Adriana Velez

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I'm a transplant from the plains of Colorado, now raising a son in the wilds of brownstone Brooklyn where the buffalo mozzarella roam. Before joining The Stir I worked for a start-up grassroots organization and contributed to blogs like Civil Eats and One Little Bite (of the dearly-departed Cookie Magazine) -- all from my lovely window-seat office. Most of the time I'm contemplating my next meal. I love kale and doughnuts equally.

 

Sipping on:

Whole milk

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Channing Tatum Is 'Handsome Steak' & More 'Vow' Critic Giggles (VIDEO)

Posted by Adriana Velez
on Feb 10, 2012 at 5:15 PM

channing tatumThe reviews for The Vow are in, and it looks like Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum have mad chemistry. And it's a good thing, too. Because to hear the critics tell it, if it weren't for that chemistry, we might start wondering if Channing Tatum is actually just a computer-generated vision of manliness and not an actual human being.

Oh my, the consensus seems to be that Channing is not exactly what we could call an ACT-OR, as such. Poor Channing, what are you doing in this role as a bohemian type in the first place? It's like he's a Greco-Roman wrestler in a movie about Greco-Roman wrestling who suffered a tragic head injury and wanders away only to find himself in the wrong movie, wearing a pork pie hat. And he can't remember where he really belongs!

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Food & Party Yum!

Red Velvet Waffles With Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted by Adriana Velez
on Feb 10, 2012 at 11:15 AM
Recipe A Day

red velvet wafflesWhat to make for breakfast on Valentine's Day? Red velvet cupcakes would be divine -- but if that's a little too decadent for you, how about red velvet waffles! And you might as well add some protein with some cream cheese frosting and a handful of pecans, right? I think I'm in love with this breakfast. 

Readers, I give you the red velvet waffle with cream cheese frosting. It's red and valentine-y, it's sweet, and it will love you on the 14th. Those of you who do not have waffle irons, make these red velvet pancakes and the frosting recipe below. The rest of you, fire up those irons!

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In The News LOL

CPAC Hero Alert: Victoria Jackson Is Saving America From Communism (VIDEO)

Posted by Adriana Velez
on Feb 10, 2012 at 10:45 AM

victoria jacksonYou know what the best thing is about the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC)? Not the free donuts. And not the wing-nuts. Nope, it's Victoria Jackson, the loopiest right-winger around. Where would conservative politics be without this wacky dame? She is their court jester, the non-office-holding (thank god!) answer to Al Franken. Let's hear it for Barmy Vicki!

It is with great pleasure that we share this Huffington Post interview with Victoria. You hardly even need to say anything to her -- just hold a microphone, put in a quarter, and watch her go. So Victoria, tell us, what do YOU bring to CPAC?

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Home & Garden Hot List

Discount Codes on Flowers Will Help You Save Big on Valentine's Day

Posted by Adriana Velez
on Feb 10, 2012 at 10:35 AM
Valentine's Day Guide

bouquet flowersPlanning to send flowers for Valentine's Day? We all know how happy it makes people to receive a gorgeous, fragrant bouquet of flowers any time of the year, but especially on Valentine's Day! Good for you, wanting to light up someone's day like that. You deserve some discount codes, right?

Right! And it's time to get cracking looking for those discounts. Don't worry, we have a big, beautiful bouquet full of discount codes on flower delivery for you right here. Just pick your favorites. 

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Love & Sex Love & Learn

My Dismal Date With the Boy in Sweatpants

Posted by Adriana Velez
on Feb 10, 2012 at 8:42 AM
Valentine's Day Guide

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What you are about to read are horrifying tales of love gone wrong just in time for Valentine's Day. Welcome to Dating Horror Story Week on The Stir ...

I think how well a date goes depends on your expectations. You can show up with low expectations and be open to any surprise, or you can show up with high expectations and be colossally disappointed. But there are some dates that defy all expectations. Those are the dates that begin with a boy wearing sweatpants.

Let's rewind a little bit. I was raised a good Mormon girl and went to Brigham Young University, a place where everyone tries really hard not to have sex with each other and instead puts all their energy into the art of creative courtship. When a guy asks you out on a date, you spend all afternoon getting dressed and then you do something amazing, like have a picnic dinner at a museum specially opened just for you.

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