and the Bottom Line is...

Rodan + Fields Skincare Giveaway...And the Winner is...

2011-10-25T11:05:00.000-05:00

So, for my first giveaway on my blog, I was featuring a skincare regimen of your choice from Rodan + Fields Dermatologists.

...and the Bottom Line is...

I really enjoyed the feeling of not only giving something away (I love prizes) but also just promoting this new line of skincare products from the Doctors who created ProActiv Solution.

Without further delay...drum roll please...

...and the winner is...

April Brooks!!

Congratulations April! Look in your e-mail for a message from me about the details on your prize.

Thank you to all who entered and who have visited my blog and/or my Rodan + Fields Skincare site!

Rodan + Fields Products

Ciao for now!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Contest...Skincare products you can WIN!!

2011-09-21T22:24:00.041-05:00

So, I'm officially a new Rodan + Fields Dermatologists Consultant. I'm so excited to bring these fabulous products to people just like you reading this now...

...and the Bottom Line is...

In order to boost the awareness of these great skincare products brought to you by the Doctors who created ProActiv Solution, I am launching an exciting new contest.

Starting now through October 20, 2011, you can enter this contest.

What's the prize you ask? Well, I am giving away a Rodan + Fields skincare regimen of your choice. You can choose the Reverse regimen ($160 value), Anti-Age regimen ($193 value), Unblemish regimen ($160 value), or Soothe regimen ($133 value).

Reverse regimen - brown spots, dullness and sun damage

Anti-Age regimen - wrinkles, pores and loss of firmness

Unblemish regimen - acne and post-acne marks

Soothe regimen - for sensitive, irritated skin and redness

Visit my Rodan + Fields website for more details on each of the above mentioned regimens and see which one is best for your skin! https://gsunwall.myrandf.com/ Be sure to use the Age-O-Meter to see what you may look like in 25-30 years.

BONUS: In addition, all orders placed for any item now through October 20th, 2011, will receive a complimentary sample of the Microdermabrasion Paste. This product is amazing!! Once you try it, you'll see why!!

So, wondering how you can WIN? Here are the details:

1) MUST DO THIS ONE...One entry for visiting here https://gsunwall.myrandf.com/ and then commenting on this blog post stating which Rodan + Fields regimen set you'd like to win.

OPTIONAL BONUS ENTRIES:
2) One entry for following me on Twitter...please send DM mentioning contest entry.

3) One entry for Tweeting this contest: " Enter to WIN a skincare regimen of your choice from Rodan + Fields Dermatologists Indep Consultant G Sunwall... http://bit.ly/o7jbRR "

4) Two entries for posting this contest on your blog. Include link to this page and e-mail me a link to your blog posting genasunwall@sbcglobal.net AND/OR One entry for subscribing to my blog.

5) One entry for posting this contest on your Facebook page with the following link: " Enter to WIN a Rodan + Fields Skincare Regimen of your choice, from the creators of ProActiv Solution, and Independent Consultant - G Sunwall...more info here http://bit.ly/o7jbRR " (forward me a copy of your posting)

6) Two entries for forwarding someone to https://gsunwall.myrandf.biz/ that may be interested in earning supplemental or full-time income as an Independent Rodan + Fields Consultant. Please have them click on the Contact Me link on the website and mention who referred them to my Rodan + Fields site.

Rules of Participation:
*Contest open to US Residents only; Winner selected randomly from all eligible entries; Entrants must be 18 years of age or older; Winner announced on October 25th, 2011

Finally, I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and visit my site. Please help me get the word out about this contest and the NEW Rodan + Fields Dermatologists products!

Good Luck to all who enter!!

Ciao!!

Skincare Business can be yours...with Rodan + Fields Dermatologists

2011-09-11T15:04:00.000-05:00

Do you want to work from home and make your own income? Are you a stay-at-home Mom already and want something more? Have you recently been layed off or down-sized from corporate America...ie: pharma, etc.? Well here's a great opportunity you won't want to pass up...

...and the Bottom Line is...

Take a few minutes to view the video below. It will give great detail on this business opportunity with Rodan + Fields dermatologists. Should you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at genasunwall@sbcglobal.net.

Everyone wants beautiful skin, begin with the end in mind!!! Write your prescription for change now!! Click the above links for Buy Now or Join Now to learn even more.

