Catching a plane to Denver this afternoon. I'm excited- the itinerary includes Rocky Mt. National Park, on to Cheyenne for the Mrs. Wyoming pageant, out to Western Nebraska and then back to Denver. Brett's cowboy documentary is in full swing- Not quite sure what we'll come upon but we'll have a camera there to document it!
I'll blog and upload pictures, etc when I'm back in Portland- I know better than to think I'll do it on the road. Besides, I've got some other writing projects going on that need my full attention.
In the meantime, I've got to finish packing and head out to Ponzi Wine Bar to pick up some NW Bounty DVDs. Cheers!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Fry Daddy Knows No Boundaries
Brett insisted on busting out the Fry Daddy to make french fries. It's a big one, too. Big Fry Daddy = lots of oil and me having to clean up the mess. I ran around the kitchen trying to come up with additional things to fry. Mozzarella sticks (hand breaded in Italian breadcrumbs) was the only thing I could come up with. Critical info, right?
I want to assemble all my favorite recipes into an easy access computer file- or at least catalog the ones I like in the cookbooks. I'm notorious for finding a recipe I like but then forgetting I have it. There's got to be a better way...
I'm going to start contacting all my twitter contacts who are food/wine people to ask them for recipe ideas they can stand behind and suggest. My only goal is one thing- to find proven recipes that I can serve/consume/etc.
If you have a recipe you'd like to share, I'm all ears. Thanks!
I want to assemble all my favorite recipes into an easy access computer file- or at least catalog the ones I like in the cookbooks. I'm notorious for finding a recipe I like but then forgetting I have it. There's got to be a better way...
I'm going to start contacting all my twitter contacts who are food/wine people to ask them for recipe ideas they can stand behind and suggest. My only goal is one thing- to find proven recipes that I can serve/consume/etc.
If you have a recipe you'd like to share, I'm all ears. Thanks!
Weekend Plans
Memorial Day Weekend is upon us and the weather is suspiciously perfect- makes me think a late season blizzard will descend in June. Mid 70's rock! I'm talking temperature, not music.
Brett spent the last week in Baker City working on his cowboy documentary. He's pretty stoked about it. We're going to Denver next weekend (along with Cheyenne and Western Nebraska) in search of more cowboy stuff. Specifically cowboy poets and any sort of chuckwagon cook-off competitions. The footage looks great. I've only seen a few clips but I like what I see!
I usually have too many plates spinning, not sure which ones are going to fall and break. I'm finally in a situation where I can focus my energies on a few specific plates so to speak. The treatment for the adaptation is coming along- tomorrow I'm knocking out my revisions to email back to the author. I'm working on my own rewrites- or should I say overhaul- of my script. It's coming together. All in good time, right? I've also been involved in the early stages of a web series- it's in very early stages but I'm really excited about it- it's the kind of content I've been wanting to do but didn't know where to even start.
My friend, Vu, approached me with a short script he wrote looking for some feedback and producing notes/ideas. It's really a beautiful story and I have some ideas for him- there might be some resistance, though. I'd really like to help produce on it but it's not ready yet. Coincidentally, he's in the new Harrison Ford movie shooting in town, Crowley/The Untitled Crowley Project. He plays one of the research scientists helping Brendan Fraser find a cure for his kids. He plays Wu Chow and has major screen time. Know what else is cool? Now on his resume, right after "Crowley" my film "Breach of Etiquette" will be listed. Hee hee.
So far the vegan/vegetarian thing is going smoothly. I've had some parmesan cheese but other than that I've not really had any animal product. It's funny- I really don't miss or crave it- same with the caffeine. I do have the occasional salt craving which is an easy fix of tomato sprinkled with sea salt. I've been on a watermelon binge this weekend. That and hummus. And spinach. And those wicked crazy whole grain energy bars from Costco- the ones they sell in the round tubs. Dee-lish.
Brett just put the movie Milk on so I need to watch. By the way- check out the movie Eagle vs Shark. It's New Zealand's answer to Napoleon Dynamite.
Brett spent the last week in Baker City working on his cowboy documentary. He's pretty stoked about it. We're going to Denver next weekend (along with Cheyenne and Western Nebraska) in search of more cowboy stuff. Specifically cowboy poets and any sort of chuckwagon cook-off competitions. The footage looks great. I've only seen a few clips but I like what I see!
I usually have too many plates spinning, not sure which ones are going to fall and break. I'm finally in a situation where I can focus my energies on a few specific plates so to speak. The treatment for the adaptation is coming along- tomorrow I'm knocking out my revisions to email back to the author. I'm working on my own rewrites- or should I say overhaul- of my script. It's coming together. All in good time, right? I've also been involved in the early stages of a web series- it's in very early stages but I'm really excited about it- it's the kind of content I've been wanting to do but didn't know where to even start.
