Gifted Gourmet

Bridget Jones' Diary

- spoken by Jerry Paris as Tommy - - from Marty

Possibly more of a none-too-veiled-threat than a superstition??

The article from the Christian Science Monitor This is, indeed, an outrage as the writer contends! Pastry-averse? Batter-baffled? Is there no one with the intestinal fortitude required to make the master baker proud anymore? I think that, while this may apply to the population in general, eGulleteers would beg to differ ... but then are we really such a representative sample of the population??

After seeing Big Night in 1996, I always wanted to try this dish .. did anyone here among us chefs or simply Italian food enthusiasts ever try to make one of these? The article

between this and a slice of red velvet cake, one's blood glucose levels would be off the chart! Thanks for reminding me of it!! bubble gum flavored soda? hmmmm....

Statistic smasher!!

Always thought of the initials FG as standing for something other than Freud Guy ....

The article from The Economist Your thoughts on this survey? Valid with your current beliefs? Off target? Increases/decreases in drinking trends make sense with these figures?

"Baked Apple and Cheese Casserole" (recipe from Libby's)? or an apple fritter thing? a corn fritter? creamed corn casserole? I just think the idea of a sweet side is appealing with fried chicken .. very southern, I know ...

Eat Drink Man Woman thanks for reminding me!

Duck Soup 1933

add a dash of ipecac for me, will you??

Also from Annie Hall, and used constantly in our household: " How am I a paranoid-? Well, I pick up on those kind o' things. You know, I was having lunch with some guys from NBC, so I said ... uh, "Did you eat yet or what?" and Tom Christie said, "No, didchoo?" Not, did you, didchoo eat? Jew? No, not did you eat, but Jew eat? Jew. You get it? Jew eat?" ." one of my all time favorite Woody bits!

Forrest Gump 1994 .... and the delectable, oft quoted: .and a little Annie Hall (1977)

From the first City Slickers:

Since we are now up to classics, you just knew this one was coming: .

Of course there was just a bit of food humor in Seinfeld ..... Your dark master -- the cocoa bean .. hysterical! and finally, yes there is an end to this merriment, however "dated and stale":

Love Actually (2003)Agree with you 100% on Blazing Saddles being the tops, andiesenji!

FOOD BLUES by Shel Silverstein not a quote but pure Silverstein on my favorite rant on food ...

Here you will find the collection of digests for a number of media which are located in the Southeastern states. This week's Southeastern Forum Digest includes, in alphabetical order, by city: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution involves some all-American patriotically focussed food stories.... nothing unexpected given the upcoming Fourth of July weekend. Primary story for this week involves a look back at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, which was a showcase for all-American classics : Additionally, the AJC has its own patriotic recipe for Red, White and Blue Potato Salad: the recipe follows ...hereAccess Atlanta (AJC) has a biting article on a new restaurant which, like so many other local places is trying to make a name for itself in this city, NuVo: Then, the author begins the countdown of local restaurant history, the good, the bad, and the out of business: Atlanta Creative Loafing offers some insight into two new up and coming dining stars in the restaurant firmament: and then a review on the new Rathbun's: The Charleston Post and Courier has an article on berries of the summer: The Charlotte Observer this week generously serves up the delights of frying catfish: an article entitled, with recipes, and a piece on summer wines made with red grapes: Charlotte Creative Loafing has yet another July Fourth piece: followed by local places for good holiday meals.Memphis Commercial Appeal is all about baked beans (from the Atlanta papers), hot dogs, slaw, and Elvis ... worth a look for any of you who find these things a "turn on". The Nashville Tennessean has an article this week on organic sugar. Interested? Read on: and this is all news to me ... The Raleigh News & Observer is focussed on coleslaws: and watermelons: some very original recipes are also included.That is what is happening in the Southeastern media this week .. all very holiday-based and festive! Have a happy, delicious July Fourth, my fellow eGulleteers! Gifted Gourmet

Here and there today in the Atlanta Creative Loafing an update:

"Designing Women" (1986)

My Big Fat Greek Wedding

and the title of the film was??