Topic: FINISHING THE BOOK 25 (Read 6551 times)

John G. · « **Reply #31 on:** January 23, 2024, 05:50:21 AM »

The nominations are coming in. Lots of love for Barbie, Oppenheimer and Maestro in smaller categories.

John G. · « **Reply #32 on:** January 23, 2024, 05:52:17 AM »

I’m not surprised that John Williams picked ip a nomination for best score. But Variety had it way down on their list.

John G. · « **Reply #33 on:** January 23, 2024, 05:53:10 AM »

Lots of love for Killers of the Flower Moon and Poor Things

John G. · « **Reply #34 on:** January 23, 2024, 05:56:51 AM »

No best director for Greta Gerwig or Bradley Cooper.

John G. · « **Reply #35 on:** January 23, 2024, 06:00:02 AM »

No love for Asteroid City on visuals or script.

John G. · « **Reply #36 on:** January 23, 2024, 06:16:44 AM »

Let the griping begin.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #37 on:** January 23, 2024, 06:21:00 AM »

I like my mom's fried chicken.....

But I usually don't order it when I go out. The Colonel's chicken is fine.....but all fired chicken is so messy to eat......

Jrand74 · « **Reply #38 on:** January 23, 2024, 06:21:15 AM »

I shall now go to peruse the AA nominations.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #39 on:** January 23, 2024, 06:27:43 AM »

I have seen three of the nominated films.....so that's something.

I did enjoy OPPENHEIMER and THE HOLDOVERS.

I suppose - since I wasn't nominated - my wishes would be Giamatti for Best Actor, RDJ for Best Supporting Actor, and for song "I'm Just Ken" which was my favorite part of the Barbie movie.

Laura · « **Reply #40 on:** January 23, 2024, 06:28:31 AM »

Good morning.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #41 on:** January 23, 2024, 06:36:46 AM »

It rained a lot this morning but the temps stayed above freezing so the roads in this area do not seem to be a problem

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #42 on:** January 23, 2024, 06:48:10 AM »

TOD:

The very best fried chicken I have ever had was cooked by my Mom Every time!

She always bought a small chicken. She preferred a 2-pounder. She cut it up herself.

She removed as much skin as possible.

She soaked it overnight in buttermilk.

She would drain it, and then she would salt and pepper it.

Next, she took a paper bag, filled it with Bisquick, and put several pieces of chicken inside and shook it vigorously.

She did all the pieces that way.

She used an electric skillet and Canola oil.

She had an innate sense of how hot the oil should be to initially brown the chicken and then to reduce the heat to let it cook through.

That chicken was always perfection.

No, I have never managed to attain the level of perfection her chicken always had.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #43 on:** January 23, 2024, 07:00:32 AM »

Excellent night of sleep!

I love this trend.

Lots to do today, but we shall see, we shall see.

The Oscar nominations are of passing interest only for me.

Am shocked that a sub-par Indiana Jones score received a nomination.

However, given John Williams' age and impressive fortitude, I expect it's a "respect" nomination.

I was shocked at no acting nominations for "Saltburn", which surely should have received a supporting actress nomination.

The "Barbie" conundrum continues: America Ferrera for supporting actress? She made no impression on me at all as an award-worthy participant. I like her a lot, but not that performance in particular.

Ryan Gosling for supporting actor? Playing Ken? Will wonders never cease?

Oh, well.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #44 on:** January 23, 2024, 07:07:58 AM »

Good morning, all.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #45 on:** January 23, 2024, 07:10:14 AM »

I must go read all the nominations.

In the meantime, if DR Jrand73 really somehow got skipped over this year, my hat (or even the fez) is off to him for gracefully endorsing another candidate - like the gentleman we have always known him to be.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #46 on:** January 23, 2024, 07:15:25 AM »

I just moved a couple of upcoming dental checkups and cleanings to later dates. What with the cataract surgeries and all, this is an intense time period for appointments, and something had to give.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #47 on:** January 23, 2024, 07:18:30 AM »

I feel relieved for having done that.

And hey - (HEY!!!) - tomorrow the second eye gets done!

I really can't wait till tomorrow evening or Thursday morning to see the difference this time.

John G. · « **Reply #48 on:** January 23, 2024, 07:51:24 AM »

I fell asleep again.

John G. · « **Reply #49 on:** January 23, 2024, 07:54:06 AM »

When I read The Mango Kings Play Songs of Love, there was so much about how to make fried chicken in it that I had to try it myself. It's too much work for one person, but I loved that batch.

John G. · « **Reply #50 on:** January 23, 2024, 07:56:02 AM »

Mom used Crisco or Wesson. I can't remember, but her chicken was excellent. I also love fried chicken from has stations out in the middle of nowhere.

John G. · « **Reply #51 on:** January 23, 2024, 07:57:22 AM »

I may prefer roast chicken with a buttery, crackly skin, but fried chicken is right up there.

John G. · « **Reply #52 on:** January 23, 2024, 07:59:17 AM »

I had Chinese style crispy spicy chicken yesterday. It's notes of fried chicken with a host of fried red peppers and scallions. There's a marked taste of coriander in the seasoning.

John G. · « **Reply #53 on:** January 23, 2024, 07:59:38 AM »

I'm hungry.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #54 on:** January 23, 2024, 08:13:27 AM »

My Mom also used Crisco from a can not a bottle......

Freddie · « **Reply #55 on:** January 23, 2024, 08:23:58 AM »

Quote from: vixmom on January 23, 2024, 05:34:22 AM

The best friend chicken I’ve ever eaten was made by Freddie’s DH , Skip.

The man is a magician in the kitchen and everything he makes is delicious, but I dream (seriously) about his fried chicken.

That's great! I'll read that to Skip!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #56 on:** January 23, 2024, 08:27:10 AM »

DR singdaw, my friend Jamie Rocco now lives in St Paul. Have you by any chance run into him? If so, tell him hello for me. I've known him since our days of working with Ben Bagley.

Freddie · « **Reply #57 on:** January 23, 2024, 08:28:09 AM »

Quote from: John G. on January 23, 2024, 05:56:51 AM

No best director for Greta Gerwig or Bradley Cooper.

But both of them did get writing nominations, which I guess was expected.

John G. · « **Reply #58 on:** January 23, 2024, 08:47:50 AM »

In honor of pie day, this will be made later. It was an easy choice as I have all the ingredients on hand.

https://www.southernplate.com/mamas-german-chocolate-pie/

John G. · « **Reply #59 on:** January 23, 2024, 08:48:18 AM »

Dense fog advisory in effect until noon. It’s gray out there.

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