This is a dream opportunity from Dr. Rodan and Dr. Fields, the Doctors who brought ProActiv to the marketplace with enormous success. With minimal investment, you can get started today and have beautiful skin and share this opportunity with your friends, colleagues, family, etc.

Thank you for visiting!

Ciao!

Breakouts? Acne?...They are so Unfair, Unpredictable and Unreasonable!

2011-08-04T21:26:00.000-05:00

Do you have Breakouts? Are they Unpredictable? Is it Unreasonable? Is it Unfair? If you answered yes to these questions...take control with the New UNBLEMISH Regimen...

...and the Bottom Line is...

Brought to market for customers just like you, by Rodan and Fields Dermatologists (the Doctors who created the ProActiv Brand), Unblemish is clinically proven to treat the entire acne cycle! This sophisticated regimen helps unclog pores, clears breakouts and calms your complexion to keep pimples, blackheads and post-acne marks from making an unwelcome appearance on your face—and in your life.

Since many acne sufferers have post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), the remnant red/brown marks following a healed blemish, Rodan and Fields Dermatologists offer UNBLEMISH Spot Fading Toner. However, if you are one of the lucky few who does not experience PIH, use our UNBLEMISH Clarifying Toner as an alternative.

To learn more about these exciting products, click the Buy Now button above. To learn more about Rodan and Fields Dermatologists and how you too can join myself, and many, many others in this adventure and enjoy a supplemental or full-time income, click the Join Now button above.

Ciao!

How do you Roll? Anti-aging skincare products...featured on The Today Show!

2011-07-13T23:14:00.000-05:00

Rodan + Fields AMP MD Maximum Delivery System and ANTI-AGE Regimen were featured on the NBC Today Show as a "Must Have Anti-Aging Product for 2011" by Allure Magazine Editor and Chief Linda Wells and NBC host Natalie Morales.

Rodan + Fields ANTI-AGE regimen and AMP MD System is a patent-pending, systematic approach to treating aging skin. When used together, this combination is clinically proven to deliver the right ingredients, in the right formulations, in the right order and in the right way, to truly transform skin

Also featured on the cover of Allure magazine, Rodan + Fields AMP MD and ANTI-AGE regimen is your answer for younger, more healthy-looking skin today.

...and the Bottom Line is...

Watch this video then check out the links below to learn more!

If you or someone you know is interested in joining Rodan+Fields Dermatologists for Part-Time or Full-Time Consulting to earn $$$, please click on the Join Now button for more details.

Ciao!

Reverse the signs of Premature Aging...with Rodan + Fields Dermatologists

2011-07-12T13:56:00.002-05:00

Looking for a way to erase the signs of premature aging, including brown spots, dullness and sun damage? I love this new product from Rodan + Fields Dermatologists, brought to you by the Doctors who created ProActiv Solution...

...and the Bottom Line is...

Watch the video to learn more and get on your way to beautiful, renewed skin!

To buy these fabulous products, simply click the Buy Now button above. For more information on how to join and be a part of this great company and work part-time or full-time sharing these wonderful products with others, click on the Join Now button above.

Ciao!

Blogging from iPhone

2011-03-04T12:53:00.001-06:00

Ok, so I'm trying something new...

...and the Bottom Line is...

I downloaded Blog Booster to my iPhone to see if it will help me get back on track with my blogging. Anyone else out there using Blog Booster? Please send me your tips and tricks or any other useful apps to stay connected to our blogs while working full/time and chasing a 19 month old around too!

More to come!!

Ciao!

Italian Family Vacation Giveaway

2010-10-18T22:02:00.000-05:00

So, I love, love, love to travel and I've come upon an exciting giveaway I wanted to share...

...and the Bottom Line is...

Ciao Bambino has been recommending family vacation destinations for years and one of their favorite destinations is partnering with them for a Fall Giveaway. You can read all the details here:

http://www.ciaobambino.com/ciaobambinoblog/index.php/2010/10/2011-vacation-in-italy-giveaway/#comment-8100

Al Gelso Bianco is a wine and olive producing Estate in the heart of Chianti. It the the perfect location for regional sight seeing including: Florence, Siena and San Gimignano. The owner, Irene Sanesi, has designated the prize to be fulfilled in April or October of 2011 for a fabulous 2 bedroom apartment in a pristine, rural setting with well-appointed furnishings.

To enter just click on the link above for more details! Hurry because this contest ends soon!

Good Luck and Ciao for now!

So I've been a little busy with this guy...

