Jennifer Christman
Stories by Jennifer
Slim pickings
posted: 05/23/2012 3:29 a.m. Discuss
WHAT: Special K Pastry Crisps in new flavors STATS: One pouch (two crisps) contains 100 calories, 2 fat grams, no fiber and 1 protein gram. More information at specialk.com. We bought them at Target on University Avenue in Little Rock.
WHAT’S IN A DAME: MealTrain makes it easier to be hospitable
posted: 05/22/2012 1:51 a.m. Discuss
A few weeks back I admitted I’m Bad With Babies.
SPIN CYCLE: Fervent prayer didn’t save a second season for GCB
posted: 05/20/2012 3:49 a.m. Discuss
RIP, GCB. My heartfelt prayers for a second season of GCB - ABC’s new Sunday night soap that stands for Good Christian Bitches if that does not offend, or Good Christian Belles if it does offend - were not answered.
Crave sushi? Reach for the Sky
posted: 05/17/2012 3:23 a.m. Discuss
“Come taste our famous sushi,” urges Sky Modern Japanese Restaurant’s website.
Slim pickings
posted: 05/16/2012 3:23 a.m. Discuss
WHAT: Wendy’s baked sweet potato STATS: One potato contains 380 calories and 9 fat grams (with cinnamon butter spread); 260 calories and no fat (plain). More information at wendys.com.
WHAT’S IN A DAME: Couples Therapy is sure cure for love
posted: 05/15/2012 2:24 a.m. Discuss
I’ve said before that all I really need to know I learned on Temptation Island. And then Love Cruise. And then The Bachelor. And then The Anna Nicole Show. And then The Bachelorette. And then Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica.
SPIN CYCLE: Bachelors’ lousy luck now bides with host
posted: 05/13/2012 4:23 a.m. Discuss
“Please take a minute and say your goodbyes.” It’s the line Chris Harrison says to the rejected and rose-less at the conclusion of the Bachelor and Bachelorette episodes he has hosted since the franchise’s 2002 inception.
CHEAP EATS: Meatball sub a fine find at Marco’s Pizza in NLR
posted: 05/10/2012 3:46 a.m. Discuss
Did North Little Rock — particularly the John F. Kennedy Boulevard stretch — need another pizza place? With local businesses like U.S. Pizza and Larry’s Pizza and national chains like Papa John’s and Domino’s Pizza dominating? With a new take-and-bake place, Papa Murphy’s, (expect a review of that one eventually — so many pizza places, so little time and slack in our jeans) that recently opened around the bend on North Hills Boulevard ?
Slim pickings
posted: 05/09/2012 3:56 a.m. Discuss
WHAT: Sargento Ultra Thin Sliced Cheese STATS: Vary by flavor; 40 to 45 calories per slice. For more detailed nutritional information, visit sargento.com/ products/ultra-thin.
WHAT’S IN A DAME: Oh baby! What a red-faced faux pas
posted: 05/08/2012 2:29 a.m. Discuss
Drowsy eyes.
Slim pickings
posted: 05/02/2012 3:23 a.m. Discuss
WHAT: TCBY Greek Frozen Yogurt STATS: A half-cup serving contains 100 calories and no fat. More information at tcby.com/menu-nutrition /softserve /greek_honey_vanilla/.
SPIN CYCLE: ‘Friend’-ly games can turn vicious
posted: 04/29/2012 4:18 a.m. Discuss
I love a good game night with friends.
Beaucoup delights at Maddie’s
posted: 04/26/2012 3:55 a.m. Comments 3
“It will be about 15 minutes,” is what I heard the Maddie’s Place hostess say about the wait for a table for two over the Friday night noise.
Slim pickings
posted: 04/25/2012 3:53 a.m. Discuss
WHAT: Pepsi Next STATS: A serving of 8 ounces contains 40 calories and no fat (but note, cans and bottles contain multiple servings; a 20-ounce bottle, for example, contains 100 calories). More information at pepsi.com.
