Lately I’ve been so busy I haven’t been able to write as much as I would like to, but here I am again, excited to share with you a great piece of “art”.
The New York Times has made a small collection of videos, where actors and actresses play a roll without any dialog. A tribute to silent movies, where actors had a harder time showing and conveying the emotion of their roll, as they couldn´t speak.
I know I might not be objective but one of my favourites is Javier Bardem´s performance, not only because the way he acts, but also because I would love to do something like that!! Looks like a perfect therapy for stress!! Check it out:
I’m beginning to think that I’m a chocaholic, and for some reason, my addiction increases during the winter time. If you are one too, don’t be ashamed to say so as there are few things better than a good piece of chocolate.
There is a chocolate brand that I like very much called Pancracio. It´s a Spanish brand, and they make not only very good chocolates and truffles, but also a very nice chocolate flavoured vodka!!
In Spain they throw wonderful campaigns to promote their chocolates; like pairings with jazz music, dinners using the chocolate as part of the ingredients in the recipes, and other really fun initiatives.
I recently found out that from now on, Pancracio´s chocolates will be available in NYC at Bergdorf Goodman in Fifh Avenue.
If you are in New York, stop by and get some of this awesome chocolate!! It’s also a perfect gift for Christmas!!
One of my favourite things to do in my spare time is to read through food blogs to find new recipes, especially twists on traditional Spanish cuisine, such as this California Gazpacho recipe.
I’m always so amazed at the number of blogs out there, from the very involved and professional Chef blogs to more simple blogs made by people who have a passion for food, amazing creativity and an internet connection. I love how technology has allowed anyone the opportunity to have a broad voice and to share one’s passions with the world!
For anyone considering starting their own food blog, I found this great series of articles by Andrew Scrivani on how to take good food photography. It’s pretty great, check it out: Food Photography: How to Shoot Soup.
white beans with celery soup. photo by andrew scrivani
If you have a food or wine blog, please leave me a link on the comments, I would love to check them out!!!
