I always used to introduce my friend Fred, as “funny” a moniker he didn't quite care for (comedians can be very sensitive). So now you can judge for yourself. He directed this faux commercial recently. Enjoy!
Laughs »A Commercial From New Vision Health Care
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Desserts »Buttercup Bakery
With eyes bigger than their tummies, my sister and her fianc? got a dozen sugary cupcakes from the Buttercup Bakery. We reaped the benefits and got to partake in a few on a rainy afternoon. Cupcakes and clouds go together really well by the way. These treats will be familiar to those fans of what has come to be the “New York” style cupcake thanks to Sex and the City featured Magnolia. Not a surprise as Buttercup owner Jennifer Appel use to co-own that hot spot before reported fighting had her off and opening her own upper side cupcake destination.
The two competing cupcakes taste about the same. The icing is sugary and done in a rainbow of pastel with little chatchkies, the cake is decently moist and everbody's happy. Well, we're happy at least, not sure if the bitter cupcake feuds are still brewing.
Buttercup has an East and a West side location and Appel has a cookbook out now.
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Posted on October 13, 2008
TV Shows »Jericho
If you heeded my strong recommendation of the sea faring adventure series, Horatio Hornblower, good guy Robert Lindsay will be familiar to you. Here he plays a man completely devoted to his life as a detective. Great news for victims of crime in London, 1958, not so good news for criminals or for his personal life.
Jericho was meant to be a new big BBC hit for fans of Foyle's War and Inspector Morse, but despite good actors, nice art direction, and decent murder plots that aren't easy to figure out on your own, it failed to garner a second season after loosing lots of it's viewership to other more modern mystery shows and unlike America's (totally unrelated) Jericho, cult fans were not around to save it from it's demise.
It was aired a couple years ago on PBS and is available on DVD, so netflix it if you're a fan of British mysteries. It's not life changing, but good for afternoon easy viewing and Lindsay really is a treat to watch.
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Posted on October 13, 2008
Drinks »Cardamom Honey Cappucino
Brooklyn Label is maybe in some ways a place I take for granted, the food is (almost) always good – who can complain about the chili Colorado or the new addition, red flannel hash. But it's also inconsistent, and can take a ridiculous amount of time to eat there. Breakfasts have been over two hours and not in a “oh lets enjoy ourselves and take our time”sort of way. Oh and it can easily turn into a fifty dollar long winded affair too.
But there is much to recommend and that's why it will remain a stalwart local spot for years and years in my prediction (I can already see 2028 New York Magazine articles about it's Florent like demise).
One thing in particular I feel obliged to recommend is their Cardamom Honey Cappuccino that after having once many moons ago, suddenly popped in my head as an uncontrollable crave. It's uniquely flavored, nicely perky and pretty perfect if you are in the mood for a coffee treat on the sweet side.
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Posted on October 13, 2008
Laughs »Old, Grizzled Third-Party Candidate Threatens McCain’s Base
A funny piece about Joad Cressbeckler, a man who fits the bill for those voters that find McCain not quite cantankerous enough. Love his tax plan..
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Posted on October 6, 2008
TV Shows »Vice Presidential Debate
In what was likely the most lively of the debates, if the first presidential snooze fest was any indication, Palin was folksy and winky and Biden, in my opinion, mostly ruled. Expectations were so low for the hockey mom that honestly the only way she could have failed as by farting and fainting at the podium. It's clear whom I favor in the race, but based on the debates' viewership, they and this election are important to everyone and that is assuring. I prefer an impassioned, but well informed person I disagree with to an apathetic moron any day.
But back to my bias, I can not stand Palin and as much as I would have loved to see her completely fail, which she didn't, I got enough satisfying cringes out of her lame phrases, the clear fact that she sometimes had no idea what the questions meant and her hairdo. It was classic Hairstyles Magazine, business in the front, prom in the back.
I hope the upcoming presidential debates prove to be more heated and illuminating. The next is Tuesday, Oct. 7th and the last will be on the 15th.
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Posted on October 6, 2008
Spend a Couple Minutes »Juniper Hart Designs
Who can be mommy to the most adorable little boy and still have time to sell her crafty wares on Etsy? Why, an awesome lady related to me of course. My cousin Juniper is selling her baby blankets and pillows. They make perfect gifts!
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Posted on October 6, 2008
Drinks »Butternut’s Beer and Ale
Continuing my praise of good canned beer, I'd like to mention Butternut's Beer and Ale, a brewery whose canned goodness I was introduced to not so long ago at a backyard BBQ. The funny names and goofy graphics are appealing, but the real amazing part is how surprisingly good the very distinct brews taste.
A variety pack is available at Whole Foods and is served at several local places like Marlow and Sons, Royale and RUB BBQ.?It's perfect to keep your fridge full for unexpected visitors. Everyone who's tried it has been happy. I personally prefer the Weissebeir and the Moo Thunder Stout, but I can't complain about the Pork Slap Pale Ale (there other offering is an IPA, and I just happen to not be a fan of IPAs).
The brewery, run by Chuck Williamson and Leo Bongiorno, two guys who claim “farting is funny” on their about me page, is in the Butternut Mountains of upstate NY.
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Posted on October 6, 2008
Desserts »Leeuwen Artisan Icecream Truck
I almost swore off ever spending dime one at Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream truck when twice it wasn't where it was supposed to be (Prince and Greene 1-8pm), but if playing hard to get doesn't work, why did David Silver stay with Donna Martin for so long? Like him, I couldn't resist when it was right in front of me.
Even at four dollars for a small scoop (which is admittedly larger than most expensive small scoops in the city) I couldn't resist. It was actually sunny and warm and it could very well have been my last chance to eat ice cream in a long time. So five dollars later, I am eating on the sidewalk like it's July 31. Ha, who's afraid of economic collapse? Not me – besides, if I had problems with spending small amounts of money on frivolous things, I wouldn't have a googly eyed donut key chain.
I opted for the currant and cream and it was good, really fresh tasting and the tart currants balanced out the rich creamy ice cream. This flavor's popular in Scandinavia according to Leeuwen's website. Looks like cheap, chic furniture and directors that explore the human condition aren't the only things they have good taste in. Whipped cream was a wise addition because cream and different cream go together beautifully.
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Posted on October 6, 2008
Recipes »Roasted Pork Tenderloin Salad with Mango and Ginger-Lime Dressing
I know, a salad with pork is a Seinfeld closing monologue that writes itself.
“I was in a restaurant and they had a pork salad on the menu” light chuckling..
“Now I don't know, but doesn't pork defeat the purpose of ordering a salad?”
“Oh, excuse me, care to join me in a healthy jog? I'll bring the smokes if you get the cheeseburgers.” Music sounds?br/>
But ladies and gentlemen, all joking aside, this Roasted Pork Tenderloin Salad with Mango and Ginger-Lime Dressing is a nice middle weight dinner. I had to nix the jalapenos because we ended up with a rare curiously strong one that there was no way Jim could have eaten. I updated the dressing by using some ponzo sauce and the rest of the written ingredients.