2010-10-05T23:23:00.000-05:00

This is my hubby and I with our little man and he was "Simba" last year for Halloween. I am looking for new ideas for this year's costume so check out some I'm looking at here...

Soooo cute Toddler Dragon Costume!!

...and the Bottom Line is...

Halloween is really all about being safe and having fun and eating lots of candy right?

Love the Toddler Monkey Costume!

Classic Wizard of Oz character, Toddler Scarecrow Costume...also adorable!

This one is similar to the one he wore last year...Toddler Lion Costume!

Hope you enjoy visiting my blog...please comment on anything you like as I am getting back into this and would love the feedback!

Ciao for now!

Sweet Potato Pecan Pie

2009-12-21T14:02:00.000-06:00

So, it's Christmastime and you're looking for a great recipe for a pie for your Holiday gathering? Right? Well, my husband loves this one and I thought I'd share it with you...

...and the Bottom Line is...

Paul Prudhomme, legendary Cajun and Creole chef, has a cookbook that features this wonderful pie so I thought I'd outline the details and let you see for yourself.

Hope it's a hit as it has been in our family!

Sweet Potato Pecan Pie

Makes one 8-inch pie

Dough: (or can use store bought)

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

2 tablespoons sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 of a whole egg, vigorously beaten until frothy (reserve the other half for the sweet potato filling)

2 tablespoons cold milk

1 cup all purpose flour

Sweet Potato Filling:

2 to 3 sweet potatoes (or enough to yield 1 cup cooked pulp), baked

1/4 cup, packed, light brown sugar

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 egg, vigorously beaten until frothy (reserved from above)

1 tablespoon heavy cream

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Pecan Pie Syrup:

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup dark brown sugar

2 small eggs

1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

pinch of salt

pinch of ground cinnamon

3/4 cup pecan pieces or halves

Chantilly Cream: (see below for recipe)

For the dough: Place the softened butter, sugar and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer; beat on high speed until the mixture is creamy. Add the 1/2 egg and beat 30 seconds. Add the milk and beat on high speed 2 minutes. Add the flour and beat on medium speed 5 seconds, then on high speed just until belended, about 5 seconds more (overmixing will produce a tough dough). Remove the dough from the bowl and shape into a 5-inch patty about 1/2 inch think. Lightly dust the patty with flour and wrap in plastic wrap; refridgerate at least 1 hour, preferrably overnight. (The dough will last up to one week refridgerated.)

On a lightly floured surface roll out dough to a thickness of 1/8 to 1/4 inch. Very lightly flour the top of the dough and fold it into quarters. Carefully place dough in a greased and floured 8-inch round cake pan (1 1/2 inched deep) so that the corner of the folded dough is centered in the pan. Unfold the dough and arrange it to fit the sides and bottom of the pan; press firmly in place. Trim edges. Refridgerate 15 minutes.

For the sweet potato filling: Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed of electric mixer until the batter is smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Do not overbeat. Set aside.

For the pecan pie syrup: Combine all ingredients except the pecans in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly on slow speed of electric mixer until the syrup is opaque, about 1 minute; stir in pecans and set aside.

To assemble: Spoon the sweet potato filling evenly into the dough-lined cake pan. Pour the pecan syrup on top. Bake in a 325 degree oven until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 3/4 hours. (Note: The pecans will rise to the top of the pie during baking.)

Cool and serve with Chantilly Cream. Store pie at room temperature for the first 24 hours, then (in the unlikely event there is any left (refridgerate).

Chantilly Cream:

2/3 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon brandy

1 teaspoon Grand Marnier

1/4 cup sugar

2 tablespoons dairy sour cream

Refridgerate a medium-size bowl and beaters until very cold. Combine cream, vanilla, brandy and Grand Marnier in the bowl and beat with electric mixer on medium speed 1 minute. Add the sugar and sour cream and beat on medium just until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes. Do not overbeat. (Overbeating sill make the cream grainy, which is the first step leading to butter. Once grainy you can't return it to its former consistency, but if this ever happens, enjoy it on toast!)

Enjoy!

Ciao!

Fabulous Giveaways

2009-12-08T10:34:00.008-06:00

So, I love giveaways and I've scoured some of my favorite sites and am sharing their giveaways with you...

...and the Bottom Line is...

GO NOW...

Enter to win...someone has to, right?

