Girls Next Door blonde bombshell, Holly Madison, poses nude while saying, “I’d rather go naked than wear fur.”
Do I have your attention now?
Madison, along with many other celebrities like Paul McCartney, Alicia Silverstone and the rock n’ roll goddess herself, Joan Jett, have all been apart of spreading information about vegetarianism.
In a time when the percentage of obese Americans couldn’t be any higher, it is no wonder why so many people are choosing to eat more natural and organic foods.
People are not just eating natural and organic but they are also becoming vegetarians.
Vegetarian seems to be a very confusing word and topic for some people.
When I tell people I’m a vegetarian I often get the response “ So does that mean you don’t eat cheese or eggs either?” or “Why? Is it because of animal cruelty or you just don’t like the way it tastes?”
There are so many questions because so many people know nothing about being a vegetarian or the different types there are and why.
According to Dictionary.com the definition of vegetarian is “A person who does not eat or does not believe in eating meat, fish, fowl, or, in some cases, any food derived from animals, as eggs or cheese, but subsists on vegetables, fruits, nuts, grain, etc.”
But it doesn’t stop there because there are many different kinds of vegetarians out there.
Lets jump right in there and start off with Lacto vegetarian.
A Lacto vegetarian eats dairy products but they do not eat eggs or anything made with eggs like pancakes, bread, cookies or cake.
Lacto-ovo vegetarians eat dairy products and eggs just not meat of any kind.
A Pesca vegetarian eats dairy, eggs and seafood only.
The last one and the one that confuses almost everyone is the dreaded Vegan.
Yes they have tattoos that say vegan and they do not wear or buy anything that is animal related like leather shoes or fur coats, but they are regular people too, I promise.
The vegan is the most extreme vegetarian there is.
They do not consume anything that was made with eggs, milk or anything else that has a face.
So you might be thinking, “What do they eat then?”
In a country that prides itself on diversity with numerous fast food and chain restaurants to choose from, we have yet to make it easier for Vegans or even regular Vegetarians.
There are stores and some restaurants in big cities that support vegetarianism but let me tell you, it’s not easy for them.
Think about how hard it would be if you were lactose intolerant and everywhere you go you have to explain your dietary restrictions like when you go to a dinner party or casual BBQ.
It is even harder for vegetarians and especially hard for vegans.
Luckily there are many different foods that can substitute the protein and other nutrients in meat.
Tofu, beans, nuts, peanut butter and seeds are a great source of protein for vegans.
For Pesca vegetarians they can add tuna or other fish to their diet for protein and Lacto-ovo vegetarians can add eggs and cheese to the list for meatless protein.
Although it is surprising how many food products there are, essentially for non meat eaters, that are made with tofu but look like a chicken nugget.
What’s up with that?!
Who knows, maybe it makes them feel cool because they can still eat a “chicken” nugget too.
Vegetarianism is sweeping the nation and you might even have a friend that is a vegetarian and not even know it.
The point is, next time someone tells you they’re a vegan or vegetarian you will be able to sympathize with them and have a better understanding of where they’re coming from.
This is only scratching the surface, so for more information go to Peta.com or chooseveg.com and I bet you’ll be surprised at the amount of information they have and how many celebrities are supporters of the vegetarian movement.
Peta.com also has tons of yummy vegetarian recipes available for you to try and experiment with like their recipe of the week Caramel-Apple French Toast, so get cooking!
Monday, October 27, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Maybe Some Pie will Cheer You Up
Sacramento Magazine is pretty notorious for having a great food and wine section. A dedicated team to let readers know the best wines with what food, the best summer salads and, of course, the best restaurants.
While on their website, Sacmag.com, I noticed that there are numerous columns by Kira O’Donnell, that are not only good but always leaves my mouth watering.
O’Donnell’s recent column is about one of my favorite things in this world- cheese.
She writes about the different kinds of cheeses from gruyere to one of my favorites, Stilton, how to use them, what to drink them with and where to buy them.
She starts off by naming the specialty food shops in Sacramento such as Corti Bothers, David Berkley and the Sacramento Natural Food Co-op, then lists each cheese and how to use it when cooking.
