I went to the movies the other night with my friend Tim O'Donnell. We attended one of Atlanta's premier movie venues, The Tara (now run by Regal Cinemas). Great theater, the Tara--always has been. But even they have their woeful moments.
There are four houses at the Tara. The two over to the right of the ticket taker are the bomb. The first one to that side is a gigantic, many-rowed but
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Bacon-Braised Brussels Sprouts
This recipe has been used in my house for about a year now and we love it.
Its a Tyler Florence recipe, & no offense to him, i usually don't like his recipes. But this one is a winner.
Bacon-Braised Brussel Sprouts
by Tyler Florence
1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, washed,and cut in half
4 ounces (about 1/2 cup) bacon, cut into small squares
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed, plus 2 cloves, roughly chopped
4 sprigs thyme, plus 2 sprigs thyme, leaves only, chopped
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 cup panko bread crumbs
2 sprigs rosemary, leaves only, chopped
Extra-virgin olive oil
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Take a large pan and set over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until fat renders 2 to 3 minutes. Add the smashed garlic clove, thyme sprigs and Brussels sprouts and cook gently until slightly caramelized. Add stock and reduce heat to a simmer. Season with salt and a little pepper, cover and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until tender. Remove lid and add a splash of vinegar and reduce until syrupy, 2 to 3 minutes.
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| this one was a little bacon-heavy lol |
After Brussels sprouts are done cooking, put them in oven safe dish. In sheet tray and toss bread crumbs with rosemary, thyme leaves and chopped garlic, then drizzle with a little olive oil and salt and pepper. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture and Parmigiano over Brussels sprouts and bake in a hot oven until golden and crispy.
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I had a nice Memorial Day yesterday, went to the parade like we do every year, got some breakfast out, & brought my grandpa & great-grandparents' graves some flowers(grandpas both vets too) in the cemetery the parade ends at. Its the most beautiful cemetery i've seen in person, right on a lake & its has a few hills in it also. I'll take a few pictures next time i go.
..oh & Blogger is finally letting me upload pictures!
I see a little cavity
If you ever look in your mouth and are able to SEE any color other then the white of your teeth you need to get it looked at.
It may just be stain or last nights dinner. But it could be a sign of something much more.
When a dentist looks at your teeth he/she uses color change as one of the indicators to take a closer look at any particular area.
The pictures below are a case that we did just this morning.
The patient came in with a little darkened area on one of his molars.
After we got done getting out all of the decay out he was as close as you would ever want to come to getting a root canal. Once the decay gets down into the tooth you are no longer able to get to it with your toothbrush, floss or mouthwash. The bacteria simply set up shop in your tooth and start to multiply. The tooth was saved and things should be okay but the patient had to go through a lot more drilling then they bargained for.
Technical Tuesday Tip
Kourtney Kardashian sporting perfect red lips
Ever wonder how the stars get the perfect red lip? Here's a couple of technical tips to help you acheive star quality red lips! When wearing red lipstick apply concealer and lip liner to the lips first to avoid bleeding.
After applying one coat of lipstick blot your lips on a tissue. Then, add another coat. You may repeat this step. This will
Technical Tuesday Tip
Kourtney Kardashian sporting perfect red lips
Ever wonder how the stars get the perfect red lip? Here's a couple of technical tips to help you acheive star quality red lips! When wearing red lipstick apply concealer and lip liner to the lips first to avoid bleeding.
After applying one coat of lipstick blot your lips on a tissue. Then, add another coat. You may repeat this step. This will
Monday, May 30, 2011
Forgotten Movie Songs #18: "Benson, Arizona" from DARK STAR
Recently I watched a nifty little fan film called Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star. Though its obviously dedicated maker, Daniel Griffith, couldn't get on-screen interviews with the key figures behind this history-making 1974 cult movie, he still managed to construct a detailed and dramatic saga of Dark Star's history by talking to nearly everybody else connected with the movie (and
MASTER LIST #21: The 50 Best Sequels
Another difficult list to compile. First off, I had to decide which sequels actually surpassed their originals in quality and influence (the first twenty entries make this cut). But, before this, I had to reconcile myself to whether or not entries in long-running series like the James Bond movies, the Hannibal Lecter series, and the Hope/Crosby "Road" movies counted as sequels. I decided the
Sunday, May 29, 2011
G needs some of V
G needs a helping of hand job
I didn't buy "G" mag for about 5 months already.....
thinking of Dato Siti in Muglers or Pughs~
Vogue-da-Vast, isn't it?