WHAT’S IN A DAME: Dumping best friend a gal thing, study says
posted: 04/24/2012 1:59 a.m. Discuss
BFF. The text-speak initials stand for Best Friends Forever.
SPIN CYCLE: After 7 years, engagement: What decade are the vows?
posted: 04/22/2012 3:45 a.m. Discuss
Spin Cycle presents another installment of “All the News That’s Fit to Razz.” Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are officially engaged to be married.
Slim pickings
posted: 04/18/2012 3:39 a.m. Discuss
WHAT: Weight Watchers spreadable cheese wedges STATS: One wedge contains 30 calories and 1.5 fat, 2 carbohydrate, 1 fiber and 2 protein grams (1 PointsPlus if following the Weight Watchers plan). More information at weightwatchers.com/shop.
WHAT’S IN A DAME: Eateries feel our Tax Day distress
posted: 04/17/2012 2:23 a.m. Discuss
Today is Tax Day.
SPIN CYCLE: Doherty, Titanic, ’90s trio hold on
posted: 04/15/2012 3:33 a.m. Discuss
Think back. Way back.
Slim pickings
posted: 04/11/2012 3:22 a.m. Discuss
WHAT: Crystal Light Mocktails STATS: Five calories and no fat per serving. More information at crystallight.com.
WHAT’S IN A DAME: ‘Beautiful’ Brit begs question: Say what?
posted: 04/10/2012 2:25 a.m. Comment 1
Don’t hate Samantha Brick because she’s beautiful.
SPIN CYCLE: Five stages to cashing in, becoming an instant loser
posted: 04/08/2012 3 a.m. Discuss
Like 100 million or so Americans I played the $656 million world-record breaking Mega Millions lottery recently.
Slim pickings
posted: 04/04/2012 2:59 a.m. Discuss
WHAT: Laughing Cow Cream Cheese Spread STATS: Each wedge contains 45 to 55 calories and 4 to 5 fat grams.
WHAT’S IN A DAME: Men, we dub thee clothing equines
posted: 04/03/2012 2:21 a.m. Discuss
Myth: Men loathe shopping.
SPIN CYCLE: Biting the paparazzi hands that feed you
posted: 04/01/2012 3:49 a.m. Discuss
It’s so difficult being famous.
Denton’s likely to hook you
posted: 03/29/2012 3:12 a.m. Discuss
Benton’s Denton’s Trotline is a mom-and-pop operation in the truest sense.
Slim pickings
posted: 03/28/2012 2:04 a.m. Discuss
When it comes to yogurt these days, Greek is the word.
WHAT’S IN A DAME: iPhone ‘assistant’ Siri proves all thumbs
posted: 03/27/2012 2:25 a.m. Discuss
I have a new personal assistant.
SPIN CYCLE: Hoot and holler: Fort Smith Hooters Girl honored
posted: 03/25/2012 5:34 a.m. Discuss
Kaylee Farris of Fort Smith tells the camera why she likes our fair state.
Slim pickings
posted: 03/21/2012 3:09 a.m. Discuss
WHAT: Hillshire Farm Grilled Essentials chicken breasts STATS: Vary by flavor. One lemon pepper breast, for example, contains 120 calories and 2 fat, 3 carbohydrate, 19 protein and no fiber grams. Other flavors are: original, garlic and herb and Italian-style.
WHAT’S IN A DAME: Let’s just not be ‘friends,’ all right?
posted: 03/20/2012 2:34 a.m. Discuss
They say you can’t be friends with everyone.
SPIN CYCLE: Lost hour of Halle, Hulk is a blessing
posted: 03/18/2012 3:30 a.m. Discuss
We at Spin Cycle love daylight saving time (P.S., it’s been a week and your “I forgot to set my clock back” excuses are officially old).
WHAT’S IN A DAME: Parents cool again following surgery
posted: 03/13/2012 2:47 a.m. Discuss
Only once during my adolescent years did I think my parents were “cool.” (Good? Always. Nice? Usually. Cool? Never, with one exception.) The year was 1986 and my parents were attending a concert with their friends at Baltimore’s Pier Six Pavilion — The Monkees.
