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Mini pretzel treats Courtesy of Hampton Creek When it comes to dessert, I absolutely love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter. Add in the crunch of a pretzel and I’m pretty much in foodie heaven. That’s why I was so excited when Barr told me that these mini pretzel treats won’t break the calorie bank. “Mini pretzel treats are perfect sweet treats for portion control,” she told me. To make, start with the following ingredients: one 14-ounce jar of Just Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (this stuff is seriously addicting, plus it’s egg and dairy free, which means you could eat it raw), 2 cups of mini pretzels (square-shaped or classic twists), and 1 green apple, diced (optional: toss with a little lemon juice to prevent browning)....

Budweiser Is Skipping This Year’s Super Bowl. Here’s Why Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Nicole Width/Jan. 25, 2021 2:39 pm EST Every year in early February, Americans gather around their TVs surrounded by piles of unhealthy yet super delicious foods and watch the Super Bowl. While the 55th iteration of “The Big Game” might look a little different than in years’ passed, fewer fans, and parties going virtual, one fact remains the same: everyone will be watching....

Jennifer Lopez was a vocal supporter of Biden’s during the election Rob Carr/Getty Images Rodriguez also revealed on The Tonight Show that, even after performing at the Super Bowl and Times Square New Year’s Eve, that the inauguration was nerve-wracking for her, “She’s most nervous about Washington D.C. because of the responsibility. And she wants more than anything, like all of us, to bring people together, to inspire.” Lopez has been a vocal supporter of Biden, and she and A-Rod sat down for a virtual chat on YouTube with then candidate Biden and Dr....

Here’s What You Need To Know Before Taking St. John’s Wort Shutterstock By Paige McBride/Oct. 20, 2020 8:39 am EST If you’ve struggled with anxiety and looked for a natural remedy, you’ve likely come across an herb called St. John’s Wort. With evidence that the yellow plant aids in the reduction of depression and anxiety symptoms, St. John’s Wort often comes as part of a holistic routine for issues like nervousness, insomnia, and a lowered appetite, as noted by WebMD....

Here’s Why Bobby Ray From Sweet Home Alabama Looks So Familiar Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images By Stephanie Kaloi/Feb. 28, 2021 12:50 pm EST The movie Sweet Home Alabama was released in 2002. The film follows the story of Melanie Smooter (played by Reese Witherspoon), a young woman who returns to her home state of Alabama after becoming a fashion designer in New York City. Melanie has a problem: her boyfriend, Andrew Hennings, has recently proposed, but it turns out she’s actually still married to her high school sweetheart....

Inside Jill Biden And Michelle Obama’s Relationship Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images By Erin Fenton/Aug. 19, 2020 6:57 pm EST While Dr. Jill Biden might have a lot in common with Kamala Harris’ husband, Douglas Emhoff, it’s going to take a lot to eclipse her friendship with former First Lady Michelle Obama. Obama and Biden had an extraordinarily close relationship during their time in the White House. Obama even called Biden her “favorite person” at an event, evoking a joking shrug from her husband (via The Daily Conversation)....

Ivanka Trump’s Most Inappropriate Outfits Win Mcnamee/Getty Images By Louisa Marshall/Dec. 10, 2020 11:11 am EST Ivanka Trump has been by her father’s side ever since his days hosting The Apprentice or opening a new multi-million dollar hotel. The unspoken favorite of his children, she rode his coat tails, so to speak, all the way to the White House and has made a name for herself while doing so. In amongst her own business and professional aspirations, Trump has been a presence on the fashion scene....

Kim Kardashian’s Surprising Job Before KUWTK Karwai Tang/Getty Images By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/Oct. 27, 2020 5:53 pm EST It’s hard to remember a time when Kim Kardashian wasn’t a rich and famous reality star. Before she starred on Keeping Up With the Kardashians, though, she lived a more humble life. Granted, as a Kardashian, she was never exactly hurting for cash, but she did hold down a surprising job before her reality fame....

Lives Of Actors That Were Changed Forever After A Co-Star Passed Away Jerod Harris/Getty Images By Garri Chaverst/July 28, 2020 11:15 am EST It’s never easy when someone you know passes away. Whether you know their death is coming, or it’s sudden and unexpected, the grieving process is extremely difficult. Being famous doesn’t change that fact. In reality, fame can only complicate matters further. When celebrities lose their co-stars, they may struggle to find the privacy to mourn....

Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid’s son saw through Hollywood’s “nonsense” early on Instagram @jack_quaid Meg Ryan’s son Jack Quaid was born and raised in Los Angeles, as you would expect of a child of two super-famous actors. But even though children of Hollywood royalty have sometimes garnered a reputation for being aloof and spoiled, Quaid said his parents insulated him from that mentality. “Growing up, you’re able to at least see the culture projected out there, like the Hollywood nonsense, and you’re able to see it for what it is — nonsense,” he shared in an interview with WWD....

The Adorable Story Of How Eric And Courtney Waldrop Really Met Instagram By Joey Keogh/Aug. 12, 2020 11:07 am EST TLC’s hit show Sweet Home Sextuplets introduced the world to Courtney and Eric Waldrop and their brood of adorable children. Watching them juggle nine kids as well as jobs and everything else life throws at them has compelled audiences for years, not least because of just how cute the little tykes are....

The Amazing Fruit You Should Be Eating For Faster Hair Growth Shutterstock By Nicole Width/Aug. 6, 2020 10:27 am EST Short hair had a serious moment last year, but now all those bobs, lobs, and pixies are a thing of the past. Long hair is now on trend, according to InStyle. And when it comes to Rapunzel-length hair, celebrity hairstylist Paul Labrecque noted: “We’ll probably see longer hair that’s just one length because it’s the easiest to do yourself....

The Real Reason The Weeknd Is Paying Millions For His Super Bowl Performance Kevin Mazur/Getty Images By Lindsay Cronin/Jan. 29, 2021 3:13 pm EST The Weeknd is determined to make his upcoming performance at the Super Bowl halftime show something that no one will soon forget. Just over a week before the musician is set to take to the stage at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will battle the Kansas City Chiefs, a report has revealed that The Weeknd, 30, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, has actually spent millions of his own net worth in hopes of ensuring that his performance will go off without a hitch....

She hasn’t always gone by Gigi Instagram She might have one of the most recognizable names in the modeling world today, but that name we all recognize is actually relatively new. Supermodel Gigi Hadid was born on April 23, 1995 to parents Mohamed and Yolanda Hadid under a different name than her current mega-famous moniker. Her given name is so far removed from the catchy, four-letter “Gigi,” that you probably wouldn’t be able to guess what it is if you tried....

The Stunning Transformation Of Trisha Yearwood Beth Gwinn/Getty Images By AnnaMarie Houlis/July 6, 2020 4:11 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You might recognize Trisha Yearwood’s name from country music. She was an emergent Nashville star in the ’90s who ultimately went on to make big waves in the country music industry. As noted by All Music, Yearwood recorded a number of top ten hits throughout the first decade of her career, creating a legacy for herself....

The Truth About HGTV’s My Big Italian Adventure Theo Wargo/Getty Images By Joey Keogh/Oct. 29, 2020 8:47 am EST HGTV knows everybody is running out of stuff to watch, but, as usual, they’ve got our backs. Brand-new show My Big Italian Adventure debuts on the home renovation network October 30, and it’s guaranteed to fill the void left by a lack of vacations to the sun this year, as well as scratching the collective itch for taking on various DIY projects....

This Is How Demi Rose Mawby Stays In Such Great Shape Kirstin Sinclair/Getty Images By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/Sept. 7, 2020 5:42 pm EST Demi Rose Mawby’s toned physique and bombshell curves have made her one of the most famous models in the world, but there was a time she never imagined she’d get to this point. “At 5'2 I never thought I would be able to break into modeling as I thought I was too short but I gave it a shot, applied to an agency and after 24 hours my modeling career began,” wrote the British beauty on her website....

This Is What Permanent Press Actually Means (And When To Use It) Shutterstock By Paige McBride/Dec. 16, 2020 6:09 pm EST If you’re like the rest of us, you likely only use a few of the settings on your washing machine: normal, delicates, quick wash, and, maybe sometimes, the occasional heavy-duty. Since you can adjust the speed and the temperature of the rinse, why do we need other options, you ask?...

This Is Why Costco Made That Croissant Change Facebook By Maria Scinto/Sept. 17, 2020 3:21 pm EST About a year ago, Costco customers started noticing something new in the bakery department, a change that wasn’t entirely welcome. The croissants — a pastry whose very name means “crescent,” now no longer resembled their eponymous shape. Instead, they were more or less straight. Why would they have done such a thing? Well, as with so many things in life, the answer can most likely be found if you just follow the money....

This Trick Will Stop Your Mask Loops From Irritating Your Ears Shutterstock By Jorie Mark/Dec. 3, 2020 2:52 pm EST Getting used to wearing face masks all of the time has brought on a ton of annoyances, ranging from mask breath to foggy glasses lenses to “mask-ne.” Another pet peeve is the way the loops of masks can irritate the delicate skin behind your ears. This, indeed, is a real problem....