We've been focusing on healthy smoothie options, but today, we're going to splurge a little bit!
This smoothie idea was inspired by some delicious homemade ice cream I had at a friend's house this weekend. The ice cream was banana and chocolate chip, but we are going to tweak it a little bit for smoothie form. Also, since we just tried blueberry banana, I thought we could add some diversity.
Today, we're going to try a strawberry chocolate smoothie.
For a delicious mix, try adding your desired amount of strawberries, vanilla flavored yogurt, ice and some melted dark chocolate chips. This is a delicious smoothie alternative to chocolate-covered strawberries! I suggest serving it with whipped cream and a few thinly sliced strawberries on top. If you're feeling like a a little extra indulgence, this smoothie would taste delicious with a slice of chocolate cake.
On this blog site, the writer explores a sweet and relatively healthy smoothie option--banana, peanut butter, and chocolate! Yum! This blogger's smoothie recipe sounds delicious and creative, and I am excited to try it! Be sure to check out other recipes of hers as well.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012
Valentine's Cabaret
Music department presents Valentine's Day treat
klahoma Christian’s Music Department premiered its annual Valentine’s Cabaret on Feb. 9, showcasing 10 of OC’s most talented vocal performance students. The Music Department also opened the final dress rehearsal to friends of the performers on Feb. 8. While some students performed in the Cabaret for the third or fourth year in a row, others made an impressive Cabaret debut.
Students Madison Callaway, Hannah Faye Foster, Alyssa Jackson, Laura Vanderzee, Moriah Willing, Ryan Gonzales, Chris Jenkins, Reece Kingcade, Brett Vanderzee and Brian Wilcox on the stage for a series of moving solos, duets, and ensembles.
“I’ve performed the past three years, and every year I have a fantastic time,” said Brett Vanderzee, a senior who performed with his wife, Laura. “The cast always has a lot of fun and the show always turns out really well. I enjoy the music selections every year.”
Something new
This year, the show featured songs from modern musicals ranging from “Les Miserables” to “Spamalot” to “Legally Blonde.” Many OC musical performances do not include pieces from these newer musicals; students, including those who participated, appreciated this modern spin on a typical musical-medley show.
Listen to one of the humorous duets from "Legally Blonde: The Musical" at this link.“The songs where all 10 students sang together were the most emotional for me,” said Katelyn Jackson, a sophomore who attended the final dress rehearsal performance. “It was really great to see some of my friends on stage, doing what they love, and singing songs that are timeless in their story and message.”
Telling a story through music
Each song told a unique tale of love, friendship, and freedom, and the performers connected these stories with narration explaining the importance of those three elements to a meaningful life. In addition, students acted out the parts of the characters whose songs they sung, making the performance all the more real and relatable. The final song, “Heart and Music,” from the musical “A New Brain,” summed up the experience of Valentine’s Cabaret, claiming that music tells stories of all kinds and relates to people with all backgrounds.
Listen to a recording of the song, as recorded on Broadway, here.
“It’s so rewarding, to work really hard for something that you love to do,” said Hannah Faye Foster, a junior cabaret veteran. “There were times when the practices were tiring and my schedule became busy, but being on stage and singing songs that the audience can relate to made it all worth it.”
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