Now we’re on to Coming Home for Christmas (not to be confused with the 2017 movie “Coming Home for Christmas” starring Danica McKellar). Like the last movie I reviewed—The Christmas Lodge—this 2013 movie was produced by another dead painter’s company, this time Norman Rockwell. The co-producer is the same company, Nasser Productions, and was also shot in British Columbia but set in the Pacific Nor...
First reaction: Is that THE Thomas Kinkade in the opening credits? Turns out, yes, yes it is. The company that was formed under the deceased painter, Thomas Kinkade, also made a smattering of feel-good holiday movies. Best known for “The Christmas Cottage”, The Christmas Lodge is the latest entry.Second reaction: Is that DANIEL JACKSON from Stargate SG-1? Turns out yes, yes it is.Third reaction: I...
Saw this one in 2018 when it first came out, and am watching it again this year before watching the sequel (and reviewing it for Holiday Movie Musings!).Immediately we (my husband and I) were both reminded how charming and quick the dialogue is. Editing is strong, CG excellent, and casting is spot on. Kurt Russel is the perfect mix of rough/gruff and kindly. The pacing is good, keeping the action ...
I knew I was going to watch when I saw Daniel Levy and Aubrey Plaza in it. Add to that Kristen Stewart, Victor Garber, Mary Steenburgen, and Allison Brie, and it was a must-see. And...it was a'ight. As one friend commented on FB, a lesbian rom-com deserves better. I am left with similar feelings. Also, other than being set at the holidays to create the scenario of "bringing your partner home to me...
When I saw my Kingy again...Kingston was our toughest foster by far. Very wary of all new people generally, and fearful of men--he would bite them. He was such a sweet dog, though--smart and goofy and adorable. He loved his foster doggo friends, and he loooved my friend Amielle Love especially. He was playful, inquisitive, and a charmer. Except for that whole "men suck" vibe.Chris was so gentle wi...
Kicking off the holiday movie watching season with this new entry from Netflix, Jingle Jangle, which touted a promising cast with Phylicia Reshad, Forrest Whittaker, Keegan Michael-Key, and Ricky Martin. Not far into it, we get to meet the glowing young Journey, played by the magnetic Madalen Mills. Costumes are incredible, sets fantastic, and the musical numbers SHOULD GO AWAY. There was just...n...
1LbGround beef 2Green onions Sliced1KnobGinger Minced4TbspSoy sauce 1⁄4Cuppanko bread crumbs 1TbspHoney 4TbspMayo 4TbspSour cream 1Tbspsriracha Or to tasteSalt & pepper Green beans 1cupjasmine rice DIRECTIONSSlice green onions and divide greens and whites.Combine 1lb fine ground beef mixed with the whites of the two scallions (save back the sliced greens for garnish), a goo...
I've said it before and I will say it again:Alton Brown's Brined Turkey? Best. Turkey. Ever.You can debate all you want about whether brining helps or not. I have tried many other recipes--dry brines, wet brines, unbrined, grilled, smoked, even sous vide--and every time we come back to this recipe as the absolutely best combination of flavor and juiciness. Period.My only adaptation is I always spa...
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