Sunday, January 30, 2011
127 Hours
So good. Tearjerker with gorgeous shots of Moab. James Franco was awesome. Reminds me to be grateful and never take anything for granted. Also reminds me to never let Dylan go playing in the desert alone...
Black Swan*
The Fighter
Inception*
The Kids are All Right*
The King's Speech
127 Hours*
The Social Network
Toy Story 3*
True Grit
Winter's Bone
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
And the Nominees Are...
Oh boy. The Academy decided to nominate TEN films again this year!! Wow. I thought I'd only have to see 10 films in 5 weeks ONCE but I guess I was wrong. The nominees are:
Black Swan*
The Fighter
Inception*
The Kids are All Right*
The King's Speech
127 Hours
The Social Network
Toy Story 3*
True Grit
Winter's Bone
Fortunately I have seen 4 out of 10. There is a surprise lead in the Reynolds house with Dylan having one over me, as he saw The Social Network. Currently my vote is Black Swan or Inception. Black Swan in a really creepy/Natalie Portman is amazing/this is really well done but I don't know if I want to watch it again sort of way. And I absolutely loved Inception, loved the story line, loved the cast and special effects but I just don't think it's the type of movie the Academy will vote in for best picture.
So now I must create a plan of attack to see 6 movies in 5 weeks. Let the race to the Oscars begin!
Black Swan*
The Fighter
Inception*
The Kids are All Right*
The King's Speech
127 Hours
The Social Network
Toy Story 3*
True Grit
Winter's Bone
Fortunately I have seen 4 out of 10. There is a surprise lead in the Reynolds house with Dylan having one over me, as he saw The Social Network. Currently my vote is Black Swan or Inception. Black Swan in a really creepy/Natalie Portman is amazing/this is really well done but I don't know if I want to watch it again sort of way. And I absolutely loved Inception, loved the story line, loved the cast and special effects but I just don't think it's the type of movie the Academy will vote in for best picture.
So now I must create a plan of attack to see 6 movies in 5 weeks. Let the race to the Oscars begin!
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Cookie-palooza
I made cookies for Dylan and Taylor's birthdays. Dylan requested peanut butter cookies, and while this recipe was new to me, I am now a believer. Some even made it to Taylor.
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Granulated sugar
1. In a large mixing bowl beat butter and peanut butter with an electric mixer. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and baking powder. Beat until combined. Beat in egg, vanilla, and flour.
2. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in additional granulated sugar to coat. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten by making crisscross marks with the tines of a fork. Bake in a 375 degree oven 7-9 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.
Peanut butter cookies
(thank you, Better Homes and Gardens)
1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Granulated sugar
1. In a large mixing bowl beat butter and peanut butter with an electric mixer. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and baking powder. Beat until combined. Beat in egg, vanilla, and flour.
2. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in additional granulated sugar to coat. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten by making crisscross marks with the tines of a fork. Bake in a 375 degree oven 7-9 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.
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