Don't you just hate it when you see an incredibly delicious-looking dessert and realize later you aren't allowed to eat it? Well, this dessert is good for almost everyone. It's gluten-free, vegan and even kid-friendly. Another great thing about it is that it is rich in omega-3s because of the chia seeds.

Almond cream with berries, pistachios and chia seeds recipe

Being a nondairy person, I always look for ways to enjoy desserts using dairy alternatives, one of which is almond milk. By just adding pure, gluten-free cornstarch, almond cream is made. It never tastes so great as when eaten with fresh berries, pistachios and chia seeds.

Serves 2

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Inactive time: 15 minutes | Total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond milk
• 3 tablespoons pure, gluten-free cornstarch
• Sugar (optional, if the almond milk is unsweetened)
• 1/2 cup mixed fresh berries
• 2 tablespoons crushed pistachios
• 2 teaspoons chia seeds

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, dilute the cornstarch with a little bit of the almond milk, and then set it aside.
2. Into a small saucepan over low heat, pour the remaining almond milk.
3. Gradually mix together the cornstarch mixture and sugar (if using), whisking continuously.
4. When it becomes creamy, turn off the heat, and let the almond cream cool down.
5. Distribute the almond cream into serving glasses.
6. Top with the berries, pistachios and chia seeds, and serve.

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Just two days after her New York City funeral, People reports that MTV will remember the fallen angel, who lost her battle with cancer last Friday, in an all-new documentary that takes a "look back at Diem's powerful journey, giving tribute to her perseverance and strength through it all." With all the memorials and remembrances of Brown since her passing, SheKnows is expecting to see a few special moments included in the upcoming special.

1. Diem and CT's relationship

Fans of The Challenge witnessed all the ups and the downs of Diem and her on-again, off-again boyfriend CT's time on MTV. However, one of the more touching moments we're expecting to see is their initial meeting on the series. Their romance served as a primary focal point for several episodes and we'd love to see Diem at her happiest with a man who would be a shoulder of support for the rest of her life.

2. Strong Diem

Even though Diem was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was only 23 years old, the star didn't let her sickness or recovery process stop her from getting out there and showing the world that there can be a happy ending to some of the darkest stories. It's important that viewers remember Diem at her strongest, including one Challenge episode where she made the brave decision to take off her wig in front of the cameras and compete in the "Ring Toss" mission, which required some mud swimming. She completed the mission, beat out her competitors and served up the most shining moment in Challenge history.

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3. Personal commentary

Diem's circle of friends range from fellow MTV cast mates to celebrity big shots and everyone in between. SheKnows is expecting to hear from some of her loved ones, like CT or E! News correspondent, Alicia Quarles, and learn more about the fighter who never stopped fighting.

4. MedGift

Diem used her struggle as a platform to launch a resource called MedGift, which is dedicated to raising awareness for all sorts of illnesses. We're expecting to see some mention of MedGift, so that Diem's good intentions can live long.

5. Outtakes

Brown garnered fans for several reasons. It wasn't just because she bravely fought her health battles. It was also because of her bubbly and heartwarming persona. As much as it's important to emphasize how strong she was, SheKnows is expecting to see a few cutting-room floor moments that showcase how charming Diem was to those around her. With over six seasons on The Challenge, we know there's probably quite a lot of footage to choose from.

What moments of Diem Brown's life do you want showcased in MTV's upcoming special? Tell us in the comments below.

Here are a few choice thoughts that occurred to us as we laughed our way through four-and-a-half minutes of man junk and ass hair.

Photo credits: All courtesy of BuzzFeedYellow/YouTube

Note: While the fearless guys featured in the video are named Ned Fulmer, Keith Habersberger, Eugene Lee Yang and Zach Kornfeld, they shall henceforth be known in this article as Normal Dude, Tall Nerd, Hot Asian and Tiny Nerd, respectively.

1. Hmm, this definitely looks NSFW. Time to break out the earbuds and expertly angle our screens.

2. Yes, there will be less fabric, Hot Asian. We'd like there to be less talking now, too.

3. Aw, s***. It's about to go down! (Or up? Too much?)

4. Tall Nerd says he's excited. We're sure you are, buddy. We'll probably find out how much so in about six seconds.

5. Seriously, though... where do they put their nut sacks? Do they get divided? Can they get divided?

6. Normal Dude just cupped his own ass. Wait, did we just like that?

7. It's giving you a wedgie, you say? On purpose, you say? Welcome to our f***ing world, boys.

8. "This is going to burst wide open." Fingers crossed he's just talking about the fabric.

9. Hot Asian is afraid if he bounces around, his balls will "schlep" out of his suit. Would it be wrong to ask him to bounce around more?

10. European guys have dick pockets? Mental note: Never ask a European man at the beach for change for a dollar.

11. Sweet Jesus.

12. Unshowable? Psh. Show us the goods, Tiny Nerd.

13. Aw, it does look like a toucan!

14. OMG, Hot Asian's dick profile totally reminds us of Doug. You know, from the cartoon.

15. Aaaaand he just did the dick sway.

16. Can't. Look. Away.

17. Tiny Nerd's skin is the color of ricotta cheese.

18. Is penis-y a word?

19. "It looks like my dick is about to break into someone's house and steal something." Ooh, us, us! We want to be burgled.

