Thanks for the suggestion on the movie close your eyes, really well done, lighting, closeups, story but the ending kinda left me hanging, whats your view? I also like the series the bear, in which i get a non professional's view of the restaurant business. One dish i accidently made the other day in which i thought i invented the wheel, i make minced garlic and sea salt in a jar with oil for the week, then to save all the remaining bits, i process a slice or two of sourdough bread, along with fresh basil, and added a bit of arugula, since i had slices of fresh garden tomatoes on the table, decided to sprinkle some of the crumb mix on top, wow was it good, like a low carb version of panzanella or bruschetta. Is there any short story books you or anne recommend, thanks.
I have one perfect heirloom tomato that has been wondering what I was going to do with her. And some sourdough toast. Perfect timing for the recipe idea and this great post. Thank you for sharing!
The same Disney that brought us "The Bear" is bringing us the debate tonight. Here's hoping the moderators don't suspend disbelief and just accept what's said at face value.
My wife and I I enjoyed the first two seasons of The Bear, but gave up on Season 3 after two episodes. I am fluent in two languages: English and Profane, so I’m not easily offended by the latter. However, when a script consists largely of the s-word and the f-word, well, I know the writer has run out of ideas. We too gave up on Bad Monkey. And we live in South Florida. We fully agree with Nancy Bell re Slow Horses. Gary Oldman is a genius. See also Darkest Hours. As always enjoyed the whole post.
Love the Spanish brunch idea and tortilla recipe!!
This past winter I dove into the Apple+ show Drops of God (weird title, no?) a series set in the world of wine, and found it riveting. Looking forward to the new season (I think it's 4?) of Slow Horses and also laughing, crying and really enjoying the the Pamela Adlon series, Better Things, on Hulu.
Maybe it's just me, but the recent season of The Bear truly felt to me like being inside the mind of someone at a kind of pivotal point, re/assessing their life.
Recently went to a theatrical adaptation of the 70s movie, Network, which has inspired me to re-watch the film, since the Paddy Chayefsky script felt so amazingly relevant today.
Your wife may not care for The Bear. But I love it and especially love all the cast (yeah, even Richie) because as Oliva Coleman's character says in the final episode " “People often talk about restaurants as in: What’s the history of it? What’s the impact it’s making? Who has worked there previously? What awards have they won? What about their, quote, chef? I think what I’ve learned over the years, in all the places I’ve worked, is people don’t remember the food. Sorry! It’s the people they remember.” And it didn't bother me a bit that Marcus was decorating a fancy cake while working at the sandwich shop.
When you said rolls of bills in cans the first thought that came into my head was "I stashed the bill in my shorts." Of course Harry sang "shirt" but the mind plays tricks, at least mine does.
Thanks for using the word "punnet." Thanks, also, to the OED on my Mac, I learned a new word I can use if I ever find myself conversing with anyone from the Mother Country, especially involving produce.
Are you referring to the UK as the Mother Country? I did assume you were. I'm not British though. What word would you use? I think of a punnet as the vessel to hold small fruit you'd buy more than one (or a few of) such as berries, apricots etc.
I was beginning to think I was the only person rolling my eyes at the ridiculousness of so much of The Bear. Thanks for stating it so clearly and to the point.
The Terror is based on a Dan Simmons novel about the doomed 1840s Franklin expedition to find the Northwest Passage. The two ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, were trapped in the ice and the situation became increasingly desperate. The book, which adds a horror element, was riveting, and though I peronally haven’t seen the show, it features the wonderful Jared Harris, an actor I’ll watch in anything!
These are my husband’s favorites. The Perfect Couple on Netflix,
Slow Horses on Apple Plus, The Mayor of Kingstown.
Have you listened to North River by Pete Hamill, or The detective novels by Peter Grainger featuring DC Smith on Audible? Excellent narration on both and good stories.
On Britbox (ok, I admit, we only watch PBS and Britbox and Acorn), McDonald and Dodds, season is particularly wonderful. My favorite episode is season 1, episode 1 with Robert Lindsay...AND I could watch the opening sequence - bath, a cafe table in the rain - beautiful and artful - again and again!
Thanks for the suggestion on the movie close your eyes, really well done, lighting, closeups, story but the ending kinda left me hanging, whats your view? I also like the series the bear, in which i get a non professional's view of the restaurant business. One dish i accidently made the other day in which i thought i invented the wheel, i make minced garlic and sea salt in a jar with oil for the week, then to save all the remaining bits, i process a slice or two of sourdough bread, along with fresh basil, and added a bit of arugula, since i had slices of fresh garden tomatoes on the table, decided to sprinkle some of the crumb mix on top, wow was it good, like a low carb version of panzanella or bruschetta. Is there any short story books you or anne recommend, thanks.
