Reviews by TINAB

TINAB says "very funny and entertaining sitcom" about king of queens

TINAB — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:01:19 GMT

This is one of my favorite shows. The cast of characters is so varied but play off each other really well. I find something to laugh at in every episode. Doug and Carrie are almost total opposites but yet are a perfect match for each other. The writers do such a good job of varying the story lines revolving around all the actors that you don't get bored no matter how many episodes you watch. I can watch back to back shows from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Monday through Friday, so for me this is a perfect way to unwind after a stressful day at work. ...

TINAB says "fast, easy great tasting tea" about Lipton - Lipton Cold Brew

TINAB — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:00:57 GMT

I love this product, although I don't use it often. I still prefer to use boiling water to steep regular Lipton tea bags. However, when the tea pitcher is empty and I am in a hurry the cold brew method makes great tea fast. I use the cold brew tea bags most often when I travel. I can't tell you how many different motel rooms I have made tea using these bags. I am not a coffee drinker and I drink iced tea with all my meals and have several glasses throughout the day. These are the perfect way to have a fresh glass of great tasting tea first thing in the morning when I am away from home. Any time I travel I always put several cold brew tea bags in a ziploc bag (for easier packing) and take along a package of plastic solo cups. Then using tap or bottled water I am all set for that first glass of tea to start my morning off right....

TINAB says "VERY FUN AND ECONOMICAL VACATION" about Carnival Cruise Lines - Fantasy

TINAB — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:01:36 GMT

I just returned last week from my cruise on the Carnival Fantasy. There were eight in my group and we all have a great time. The cruise offered many options for things to do. There was always something going on or you could just relax in your cabin or find a place to read a book. The food was very good and there were many different options for each meal. The staff was very friendly and attentive, especially our dining room servers. We all enjoyed the shows and entertainment.

The were only two negatives we experienced on the cruise. When we arrived in Cozumel we stopped in the middle of the ocean and had to tender to and from land in a boat. This process took too long and wasted part of our shopping time. The other negative was that I and a few others in my party felt that the music on the Lido deck was much too loud. If the band was playing you could not sit outside to eat or sun and still carry on a conversation.

Other than those two things everything else was wonderful. ...

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TINAB says "Getting help from the store to make your recipes seem homemade" about Semi-Homemade with Sandra Lee

TINAB — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:35:20 GMT

Sandra Lee gives you the edge you need in the kitchen to make you seem like an accomplished cook even if you are not. By using store bought ingredients in your recipes you can save not only time but money. Instead of buying several products you'll probably rarely ever use Sandra shows you how to use prepared items from the grocery store such as seasoning packets or marinade blend packets to get the same flavor. Using items such as cake mixes, biscuit mix, canned soups, or pre-chopped vegetables can save you valuable time when trying to get a meal together. Her table decorations are beautiful and even though I would probably never make a table scape as detailed as hers I usually pick up a tip or two from each show she does. I especially like when she does a holiday show such as Halloween or Christmas. Who doesn't need some help when it comes to cooking and decorating for the holidays? ...

TINAB says "A classic you never get tired of seeing year after year" about White Christmas

TINAB — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:57:39 GMT

This movie has got to be one of my all time favorite holiday movies. No matter how many times I have seen it (more than I can remember) I always look forward to seeing it again and again. The movie never fails to put me in the Christmas spirit. The music is outstanding and the movie's cast of characters are some of Hollywood's finest. The way they all come together to help save their old commanding officer's inn can't help but leave you with a good feeling. The snow, the costumes, and hearing Bing Crosby sing "White Christmas" make for a perfect ending to a wonderful movie.

This past December I had the fantastic opportunity to go to Memphis, Tennessee with an old friend to see "White Christmas" live on stage at the Orpheum Theater. It was great! We both loved it. Now seeing the movie in the future will make an old holiday tradition even more special.

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TINAB says "A GREAT LITTLE CRACKER WITH SO MANY USES" about Nabisco - Ritz Crackers

TINAB — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 01:37:45 GMT

The ritz cracker has got to be one of the most versitle products in the grocery store. They taste great all by themselves, but they can be used in so many different ways. I make a delicious pie by combining them crushed with pecans, sugar and beaten egg whites to form a crust to be baked and topped with whipped topping. (This is my sister's all time favorite pie). I crush them then roll a chicken breast in them for a wonderful entree. I make a poppy seed chicken casserole which gets topped with crushed Ritz. They are great with many different kinds of cheese balls and dips. Plus they taste great simply spread with peanut butter for a snack. No wonder I bought a box of them this afternoon while I was grocery shopping. What a wonderful product!...

TINAB says "make old fashioned pies the quick and easy way" about Pillsbury Pie Crusts (Just unroll)

TINAB — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 01:21:48 GMT

Pillsbury pie crusts are great for those of us who have never been able to master the art of making pie crusts. It has been years since I have attempted to make my own crust, but only days since I made a great tasting buttermilk pie. With a product that is this tasty, easy and convenient to use I don't know why anyone would take the time or go to the trouble to make a crust from scratch, even if they were good at it. It always turns out perect and taste home made. I have been using Pillsbury pie crust for years and I like them even better rolled than the way the use to come folded. With a quick filling you can have a delicious pie on the table in no time....

TINAB says "EASY, FAMILY FRIENDLY RECIPES WITH COMMON, ON HAND INGREDIENTS" about Kraft Food & Family

TINAB — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 03:52:21 GMT

This is a very good magazine and the fact that it is free is an added bonus. Almost all of the recipes have common ingredients with many of them being items most cooks already have on hand in their pantrys or are easy to find at any grocery store and are usually economical. The recipes are written with simple, easy to follow directions and the pictures are just wonderful. I have tried several recipes from several different issues and have never been dissapointed. I prepared a dip recipe from one of the magazines which I took to a party where I was asked by three different people for a copy of the recipe....

TINAB says "you can learn from other people's mistakes on "what not to wear"" about What Not To Wear

TINAB — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 03:32:46 GMT

Stacy and Clinton always look great, really have a terrific sense of style, and seem to "practice what they preach". By the end of each show they have always transformed even the worst dressed and biggest style offender into someone with a sense of style. I especially like that most of the participants don't have that perfect, super-model figure, they are just regular people with regular bodies. When you see someone with your body type or coloring it helps give you tips on what might look good on you. I also really like seeing what Nick does with their hair. Nick and Carmendy just pull everything together to complete the perfect look....

TINAB says "EASY TO EAT CANDY THAT TRAVELS WELL" about Mars - M&M's Plain

TINAB — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:55:33 GMT

I love most any kind of chocolate candy but M&M's has to be my all time favorite. My only problem with them is that they can be addictive. That's why I prefer the small fun sized bags(like you would give out at Halloween). Then I can limit myself to just a few at a time and I am not tempted to over eat. When I buy the big bags, as soon as I open them I poor them into a zip-lock bag for eating and storage convenience.

One of my favorite memories about M&Ms is that years ago when I taught fourth grade I used to give M&Ms out as treats or rewards to the students. One day after a little boy had earned a treat I asked him what kind of candy he wanted and he said E&Es. I was a little confused so I showed him all the different kinds of candy I had and he quickly picked the M&Ms. If you turn them side ways the Ms look just like Es..

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