20. "It looks like I'm wearing a sock on my dick and nothing else." Well, if the dick sock fits....

21. OMG, some of these dudes' peens look really small.

22. Hey, Tiny Nerd's chest hair looks like a kitten! A kitten whose nipple eyes are seriously freaking us out right now.

23. There aren't enough videos of guys parading their junk around in pasty hilarity.

24. Beach wiener alert!

25. What the ef?! Tiny Nerd is totally hung.

26. Like, for real... that's a lot of wiener.

27. Normal Guy wasn't joking, bro. Your dick is huge.

28. Also, Hot Asian is really hot. Even if his bulge isn't as big as Tiny Nerd's.

29. Who knew hair grows in tufts beneath guys' ass cheeks?

30. We could've gone the rest of lives without intimate knowledge of said ass tufts.

31. Hot Asian's ass looks better in a bikini bottom than ours. F***.

32. Normal Dude is bailing to go out with his wife? Can we take his place?

33. Men in Speedos should not be allowed to squat.

34. It goes against the laws of nature, like Nicolas Cage's hair.

35. See also: Nicolas Cage should never, ever, under any circumstances, be allowed to wear a Speedo.

36. Don't their balls get squinched? Like, you know, squished and pinched at the same time?

37. What would you call that — a front wedgie?

38. People from Europe are ballsy. (*snicker*)

39. We're moving.

40. JK. But a company trip to Europe next year does sounds like a pretty solid investment.

41. Unless we wind up balls deep — literally — in wrinkly, old European dudes at the beach. Then, it's time to book the first flight back to the land of board shorts.

42. Dear Tiny Nerd, we're not uncomfortable with your body.

43. It is glorious, in all its kitteny chest hair, surprisingly filled-out Speedo glory.

44. Rock that s***.

45. Hey, by the way, is Hot Asian single?

46. "I was walking down the bike path and an old man made eye contact with my dick and went, 'Damn it!'" He liked it.

47. So did we.

48. For real, you guys are the complete package.

49. *giggle*

50. On a scale from one to Courtney Love, how weird would it be to offer to apply Hot Asian's thigh sunscreen?

51. Wow, that was almost too much man junk to handle on a Thursday afternoon.

52. Almost.

53. Is there such a thing as a test audience for BuzzFeed man junk videos?

54. And now we're hungry.

55. Are hot dogs totally out of the question?

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You know what I'm talking about. The media spent the past few months turning the summer into the Summer of Hot Car Deaths, even though the risk of this tragedy happening to your child is, in fact, minuscule. It's either sensational stories like those about hot cars, or the unpreventable stories of brain-eating amoebas or childhood cancers that leave us breathless because of our powerlessness.

When was the last time, though, that you read a story about the quiet monsters that are far more likely to bring tragedy to your family? They're out there, they're largely preventable and they took the lives of 13,425 children in 2010. And my guess is that you don't think about them very much, because I know I don't.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and National Child Mortality Data, the following real-life monsters are the biggest risks your child will face, besides certain unpreventable diseases like cancer and congenital defects.

1. Motor vehicle accident. Car wrecks are the leading cause of unintentional injury death for children across most age groups. Parents must abide by car seat safety tips for young children, and use a booster seat until children are 12 years old to prevent accidental death (yes, even if your child complains).

2. Drowning. Kids less than 1 year old and older than 16 are far less likely to die by drowning, but drowning is a leading cause of death for kids ages 2 to 15. Teach water safety to your kids, and never take your eyes off of them when they're in the pool, lake or ocean. Never.

3. Death by firearm. Gun rights are a hot topic in America, but there's no doubt about it: Firearms kill people, particularly the small people that we love. Whether by homicide, suicide or accidental firing, firearms killed 2,673 kids in 2010. Lock them up, make sure your kids' friends' parents lock them up — or, better yet, don't bring them into your home at all.

4. Suffocation. Children under the age of 4 are at great risk for choking or suffocating, so keep their cribs clear and supervise them while eating. Sadly, older teens have a high risk for suffocation, too — only it's due to intentional self-harm. Monitor your children for risk factors for depression and suicidal ideation to prevent this tragedy from occurring.

5. Poisoning. We know to lock up medicines and cleaners for young kids, but are you monitoring your older children and teens around your meds and cleaners? Unintentional poisoning — presumably in the form of overdoses — killed 3,183 teens and young adults between 15-24 in 2010.

The numbers are shocking, but they beg the question — are you doing all you can to prevent these very real risks from visiting your home?

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Have you seen all of Benedict Cumberbatch's celebrity impressions? (VIDEO)

O'Brien has recorded herself over the months impersonating numerous different celebrities, including Taylor Swift, Angelina Jolie, Katie Holmes, the Olsen twins, Kim Kardashian, Ellen DeGeneres, Sofia Vergara, Mindy Kaling, Drew Barrymore, Anne Hathaway and even fictional characters like Lois Griffin.

But the impressions weren't all flattering.

O'Brien's Kristen Stewart impression was nothing but "ugh"s from the actress, accompanied by blowing hair out of her face. For Lena Dunham, she showed up in the back of a car with no clothes on.