She uses words like tangy, nutty and creamy to get you in the mood for a cheesy pizza or a simple quesadilla.
For November, O’Donnell has chosen to review the restaurant Biba, an authentic Italian restaurant, calling Biba Caggiano the “Doyenne of Italian cusine in Sacramento.”
She describes Caggiano’s dedication, persistence and passion for writing cook books, cooking and even hosting a cooking show called “Biba’s Italian Kitchen.”
One thing O’Donnell said in her review really caught my attention.
“For those of us restaurant diners used to loud background music, saccharinely friendly waiters and oversize televisions in every available corner, this was a refreshing and genteel step back in time.”
This was a great observation, only I am too young for it to be a “step back in time” but I know exactly what she means.
Besides the appearance, every detail in the food is mentioned, from the way it looks on the plate to every sensation of how it tastes.
The final verdict was that it simply wouldn’t be right to compare Biba to other Italian restaurants because it would be like comparing “biscotti and breadsticks” or “pantyhose and tube socks.”
What has this talented food and wine columnist done in the last year?
This pastry specialist, who used to work at restaurants like Auberge du Soleil in the Napa Valley, Original Joe’s in San Francisco and Chez Panisse in Berkeley, definitely knows what she is talking about.
Not only are her columns delectable but she has opened up her very own pie shop called the Real Pie Company, located on 1201 F St. in Alkali Flat.
While doing an interview with food columnist Mike Dunne, she explains, why pies?
O‘Donnell says, "I have had a lifelong love affair with pies - there's just something special about them. And they make people happy.”
While on their website, Sacmag.com, I noticed that there are numerous columns by Kira O’Donnell, that are not only good but always leaves my mouth watering.
O’Donnell’s recent column is about one of my favorite things in this world- cheese.
She writes about the different kinds of cheeses from gruyere to one of my favorites, Stilton, how to use them, what to drink them with and where to buy them.
She starts off by naming the specialty food shops in Sacramento such as Corti Bothers, David Berkley and the Sacramento Natural Food Co-op, then lists each cheese and how to use it when cooking.
She uses words like tangy, nutty and creamy to get you in the mood for a cheesy pizza or a simple quesadilla.
For November, O’Donnell has chosen to review the restaurant Biba, an authentic Italian restaurant, calling Biba Caggiano the “Doyenne of Italian cusine in Sacramento.”
She describes Caggiano’s dedication, persistence and passion for writing cook books, cooking and even hosting a cooking show called “Biba’s Italian Kitchen.”
One thing O’Donnell said in her review really caught my attention.
“For those of us restaurant diners used to loud background music, saccharinely friendly waiters and oversize televisions in every available corner, this was a refreshing and genteel step back in time.”
This was a great observation, only I am too young for it to be a “step back in time” but I know exactly what she means.
Besides the appearance, every detail in the food is mentioned, from the way it looks on the plate to every sensation of how it tastes.
The final verdict was that it simply wouldn’t be right to compare Biba to other Italian restaurants because it would be like comparing “biscotti and breadsticks” or “pantyhose and tube socks.”
What has this talented food and wine columnist done in the last year?
This pastry specialist, who used to work at restaurants like Auberge du Soleil in the Napa Valley, Original Joe’s in San Francisco and Chez Panisse in Berkeley, definitely knows what she is talking about.
Not only are her columns delectable but she has opened up her very own pie shop called the Real Pie Company, located on 1201 F St. in Alkali Flat.
While doing an interview with food columnist Mike Dunne, she explains, why pies?
O‘Donnell says, "I have had a lifelong love affair with pies - there's just something special about them. And they make people happy.”
Life is Just Better on the Dark Side
Come to the dark side. Of chocolate that is.
Chocolate, dark chocolate, is the healthiest of all the chocolates.
You might be thinking, “chocolate is healthy?!”
And the answer is yes, it can be, in moderate doses.
According to WebMD.com, dark chocolate has less sugar than milk chocolate does.
