BISCOTTI BISCOTTI

[osprey_archer]

I made biscotti! This venture did not go quite as well as I hoped because, despite twisting, jerking, cursing, and yanking, I couldn't get my vanilla bottle open and therefore had to make the biscotti without. They're tasty but a little flat.

However! Next time, I'll have the vanilla, because FINALLY I hit on a brainstorm, activated my kettle, and held the vanilla bottle above the whistling spout. Ta-da! The cap apologetically unscrewed.

I'm also thinking about adding some almond extract next time. And more almonds and chocolate chips generally - I put in about a half cup of each and it wasn't quite enough. More is always better! Once I've got the recipe perfect I'll share it with you.

(I need a food icon. Must go on the prowl.)

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Also I watched Bride and Prejudice. Someone on my flist recommended it to me - was that you, bogwitch64? - and it is AWESOME and everyone should watch it. It's by the woman who directed Bend It Like Beckham (which is even awesomer) and it's Pride and Prejudice BUT WITH DANCING.

And the girl who played Rory Gilmore is in it. I keep meaning to watch all of the Gilmore Girls but IT NEVER HAPPENS because there are TOO MANY TV SHOWS woe.

Comments

[patchwork-prose.livejournal.com]

I came across Bride and Prejudice first. I'm not sure which I like more, but I do note that I may have to order another DVD of Bend It Like Beckham in the near future. Nice, both of them!

[osprey-archer.livejournal.com]

They're both amazing - pure fun, but rich enough that you can watch them over and over again.

[bogwitch64.livejournal.com]

It was me! I thought it was loads of fun. My daughter is in love with it. She and her friends (at college) watch it at least once a month. Too funny.

Glad you enjoyed it!

[osprey-archer.livejournal.com]

It is loads of fun! Gurinder Chadha (the director) is very good at capturing EXUBERANCE.

"No life without wife!"

[athenais.livejournal.com]

I have recommended it in the past, but probably before you and I were reading each other's journals. I adore that movie, it never fails to cheer me up. I am particularly fond of Mr. Kohli.

Re: "No life without wife!"

[osprey-archer.livejournal.com]

Mr. Kohli is so well done! He's obnoxious enough that its clear he would be a super annoying husband, but not so awful that he isn't funny. (At least, once Lalita is safe from having to marry him.)

[entwashian.livejournal.com]

Bride & Prejudice also has INDIRA VARMA. and aishwaryaraiandnaveenandrewsandmartinhendersonand....

My sis taught me a trick for nailpolish bottles that works for pretty much everything else I've tried it on, too: wrap a rubber band several times around the cap, and that gives you the extra grip you need to wrench it open.

[osprey-archer.livejournal.com]

I think it is clear. Bride and Prejudice has everything.

Ooooooh, this is a good trick.

[artemis_wandering]

Haha, Bride and Prejudice is my favorite movie version of that story. So funny and so brightly colored!

[osprey-archer.livejournal.com]

I know! There are a lot of movie versions to choose from, but I think that one wins it. I think it helps that it is a retelling and not a straight adaptation, because that means I don't feel so bad if favorite lines get left out.