Why are there fewer women than men in comedy? Where are all of the female comedians and writers? Is comedy a sexist industry? When talking about comedy, comedian Wanda Sykes once said, “…I think it’s harder for women because comedy is so opposite of being ladylike.” This adage comes to mind when thinking about the … Continue reading
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Good Girl Gone Bad: Noomi Rapace as Lisbeth Salander Burns Up the Screen in ‘The Girl Who Played with Fire’
Cross-posted at Bitch Flicks. I shared with you all last week that I’ve been utterly consumed by Swedish author Stieg Larsson’s gripping Millennium Trilogy (I’ll be reading the third book soon…so excited!). I loved the first film, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, entranced by the burning intensity of the controversial heroine, Lisbeth Salander. So … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Mini Eggplant Roulades
This past weekend, I watched Alton Brown’s Good Eats on the Food Network (my fave channel!). He was cooking a roulade, a European dish consisting of meat rolled with a filling of breadcrumbs, cheese, veggies or more meat. Then it’s baked or simmered in stock or tomato sauce. As he was cooking the Italian version … Continue reading
Rebel with a Cause: A Feminist Hero Emerges in Film ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’
Cross-posted at Bitch Flicks. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past year, you’ve undoubtedly heard about the international phenomenon that is Swedish author Stieg Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. As I often lament the lack of strong female characters in books and film, I was intrigued to descend into the … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday: Vegan 4th of July Bonanza Recipes: Potato Salad (Side Dish) & Strawberry Cupcakes (Dessert)
Happy Independence Day, Everyone! In honor of America’s birthday, I thought I’d kick off Meat-Free Monday a little early and share a couple of recipes. I know many of you will be celebrating with picnics, BBQs and fireworks. For me, when I think of a summer picnic, potato salad springs to mind. Of course, I … Continue reading
New York, I Love You: My Fave Vegan Places in NYC
Last weekend, I traveled to New York City. I adore NYC…the noise, the lights, the architecture, art, hustle and bustle…simply everything. Even when I had to descend into the sweltering bowels of Hades (aka subway stations…why no fans, MTA??) drenched in sweat; my love still didn’t ebb. Hopefully, I’ll be able to call it home … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Vegan Mac and Cheese
My friend Deb asked me to provide a vegan mac and cheese recipe…my first request!! Of course I was happy to oblige. Most people are skeptical about vegan mac and cheese. And I can’t blame them…a lot of it sucks. There are loads of recipes out there…many using cashews or vegetables for the sauce. I’ve … Continue reading
Mean Girls: Cattiness in Media Pits Women Against Each Other
Catfights have always garnered TV ratings and box office dollars. Last week, Bravo aired the Real Housewives of New York City reunion in 3 parts (I mean seriously, did they really need 3 episodes?!) dishing and rehashing their verbal catfights from the past season. On Hell’s Kitchen with Gordon Ramsey, chef Autumn continually told the … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Tomato & Black Bean Empanadas with Chimichurri Sauce
Happy Meat-Free Monday and Happy Summer Solstice, aka the first day of summer! For some reason, Latin cuisine always reminds me of summer. This dish is more like a “lazy” empanada as I don’t make the dough from scratch. For this recipe, I prefer to use store-bought tortillas. Instead of the half-moon/semi-circular look of … Continue reading
Talkin’ Bout a Revolution: New Documentary ‘FRESH’ Provides Hope on Sustainable Food Movement
As you all know, I love movies and I love food. This past Friday night, I fused those two passions as I saw the new documentary FRESH playing at the Brattle Theatre in Harvard Square. Directed and produced by Ana Sofia Joanes, it focuses on the shift away from industrialized factory farming and the farmers … Continue reading
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