1) $100 Crate & Barrel Giveaway http://www.thecakeblog.com/2009/12/crate-and-barrel-giveaway.html

2) Red iPod Nano Giveaway http://www.steadymom.com/2009/12/blogoversary-grand-finale-win-an-ipod-nano.html

3) Kindle Giveaway http://bibliofreakblog.com/great-kindle-giveaway/?ref=2c3fa8b685

Happy Holidays...and Good Luck!

Ciao!!

25 Days of Free Holiday Songs

2009-12-02T10:53:00.002-06:00

Are you in the Christmas Spirit? If so, then you'll want to download the Free Song of the Day from Amazon and if you're not in the Holiday Spirit yet, maybe this will help...

...and the Bottom Line is...

Just click the link below and see what song is featured for today!

Some featured songs include:
"Snow Angel" Tori Amos
"Joy to the World" Casting Crowns
"Christmas Tree" Lady Gaga

Thanks Amazon!

As you'll see there are also great deals on MP3 Album downloads for only $5...over 500 to be exact. Check out all the choices...get one or two for yourself or buy online for friends!

Ciao and Happy Holidays!

Handmade Holidays

2009-11-25T13:35:00.008-06:00

Want to give the perfect gift this holiday season? How about something handmade? No, not by you...but beautiful presentations carefully selected by you from Artful Home...

...and the Bottom Line is...

About Artful Home (directly from their website)...
Artful Home is the leading source for original art and fine craft by North America's finest artists. Our mission is to bring ease and accessibility to the purchase and enjoyment of original art. Artful Home represents more than 800 top artists working in media from glass, sculpture, and prints to furniture, lighting, and fiber. The Artful Home catalogs and website offer consumers more than 10,000 works of original art for the home, all made by hand and shipped direct from our artists' studios.

A few of my favorites:

Click below to see over 100 items on their amazing site under $100...great ideas for all your family and friends!

Beautiful ornaments for your home! Check out the 2009 Collection!

Happy Holidays!

Ciao!!

Christmas Cookbooks and More!

2009-11-24T13:13:00.003-06:00

Now is the time to get cooking...right?

...and the Bottom Line is...

Most of you, like me, may need some guidance so here's a few of my new favorite cookbooks for you to get inspired and get cooking for the Holidays.

Buy one for yourself and give one as a gift..they make great Hostess Gifts, Teacher's Gifts, and more!

Happy Holidays!

Ciao!!

Baby Gift Ideas

2009-11-20T21:42:00.004-06:00

One word...Boden...

...and the Bottom Line is...

if you haven't heard of them, then shame on you! (Just kidding...that's my job to pass along featured products, companies etc.)

Here are a few details and a few of my favorite products for babies (they have fashionable selections for the whole family but since I've just had my baby boy, I thought I'd feature a few of my favs!)

Founded in 1991 in Great Britain, Boden has had huge success throughout the UK and now in the US. Take time to read about the company, it's founder and their principles on their website...it'll make you smile!

Talk about cute...

Click on any of the above to get details on that product or from their website, look around for more beautiful and fabulous items for the whole family! The above coupon will save 11% and you'll also get free shipping...awesome! (Be sure and click the link above!)

Ciao!!

Cute Christmas Cards

2009-11-20T10:45:00.004-06:00

Now is the time to order these cute Christmas Cards by Amy Adele...

and the Bottom Line is...

Whimsical and fun...personalized with the number of people/children in your family...take a look:

You can even choose a palm tree Christmas card:

Or how about this cute reindeer Christmas card:

Best news is this...

Order now to get yours out on time!

Ciao!!

Buy One, Get One Free Family Photo Book

2009-11-19T15:16:00.003-06:00

Limited Time....expires 11/30/09!

...and the Bottom Line is...

Order Now...great gift idea for your family for Christmas!

More deals to come!

Ciao!!

Taste of Home Big Sale

2009-11-19T14:57:00.003-06:00

So, I'll be posting in the coming days/weeks on deals for shopping, preparation/entertaining for the Holidays, looking your best, gift-giving, wine choices, travel deals, recipes/cooking gadgets/cooking tips, and other ways to stay sane and organized...

...and the Bottom Line is...

If you have any suggestions or tips you'd like to share with me or my audience...please send me a message or leave a comment and I'll be happy to oblige.

For a start, here is a great deal for the Thanksgiving weekend...more sales to come!

Shop Taste of Home Cyber Monday Sale! Save 25% on your purchase of $45 or more. Enter code LST13. Valid 11-30-09 only.

