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Nigella Lawson: Choked by Husband in London Restaurant?

Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson is in the news today, but it’s not for any dessert recipes whipped up by The Taste panelist. It’s for something far more disturbing. According to a report in Great Britain’s Sunday People , Lawson and husband Charles Saatchi were dining at a restaurant called Scott’s when the latter reached over and grabbed his wife by the throat. The British newspaper actually has photos of the incident . “At one stage [Saatchi] tweaked her nose then pushed both hands in her face,” according to the report. “Twice Nigella jerked her head backwards as if in fear. Several times she nodded ­intently while the conversation became more and more heated.” Lawson was described by one witness as “distraught and in tears” throughout the confrontation, while another added: “It was utterly shocking to watch. I have no doubt she was scared. It was horrific, ­really. She was very tearful and was ­constantly dabbing her eyes.” Though the celebrity has not filed charges, police are looking into the incident. Lawson and Saatchi have been married since 2003.

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Ben & Jerry’s Ingredient Change: GMO, No Mo!

Ben & Jerry’s announced yesterday that it will remove a controversial ingredient from its world famous ice cream: By the end of 2013, it aims to phase out all genetically-modified organisms from its product line. At the moment, only 80% of Ben & Jerry’s ingredients fit this description and the company does admit on its website that removing all will be “complex” because a single flavor can be compromised of 40 ingredients. But the brand that prides itself on being all-natural is dedicated to this cause. Genetically modified foods are created to resist insecticides and herbicides and many believe they cause problems to both the environment and those who consume them. “We support those calling for transparency and a consumer’s right to know and support the push for mandatory labeling,” writes Ben & Jerry’s on its site. “We ought to all have freedom to choose whether or not we want to eat food that has been genetically engineered. We think this is  a fundamental right.” Also a fundamental right and shameful plug? Your chance to read up on the latest dessert recipes at Food Fanatic!

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Should Rihanna Cancel Her Nivea Contract Because Of Their Racist Ad?

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Nivea wants black men to “re-civilize” themselves by adhering to Nivea guidelines and style experts who think this is how a black man should look: As you can see an Afro and beard would make black men appear too close to barbaric even though this is how most black men’s hair would naturally grow in. The black community is up in arms and even though Nivea has apologized and admitted that the ad was inappropriate people are questioning if Rihanna should cancel her Nivea endorsement. Rihanna reportedly received five million dollars from the skin mavens who also sponsored her tour. Why This Nivea For Men Ad Is “Uncivilized” [OPINION] We have seen plenty cases where after a celebrity who is endorsing a major product does something publicly inappropriate, are dropped faster than you can remember them being apart of the brand. So should it be the same if a company does something unflattering? Rihanna Posing Nude For Nivea Ad Campaign Should Rihanna cancel Nivea faster than Nike canceled Mike Vick?

Should Rihanna Cancel Her Nivea Contract Because Of Their Racist Ad?

Pharrell’s Qream Liqueur Is For The Ladies [REVIEW]

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I don’t do creamy liquor. I barely do fruity cocktails. If you hand me a Kahlua-infused drink or Bahama Mama, I honestly won’t know what to do with it. I’m a vodka-seltzer kind of girl, simple and to the point. It gets me where I need to be without a sugar rush, headache or stomachache. BUT, when we, here at the HB offices, heard about Pharrell’s Qream liqueur launch party last month (to which we weren’t invited, but all is forgiven, and you’ll see why!), our interest peaked. After all, we’d heard good things. Really good things. First , that it was catered to women which, let’s be honest, is what HB is all about. Second , it was low in calories, lower than those found in a glass of red wine. Wine, people! That’s everyone’s guiltless go-to drink! Third (and this is more personal), it was dairy-free; a plus for me since I’m lactose-intolerant. And finally , not only was it dessert-inspired, but it could literally be baked, poured and cooked into sweets. Into them. Cupcakes, cream puffs, parfaits… So, after we picked our salivating mouths up from off the floor, we got ourselves a bottle. And though the vodka can in fact be mixed into a cocktail, we opted for having it on the rocks: just Qream, ice and some styrofoam cups (don’t judge). The reactions were unanimous. It was light. Silky, even. A not-too-thick type of consistency. It didn’t coat our tongues and overwhelm our taste buds. The Peach flavor was so subtly sweet, we likened it to a Creamsicle. Even a hesitant male co-worker begrudgingly admitted through his teeth, “Not bad.” We immediately started looking up pastry recipes and picturing all the scenarios a sip would be perfect in – hello, girls’ night in! And soon after the last pour, we wanted to get the Strawberry-flavored version. If you need further convincing, the 750ml bottle is less than $30. So both your body and your wallet won’t feel guilty afterward. Go! Check out Qream’s drink & dessert recipes HERE ! Celebs Come Out For Pharrell’s Qream Liqueur Launch Party [PHOTOS] Pharrell Williams Stars In New Mascara Commercial [VIDEO]

Pharrell’s Qream Liqueur Is For The Ladies [REVIEW]