, I’m sharing the glorious press release cover for this week’s Photo of the Week (fans of the book will recognize it). You can 
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