Five more terrific new trailers...
The revolution in movie trailer construction, last commented here on this post, continues:
TAKE SHELTER (Jeff Nichols, 2011)
"GREEN WITH ENVY" (James Bobin, 2011)
MELANCHOLIA (Lars Von Trier, 2011)
SUBMARINE (Richard Ayoade, 2010)
50/50 (Jonathan Levine, 2011)
TAKE SHELTER (Jeff Nichols, 2011)
"GREEN WITH ENVY" (James Bobin, 2011)
MELANCHOLIA (Lars Von Trier, 2011)
SUBMARINE (Richard Ayoade, 2010)
50/50 (Jonathan Levine, 2011)
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Film #142: Theater of Blood
When I was a kid in the 1970s, I spent much of my time at my grandmother's modest yet spectacular post-war house on Franklin Circle in Atlanta, GA. It was located only about two minutes away from my elementary school, so I'd amble down the hill when school was out and she'd watch after me until my parents came to pick me up. My grandmother was a funny, sweet, unique individual--I really loved
Friday, May 27, 2011
Beauty must haves for Memorial Day
Whether you're going to the beach, a pool party, or a barbecue this Memorial Day you'll want to keep these things in mind before hanging with friends.
Block Out - The most important beauty must have of the summer is a good moisturizer with SPF. Just because the SPF is higher doesn't mean you're getting more protection. SPF 15 blocks around 96% of the sun’s harmful UV rays. Lotions that contain
Block Out - The most important beauty must have of the summer is a good moisturizer with SPF. Just because the SPF is higher doesn't mean you're getting more protection. SPF 15 blocks around 96% of the sun’s harmful UV rays. Lotions that contain
Beauty must haves for Memorial Day
Whether you're going to the beach, a pool party, or a barbecue this Memorial Day you'll want to keep these things in mind before hanging with friends.
Block Out - The most important beauty must have of the summer is a good moisturizer with SPF. Just because the SPF is higher doesn't mean you're getting more protection. SPF 15 blocks around 96% of the sun’s harmful UV rays. Lotions that contain
Block Out - The most important beauty must have of the summer is a good moisturizer with SPF. Just because the SPF is higher doesn't mean you're getting more protection. SPF 15 blocks around 96% of the sun’s harmful UV rays. Lotions that contain
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Paw Trouble
Earlier this week we took Louie to the vet, he had been at his paw for a while & it was red.
We came to find out that his pad was cut, so the vet cleaned it up & used some surgical glue & bandaged him up for a few days.
His paw is so cute, the first day he had it on he kept kicking his leg back, you can see it a little in this video.
He just cracked everybody up lol.
He is on the mend so we'll take his bandage off tonight or in the morning.
*Side note exactly 4 weeks from today i'll be on my way to Greece! :)
Bad Breath
What is the cause of bad breath??
There are many causes.
Teeth that are decayed.
Gum disease.
Bacteria.
Digestion problems.
Etc.
One of the first things to do in order to determine the cause of your
bad breath is to get to a dentist and get a good cleaning.
This will make sure you start off with a clean slate.
Then.....
For 2 weeks commit to brushing after each meal.
For 2 weeks commit to flossing daily.
And for 2 weeks commit to rinsing with a mouthwash such as Listerine, daily.
(Important note: You also need to brush your tongue.
Tongue scrapers, pictured below, are also available.)
After the 2 week period see how your breath is.
If it still smells as fresh and clean as it did when you left the dentist office
then your bad breath was, more then likely, a result of poor oral care.
This would be good news because all you need to do is continue
your new pattern of brushing, flossing, and rinsing and your bad breath should be history.
If things return to there normal, bad breath, state then other things need to be considered.
Best thing to do is see your dentist and see if he/she can find the cause.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
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