Movie Recommendation:The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

This morning while feeding and soothing and rocking and eating I watched the amazing french film directed by Julian Schnabel, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (Scaphandre et le papillon). The film is based on a true story of the french editor of Elle, Jean-Dominque Bauby, and the novel he wrote after he had a stroke. His only method of communication is blinking one eye. He is fully aware of his surroundings, but is paralyzed and has a rare disorder called "locked-in syndrome." He says he still has "his imagination and memories" and he blinks at a translator to get his words on paper. The film is visually beautiful and amazingly touching. Please rent it.





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Chili and Apple Crisp

Whenever the soul needs a good comforting, few do the trick better than homemade chili and apple crisp. I got some recipes from Mom when she was here. She inspired me after making my mouth water with her menu from the night before. I have always loved a good crisp and the fall is calling me to try new crumble, crisp, and pie recipes. I really want to make pies. I love the movie Waitress where there is a montage of pies, hands whisking together delicious ingredients.



Here is the recipe for the crisp:

4 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced covered with lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
teaspoon cinnamon
1 stick salted butter cubed

For crumble:
combine all ingredients other than the apples and crumble together either using knives or fingers so that no butter is visible and there is a coarse texture

Cover crumble over apples in baking dish and cook on 350 for 30 minutes. So simple! Add vanilla icecream if you're feeling naughty.



image credit:myrecipes.com

Thank you Jodi for a lovely morning out with my girls!

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Movie Recommendation: Starter for 10

Sam and I love Netflix not only for its convenience, but for its recommendations. I love to be able to search through all of the titles and to search by actor, etc. The last search I did was for James McAvoy. I'm sort of obsessed, but it's ok, Sam knows. The latest of his movies that we've watched is Starter for 10. McAvoy plays a young student going off to college in the 1980's. The movie explores school, politics, relationships, and the growing pains along the way. Sam and I both really enjoyed the movie because it wasn't your typical romantic, coming of age story. Plus the soundtrack is amazing, mostly 80's hits and The Cure.

Homemade Grits Approved!!







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