Salt (2010) – Movie Review

10/23/2010 by

She’s not Bourne again.  But she’s a fair Elvis.

 

 

 

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Trader Joe’s Pad Thai (w/ tofu) – Food Review

10/17/2010 by

Soggy noodles?  But they still taste good.

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Fat bastard – Shiraz 2007 – Wine Review

10/13/2010 by

The first question that comes to mind is,  what’s a Fat bastard?

 

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Trader Joe’s Pinot Grigio Artisan Salami – Food Review

10/03/2010 by

No, you are not seeing double.  No, this is not deja-vu all over again.  This is a slightly different version of Trader Joe’s Artisan Salami.  This, the Pinot Grigio variation.

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Yojimbo (1961) – Movie Review

10/02/2010 by

Westerns don’t get any better than this Eastern.

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Trader Joe’s Paneer Tikka Masala – Food Review – with Spinach Basmati Rice

09/25/2010 by

This stuff is exceedingly good.  I mean  it. 

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The American (2010) – Movie Review

09/19/2010 by

Plenty of eye candy here, both nature and human.  However save this one for the DVD rental.

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Chicken And Spinach Soup – Not What You’d Think – Recipe

09/11/2010 by

This is another one that surprises based on its simplicity and results.  This light soup will bring  pleasant comments from you and your family or guests.  But first a quiz.

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Trader Joe’s Avocado Salsa Verde – Food Review

09/08/2010 by

Trader Joe’s Avocado Salsa Verde bites.  But bites in the good way.

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Trader Joe’s Coastal Zinfandel 2007 – Wine Review

09/06/2010 by

One description of a Zinfandel is, “A powerful wine known for its pepper, spice and tannins …”.   Forget about the pepper, spice and other flavors attributed to any type of wine.  I’ve never been able to taste them.  TJ’s Coastal Zinfandel is powerful with heavy tannins.

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