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"Maybe I should have taken the subway instead of a cab," O'Brien said as Dunham. "And then, I don't know, part of me feels like I should have put some clothes on before I left."

As Drew Barrymore, she mentioned her "new Adam Sandler movie."

As Taylor Swift, she sang to her own music in the car, and as Angelina Jolie, she was listening to Whitney Houston and being deep about life.

O'Brien not only did spot-on impersonations of the celebrities, but she also managed to look pretty much like most of them.

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Tell us — which is your favorite impression?

Selena Gomez puts her grown-up bullies on blast: What have you accomplished?

It's quite simple, really: All you have to do is listen to Selena Gomez's newly leaked song, "Do It," just one time and we promise, you won't be able to stop picturing it.

The ditty is very bubble gum pop and all of the lyrics revolve around Gomez daydreaming about getting down with Bieber. "Sittin' on my bed with just your T-shirt on/Turnin' up the volume to my favorite song/Boy I can't lie, what we did last night/You know it's constantly replayin', stayin' on my mind," she sings in the first verse.

The rest of the song is about yearning for Bieber, wanting to do it every day and showing each other what they like. "Damn, I wish I didn't feel so hypnotized/When I look at you, baby, it's justified/So I take what I want and give what I got/To hell with all the rules that keep us civilized," she croons. Sounds like these two are getting dirty!

Video credit: Selena Gomez/YouTube

Not sure what's more disturbing — the fact that Gomez's voice sounds so darn youthful or the fact that she's full-on obsessed with having sex with the Biebs.

Another song, titled "(For You) My Dilemma 2.0, " was also leaked and — surprise, surprise — it, too, seems to be written about her on-again, off-again relationship with Bieber. This one is quite sad, though, as the lyrics tell the story of Gomez being with someone even though she knows it's not right. "You make me so upset sometimes/I feel like I could lose my mind/The conversation goes nowhere/'Cause you're never gonna take me there," she sings.

Video credit: Video Selena/YouTube

We keep hoping that Gomez has seen the light and moved on, but judging by these two new revelations, it looks like the bond between the two pop stars is pretty deep.

1. He's the most successful country singer you've never heard of

He might not be a household name like Tim McGraw, but Gilman tasted huge success early in his career. His first album was certified double platinum; the next two were certified gold. He's even been nominated for a Grammy.

2. He made a splash in the industry at a really young age

Gilman had a hit at just 11 years old with the song "One Voice," which landed on the Billboard Top 20 country charts. He was the youngest artist to make it onto the top 40, and he was listed in the Guinness World Records as the youngest singer to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.

3. He has performed with some really huge names

Gilman sang on the charity single "The Choice" with huge country artists like Alan Jackson, Wynonna Judd, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Ronnie Milsap, Kellie Pickler, LeAnn Rimes, Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis, Keith Urban and others. He was even featured on Charlotte Church's album Dream A Dream.

4. He says the industry turned its back once the gay rumors started

In the video he made announcing his sexuality to fans, Gilman claimed that most of Nashville has turned their backs on him because the genre only celebrates macho men. "In recent years when I did come back to Nashville, there were rumors and whispers — is he or isn't he? Being a gay male country artist is not the best thing… I threw a showcase in Nashville, and no major label showed," he said.

"It's difficult for me to make this video, not because I'm ashamed of being a gay male artist, or a gay artist or a gay person, but it's pretty silly to know that I'm ashamed of doing this knowing that I'm in a genre and an industry that's ashamed of me for being me."

5. But a few country stars have been amazingly supportive

"The country artists that literally I grew up in front of – Keith Urban and Vince [Gill] and LeAnn Rimes and all these wonderful friends of mine – have been nothing but supportive," Gilman said in the video. "Not that they knew, but they've all been such wonderful people."

LeAnn even tweeted her pride in her friend's courage.

6. He was inspired to come out by fellow country artist Ty Herndon

Herndon came out earlier in the day and his honestly directly inspired Gilman to make his own announcement — especially since he feared being outed by the press without his own input. The two were once both signed to Nashville's Epic Records.

7. Chely Wright has his back, even if some of her "fans" don't

When Chely Wright came out in 2010 she faced a huge backlash, so she understands why Gilman tried to hide his sexuality for so long. Some of the reactions to her supportive note to Gilman on Facebook prove why even more stars should come out— there are kids out there dealing with hate every day.

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After five seasons on the MTV's Teen Mom 2, Messer has decided that she has had enough and she will be leaving the show.

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On Friday morning, Messer revealed that she would not be filming any future seasons of the show when she responded to a fan's tweet, which read, "Are you doing season 6?" Messer simply responded, "No."

Another fan then wrote, "that's so sad I loved watching you every week!" And Messer replied that she was sorry.

The reality star also retweeted another message from a fan who showed her support for Messer's decision to leave the show and focus on her family.

But could too much pressure be the reason that Messer decided to exit the show?

It certainly seems that that could be reason, because earlier this week the reality TV star made headlines for her cryptic tweets, which hinted that there were some big changes to come in her life, and she asked her fans to please pray for her and show their support.

Messer, whose married name is now Calvert, then tweeted another message about failure in which she explained that "failure doesn't mean that you'll never get what you want, sometimes failure means that you have to fight harder for something better."

