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Who didn’t try weird food combinations as a kid? But some people continue with strange food combos well into adulthood, like peanut butter and cucumbers. Check out this list of strange food combos.

1. Mashed potatoes and noodles with gravy.
2. Gravy and biscuits with grape jelly.
3. Peanut butter and mayo sandwiches.
4. Chocolate cake with pinto beans.
5. Hollowed-out pickles filled with ranch dressing and cheese.

Read more here.

Are foods that you eat on this list?

Spice Up Your Home With Red

Posted on February 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment

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Red is such a powerful color. It’s bold, aggressive and take charge – and you can definitely implement it into your home décor. Red is definitely not for the shy. Read our ideas for how you can work red into your home décor. Learn more about it here.

Will you decorate with red?

Super Bowl Nachos

Posted on February 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment

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Nachos are classic Super Bowl fare. This recipe mixes the traditional recipe up a bit with black beans.

Ingredients

5 7- or 8-inch corn or flour tortillas or 4 cups tortilla chips (about 4 ounces)
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup salsa
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack, cheddar, queso quesadilla, Chihuahua, and/or asadero cheese (8 ounces)
1/2 cup roasted red sweet peppers, cut into thin strips
2 to 4 tablespoons fresh or canned sliced jalapeno peppers, drained
Salsa (optional)

Get the rest of the recipe here.

Try This Recipe

Posted on January 29, 2010 · Leave a Comment

A French silk pie is classic, as in classically good no matter the time of the year. See our recipe here.

If you’re single this Valentine’s Day, you can still celebrate the holiday. Check out our guide for single girls on V-Day here.

Don’t Miss This Game

Posted on January 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment

basketball netDon’t msis the Alabama Crimson Tide playing against the Mississippi State University Bulldogs on Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Coleman Coliseum. Go Crimson Tide! Find out more ticket info here.

Cut Your College Debts

Posted on January 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment

moneyCollege and debt seem to go hand-in-hand. Before you go out and pay off all your debts, find out which ones you should pay off first here.

The Dangers Of Too Little Sleep

Posted on January 19, 2010 · Leave a Comment

snail_fastIt may seem like cutting back on sleep is a good thing to do when you’ve got a heavy load of classes and lots of studying and exams. But lack of sleep isn’t only not good for your body, surviving on too little sleep has serious, long-term health consequences. Lack of sleep impacts your body in more ways than just one. Learn more about the effects here.

Watch Divorce Court Live

Posted on January 14, 2010 · Leave a Comment

scalesofjustice2I don’t know about you guys, but one of  my favorite shows is Divorce Court with  Judge Lynn Toler. I love her practical advice — and those people on the show crack me up. Get a chance to meet Judge Toler from 7: 30  p.m.-10 p.m. at The Alabama Theater in Birmingham on Saturday, Jan. 15. Learn more about her visit here.

Do Good For Student Organizations

Posted on January 13, 2010 · Leave a Comment

smileyLearn more about the student organizations on the University of Alabama campus today from 10 a.m. -3 p.m during Spring Get On Board Day. Find out  how you can help.

Click here for more info.