Save 15% off all Serving tableware at Shop Taste of Home! Perfect for Holiday entertaining! Enter LST10 at checkout. Offer expires 1-26-10.

Have an awesome Holiday Shopping Weekend and Happy Thanksgiving!

Ciao!!

Thanksgiving Table Favors

2009-11-19T14:15:00.005-06:00

Not too late for these awesome table favors for your Holiday guests...

...and the Bottom Line is...

If you're in need of just that extra touch for your Holiday table...try these Thanksgiving Table Favors for your family, friends, neighbors, etc.

Get yours now and you'll be the hostess with the mostess!

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!

Ciao!!

Save Big on Baby Items!

2009-05-06T13:36:00.005-05:00

So, you're having a new baby and want to know how to save money on all those upcoming purchases...

...and the Bottom Line is...

you will likely get many great and useful things if you register and have a Baby Shower. However, you will still have alot of things you'll need to purchase to take care of that new little munchkin!

Here's a link to an article I wrote on eHow on How to Save Big on Baby Items...

http://www.ehow.com/how_4962078_save-big-money-baby-items.html

Check it out and look for more to come as we get ready for our own little one to arrive later this Summer!

Ciao!!

Hotels.com Deal of the Day!

2009-03-16T16:37:00.003-05:00

For those of you who simply want to get away from it all and SAVE big during the process, I've got some great news for you from Hotels.com...

...and the Bottom Line is...

Right now you can save up to 30% on select hotels in the following cities:

San Francisco
Memphis
Washington, D.C.
Florida Keys Resorts

Hotels.com offers more than 30,000 properties in over 400 Destinations worldwide from hotels and B&B's to condos and all inclusive resorts. Hotels.com also specializes in providing travelers with accommodations during sold-out periods.

All this available through BigCrumbs.com, joining is FREE and savings are HUGE! Just visit the site and search for great deals from Hotels.com. Be sure and tell your friends about this great site where you can earn 5-10% cash back on average and even up to 25% with a few retailers on purchases of your own and your friends that join. There are currently over 350 top retailers included...many that you probably already shop today. Why not earn CASH BACK for your purchases...don't delay...JOIN NOW!

Contact me if you have questions!

Ciao! Happy Travels!...and Shopping!

Earn Cash Back while shopping!!! Plus, refer others for more Cash Back!

2009-03-11T15:12:00.003-05:00

So, I've taken a little break...halfway through my first pregnancy...doing extremely well and now I've got some great news to share...

...and the Bottom Line is...

Do you love to shop online? Are you always looking for the best deals? I know I am! Well, how would you like to earn legitimate cash back for your purchases? It's simple actually. Just sign up for Big Crumbs and you'll start earning with your first purchase. There are hundreds of retailers to choose from including: Best Buy, Target, eBay, Gap, Overstock, Wal-Mart, Orbitz, Babies R Us, and much more.

Here is a list of the categories included:

Art, Hobbies & Collectibles (Chefs Catalog, Ebay, HSN, QVC, + more)
Auto (Sears, Expedia, JCWhitney, + more)
Baby, Family & Pets (Baby Center Store, Diapers.com, eToys, Petsmart, + more)
Books, Music, & Video (Barnes & Noble, Borders, iTunes, Magazines.com, + more)
Clothing, Jewelry & Access. (Kohl's, Banana Republic, Jos A. Bank, Macy's, + more)
Computer & Electronics (4inkjets.com, Office Depot, HP, Symantec, Dell, + more)
Flowers & Gifts (1800Flowers, FTD.com, Gifts.com, Lillian Vernon, + more)
Food & Drink (Cooking.com, ediets.com, Omaha Steaks, Hickory Farms, + more)
Gifts For Ladies (Ice.com, MaxStudio, Sephora, Smart Bargains, + more)
Grocery (Peapod, Safeway, Vons...participating locations)
Health & Beauty (1800Contacts, Drugstore.com, Beauty.com, Weightwatchers, + more)
Holiday 2008 - Gift Card (more to come for Holiday 2009)
Home & Living ( Home Depot, Mikasa, Rugman.com, Sears, + more)
Office & Business (123inkjets, GoDaddy, Office Max, Staples, Quick Books, + more)
Services (AT&T Wireless, Blockbuster-Total Access, TMobile, Kodak Gallery, + more)
Sports & Fitness (Bass Pro Shops, Callaway Golf, Finish Line, REI + more)
Toys & Games (Disney, Toys R Us, FAO Schwartz, KB Toys, Nickelodeon, + more)
Travel (Ebags, Hotels.com, Travelocity, Hotwire, Southwest Vacations, + more)

This list is a great example of how you can earn CASH BACK with each purchase! Why wait, join today...IT'S FREE TO JOIN and there are no catches or fine print to worry about! Trust me, I wouldn't have joined if I had any doubts. And I've done the research!