There was much speculation as to whether those messages were about her husband Jeremy Calvert and whether the pair had decided to call it quits. Especially because just last month, Calvert publicly accused Leah of cheating on him with an ex.

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Hopefully her time away from the camera and the public eye will help Messer get all of her affairs in order. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

But the outcome hasn't been the cornucopia of fresh, healthy foods in each cafeteria that the first lady probably imagined. Instead, schools have been left to juggle minuscule budgets with subpar ingredients to try to create lunches that fit the dietary requirements for each meal while satisfying the students. Unfortunately, at many schools, this balancing act has been impossible to achieve.

1. Nachos with cheese

I guess corn is healthy? And cheese has protein... or something.

2. All starches

Potatoes and beans don't exactly seem like a balanced meal. Where are the fruits and veggies?

3. Spanish "rice"

The apple makes it healthy. Totally.

4. Literally just mystery junk food

I have no idea what any of these foods are, but other than the green color of the slushie, nothing about this looks even remotely healthy.

5. A bowl of ??

Beige glop does a growing body good.

6. Basically McDonald's

Ketchup has tomatoes, so it's healthy, right?

7. There's macaroni and there's cheese, but that doesn't mean anything.

Totally yummy — can't imagine why kids are complaining. (sarcasm)

But some people say the issue isn't the new regulations; it's how schools are implementing them.

And there are a couple of kids who genuinely like the meals at their school, which seems to reinforce the thought that maybe it's not the legislation that's the cause of lackluster meals, but the implementation.

It will be interesting to see if any of the higher-ups will listen to these kids, who are clearly dissatisfied and aren't afraid to speak up. After looking at these pictures, it's obvious something needs to change.

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Depp gave an introduction speech at the Hollywood Film Awards last week for Shep Gordon, the subject of the Mike Myers documentary Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon, which won the Hollywood Documentary Award.

And the speech was weird: it saw Depp slurring, swaying and looking completely out of it, and while some fans have paid no notice to it because Depp is known for his unconventional ways, others are worried.

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And according to Star magazine, via the Hollywood Gossip, the actor's fiancée Amber Heard is one of those people.

Heard and Depp got engaged earlier this year and they seem completely smitten with each other, so it is worrying to know that he may be driving her away because of this.

"This reflects really badly on her, and she's not happy about it," the source claims. "There's chatter in Johnny's camp about rehab. At this point, he's driving everyone — including Amber — away."

An onlooker at the event also revealed to Star magazine that on the night, "Johnny was extremely intoxicated. There were times he had to have someone help him stand. He couldn't say a complete sentence."

This is not the first time that Depp and his drinking have come into question. Last year the actor spoke about his drinking with Rolling Stone magazine, via the Daily Mail, and denied having ever been an alcoholic — but he did admit at the time that he had made a decision to quit drinking.

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"I investigated wine and spirits thoroughly, and they certainly investigated me as well, and we found out that we got along beautifully, but maybe too well," he said.

He added, "I don't have the physical need for the drug alcohol. No, it's more my medication, my self-medication over the years just to calm the circus. Once the circus kicks in, the festivities in the brain, it can be ruthless."

Since the night of the awards, Depp has been keeping a low profile and according to the Hollywood Gossip, many believe that Depp may have already checked himself into a rehab facility.

1. Maybe it's a special order turkey

Photo credit: laurenmasa/Instagram

If this isn't just the definition of half-a**ing it, we don't know what it is.

2. The holidays are hard on Grandma

At Christmas, Grandma gets run over with a reindeer. At Thanksgiving, she apparently gets turned into "Granberry sauce." Perhaps she should sit tight on Easter.

3. They're doing something really right, or really wrong

"Wait, I remember now! It's bread we're supposed to break, guys — bread."

4. Order up!

Photo credit: nikkihartle/Instagram

Did anybody order a <del>molten lava</del>sweet potato pie? Anyone? Anyone?

5. Those who can't brine... bake?

Maybe the cake inside tastes like gravy. Mmm, gravy cake shaped like a turkey.

6. It's not a party until somebody gets sick

We're not sure what's more disconcerting — that this poor family's Thanksgiving was punctuated by vomit, or that Dad has a fake severed hand just lying around. Guess he likes to keep it, ahem, handy.

7. The only time we'd turn down chocolate

Some traditionalists might argue that a chocolate fountain doesn't belong on a Thanksgiving dessert table. And some — nay, everyone — would agree this gloopy, poopy, chocolate slug fountain definitely doesn't belong on any table anywhere. (Aside: Dude, you ate that?)

8. You might be a redneck if...

Photo credit: youcancallmemadprofessor/Instagram

Move over, Stouffer's! There's a new stuffing in town. Eating it may cause you to sprout a mullet and sport a flannel shirt with the sleeves cut off, though.

9. Is this some sort of punishment?

Photo credit: annabananale/Instagram

If you're bad before Christmas, Santa brings you a lump of coal. If you're bad before Thanksgiving, someone gives you a lump of turkey that looks like the love child of a blackened lung and an asteroid.

10. We can't even

For the record, we aren't totally convinced that isn't the head of one of those creepy horse things from Harry Potter.

11. Wrestlers heart Thanksgiving

GIF credit: Giphy.com

Now, here's a guy who can appreciate some fine White Castle stuffing.