My friend, Vu, approached me with a short script he wrote looking for some feedback and producing notes/ideas. It's really a beautiful story and I have some ideas for him- there might be some resistance, though. I'd really like to help produce on it but it's not ready yet. Coincidentally, he's in the new Harrison Ford movie shooting in town, Crowley/The Untitled Crowley Project. He plays one of the research scientists helping Brendan Fraser find a cure for his kids. He plays Wu Chow and has major screen time. Know what else is cool? Now on his resume, right after "Crowley" my film "Breach of Etiquette" will be listed. Hee hee.
So far the vegan/vegetarian thing is going smoothly. I've had some parmesan cheese but other than that I've not really had any animal product. It's funny- I really don't miss or crave it- same with the caffeine. I do have the occasional salt craving which is an easy fix of tomato sprinkled with sea salt. I've been on a watermelon binge this weekend. That and hummus. And spinach. And those wicked crazy whole grain energy bars from Costco- the ones they sell in the round tubs. Dee-lish.
Brett just put the movie Milk on so I need to watch. By the way- check out the movie Eagle vs Shark. It's New Zealand's answer to Napoleon Dynamite.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Mother's Day
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there. I have no children, just a rabbit, so I'm not on the receiving end of this holiday. I'm a giver, not a taker. After a painful church service Brett and I went out for Chinese with his mother, sister, and grandmother. I ate broccoli and brown rice. Exciting, huh?
I've recently jumped into a vegan lifestyle- or at least I'm trying to. I read in detail about what goes on in slaughterhouses, chemicals fed to animals and on and on and on. I've heard this stuff before but it really resonated this time. Ugh- what it really comes down to is I love animals and I don't want to eat fuzzy friends. I've also cut out caffeine, dairy, focused on eating fresh fruits and vegetables, lots of water... I'm not trying to preachy or on a soapbox- it's a personal decision and that's that.
I'm still feeding Brett meat- that's fine. We had a dinner party Friday and I served homemade Italian meatballs (veal/ground sirloin) and pasta with all the extra stuff... This will take some adjusting as I used to be a major carnivore. I welcome and appreciate any advice on meatless/animal product food recipes and where to shop, etc.
Meanwhile, writing has commenced. I'm getting ready for the rewrite on my script. While I feel I took the feedback well and will be able to use it in the best interest of my story, there was only one bit of feedback I didn't handle well. We'll see how that plays out. I can't get upset over good intentions but... I did.
Last week I entered into an agreement regarding the novel that's being adapted into a screenplay. I will be co-writing the script with the novel's original author. Right now we're just getting started on combing thru the working treatment, making adjustments and story strengthening. I need to get all my notes out in an email- I'll tackle that tomorrow. I feel really good about this project- can't wait to see where this journey takes me.
Brett's been busy too- between school and work he's been putting in 12+ hour days. He flies out tomorrow to film an interview with Bo Jackson in Atlanta on Tuesday then right back. I can't keep track of what he's working on- lots of editing. He just shot and is editing a TV pilot, finished a mini-doc on the local zamboni driver, and editing on a Nike spec spot. There's a bunch more but I forget.
Things to come this month- trip to Denver, Cheyenne to attend the Mrs. Wyoming pageant (his cousin's wife is competing) and beginning of June back to BC. I'll update as things develop.
Don't forget to call your mom...
I've recently jumped into a vegan lifestyle- or at least I'm trying to. I read in detail about what goes on in slaughterhouses, chemicals fed to animals and on and on and on. I've heard this stuff before but it really resonated this time. Ugh- what it really comes down to is I love animals and I don't want to eat fuzzy friends. I've also cut out caffeine, dairy, focused on eating fresh fruits and vegetables, lots of water... I'm not trying to preachy or on a soapbox- it's a personal decision and that's that.
I'm still feeding Brett meat- that's fine. We had a dinner party Friday and I served homemade Italian meatballs (veal/ground sirloin) and pasta with all the extra stuff... This will take some adjusting as I used to be a major carnivore. I welcome and appreciate any advice on meatless/animal product food recipes and where to shop, etc.
Meanwhile, writing has commenced. I'm getting ready for the rewrite on my script. While I feel I took the feedback well and will be able to use it in the best interest of my story, there was only one bit of feedback I didn't handle well. We'll see how that plays out. I can't get upset over good intentions but... I did.
Last week I entered into an agreement regarding the novel that's being adapted into a screenplay. I will be co-writing the script with the novel's original author. Right now we're just getting started on combing thru the working treatment, making adjustments and story strengthening. I need to get all my notes out in an email- I'll tackle that tomorrow. I feel really good about this project- can't wait to see where this journey takes me.
