Julie & Julia / The Movie

A movie review in a food blog? Are you serious?

A foodie blog is no place for a movie review but this a movie regarding a foodie blogger so perhaps it's okay?  Julie & Julia.

I loved it.  Witty, engaging and informative - Meryl Streep steals the show.  If you enjoy preparing or eating food then you'll enjoy this movie.

I'd never heard of Julia Child and at first thought that thecharacter was forced and exaggerated but I looked her up on Youtube after watching the movie and can confirm that Meryl's impression was indeed good.  In fact, you should check out Julia Child on Youtube before watching the movbie and you'll enjoy it even more - I liked this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBQD3aSZ9R4

Makes you feel like cooking something afterwards.... has to be

Boeuf Bourguignon

Another New Year and yet more resolutions....

Five Top Tips for the best New Year Resolutions

Seems like every New Year starts with a set of resolutions to improve one's outlook on life, health and the environment. The Irish Baker is no different but this year I'm hoping to be more realistic in what I can achieve. Five new rules:-

• Drink less coffee - you don't have to have a coffee cup on your desk all day with coffee in it!
• Eat more fruit - enough said.
• Be more patient, count to 10 (or more) when stress starts.
• Don't park in the nearest spot, or drive around looking for a spot close by - just park and walk the remainder. Saves Gas and is better for you.
• Chew food slowly and completely, savour the tastes... should mean I eat a little less too!

Sounds easy on Jan 4th - let's see how we're doing in a few months time.......

Is it okay to have all-butter Cookies @ Christmas?

So I have to make Cookies tonight and normally I'd use margarine but as it's Christmas, would it be alright to use BUTTER!!! Hmmmm, yes, I think so.
http://irishbaker.blogspot.com/2009/11/big-fat-cookies.html