12. Yeah, no... it's definitely done

Photo credit: ambergetfitcarniello/Instagram

If your turkey is hot enough to melt your meat thermometer, it might be time to break out the take-out menus and order some Moo Goo Gai Pan.

13. Say it with me: spell check

Photo credit: theryanpatrick/Instagram

If Trader Joe's had actually spelled gobble, gobble correctly, where would that have put the turkey's cute little eyes? We all make sacrifices.

14. I'll take a breast piece

Er, um, well... somebody get this bird a training bra. Turkey nipple should never be on the menu.

15. "Thanksgiving is ruined"

What's that you say? You're really not even hungry for turkey? Oh, good... 'cause we're not having turkey. We can't pry this 22-lb carcass off the grill. If you'd never seen a melted turkey, you have now.

16. Doh!

Photo credit: _shelbyjo_/Instagram

Aw, poor guy. Here's a neat trick that might help with your next holiday mishap — just scrape all the filling back in the pan and cover with whipped cream. Voila! It can be our little secret.

17. Proof a pre-Thanksgiving fire safety refresher is a fine idea

Photo credit: kerstyyy/Instagram

It's uncharacteristically warm for this time of year. Oh, wait, no... Mom just caught the dining room table on fire again. How does one catch the dining room table on fire, exactly?

18. Just call her To-Fergie

We don't know what this chick's problem is. Her mom sounds awesome.

19. This can't be sanitary

GIF credit: Giphy.com

Somebody get this poor girl some real cranberry sauce — you know, the kind that doesn't remain in its perfectly cylindrical (with ridges, no less) shape long after being released from a can.

20. Then again...

Photo credit: melmcal/Instagram

Or maybe someone in Honey Boo Boo's life tried to feed her "homemade cranberry sauce" that looked like this. And by this, we totally mean cigarette and tar soup.

21. New rule: Remove all jewelry before entering the kitchen

We're a little afraid to ask how they got it back.

22. That's one fresh turkey

At least the store who got this decorative singing turkey's "chip" mixed up replaced all of the, ahem, defective birds. Which begs the question: Does that mean people actually buy naughty singing Santas?

23. I'll bring the mac 'n' cheese, you said

Photo credit: kool_b_76/Instagram

It'll be great, you said. It's my mom's recipe, you said. Girl, this is bootleg — it literally looks like it fell off the back of a truck.

24. Pecan pie with a bite

Photo credit: nurserachel23/Instagram

We're almost wholly certain that this pecan pie has been bitten by a zombie and is on the precipice of starting an all-out zombie pie apocalypse.

25. We're not sure this qualifies as saving the best for last

Sorry, @AveryMedinis... despite your shaky assurance that this is not, in fact, tie-dye diarrhea, we're still not eating it. No way, no how.

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Frittatas are so simple to make, and not just for breakfast or brunch, but even for lunch or dinner. Here I used up leftover roasted sweet potatoes and combined them with organic eggs, diced bacon and freshly grated Gruyère cheese. Adding in some fresh baby spinach is a great way to sneak in extra veggies for kids or picky eaters.

Bacon-sweet potato frittata recipe

Organic eggs, diced leftover sweet potatoes, bacon, spinach and Gruyère cheese are baked up golden brown in this simple frittata — a delicious brunch idea.

Serves 6

Prep time: 15 minutes | Bake time: 30 minutes | Total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 6 whole eggs
• 6 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup diced leftover holiday sweet potatoes
• 6 strips uncooked applewood smoked bacon, diced
• 1 small sweet onion, minced
• 1 large handful fresh baby spinach
• 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese or Swiss cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and spray a medium-size cast-iron skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the whole eggs, egg whites and seasonings. Using a whisk, mix the eggs well until foamy.
3. Fold in the diced sweet potatoes, bacon, onion and spinach.
4. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet, and sprinkle it with the cheese.
5. Bake for 30 minutes or until the frittata is a golden brown color.
6. Remove from the oven, cut into wedges, and serve warm.

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There are a ton of Game of Thrones theories floating around the web, but George R.R. Martin himself admitted some of them are spot on. We've rounded up the most likely theories. Decide which ones you think are are true for yourself.

WARNING: While these are only theories, not necessarily spoilers, we do feel the need to warn you that the information below could be indicative of what's to come in the show. Read at your own discretion.

1. The Northern Conspiracy

According to this theory, Robb Stark legitimized Jon Snow as a Stark before he died, making him heir. If this is in fact the case, five people would know about it: Greatjon Umber, Galbart Glober, Maege Mormont, Edmure Tully and Jason Mallister. All of them are still alive, which means the Northern Lords could be secretly plotting to get Jon on the throne as King in the North.

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While we like the idea that some people are fighting for Jon instead of against him, we think Jon and Westeros aren't destined to be divided. We love the idea of Jon on a throne, but he could aspire to greater places than just the North.

2. Jon Snow is Azor Ahai

Another theory about everyone's favorite Snow is that he is legendary hero Azor Ahai, who is also known as the Prince That Was Promised. According to the legend, Azor Ahai defeated the Others and will return to defeat them again when necessary. Melisandre thinks Stannis Baratheon is Azor Ahai. Of course, everyone else doesn't really think Stannis is all that and a bag of chips. Jon seems like a much more likely hero.