Plus, dark chocolate bars with a high-cocoa content, like Dove Dark Chocolate bar is loaded with something called epicatechin. Epicatechin is a particularly active member of a group of compounds called plant flavoniods. Flavoniods keep cholesterol from gathering in blood vessels, reduce the risk of blood clots, and slow down the immune responses that lead to clogged arteries.
In fact, dark chocolate keeps up to 95% of its falvonoid.
So, the higher the percentage of cocao on the label, the better it is for you.
This means that if you have high blood pressure, it can help you lower it and you will be on your way to a healthier heart.
It is also a great source of anti-oxidants.
But studies have shown that eating it with milk can interfere with the way your body absorbs the anti-oxidants.
Dirk Taubert, MD, PhD, and colleagues at the University of Cologne, Germany, signed up six men and seven women aged 55-64.
All had just been diagnosed with mild high blood pressure -- on average, systolic blood pressure (the top number) of 153 and diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) of 84.
Every day for two weeks, they ate a 100-gram candy bar and were asked to balance its 480 calories by not eating other foods with similar nutrients and calories. Half the patients got dark chocolate and half got white chocolate.
Those who ate dark chocolate had a significant drop in blood pressure (by an average of 5 points for systolic and an average of 2 points for diastolic blood pressure). Those who ate white chocolate did not.
For those of you that are willing to try something new and very fun here is a recipe from Foodnetwork.com that will get you in the right direction:
Ingredients
4 medium ripe but firm bananas
8 wooden craft sticks
3 tablespoons finely chopped lightly salted peanuts
6 ounces good quality dark chocolate (60 to 70 percent cocoa solids), chopped
Directions
Peel, then cut each banana in half crosswise and insert a craft stick into each half. Place on a tray, cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer until frozen, about 3 hours.
Place the peanuts in a shallow dish or on a plate. Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over slightly simmering water, over the lowest possible heat, stirring frequently. Make sure the water is not touching the bottom of the top pan. Pour the melted chocolate into a tall glass. Dip each frozen banana into the chocolate, turning it to coat, and immediately roll in the peanuts. Place on a tray covered in waxed paper. Serve immediately or wrap individually in plastic wrap or waxed paper and freeze for up to 2 weeks.
This recipe is really easy and is good for those times when you have a sweet tooth and don’t want to feel guilty.
There are so many choices out there for an unhealthy snack so spread the word and get messy with a little gooey, melted chocolate.
Or, if you’re feeling lazy, Haagen-Dazs makes ice cream bars made with pomegranate ice cream covered in dark chocolate.
Bon Appetite!
Chocolate, dark chocolate, is the healthiest of all the chocolates.
You might be thinking, “chocolate is healthy?!”
And the answer is yes, it can be, in moderate doses.
According to WebMD.com, dark chocolate has less sugar than milk chocolate does.
Plus, dark chocolate bars with a high-cocoa content, like Dove Dark Chocolate bar is loaded with something called epicatechin. Epicatechin is a particularly active member of a group of compounds called plant flavoniods. Flavoniods keep cholesterol from gathering in blood vessels, reduce the risk of blood clots, and slow down the immune responses that lead to clogged arteries.
In fact, dark chocolate keeps up to 95% of its falvonoid.
So, the higher the percentage of cocao on the label, the better it is for you.
This means that if you have high blood pressure, it can help you lower it and you will be on your way to a healthier heart.
It is also a great source of anti-oxidants.
But studies have shown that eating it with milk can interfere with the way your body absorbs the anti-oxidants.
Dirk Taubert, MD, PhD, and colleagues at the University of Cologne, Germany, signed up six men and seven women aged 55-64.
All had just been diagnosed with mild high blood pressure -- on average, systolic blood pressure (the top number) of 153 and diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) of 84.
Every day for two weeks, they ate a 100-gram candy bar and were asked to balance its 480 calories by not eating other foods with similar nutrients and calories. Half the patients got dark chocolate and half got white chocolate.
Those who ate dark chocolate had a significant drop in blood pressure (by an average of 5 points for systolic and an average of 2 points for diastolic blood pressure). Those who ate white chocolate did not.
