I can't even begin to convey the disappointment I felt last night upon taking a bite of my pasta and discovering that the fresh oregano I'd used was extremely bitter. And I know it was the oregano because I added it to the sauce in the last few minutes of cooking after I'd had a taste to gauge if any more salt or pepper was needed. So I not only ( Read more... )

I saw Frost/Nixon yesterday and really enjoyed it. I'm actually a bit surprised that I hadn't gone earlier since it is a film that's set in the 70s and my obsession with that decade is as strong as ever.

( Cut mostly for length, really, because if there are any spoilers, they're very teeny. Also, based on a play that was based on actual events, so... )