Great Reads and Reels

I know I've said this before, but when I become a real blogger I plan on having a page just for books and movies.

I know I'm a purist. A book? You may query...Yes! Those wee films between pages and pages that one holds in one's hands and is entertained by their own imagination...such developments! I know there are those of you who love your kindle or your nook and I, too am an advocate, but just as a supplemental not to erase or replace the written page.

As for "reels", there are movies, films and motion pictures. The category of movie would include titles such as "Elf," or "Party Girl." This is no hierarchy, I'll have you know. Just because "Sophie's Choice" is a  film does not inherently make it better than say "Avatar" or "Star Trek" or oh hail! "Star Wars: which are motion pictures. And let's not forget the cross overs.

There are some films which are also motion pictures, "The Matrix" (film 1 in the franchise - ONLY and emphatically).  And there are motion pictures which are movies, "Beowulf" for instance which is a cartoon, but a CGI cartoon based on an epic hero. Understand?

I get it. Not all of you will agree with me. But I must say now that even if you don't agree, it is still very likely that I am right. I have a guest blogger that will come on with some frequency to debate with me or against me, though we are usually in agreement...For instance, "Adventureland," what a waste of two hours! I want my money back. And "The Box," Really? Why are Hollywood execs allowed to so flagrantly produce a movie when they are so clearly on crack? Again I want my money back!! The guset blogger will be a colleague. His name, let's just keep it short, you can call him Mike! For film purposes and criticisms, You can call me Ike!

Today's post is about books turned films. And since I have seen the films yet, I have nothing to say about them. But The book beginning with the first is "The Hunger Games!"

It's the film poster...Read the book first!

Pink Touches

This came from Fresh Home  but was first introduced to me by Sharona Design. It's a wonderful Pied De Terret near Barcelona. 

Fox and Fawn Bakehouse

Oh the Fox and Fawn!

I feel as though I can freely and without shame admit I am somewhat of a cupcake connoisseur. Yeah. Everyone says that and cupcakes certainly have gained there place in our society. But I am going to say that considering my extensive background in cooking and my sophisticated palette I really am a maven. If you know what bouillabaisse is, know the other name for coriander and can tell me a recipe for Panna Cotta then I suppose we can call you an expert also.

I recently went to an event where I discovered the Fox and Fawn. My Word! Melt in your mouth goodness. No frills, no inticing but less than awesome tasting colors and swirls. This is good old fashioned traditionalism...except for one thing...they're VEGAN! Shocking, I know.

I am a bona fide meat eater. I just am. I am all for sustainable farming and humane treatment of animals raised for human consumption so I always try to eat animal products that reflect my own ethics.  But, I am a meat eater and bob's your uncle! So the fact that these sweet treats were, again, vegan, blew my mind.

They are not just good "for being vegan." No! They are great, delightful, delicious, wee cakes of perfection full stop! They make vanilla bean and dark chocolate...and I love the simplicity! Go check them out! I swear by the hammer of Thor that you'll be shot to the stars on your first bite!