SPIN CYCLE: Houston’s sudden demise floods memory all at once
posted: 02/19/2012 4:37 a.m. Discuss
“I finally took a moment, and I’m realizing that/You’re not coming back/And it finally hit me all at once.” These are the lonely lyrics from my favorite — well, they’re all my favorite — Whitney Houston song “All At Once.” They’ve played through my mind since receiving the chilling news update on my wireless phone:
Slim pickings
posted: 02/15/2012 4:03 a.m. Discuss
WHAT: belVita Breakfast Biscuits STATS: One pack of four biscuits contains 230 calories and 8 fat grams, 36 carbohydrate, 3 fiber and 4 protein grams. Visit nabiscoworld. com/belvita.
WHAT’S IN A DAME: Pinterest is perfect for crafty dreamers
posted: 02/14/2012 2:30 a.m. Discuss
Recently a friend tried to sell me on the merits of website/app Pinterest.
SPIN CYCLE: Bowl brings penalties, apologies
posted: 02/12/2012 4:16 a.m. Discuss
They’re as much a part of the Super Bowl as the pigskin and the commercial pitches.
Slim pickings
posted: 02/08/2012 3:45 a.m. Discuss
WHAT: Weight Watchers Blueberry Muffins and Double Chocolate Muffins STATS: Each muffin contains 160 calories and 1.5 to 3 fat grams (4 PointsPlus if following the Weight Watchers plan). Four muffins per box. More information at weightwatchers.com/shop. THE SKINNY: Do you know the muffin man?
WHAT’S IN A DAME: Comedy rooted in Arkansas
posted: 02/07/2012 2:24 a.m. Discuss
These days Sarah Colonna serves jokes as a writer and round table comedian for the E! network’s Chelsea Lately.
CHEAP EATS: With fine-tuning, Pie has a hunka potential
posted: 02/02/2012 4:01 a.m. Discuss
Hunka Pie has hunkered down in North Little Rock. Again.
Slim pickings
posted: 02/01/2012 4:59 a.m. Discuss
WHAT: Hillshire Farm Turkey Lit’l Smokies STATS: Five links contain 80 calories and 4 fat, 4 carbohydrate, no fiber and 8 protein grams.
WHAT’S IN A DAME: Calamity at the cleaners
posted: 01/31/2012 3:01 a.m. Discuss
They are the three words that send shivers up my spine — right up there with “all sales final” and “full retail price.” “Dry clean only.” Shake. Squirm. Shudder.
Sekisui less snappy, still cool
posted: 01/26/2012 4:33 a.m. Comment 1
Sekisui was Japanese before Japanese was cool. The restaurant, complete with tatami mats and moat of floating sushi boats, was innovative in scene and cuisine when it opened about a dozen years ago — back when one could count its hibachi-and-sushiserving competitors on one hand.
Slim pickings
posted: 01/25/2012 3:42 a.m. Discuss
WHAT: Stonyfield Organic Oikos Drinkable Greek Lowfat Yogurt STATS: Vary by flavor. A 6-ounce bottle of the Pomegranate Berry contains 150 calories and 2 fat, 25 carbohydrate, 0 fiber and 9 protein grams. Sold in packs of four. More information at stonyfield.com.
WHAT’S IN A DAME: A quicker avenue to becoming whoppers
posted: 01/24/2012 2:46 a.m. Discuss
“Hello, may I help you?” asks the order taker.
SPIN CYCLE: Oaklawn jumps out of gate with glorious glam, a glitch
posted: 01/22/2012 3:59 a.m. Discuss
Some things at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs never change.
WHAT’S IN A DAME: Tutus and shattered little egos
posted: 01/17/2012 3:33 a.m. Discuss
We know soccer moms.
SPIN CYCLE: What’s that smell? Celebrity!
posted: 01/15/2012 3:42 a.m. Discuss
Looks like Kim Kardashian is releasing another one.
