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I was able to catch Julie & Julia this weekend. It was fabulous! Meryl Streep is sure to get a nod from the Academy, and Nora Ephron deserves a prize for melding two books – Julia Child’s My Life in France and Julie Powell’s Julie & Julia: My Year of Cooking Dangerously – into a marvelous screenplay. Ephron also directed the film. Someone give the woman a prize now! I love Nora. Not too long ago, I read her book of personal essays, I Feel Bad About My Neck: and Other Thoughts on Being a Woman. There was something in all of her experiences that I could relate to, but that’s a topic for a different post.
This film is a three-pronged love story: there is the love the women have for food and cooking; the love each woman has for her husband, and the love each husband has for his wife. You can’t help but walk away from the film feeling good about these relationships, and I dare you to walk away without a strong urge to make Boeuf Bourguignon (recipe courtesy of Knopf). Since seeing the film I have tried to purchase Julia’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking in two different bookstores. At each store the book had sold out. Apparently, the film has boosted sales. I now have one on order.
If you have not seen The Big Night, your life is incomplete. This film, above all other foodie films, makes you salivate and groan. I still remember how the audience moaned when every course was introduced to the diners on “the big night” – the night Louis Prima was to make an appearance at the restaurant. Your senses will truly be tested by this film. At its end, you’ll not only want to gorge yourself on some extraordinary Italian food, you’ll want to jump and jive to the sounds of Mr. Prima.
I need to only say three things about Chocolat: Johnny Depp, chocolate, and magic.
Bottle Shock is the little film that could. Everyone who loves wine, competition, and surprises should see this. If you’re an Alan Rickman fan, like I am, you’ll definitely want to watch it.
Here’s another film that includes fermented grapes – Sideways. Touching and humorous performances make this film worth cuddling up on the couch with a bowl of popcorn.
This is such a pretty bouquet!
- Coffee Filter Rose Bouquet – pretty enough for a bride.
- Fabric Origami – very cool!
- The Mother Bear Project – put your knitting skills to very good use!
- Watermelon Soap – can’t you just smell the deliciousness of it?
- Toilet Paper Scarf – it’s not what you think. Get those knitting needles ready.
I visit these websites everyday
- Pet of the Day – This website makes me smile even when I’m at my gloomiest. The stories people tell about their pets are great. Sometimes stories are written from the pet’s point of view. I think I like those best.
- Woot – Deals are only good for one day! The product descriptions are nearly always entertaining.
- Pickles – This is a cartoon my parents love. I have been hooked since my mother introduced me to the comic a few months ago. There is a new cartoon available everyday.
- A Painting a Day – How does he do it?
- Site of the Day – You never know what you’ll find.
There are some great posts about cats at Mental Floss (their blog actually). I have listed those I thought you would enjoy.
- What to do with a Borrowed Cat?
- 129 Cats Just Wasn’t Enough There is list of cat/dog hoarders’ symptoms in this post. See if you’re one. I can’t bring myself to watch the videos. I feel sorry for all of the cats. Clearly, this cat lady is…well…it’s obvious, isn’t it?…CRAZY!!
- Should You Sleep with your Pets? I can’t sleep with my cats. They keep me awake. I have to put a chair OUTSIDE of my bedroom door to keep them from beating on the door – their way of saying, “Let me back in, damnit!” They love me. Sigh.
- The LOLcat of Death You’re familiar with this story, but read the post anyhooo.
- Bee Karaoke, Green Blood, and why Global Warming is causing kittens!
- CoolFoodKidz – food fun for little ones
- Cool Food Summer Guide
- Cool Summer Pie
- Cool Food at Squidoo
- Cool Food Video (not for the squeamish)
Today it is all about classic children’s literature. Find complete texts online.
- The Small Object – Sarah Neuburger makes artwork, limited editions, and handmade goods.
- Circa Vintage Originals – Vintage clothing.
- Wee Wonderfuls – Darling stitchery.
- Indie Finds – Innovative co-operative comprised of many talented independent designers.
- The Crafty Scientist – Craft meets science.