For those of you that are willing to try something new and very fun here is a recipe from Foodnetwork.com that will get you in the right direction:
Ingredients
4 medium ripe but firm bananas
8 wooden craft sticks
3 tablespoons finely chopped lightly salted peanuts
6 ounces good quality dark chocolate (60 to 70 percent cocoa solids), chopped
Directions
Peel, then cut each banana in half crosswise and insert a craft stick into each half. Place on a tray, cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer until frozen, about 3 hours.
Place the peanuts in a shallow dish or on a plate. Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over slightly simmering water, over the lowest possible heat, stirring frequently. Make sure the water is not touching the bottom of the top pan. Pour the melted chocolate into a tall glass. Dip each frozen banana into the chocolate, turning it to coat, and immediately roll in the peanuts. Place on a tray covered in waxed paper. Serve immediately or wrap individually in plastic wrap or waxed paper and freeze for up to 2 weeks.
This recipe is really easy and is good for those times when you have a sweet tooth and don’t want to feel guilty.
There are so many choices out there for an unhealthy snack so spread the word and get messy with a little gooey, melted chocolate.
Or, if you’re feeling lazy, Haagen-Dazs makes ice cream bars made with pomegranate ice cream covered in dark chocolate.
Bon Appetite!
Monday, October 13, 2008
An Alternative to Leatherby's
Over-sized sweatpants? Check!
Television set to Greys Anatomy? Check!
Frozen yogurt with a mountain of toppings? Check!
Thursday nights would not be the same without my recent obsession with frozen yogurt.
I appear to not be the only one that loves this delightfully fat-free snack considering all the different frozen yogurt shops moving in everywhere I look.
The trend hadn’t hit me until I was in the East bay and tried Coco Swirl, a frozen yogurt shop in Pleasant Hill.
The craving for it was almost unbearable.
Since my friend lives very close to Coco Swirl and it is relatively inexpensive, there has never been an excuse not to go.
After noticing this obsession of mine, I decided to see what the frozen yogurt status was in Sacramento.
Over a period of three weeks I’ve tried four local frozen yogurt shops.
The first one I tried was Mochii, an all natural and fat free form of frozen yogurt, located on the corner of 16th and P st. in Midtown.
It has a great artsy Japanese feel and even though parking is on the street, it was doable.
They get their name from a Japanese and Chinese rice cake made of glutinous rice that is pounded into paste and molded into shape.
They make the mochi fresh in their shop and even have flavors like cherry, strawberry or lime.
It may not sound very appetizing based on the description, but think about it like mix between a gummy bear and a marshmallow.
Their yogurt was very good, but a little over my price range. They do not weigh the cups, instead they charge per size and per topping, which can get very expensive if you like a lot of toppings like I do.
There was another frozen yogurt place that just opened that I kept seeing on my way to work called Yogurt A Go-Go, located on 18th and L st. also in Midtown.
This place weighs your cup to know what to charge you and has up to five different flavors of yogurt, even some in sugar free, to choose from, not to mention the array of different toppings from Oreo cookie to any fresh fruit you can think of.
They also have mochi in many different flavors.
This place was not only a good price but they give you a punch card so that every time you come you get a punch and on the tenth time, you get one free. Now that’s good motivation.
Most of these yogurt shops are health conscious, but if you have a little more of a sweet tooth then I suggest Big Spoon Yogurt, located at the Arden Fair mall and just past 37th on J st.
The display of toppings is pretty impressive. They have everything from hot fudge and whip cream to many different cookies and candy you can think of.
The only problem is, if you are looking for fresh fruit, forget it, this is not the place for you.
The final yogurt shop and winner of this “yogurt challenge” was Yo Yo Yogurt, located on Fair Oaks blvd. less than two miles from Sacramento State’s campus.
Not only are they close to campus but they give a 20% discount to Sacramento State students with their I.D. cards.
They also have a punch card that works just like Yogurt A Go Go.
At this rate, there is no reason why you shouldn’t go out there and try something new and delicious.