I have one perfect heirloom tomato that has been wondering what I was going to do with her. And some sourdough toast. Perfect timing for the recipe idea and this great post. Thank you for sharing!
The same Disney that brought us "The Bear" is bringing us the debate tonight. Here's hoping the moderators don't suspend disbelief and just accept what's said at face value.
for the sake of entertainment.
My wife and I I enjoyed the first two seasons of The Bear, but gave up on Season 3 after two episodes. I am fluent in two languages: English and Profane, so I’m not easily offended by the latter. However, when a script consists largely of the s-word and the f-word, well, I know the writer has run out of ideas. We too gave up on Bad Monkey. And we live in South Florida. We fully agree with Nancy Bell re Slow Horses. Gary Oldman is a genius. See also Darkest Hours. As always enjoyed the whole post.
I find my profanity comes more pronounced, when i am tired or in a rush, so i can understand the use of it in movies, tv etc.
Of course, you’re right. I guess my point was only that there was no storyline to hang the profanity on. See also Michael’s critique.
Thanks!
Love the Spanish brunch idea and tortilla recipe!!
This past winter I dove into the Apple+ show Drops of God (weird title, no?) a series set in the world of wine, and found it riveting. Looking forward to the new season (I think it's 4?) of Slow Horses and also laughing, crying and really enjoying the the Pamela Adlon series, Better Things, on Hulu.
Maybe it's just me, but the recent season of The Bear truly felt to me like being inside the mind of someone at a kind of pivotal point, re/assessing their life.
Recently went to a theatrical adaptation of the 70s movie, Network, which has inspired me to re-watch the film, since the Paddy Chayefsky script felt so amazingly relevant today.
All great suggestions. Haven’t started drops of god yet so glad you reminded us.
Your wife may not care for The Bear. But I love it and especially love all the cast (yeah, even Richie) because as Oliva Coleman's character says in the final episode " “People often talk about restaurants as in: What’s the history of it? What’s the impact it’s making? Who has worked there previously? What awards have they won? What about their, quote, chef? I think what I’ve learned over the years, in all the places I’ve worked, is people don’t remember the food. Sorry! It’s the people they remember.” And it didn't bother me a bit that Marcus was decorating a fancy cake while working at the sandwich shop.
Tomato! Tomato! Tomato! 🍅🍅🍅
When you said rolls of bills in cans the first thought that came into my head was "I stashed the bill in my shorts." Of course Harry sang "shirt" but the mind plays tricks, at least mine does.
We took half a punnet of apricots with us from Milan to Paris last year because they were too tasty to leave behind. Totally get it
Thanks for using the word "punnet." Thanks, also, to the OED on my Mac, I learned a new word I can use if I ever find myself conversing with anyone from the Mother Country, especially involving produce.
Are you referring to the UK as the Mother Country? I did assume you were. I'm not British though. What word would you use? I think of a punnet as the vessel to hold small fruit you'd buy more than one (or a few of) such as berries, apricots etc.
I looked it up in the OED on my Mac and it said (noun British English) under “American English.“
I was beginning to think I was the only person rolling my eyes at the ridiculousness of so much of The Bear. Thanks for stating it so clearly and to the point.
Highly recommend Ripley and The Terror!
Don’t know the terror. LOVED Ripley
The Terror is based on a Dan Simmons novel about the doomed 1840s Franklin expedition to find the Northwest Passage. The two ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, were trapped in the ice and the situation became increasingly desperate. The book, which adds a horror element, was riveting, and though I peronally haven’t seen the show, it features the wonderful Jared Harris, an actor I’ll watch in anything!
Lady of the Lake Apple Plus
From the book by our good friend LL!
These are my husband’s favorites. The Perfect Couple on Netflix,
Slow Horses on Apple Plus, The Mayor of Kingstown.
Have you listened to North River by Pete Hamill, or The detective novels by Peter Grainger featuring DC Smith on Audible? Excellent narration on both and good stories.
We watched first ep of perfect couple, found everyone repulsive.
I liked the episode of The Bear this season about how Tina ended up at the sandwich shop.
Gotta say, all these shoe suggestions are great!
On Britbox (ok, I admit, we only watch PBS and Britbox and Acorn), McDonald and Dodds, season is particularly wonderful. My favorite episode is season 1, episode 1 with Robert Lindsay...AND I could watch the opening sequence - bath, a cafe table in the rain - beautiful and artful - again and again!