Film Festival: Weddings, Hollywood Style The Philadelphia Story (1940) starts off with a bang. C.K. Dexter Haven (Cary Grant) is angrily packing his car to leave his house. His wife, Tracy Samantha Lord Haven (Katherine Hepburn) brings out his pipe stand and golf clubs, then trashes them on the porch. Dexter almost decks her, thinks…
Swing Time wedding and gambling: Lisa’s Home Bijou
Film Festival: Weddings, Hollywood Style Swing Time (1936) opens with John “Lucky” Garnett (Fred Astaire) dancing on stage with all male dance troupe. His manager Pop Cardetti (Victor Moore) is backstage playing card tricks for money. Lucky is leaving show business to get married, to the dismay of his troupe. Lucky dresses beautifully in a…
Key lime pepper
Key lime pepper is a special seasoning at Casa Bouquet. I’ve shared with you how I use the juice of Key limes to make delicious tropical pie, and now let’s talk about using the peel. Similar to lemon pepper, Key lime pepper is delicious on popcorn, grilled corn on the cob, wild rice, green beans,…
Potato salad savory Russian style
Potato salad is a favorite side dish at Casa Bouquet, especially Russian style. This recipe works very well with purple or standard sweet potatoes if you are eating clean. You will need a cooking pot, knife, measuring cups or spoons, large bowl, and a whisk or fork. Instructions Scrub potatoes and dig out any eyes….
College planning – Part 3 middle schoolers
Even in middle school, you need a college checklist. College planning needs to start before you start 9th grade so you can meet high school graduation requirements and college admission requirements. I’ve counseled many young people through the maze of applying for college. I’m sharing my tips for college planning for them. See Part 1 and…