Instead of going to Leatherby’s go try some tart raspberry yogurt with fruit and that yummy mochi I was telling you about, you won’t regret it. Unless you’re lactose in tolerant and then you’ll just have to watch Greys Anatomy without this yummy dessert.
Television set to Greys Anatomy? Check!
Frozen yogurt with a mountain of toppings? Check!
Thursday nights would not be the same without my recent obsession with frozen yogurt.
I appear to not be the only one that loves this delightfully fat-free snack considering all the different frozen yogurt shops moving in everywhere I look.
The trend hadn’t hit me until I was in the East bay and tried Coco Swirl, a frozen yogurt shop in Pleasant Hill.
The craving for it was almost unbearable.
Since my friend lives very close to Coco Swirl and it is relatively inexpensive, there has never been an excuse not to go.
After noticing this obsession of mine, I decided to see what the frozen yogurt status was in Sacramento.
Over a period of three weeks I’ve tried four local frozen yogurt shops.
The first one I tried was Mochii, an all natural and fat free form of frozen yogurt, located on the corner of 16th and P st. in Midtown.
It has a great artsy Japanese feel and even though parking is on the street, it was doable.
They get their name from a Japanese and Chinese rice cake made of glutinous rice that is pounded into paste and molded into shape.
They make the mochi fresh in their shop and even have flavors like cherry, strawberry or lime.
It may not sound very appetizing based on the description, but think about it like mix between a gummy bear and a marshmallow.
Their yogurt was very good, but a little over my price range. They do not weigh the cups, instead they charge per size and per topping, which can get very expensive if you like a lot of toppings like I do.
There was another frozen yogurt place that just opened that I kept seeing on my way to work called Yogurt A Go-Go, located on 18th and L st. also in Midtown.
This place weighs your cup to know what to charge you and has up to five different flavors of yogurt, even some in sugar free, to choose from, not to mention the array of different toppings from Oreo cookie to any fresh fruit you can think of.
They also have mochi in many different flavors.
This place was not only a good price but they give you a punch card so that every time you come you get a punch and on the tenth time, you get one free. Now that’s good motivation.
Most of these yogurt shops are health conscious, but if you have a little more of a sweet tooth then I suggest Big Spoon Yogurt, located at the Arden Fair mall and just past 37th on J st.
The display of toppings is pretty impressive. They have everything from hot fudge and whip cream to many different cookies and candy you can think of.
The only problem is, if you are looking for fresh fruit, forget it, this is not the place for you.
The final yogurt shop and winner of this “yogurt challenge” was Yo Yo Yogurt, located on Fair Oaks blvd. less than two miles from Sacramento State’s campus.
Not only are they close to campus but they give a 20% discount to Sacramento State students with their I.D. cards.
They also have a punch card that works just like Yogurt A Go Go.
At this rate, there is no reason why you shouldn’t go out there and try something new and delicious.
Instead of going to Leatherby’s go try some tart raspberry yogurt with fruit and that yummy mochi I was telling you about, you won’t regret it. Unless you’re lactose in tolerant and then you’ll just have to watch Greys Anatomy without this yummy dessert.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Hockey Moms and Joe Six Packs Listen Up!
Tonights debate seemed to come with a lot of catch phrases that do not seem to be helping the presidential candiates Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain.
Maybe I haven't been watching John McCain talk enough but tonight's catch phrase was "my friends."
"My friends"?
He is definitely trying to connect with everyday people that way but is it really working or going to work?
It only irritates me.
McCains Vice President, Gov. Sarah Palin, has a few catch phrases of her own.
Palin's favorite so far is "Joe Six pack."
She believes that she can help all the "Hockey Moms" and the "Joe Six packs" of the United States though these tough times we are facing.
The problem with using phrases like that is that there are many interpretations of these stereotypes.
Any mother can pick her son or daughter up from hockey practice but one may grab a Starbucks on the way or a 40 oz. of beer at the liquor store.
These phrases are dangerous and they make stereotyping seem acceptable when they are not.
McCain's phrase isn't a stereotype but it is just over used so much that it seems insincere.
They are not the only ones with catch phrases to help the campaign.
Barack Obama wants everyone and their mother to know that he is going to help the "middle class."
