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Happy Halloween!

Saturday, October 31st, 2009
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I love spooky movies, especially old black and white films from the 1950s or earlier. Now I’m not talking about slasher films; those just aren’t for me. But give me a good old Vincent Price or Borlis Karloff flick and I’m a happy camper. I know they’re corny, but they just make me smile. And they’re so unrealistic, that they don’t make me lose any sleep.

However, for some reason, on Halloween, nothing seems quite as spooky and scary to me as Macbeth. I’ve seen the play in person several times, but love watching clips from various versions on YouTube. This clip from the Orson Welles version is one of my favorites. (I know I’ve posted this earlier at our previous site, but this just says Halloween to me.)

How about you? Do you like scary movies? If so, what are some of your favorites?

LinnieGayl

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It’s Pumpkin Time

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

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I love the weeks before Halloween. It’s so much fun to see the creative ways people decorate their yards, and all of the scary (but in a nice way) products available for purchase. And of course, I really enjoy seeing the little kids dressed up in their costumes on Halloween night.

But for me, what I love most of all, is that Halloween signals the start of the ready availability of pumpkins, both canned and fresh, in my local stores. Now some (eh, probably most) of you have year-round cravings for chocolate. Me, not so much. But the moment the air starts turning crispy, I develop cravings for everything pumpkin. (more…)

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Geraldine Meets Harry!

Saturday, October 10th, 2009
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A few weeks after I first posted about my recent discovery of The Vicar of Dibley, my local PBS station dropped the show. I couldn’t believe it. (more…)

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Must See TV?

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

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I guess the fall TV season is officially underway here in the U.S. It’s sort of hard to tell anymore, with new shows starting all year long (and I do enjoy that). (more…)

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Julie and Julia

Saturday, September 19th, 2009

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Last night, my dreams were filled with wonderful food. Good bread, fish coated with a buttery sauce, delicious cakes, the perfect roasted chicken, and did I mention, butter. Yes, I finally got around to seeing Julie and Julia.

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. I found the parts about Julie’s blog, and her efforts to cook 524 dishes in 365 days interesting. I didn’t eat before going to the movie, and some of the dishes she made had my stomach rumbling. But for me, the best parts of the movie were the sections about Julia Child. (more…)

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Now This is Dancing

Saturday, September 12th, 2009
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I’m a real sucker for reality dance shows on TV, and am totally delighted that So You Think You Can Dance started up again last week. And soon, Dancing With the Stars will be on again (although I’m much less excited about it this time around). (more…)

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Fall is Coming

Saturday, September 5th, 2009

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Lynn’s post yesterday about The Pull of the Water in the summer, and the rapidly approaching end of summer, got me thinking. I absolutely adore the summer (well, when we actually have one here), and truly wish I still lived right next to Lake Michigan. But, there are also things I look forward to about the fall (not the winter, but the fall).

I cook in a completely different way in the fall than I do in the summer. In the summer I tend to live on salads, sandwiches, fruit, and the occasional cooked meal. Once fall comes, I start making homemade soups, casseroles, roasted vegetables, and all kinds of dishes I virtually never make in the summer. While I use recipes from time to time, I also improvise a great deal with this type of cooking. (more…)

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The Vicar of Dibley

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

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I used to watch a lot of sitcoms, but haven’t been a regular viewer of any for years. Recently, however, I happened on The Vicar of Dibley, and am now completely hooked on this hilarious show. My PBS channel is currently showing episodes from 1999. Since the show didn’t end until 2007, I have lots of viewing left.

So far, my favorite episode was Vicky’s wedding (and I so wish I could have found a clip of that one). But I love Geraldine’s chocolate addiction, so this clip will have to do.

Is anyone else a fan of this show? If so, who is your favorite character.

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Reality TV Update

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009

rickbaylessIt was a big week for reality TV fans like me, with, for the most part, a lot of good things happening.

I was very happy that Rick Bayless won Top Chef Masters, but was disappointed that Hubert Keller finished in third place. The finale was enjoyable, with the finalists being challenged to create a meal representing their life with food. And their final meals? Oh my! I would love to have been at that table to taste some of their creations. (more…)

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The Perfect Chocolate Milk?

Saturday, August 15th, 2009

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Yes, I’m on a new food quest. This time, I’m looking for the perfect glass of chocolate milk. Not hot chocolate, mind you (that will come next winter, I’m sure), but cold chocolate milk.

About a month ago, I developed a craving for chocolate milk. I figure there are worse things I could crave, so headed out to the store to pick up some ready-made chocolate milk. Yuck! The store-brand I bought just didn’t taste appealing at all, and went down the drain. (more…)

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