3. Varys is supporting the Targaryens even still

One of the big questions in the series is: What exactly motivates Varys? He's got a lot of power, but his direction isn't clear. This theory is that while Varys realized King Aerys was crazy and unfit to rule, he still wants to see a Targaryen on the throne and has been secretly protecting Daenerys (and maybe other remaining members of her family) this entire time.

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4. Southron Ambitions

This complicated theory assumes that the politics of Westeros was a lot more complicated than we know before Robert's Rebellion — and that there may have been another reason motivating the rebellion. The theory suggests Ned's father Rickard was trying to unite the kingdoms before the plan collapsed. While this doesn't tell you anything about the future of Westeros, it does provide a different look at the motivations of the characters. For a lengthy look at this complicated theory, we recommend you check out this thread at Tower of the Hand.

5. Ned Stark was protecting Dany at King's Landing

Why did Ned Stark stay in King's Landing even after he gave up the position as Hand of the King? We know that Ned made a promise to his sister Lyanna before she died, and many think the reason he stayed has to do with that promise. According to this theory, Ned vowed to protect Daenerys because she is actually Lyanna's daughter.

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6. A + J = T

This is a newer theory that suggests Tyrion is not in fact Tywin's son but the child of Mad King Aerys Targaryen. According to the theory, Tywin's wife Joanna was having an affair with Aerys and bore Tyrion.

Out of all the theories, we like this one the least because if it's true, it negates the huge relationship between Tyrion and Tywin, which is so central to both their characters. Though we do think Tyrion is destined to rise above his family drama, we don't think it's Targaryen blood that will get him there.

7. R + L = J

This is one of the most well-known and accepted fan theories, and it's our favorite. It assumes that Jon Snow is not Ned Stark's son. He is, in fact, a Targaryen. It suggests that his father is Rhaegar Targaryen (Daenerys' dead older brother) and his mother is Lyanna Stark (Ned's sister). Knowing that Robert wanted to kill all the Targaryens, Ned protected Jon Snow by claiming him as his bastard son. This would also make Jon Daenerys' half-brother and begin to explain Dany's prophetic dream that "the dragon has three heads."

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God bless us, every one! Rider Strong is joining the Disney Channel series for a holiday that fans won't soon forget. The episode, titled "Girl Meets Home for the Holidays," will feature the Matthewses celebrating Christmas with family and friends, including Cory's best bud Shawn Hunter (Strong), Riley's grandparents and Uncle Joshua. It's the reunion that every fan has been waiting for since the new series began: Cory and Shawn!

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With so many people coming to visit, Topanga will be feeling the pressure as she tries to create the perfect meal to impress her mother-in-law. Meanwhile, Shawn and Maya will find they have a special connection. In addition to Strong, the rest of the guest list for the episode is pretty impressive, including Betsy Randle as Amy Matthews, William Russ as Alan Matthews and Uriah Shelton as Joshua Matthews. That's one heck of a family reunion — just in time for the holidays!

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Since the show's premiere, Girl Meets World has been going strong in the ratings and has already earned a second season. Fans of the original series, Boy Meets World, are now sitting down to watch it with their own kids. It's one of those rare shows that blasts through the age barrier and appeals to people of all ages. With so many members of the original cast reprising their roles and with special episodes such as this year's holiday episode, we're betting Girl Meets World is going to become as big of a hit at the original.

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The Girl Meets World special holiday episode airs on Friday, Dec. 5, at 8/7c on Disney Channel.

When kids develop modesty, it's kind of a surreal experience. Not long ago, it seems, your daughter was perfectly happy to go commando in any situation, and your son told anyone who would listen that his penis was stuck to his leg. Then one day they want you to let them dress themselves and tell you not to look.

When my own daughter started to want her privacy, I wasn't totally sure how to react. First I thought that maybe she felt ashamed of her body, so I tried to drive the point home that there wasn't anything shameful about it. That's when I learned that she'd developed something else: her eye-rolling ability. Which she used frequently along with a very 'tude-infused, "I know Mom, jeez."

Out of practicality, I almost didn't let her bathe or toilet alone when she first asked because I can tell you firsthand that butt-wiping is not a skill that a child easily masters. How could I be sure that she was really getting clean? I decided to back off anyway, and after some more thought, I'm really glad that I did.

I didn't grow up with a huge sense of modesty, because there were way too many of us. In high school I shared a home with 11 other girls, and with only three showers, anyone squeamish about having someone else see their boobs was bound to get natural-selected. Only the brazen survived.

So my daughter wanting me to back off confirmed something I'd always suspected. Kids are like whole other people with their own sets of likes and dislikes. It's freaky.

By letting her shower alone, dress alone, poop alone and insist on using public toilet stalls alone, two very important things happened inadvertently.

First, I was able to convey something that I thought was important but didn't know how to approach; that she, and only she, is in charge of what happens with her body. If I ignored her requests to be autonomous when it came to her nakedness, that would be a pretty bad lesson. You're in charge of yourself until someone with authority says otherwise, kiddo, sorry. I might not feel self-conscious about my own body, but who am I to tell her that she's wrong if she is? If I respect her privacy, hopefully she'll demand that of other people in her life, too.

