Food Blog of the Week
Brokeass Gourmet
What I appreciate most about this blog, besides its solid writing and good-lookin’ recipes, is that there’s no inappropriate dash in the title. Because “Broke Ass-Gourmet” would be a very different ball of wax.
Food Comedy of the Week
Making Chocolate Mousse with The Swedish Chef
Because sometimes, we all need some antlers in our dessert.
Food Quote of the Week
From This is Spinal Tap:
David St. Hubbins: What's that on your finger?
Nigel Tufnel: It's my gum.
David St. Hubbins: What are you doing with it on your finger?
Nigel Tufnel: I might need it later.
David St. Hubbins: Put it on the table, that's terrible.
Nigel Tufnel: No, I might forget it on the table.
Food Movie Clip of the Week
The Lobster Scene from Annie Hall
In which a lobster trapped behind a refrigerator inspires one of my favorite lines, ever.
Totally Unrelated Extra Special Bonus of the Week
For Your Consideration: The Westminster Dog Show from Best Week Ever
It was either this or last night’s bizarro, alternate-reality version of “And I am Telling You” by American Idol’s Normund Gentle. The puppies were cuter, plus blogger Michelle Collins gives them hilarious high school-style superlatives, like “Captain Lou Albanoiest”:
