Say Huh?

Jess and Eric are in Aspen. Ha. Sweet jacket/parka/sweater bra. 

Really? Wow.

Crystal Harris and The Hef are engaged. What does Crystal have that Holly doesn't? Wonder what made Hef take the plunge and give her a ring? Huh. I can't imagine. He is 60 years older than her...not 10 or 20--SIXTY! I hope he lives til he's 100.

Nat Is Prego And Engaged

I've heard Nat is fantastic in The Black Swan. You know I love her. Congrats pretty lady. 2011 is a big year for her already; getting married, a babe, and possibly an Oscar. Now, why is her next film with Ashton Kutcher? Bleh.

Happy Christmas Eve Everyone!

I'm finally feeling better! I could use some sleep, but, what can you do? Happy to be back. Enjoy the holidays all...

Birthday Bashes

Yesterday, Brad Pitt turned 47. Happy Birthday B.

And, Jake G turns 30 today! Our sweet Jakey is 30. 

Holiday Recipes

So, I've managed to get myself super sick. Now, I"m stressed about being, uh, sick. Great. Anyway, my friend LC (not of HILLS fame, she's too good for reality TV)  told me to slow down, so, I'm really trying. I did get all the in-law presents shipped out yesterday and finally bought a little something for the hubby. And worked an hour or so...or three. Okay, I will stop trying to justify my blog absence. (My top ten list of 2010 jerks will posted shortly, men and women included) This post is about food. My girlfriend is currently writing a cookbook and I've volunteered to test 5 recipes. Exciting. So, what are your favorite recipes? What is your holiday staple? Not in my recipe testing portfolio but my go-to is a mushroom risotto. It's easy and SO TASTY. People are scared of risotto, but, it's delish and good things come to those who wait. Here is how you make it:

**Note: most risottos have cream, butter, and cheese...but mine has NONE OF THAT. You don't need it. The flavor is just as good without the extra calories.

Ingredients:

Arborio Rice

Mushrooms

Shallots

Dry White Wine (optional)

Asparagus (optional)

Oil

2 Cartons LOW SODIUM Chicken Broth

Sea Salt & Pepper

Before you start, empty carton of chicken broth in saucepan and bring to a simmer.

Splash oil in a pan, chop up a shallot, add carton of mushrooms ( or however many mushrooms you'd like.) Bring to a simmer, saute thoroughly. Put in separate bowl.

More oil in pan. 2 cups of Arborio Rice, stir in oil...coat til golden. Add 1/2 cup of wine. Let cook off...

Then, slowly add chicken broth by ladle. Stir continuously. This will take at least 35 minutes. When you have about two ladles left of broth, add back in your mushrooms and shallots. Salt and pepper to taste. Make sure the rice is tender. Add the rest of the broth, cook through, salt or pepper again as needed. Chopped CHIVES looks nice on top as a garnish. 

Enjoy. It's SO GOOD. 

Larry's Last Stand

Well, last show anyway, was last night. See ya Lare. I'm gonna miss you buddy.

Dexter Divorce

Dexter and Debra Morgan are getting divorced. Well, those names are the characters they play in one of my favorite shows, Dexter. I haven't seen season 5, so, Shhh. Anyway, Michael C Hall and Jennifer Carpenter were only married 2 years after eloping on New Years Eve 2008. Please don't kill your sister Dex. It'll ruin my life a la Season 4 Finale. I ugly cried for days after that episode.

Holiday Gift Idea

Well, let's see. I like bacon. I like cheese..could do without the pecans. I like cookies. As my mother would say "Well, these are definitely interesting."

I Love Some Natalie

Total girl crush. She's smart and gorgeous. Here is a quote from her Vogue article on newstands this month: 

"I gained my freshman fifteen or 20 and had superdepressed moments. That Cambridge winter is tough. It was important to know how to go through that and how to get myself out of it. You start learning how to ask your friends or professionals for help, or go to mentors."

Seasonal despression is a huge issue when you live in an area that doesn't have the best weather year-round. However, I also gained the Junior 15 and I'm pretty sure it was from pizza, not the weather.

Hold On..

Loyal Readers, 

I promise I will start up the blog again with a vengeance. Promise. I'm so busy at work this month I didn't even have time to read one gossip blog today. I know. It's crazy. And really, really wrong. 

For Some Reason

These two are dating. I don't like it. Doesn't feel right. But, good for S.

Carey Is Gorg

Carey Mulligan is an interesting, gorgeous actress. I lover her hair, but, apparently, she doesn't: "I hate my hair. After An Education, I had a small part in Michael Mann’s film Public Enemies, and he wanted me to dye it white blonde and it wrecked my hair. Literally, ruined it. It was falling apart, fried. So I had to cut it off. I cried."

Dear Christina,

You choose: Shirt or dress? You can't forget to wear pants. If that is indeed a shirt, please wear pants. If it is a dress, opaque tights would be nice. I don't want be uncomfortable and at the moment, I am.

What Do You Think About Chelsea's Rant?!

So, Chelsea Handler went off about Angelina Jolie during her standup set in New Jersey this past weekend. Big deal? Well, she was calling her all sorts of names, such as a homewrecking ($*%&(@. Uh, whatever. I don't care what comedians say in their set, but, the timing may be a little off. Chelsea went to Cabo with Jennifer Aniston and people are going to speculate that Angelina was a topic of conversation. Do I think that they stayed up all night whispering about Brangelina? Uh, no. Would I defend and protect my friend? Yes, but only if she needed it. I think in this case the extra attention was not needed nor wanted by Jen and Chelsea should've kept her mouth shut. In her defense, she says she's been making fun of Angie for years.

No Thanks

50 Cent and Ryan Phillipe on the set of their new movie, Set Up, in Michigan. Who wants to party with these two? Uh, not me. I might let them buy me a drink, but, that's it.

My My My...

Ryan G on the cover of New York.

Sorry Folks

I've been so crazy busy at work I have subsequently neglected the blog. Don't worry, I'll make time. Not that anyone worried, but, I like to think you did.

Hugh Jackman Got A Puppy

So cute. Happy Friday.

Zexy Couples

The year is coming to an end. I love end of the year lists and specials. Who is your favorite celebrity couple? You know mine: Joshua J and Diane K, of course.

First the Kardashian's, Now Diddy?

Dear Diddy,

You should pay me to carry this card. You're welcome.

Reese Got A Star!

Congrats Reese. How cute is Deacon's little man suit?

LA Premiere

Halle Berry and Mandy Moore at the premiere of Frankie & Alice last night in LA. Who can wear a brocade black and gold pantsuit? Halle Berry, that's who.