Second, and this is very important, was the lesson that you had to give what you got. If she wanted to bathe alone, then that had to be the end of barging in on my showers or bathroom breaks to ask for carrot sticks or where the super glue was. It was basically a deal breaker.

If your kids are little and you can't slip off to pee without an entourage yet, let me assure you that it gets better. Oh, so much better.

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As someone who has always loved gay people (or, as I call them, "people" — yes, I borrowed that), I recently had a beloved relative tell me he is gay. I jumped up, gave him a huge hug, told him how proud I am of him and then said, "Look at how hip I am. I have a close relative who is gay!" My gay family member rolled his eyes and said, "Way to make my gayness about you."

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Aside from an incredible sense of humor and a generous heart, my gay relative is 6 feet 4 inches tall and masculine. You could park a semi across his shoulders. He is systematically tearing down every preconceived notion about gay men I never knew I had. He doesn't talk a certain way. He doesn't walk a certain way (not that there's anything wrong with that). He dresses in jeans, sweatshirts and flannel. He drives an SUV. We have the same taste in men — we both prefer outdoorsy, rugged types. When we go out together, we crack ourselves up by pretending to bicker over who the men in the crowd would prefer, him or me.

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We have regular "date" nights, which at least half the time consist of us hanging out in our sweats, eating copious amounts of pizza and watching movies. Imagine how excited I was to have someone else in my immediate circle willing to watch Steel Magnolias with me! Here again, my dear relative surprised me. One such date night, I said, "Hey, wanna watch that Nicholas Sparks movie with Zac Efron in it?" He replied, "I don't know — that looks kind of gay."

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What! I threw a pillow at him and told him he's doing it wrong. Not only was he supposed to watch hot guys in sappy chick flicks with me, he wasn't supposed to describe things as gay! When I asked, "Why do you call stuff gay?" he shrugged and said, "Because it is."

To my relative, "gay" is not an ugly, insulting or derogatory term. To him, it's just another adjective — just another word to describe things. To me, there is so much beauty in that. "Gay" is just another word to him, just like being gay is just another trait — nothing to make a huge deal about. Because he doesn't see being gay as a negative thing, he doesn't view the word "gay" in a negative way. It just is what it is.

When men like country singers challenge how we define gay men, it shows that we shouldn't define men or women by sexual preference at all. When I introduce my heterosexual niece, I don't say, "This is Kim. She's straight." When we're out, I don't introduce my friend by saying, "This is Amy. She has blue eyes." What does it matter? My gay relative is a lot of amazing things — gay is just one of them, and it doesn't in any way define his entire existence.

Much like Billy Gilman and Ty Herndon, my dear family member is the gay guy next door. As someone who loves this relative with every fiber of her being, I tip my cowboy hat to the Billy Gilmans and Ty Herndons of the world. It forces us to think outside what we think we know about people — gay or otherwise.

It gets us thinking that the bearded hunk at the coffee shop may be gay. The stud in the flannel shirt at the end of the bar might be gay. Half the NFL may be gay. Whether they be masculine or more in touch with their feminine side, gay people (like straight people) represent every group — cowboys, truckers, mountain men, athletes, stylists, florists. The sooner more men like Billy Gilman and Ty Herndon come out, the quicker we can dismantle our preconceived notions and move on.

People come from all over town, all over the state or even all over the country to be together, and while that in itself is a beautiful thing, there tend to be a lot of different opinions flying around the table come dinnertime.

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"I'm going to pretend I didn't hear that..."

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The combination of Thanksgiving wine, close quarters and a recent election can be lethal to amiable conversation, turning your dining room into a battlefield.

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Luckily the folks at Boston Market have analyzed the foods that divide — and bring together — family members from different political parties, which you can use to your advantage to ensure a peaceful meal.

Want to make your bleeding-heart uncle feel at home among your proudly Republican guests? Serve up some mac 'n' cheese.

Or if you're inviting your politically conservative aunt to your house full of libs, then make sure she gets a healthy portion of green bean casserole.

Politics aside, what's the one Thanksgiving dish everyone can agree on? It turns out stuffing is the most popular side dish for both Democrats and Republicans. Try something new this year, like everything bagel stuffing.

If you're worried about making so much food, don't worry. Up to 47 percent of people surveyed by Boston Market said they would be serving from some to all prepared food this Thanksgiving. And if Grandpa Joe compliments you on that store-bought pumpkin pie, just take it — 28 percent of people admit to quietly taking credit for prepared foods their guests like.

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More Duggars get their PDA on: This time it's Jill and Derick

Duggar and her family have a fairly sizable following who agree with the clan's devout Christian beliefs, but the family's show, 19 Kids and Counting, recently came under fire when Duggar allegedly campaigned to have anti-gay laws passed in Arkansas. A petition to yank the popular show from TLC was started, but now Duggar and her army of fans are fighting back with a petition of their own.

"The Duggar Family is under attack from anti-marriage advocates for standing for traditional marriage," the petition, on ipetition.com, reads. "We commend the Duggar Family for their brave stand in defending marriage as ordained by God between one man and one woman. No individual's sexual behavior and chosen lifestyle has the right to redefine marriage. Sign our petition today to let TLC know that you support the Duggars' stand for traditional marriage."