Obama is focusing on the middle class because he knows they have been ignored for a very long time and is also repeating it over and over. We get it. You are coming to our rescue.
Among these friendly phrases, there were many topics brought to the table such as the economy, of course, the bailout package, energy, education and taxes.
McCain called the bailout package a "rescue" package and insinuating that it is not going to help the economy but create more problems.
The tax issue had to be cleared up by Obama because McCain kept referencing Obama's tax plan and it was very confusing.
The point is that they can call us "friends" or "hockey moms" or whatever they want, but at the end of the day, one of them is going to be our next president of the United States and we need to look beyond the catch phrases and decide which one can do a better and more honest job.
Without annoying everyone.
Thank you and have a great night, my friends.
Maybe I haven't been watching John McCain talk enough but tonight's catch phrase was "my friends."
"My friends"?
He is definitely trying to connect with everyday people that way but is it really working or going to work?
It only irritates me.
McCains Vice President, Gov. Sarah Palin, has a few catch phrases of her own.
Palin's favorite so far is "Joe Six pack."
She believes that she can help all the "Hockey Moms" and the "Joe Six packs" of the United States though these tough times we are facing.
The problem with using phrases like that is that there are many interpretations of these stereotypes.
Any mother can pick her son or daughter up from hockey practice but one may grab a Starbucks on the way or a 40 oz. of beer at the liquor store.
These phrases are dangerous and they make stereotyping seem acceptable when they are not.
McCain's phrase isn't a stereotype but it is just over used so much that it seems insincere.
They are not the only ones with catch phrases to help the campaign.
Barack Obama wants everyone and their mother to know that he is going to help the "middle class."
Obama is focusing on the middle class because he knows they have been ignored for a very long time and is also repeating it over and over. We get it. You are coming to our rescue.
Among these friendly phrases, there were many topics brought to the table such as the economy, of course, the bailout package, energy, education and taxes.
McCain called the bailout package a "rescue" package and insinuating that it is not going to help the economy but create more problems.
The tax issue had to be cleared up by Obama because McCain kept referencing Obama's tax plan and it was very confusing.
The point is that they can call us "friends" or "hockey moms" or whatever they want, but at the end of the day, one of them is going to be our next president of the United States and we need to look beyond the catch phrases and decide which one can do a better and more honest job.
Without annoying everyone.
Thank you and have a great night, my friends.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Gossip Girl, about high school but definitely not MY high school.
Imagine that you have unlimited access to money, drugs and whomever tickles your fancy. Did I mention that you are 17 years old and in high school?
This isn’t just any teenagers life, these are the lives of the young, wealthy and privileged who attend a private high school in New York City’s Upper East side.
Their lives are so riveting that there is actually a show about them called Gossip Girl.
Every week Gossip Girl gives us the update on all of our favorite characters and lets us in to their world for an hour a week.
Gossip Girl is a website in the show where everyone’s lives are documented for everyone to see.
At all times.
The Gossip Girl herself narrates the show and explains exactly what she would be writing on the website to taunt everyone readying.
The characters are having sex with their best friends girl in the back of a limousine, finding their fathers cocaine hidden in the study and black mailing everyone around them to get what they want.
Sounds like a soap opera doesn’t it?
It basically is without so many characters. I always feel like there are so many characters in a soap opera that I can’t even keep track of everything that is going on.
Anyway, back to the rich kids.
It is very hard to remember that these “kids” are in high school but the new season, that started this fall, is transitioning them into college. Thank goodness for kids in the real world.
This show is definitely not suitable for kids in high school or younger and not a real representation of high schoolers in the real world.
The main character is Serena van der Woodson who is played by the lovely blonde actress Blake Lively.
She is a sweet girl but always getting herself into trouble and giving in to temptation.
The other main character is a beautiful brunette bombshell that everyone loves to hate and hates to love.
I am talking about Blair Waldorf played by Leighton Meester.
Blair is the queen of the school and a flat out “mean girl.”
The boy version of Blair is Chuck Bass, whom everyone also loves to hate and hates to love, played by Ed Westwick.
