With the Neely’s, Claire Robinson and countless features on various Food Network programs, Memphis and the Mid-South have been represented well on the Food Network. Now, we salute the appearance of Gail Churinetz of Germantown this Sunday on the Ultimate Recipe Showdown. She will be on this Sunday night (3/14) with her Crawfish Andouille Sausage Pizza recipe. Gail, Guy and the other contestants are pictured above, Gail is on the far left. She is our special guest on the Conley and Karen Morning Show on Classic Hits 94.1 KQK.

Find out more about the show and see the fun Guy and Gail had together on the Food network website at  

  www.foodnetwork.com/videos/gail-gets-the-guy/48679.html 

Gail ready to cook on the Food Network…will she win?

Watch Sunday, 3/14/2010.

Have a great day and happy cooking with Conley and Karen!

We talked about the Cottonelle’s “Roll Poll” today and it seems our Memphis poll mirrors that of the national preference when it comes to how the toilet paper roll rolls. :)  Over.  That’s how the majority of Americans roll. Nationwide ,72-percent like their toilet paper to go over the roll, while just 28-percent prefer the under roll.  In our unscientific 94.1 KQK poll, 80% of our listeners prefer over,  20% under.  

What we also found is that people are passionate about the over….in fact it seems Cottonelle found the same thing. Metro news reports that they  found “overs” also tend to be more picky about how the roll rolls.  Nearly 75-percent of “overs” say they notice when the toilet paper is hung “wrong.” Psychotherapist and relationship expert Dr. Gilda Carle says people’s rolling preferences says something about their personality.  She notes, quote, “People who roll over like taking charge, crave organization and are likely to overachieve.  It seems to me that Americans are passionate about rolling over due to the sense of control that it gives them.”

March is here and we embark on Spring. February went by very quickly, next thing you know it’s spring break, basketball tourney time and allergy season. Coming off one of the most “wintery” winters we’ve had in Memphis in a while, that seems only fitting.

Here at Classic Hits 94.1 we are lucky to have many of the artists we play coming to our area in concert. The casinos always offer up some great acts, but the Beale Street Music Festival that kicks off Memphis in May has plenty of classic hit bands as well. All the details on all the Memphis in May events at www.memphisinmay.org or you can link to that site through our home page.

As always, have a great day!

New thoughts for the new year….

Okay let me change that from “new thoughts”  for the new year to just “ thoughts’ for the new year.  I think sometimes as we embark on a new year my thinking is the same….new start, new beginning, fresh outlook, correct the wrongs of the year gone by and make this year better, etc, etc.  I had a pretty rough 2008, but 2009 was much better….now, what can we do with 2010 to make it extra good.

Here are some things I will do this year, many items were certainly on my list from last year….and the year before that and the year that. So, without referring to last years list (which I could probably cut and paste) here is my list of “things” for 2010.

I plan to………

…..blog more often

…..eat more fruits and vegetables…shop on the outer perimeter of the store…avoiding as many processed foods you find in the middle. FYI…I love processed food and it seems to love me back…. haha.

……be more patient with my children.

…..actually find 3 to 4 times a week to exercise.

……read 3 books this year….non-self help books for a change.

……clean out my closet and either fit into the skinny clothes or finally get rid of them once and for all.

……get through the kids clothes and toys that they have outgrown and neither boy can fit into.

Oh yeah, I also plan to be a better person, save more money and drink less soda in 2010.

NOTE: If organizing is on your list of things for the new year, we interviewed the author of the book pictured above, it’s a good guide to get organized, ORGANIZE NOW by Jennifer Ford Berry. Her website is www.jenniferfordberry.com

Wow, can you believe Thanksgiving is now just a memory and it is already December?  I know, I know…me either…..so, if you want to get into the holiday spirit, think Starry Nights. What is Starry Nights? Why, it is the Mid-South’s favorite holiday light display. It was a holiday tradition back in the 90’s- it’s been “dark” for 10 years- now back this time to benefit Shelby Farms Park Conservancy.

Starry Nights 2009 will feature more than a million environmentally friendly LED lights illuminating dozens of all-new displays along with some of your old favorites. Pile your family in the car and be ready to drive the mile and half long, winding road through Shelby Farms Park to see  (as they describe it as ) the dazzling displays come to life. At the end of the show, you can visit the Starry Nights Village. There you can buy the Starry Nights 2009 holiday cd (featring the voice of one Steve Conley,)  other merchandise, and even hot choclate.

Purchase advance tickets at any First Tennessee Bank and you can use the special entrance (no waiting at Walnut Grove)…prices are $20 per car…see their website for pricing details on shuttles, minibuses, etc.  Starry Nights runs through January 2nd.

 Call (901) 767-PARK or go to www.starrynightsmemphis.com to find out more.

Okay, for those of who like to shop…would you like to know about an an around the world shopping experience? You only need to make your way to Germantown to Tout le Monde at 9067 Poplar at Forest Hill Irene. We welcome them as a new advertiser here at Classic Hits 94.1.