Brett's been busy too- between school and work he's been putting in 12+ hour days. He flies out tomorrow to film an interview with Bo Jackson in Atlanta on Tuesday then right back. I can't keep track of what he's working on- lots of editing. He just shot and is editing a TV pilot, finished a mini-doc on the local zamboni driver, and editing on a Nike spec spot. There's a bunch more but I forget.
Things to come this month- trip to Denver, Cheyenne to attend the Mrs. Wyoming pageant (his cousin's wife is competing) and beginning of June back to BC. I'll update as things develop.
Don't forget to call your mom...
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
5/5
Happy Cinco de Mayo. I got lunch at Baja Fresh to celebrate. Good times. I'll be back with more information. Things are shifting and changing hour to hour around here.
Signing off!
Signing off!
Monday, May 4, 2009
Bodies In Motion Stay in Motion
Garden Update:
8 tomato plants in the ground, 10 stalks of corn planted, roses growing with reckless abandon, pinot noir vines blooming in need of proper support, strawberries exploding everywhere, blueberry plant covered in white blossoms, olive tree being all olivey and stuff, and a mowed lawn... it looks like it's under control now but I guarantee it will be pure chaos in about 2 months. My apologies to the neighbors whose walkway is adjoined to my backyard. They quit talking to me a long time ago so I'm not going to sweat it.
I got my first round of feedback on my script- it was much better than I expected. I didn't cry like I usually do. Nor did I go on a hate jog- the anger fueled runs I occasionally take around the neighborhood ripping myself apart on how the world hates me. (I could use one, I've gotten a little on the puffy side). I need to restructure my story, amplify my turning points, make my characters more likable (identified as too selfish), knock off about 20-25 pages, and then some. Little changes.
I'm okay with that. First drafts don't count, right?
Meanwhile, I'm refocusing on wine related projects. Promoting the Get Into Wine DVD, networking with other wine contacts to work with, and still trying to get my affairs in order to produce video podcasts on local winemakers and vineyards. This is fun and I almost feel guilty working on these projects. Oh, wait... work CAN be fun. I forgot.
I'm about to start work on an adaptation of a book that's reached bestseller status- it's an amazing story and I feel very blessed to be approached to write the screenplay. I can't wait to get all the i's dotted and t's crossed with agreements and contracts- then I can start writing. I'm hesitant about doing anything without some sort of agreement in writing. It protects anyone and I was taught at an early age that you should put everything in writing- honest people have nothing to hide. Even if it's to the sum of "be fair, have fun" something in writing is better than nothing.
Two other plates spinning with film projects... updates to follow as things come together.
Right now I have to hunt down dinner for my husband. Frozen dinner, probably. Later...
8 tomato plants in the ground, 10 stalks of corn planted, roses growing with reckless abandon, pinot noir vines blooming in need of proper support, strawberries exploding everywhere, blueberry plant covered in white blossoms, olive tree being all olivey and stuff, and a mowed lawn... it looks like it's under control now but I guarantee it will be pure chaos in about 2 months. My apologies to the neighbors whose walkway is adjoined to my backyard. They quit talking to me a long time ago so I'm not going to sweat it.
I got my first round of feedback on my script- it was much better than I expected. I didn't cry like I usually do. Nor did I go on a hate jog- the anger fueled runs I occasionally take around the neighborhood ripping myself apart on how the world hates me. (I could use one, I've gotten a little on the puffy side). I need to restructure my story, amplify my turning points, make my characters more likable (identified as too selfish), knock off about 20-25 pages, and then some. Little changes.
I'm okay with that. First drafts don't count, right?
Meanwhile, I'm refocusing on wine related projects. Promoting the Get Into Wine DVD, networking with other wine contacts to work with, and still trying to get my affairs in order to produce video podcasts on local winemakers and vineyards. This is fun and I almost feel guilty working on these projects. Oh, wait... work CAN be fun. I forgot.
I'm about to start work on an adaptation of a book that's reached bestseller status- it's an amazing story and I feel very blessed to be approached to write the screenplay. I can't wait to get all the i's dotted and t's crossed with agreements and contracts- then I can start writing. I'm hesitant about doing anything without some sort of agreement in writing. It protects anyone and I was taught at an early age that you should put everything in writing- honest people have nothing to hide. Even if it's to the sum of "be fair, have fun" something in writing is better than nothing.
Two other plates spinning with film projects... updates to follow as things come together.
Right now I have to hunt down dinner for my husband. Frozen dinner, probably. Later...
Friday, May 1, 2009
May Day
Garden Update: I bought 5 corn stalks last night. I have no idea where I'm going to put all this stuff...
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