Chuck is gorgeous, charming and, oh yeah, a womanizer.
Everyone tunes in every week to see what scandalous thing is going to happen and who will end up on top.
That is why everyone watches it right? Because of scandal? Lets not forget sex and relativity.
Sex sells. We’ve all heard that before and up until now it is still true.
The sex appeal in this show is unbelievable that it’s surprising that it is aired at 8 p.m. pacific standard time when shows that have curse words in them on the Comedy Central are only aired after 10 p.m.
Shows are also very successful if they are relatable in some way.
You might be thinking, “How does this relate to me?” Well, it might not.
But to the everyday college kid it does because this show is more about the college life than the high school life, even if they do have more money than the average college student.
The fashion is fun to see these girls in Dior, wearing Tory Burch flats and carrying L.A.M.B. purses that most college students will never own but that’s the point, to create something relatable but also an escape.
Gossip Girl has been compared to Dawson’s Creek that was popular in the 90’s and very dramatic.
It hasn’t yet reached the popularity level as Dawson’s Creek but I have no doubt that they’re on their way.
With all the characters betraying one another and sleeping with everyone who would get sick of that?
Not me.
For those of you with cable, or even without, Gossip Girl airs on the WB Mondays at 8 p.m. pacific standard time.
This isn’t just any teenagers life, these are the lives of the young, wealthy and privileged who attend a private high school in New York City’s Upper East side.
Their lives are so riveting that there is actually a show about them called Gossip Girl.
Every week Gossip Girl gives us the update on all of our favorite characters and lets us in to their world for an hour a week.
Gossip Girl is a website in the show where everyone’s lives are documented for everyone to see.
At all times.
The Gossip Girl herself narrates the show and explains exactly what she would be writing on the website to taunt everyone readying.
The characters are having sex with their best friends girl in the back of a limousine, finding their fathers cocaine hidden in the study and black mailing everyone around them to get what they want.
Sounds like a soap opera doesn’t it?
It basically is without so many characters. I always feel like there are so many characters in a soap opera that I can’t even keep track of everything that is going on.
Anyway, back to the rich kids.
It is very hard to remember that these “kids” are in high school but the new season, that started this fall, is transitioning them into college. Thank goodness for kids in the real world.
This show is definitely not suitable for kids in high school or younger and not a real representation of high schoolers in the real world.
The main character is Serena van der Woodson who is played by the lovely blonde actress Blake Lively.
She is a sweet girl but always getting herself into trouble and giving in to temptation.
The other main character is a beautiful brunette bombshell that everyone loves to hate and hates to love.
I am talking about Blair Waldorf played by Leighton Meester.
Blair is the queen of the school and a flat out “mean girl.”
The boy version of Blair is Chuck Bass, whom everyone also loves to hate and hates to love, played by Ed Westwick.
Chuck is gorgeous, charming and, oh yeah, a womanizer.
Everyone tunes in every week to see what scandalous thing is going to happen and who will end up on top.
That is why everyone watches it right? Because of scandal? Lets not forget sex and relativity.
Sex sells. We’ve all heard that before and up until now it is still true.
The sex appeal in this show is unbelievable that it’s surprising that it is aired at 8 p.m. pacific standard time when shows that have curse words in them on the Comedy Central are only aired after 10 p.m.
Shows are also very successful if they are relatable in some way.
You might be thinking, “How does this relate to me?” Well, it might not.
But to the everyday college kid it does because this show is more about the college life than the high school life, even if they do have more money than the average college student.
The fashion is fun to see these girls in Dior, wearing Tory Burch flats and carrying L.A.M.B. purses that most college students will never own but that’s the point, to create something relatable but also an escape.
Gossip Girl has been compared to Dawson’s Creek that was popular in the 90’s and very dramatic.
It hasn’t yet reached the popularity level as Dawson’s Creek but I have no doubt that they’re on their way.
With all the characters betraying one another and sleeping with everyone who would get sick of that?
Not me.
For those of you with cable, or even without, Gossip Girl airs on the WB Mondays at 8 p.m. pacific standard time.
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