The Duggars' petition is in counter to a petition on change.org asking that the show be canceled because of the Duggars' anti-equality sentiments. "End LGBTQ fear mongering by the Duggars," the petition reads. "The Duggars have been using their fame to promote discrimination, hate, and fear-mongering against gays and transgendered people. You need to take a stand on the side of justice and cancel their show."

The writer of the petition, Jim Wissick of San Jose, California, also alleges that the Duggars have given large sums of money to help repeal a law that would make it legal for business owners and landlords to discriminate against employees and tenants based on their gender identity or sexual orientation.

The petition defending the Duggars currently has 19,711 signatures, whereas the original petition has 138,963 signatures. We'll see how this works out for them.

There's been a lot of sequel announcements made this week, and here's another: Penelope Cruz will be joining Ben Stiller in a sequel to Zoolander. While sequels aren't exactly always my jam, I can say that I'm totally excited for Zoolander 2. The first installment was so perfectly funny, and to this day, most of us are still quoting lines from the film.

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1. "Orange mocha frappuccino!"

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In case you forgot, this particularly famous line, spoken by none other than Alexander Skårsgard, was meant to cure Derek of all of his ills, particularly when he feels the existential crush of his limitations, which brings us to:

2. "Really, really, really, really, really, ridiculously good-looking."

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3. "Earth to Meekus..."

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We've all "Earthed to" someone at least once in our lives, but if we grew up in a decade later than the '80s, it was likely due to Zoolander.

4. "Can we cut it out with all the 'Earth-tos', please?"

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Of course, we all had that killjoy friend who'd end up quoting Christine Taylor as Matilda Jeffries, inadvertently or not.

5. "I feel like I'm taking crazy pills!"

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We've all felt like we've been taking crazy pills at one point or another. So many people quote this line that I have to wonder how many of them got it from this movie. Also, is that a trash bag ascot Mugatu's wearing?

6. "I'm sorry, did my pin get in the way of your ass?"

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Speaking of the oft-quoted Will Ferrell as Mugatu, the sinister fashion designer, there was this little piece of snark.

7. "Are you not aware that I get farty and bloated...?"

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More Starbucks-style humor from the movie that brought us the nastiest sounding frappuccino.

8. "That [blank] is so hot right now."

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We all loved the simplistic endorsement of Hansel, didn't we? That's why we use it on everything.

9. "It's a walk-off!"

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Of course, with the introduction of Derek's nemesis came the introduction of the rivalry between Zoolander and Hansel, which resulted in... a walk-off!

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10. "DERELICTE!"

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Arguably what made this movie so great was its takedown of how absolutely tone-deaf and ridiculous the fashion industry can sometimes be, and that included Mugatu's use of vagrants as inspiration.

11. "You think you're too cool for school."

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In Hansel's defense, he really was too cool for school.

12. "Don't you know I'm loco?"

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After Hansel pulled his underwear from his pants during that walk-off, we all did.

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13. "You can Dere-lick my balls."

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Admittedly, I'm a big fan of a good genitals joke, so I always thought this was a pretty great burn.

14. "I can Dere-lick my own balls, thank you very much."

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Of course, Zoolander's comeback wasn't as sick, but still pretty funny.

15. "Who am I?"

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After he lost the walk-off, Derek had to do some soul-searching. Who can't relate to that?

16. "I think I've got the black lung, Pop."

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I don't know about you guys, but this is my go-to line when I have a chest cold.

18. "MERMAN!"

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19. "You can read minds?"

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We all had to giggle a little at how blind these two were to Matilda's struggle.

20. Magnum! Blue Steel! El Tigre!

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21. Of course, sometimes, the best thing to say is nothing

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If you say you don't do this when Wham! comes on the radio, then you are a lying liar full of lies.

Open all day

• Most convenience stores, like QuikTrip and Circle K

Opening at 6 a.m.

• Gander Mountain
• Kmart
• Meijer

Opening at 7 a.m.

• Big Lots
• Dollar General

Opening at 8 a.m.

• Family Dollar
• RadioShack
• Rite Aid
• Walgreens

Opening at 4 p.m.

• H.H. Gregg
• Michaels
• Old Navy
• Stage

Opening at 5 p.m.

• Best Buy
• Dick's Sporting Goods
• JCPenny
• Stein Mart
• Toys"R"Us

Opening at 6 p.m.

• Belk
• Bon-Ton
• Kohl's
• Macy's
• MC Sports
• OfficeMax
• Sears
• Sears Outlet
• Shopko
• Sports Authority
• Staples
• Target
• Walmart

Opening at 8 p.m.

• Anna's Linens

Closed on Thanksgiving

• Barnes & Noble
• Bed Bath & Beyond
• BJ's Wholesale Club
• Burlington Coat Factory
• Costco
• Crate & Barrel
• Dillard's
• DSW
• GameStop
• HomeGoods
• Home Depot
• Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores
• Lowe's
• Marshalls
• Nordstrom
• Petco
• PetSmart
• Pier 1
• REI
• Ross
• Sam's Club
• Sur La Table
• Talbots
• The MAC Store
• T.J.Maxx

Note: Hours may vary regionally. Please check local listings for specific store hours in your area.

Do you work at a place that will be open on Thanksgiving? Or know of one we missed? Let us know in the comments below.

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