 It is a wonderful store, full of unique gifts and accessories, plus custom décor for your home or office…..

And this Saturday, 11/14, your invited to the Tout le Monde holiday open house from 10 - 7, with beverages and treats at 5.

Make the time to explore Tout le Monde, Italian and French gifts, foods from the south of France, liquid metal design jewelry and clothing, in home fragrances,  and when it comes to enhancing your home or office,  you’ll find furniture and lamps, plus they offer decorative advice and assistance, whether  you need their in-house decorator or seamstress, or simply desire the perfect custom window treatments or custom bedding,

And Christmas can have a whole new dimension when you arrive at Tout le Monde, in fact you should ask for Deborah or Susan to help make your Christmas experience extra memorable.  And be sure to stop by the holiday open house this Saturday from 10 to 7.  It’s Tout le Monde for gifts, accessories and custom décor.

Happy Shopping!

Hard to believe it’s almost time to Race for the Cure in the fight against breast cancer.

It’s October 31st at the Shops of Saddlecreek in Germantown.

There is no race day registration, so get on over to the race store and get signed up!

Here are all the details about the race store straight from the RFTC website.

The Race Store is at the Carrefour shopping center

at the corner of Poplar and Kirby (near Macaroni Grill and Borders).   

6645 Poplar Ave, Suite 101

Germantown, TN 38138 

 Friday, October 30th is the final day for walk-up and online registration.

It’s time to get moving.

Remember how much you once enjoyed roller skating? When you got exercise and did not even realize it?

You need to know about Tuesday nights at FunQuest Skate in Collierville…. It’s Family Night….6 to 9pm …$4 admission to skate plus, once inside, buy a pizza for $10 bucks and get a pitcher of soda free. Kids and parents can skate, but if you as a parent choose to just kick back and socialize with the other non skaters inside, so be it! Kids (and adults!) love to skate at Funquest!!

I’ll be there this Tuesday night (10/20) ready to skate, have fun and pass out KQK prizes! : )

Find out more on the Funquest Skate website. www.funquestskate.com

Funquest is on Hwy 72,  just south of Poplar, behind the Freds.

Look for Conley and Karen next time you are in Cordova at the Wolfchase Mall…we’ll be looking at you!

Yes, above is the poster for the big main street Collierville party this Saturday night, October 3rd. I had hoped to enlarge the poster, but this non-user friendly blog site we use is not allowing it. So, if you have super-duper vision read the poster, if not check out the press release below for all the info!!

Visit them on the web at www.mainstreetcollierville.org

Party for Preservation &

Taste of the Town with a French Quarter Flair

The 17^thAnnual Partners in Preservation Party & Taste of the Town, themed “Mardi Gras on Main Street” is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. on Collierville’s Historic Town Square.  Sponsored by Brewer’s Pool & Landscaping Company, Superior Auto Body of Collierville, Fossett Paving Company, American National Insurance, Pepsi Americas, The Collierville Herald, ToofPrinting, Champion Awards & Apparel, Classic Hits 94.1 KQK, AT Home Tennessee magazine, Hardy’s “Wines of Australia”, Affordable Party Rentals, Audio Enthusiasts along with the Town of Collierville. This major fundraiser assists Main Street Collierville in hosting many of the events held on the Square each year such as the Sunset on the Square Summer Concert Series, Treats on the Square, Veteran’s Day Ceremony and Magic on Main Street Movie Night.

Over 20 area restaurants will be serving their sweet and savory specialties as part of the “Taste of the Town” gourmet event.  Guests can enjoy strolling the Town Square park that will be transformed into a French Quarter area. The Creole spirit can be experienced by stopping by Fat Tuesday Avenue where you will find Southern Hands, Costco, Red Robin & Jim’s Place then strolling onto to Fleur de Lis Lane featuring Corky’s, Booya’s, Chick-fil-A, O’Charley’s, Half Shell, Kooky Canuck, Bangkok Alley, Memphis Pizza Cafe, Homemade Gourmet, Blue Coast Burrito, and Gus’s Fried Chicken. Also, stop by King Cake Alley where you will find Cake & Catering, Tastefully Simple, FinoVilla, and Domino’s with a final stop at Zulu Zone featuring Mister B’s, The Rendezvous, and Rita’s.

Live entertainment will be provided by Van Gogh’s Ear during the evening along with many items generously donated by local businesses in the silent and live auction areas. Be prepared to bid on items such as CJ Lilly’s Flowers for a year, a New Orleans catered dinner package, a 1 week stay in a Condo in Gulf Shores, Al and Destin, Florida, a guided fishing trip on Kentucky Lake, reserved seating for Sunset on the Square Summer Concerts, along witha a limo ride and wine dinner for 6 at Café Piazza. So grab your beads and let the good times roll to party for Preservation!

  Tickets are $50.00 per person or for a table for 10, $500.00.  For more information, contact Main Street Collierville at 853-1666 or visit us on the web at www.mainstreetcollierville.org.