Also, after visiting the site...Big Crumbs...you'll see that there are additional ways to earn cash money! You can become a "Saver" or someone who just wants to save on their own shopping or an "Earner" or someone who wants to save on both their own shopping, as well as, the shopping of those they refer to the site to join. For more info. spend some time on the site and you'll see for yourself that this is a no-brainer. No commitment, no cost and simply helps us all out in these tough economic times when we could all use a little cash back!

In addition, for all you eBay sellers out there..."Big Crumbs provides eBay sellers a free and easy way to promote their stores to thousands of savvy eBay buyers who make millions of dollars in eBay purchases anually. Sellers simply list their stores in our directory and we catalog their inventory, making them available for searching alongside other products from national retailers!" This information directly from eBay's website!

If you have comments or questions, please leave them here and I'd be happy to help any way that I can!

I plan to feature some of the retailers and special offers in the weeks to come to stay tuned!!

Happy Shopping! (and earning!)

Ciao!

Mexican Cranberry Sauce...just in time for Thanksgiving!

2008-11-25T11:28:00.003-06:00

So, you're frantically trying to get everything ready to have family over or travel to be with family and you need something easy, delicious and that will be a hit...right? For this week's Cooking post, I'm featuring my favorite Cranberry Sauce recipe...

...and the Bottom Line is...

This recipe adds just a little twist and a little spice to the traditional Cranberry Sauce you may be used to. Plus, it's a snap to make!

Here are the details...

Mexican Cranberry Sauce

16 oz. fresh cranberries (1 large bag)

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 cup water

1 (10 oz.) jar jalapeno jelly

2 tsp. fresh cilantro, chopped

optional

4 limes, halved and scraped

Boil first three ingredients until cranberries burst, stirring periodically and assisting with the mashing in the saucepot. Add jelly and cilantro. Simmer until thickened.

Cool to room temperature and refrigerate for future use or spoon into hollowed limes. Pour remaining sauce into a serving bowl.

Yield: 8 servings or more

This can also be prepared and take a block of cream cheese and cover with the Mexican Cranberry Sauce and serve with your favorite crackers as an appetizer throughout the holidays! Guests will love it and the spice with the cream cheese is fabulous!

Happy Thanksgiving to you all! Ciao!!

Leg Warmers...Under $15!

2008-11-18T15:41:00.005-06:00

So, it probably getting pretty chilly where you are and you're wondering how to stay fashionable and warm...for this week's Fashion post, I'm focusing on a product I used to wear all the time growing up dancing...

...and the Bottom Line is...

Leg warmers are not just for dancers anymore!

Check out these cute and cozy styles, all under $15...

Over the Heel
from Nordstrom
On Sale, $5.90

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2977906?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_pla=hosiery:women:socks&cm_ite=nordstrom_over_the_heel_leg_warmers:224483&cm_ven=Froogle&mr:trackingCode=109A5307-B8B8-DD11-80C2-001422107090&mr:referralID=NA

Xhilaration® Legwarmer Stripe - Turquoise
from Target
$7.99

http://www.target.com/xhilaration-Xhilaration-Legwarmer-Stripe-Turquoise/dp/B001CB6RL2/sr=1-9/qid=1227469141/ref=sr_1_9/184-0009386-5908911?ie=UTF8&rh=k%3Alegwarmers&page=1

Super Long Cable Knit Leg Warmers in Black, Charcoal Heather, Burgundy, Pink and Ivory
by Foot Traffic @ Amazon
$11.95

http://www.amazon.com/Warmers-Charcoal-Burgundy-Foot-Traffic/dp/B000UJY3VS

There are even leg warmers for the cute little baby girls...
by Baby Legs
$11.40 On Sale

These are adorable...check out all the different styles here:
http://stores.sophiasstyle.com/Items/Baby%20Legs?CAWELAID=197451211

So, get out there and make a fashion statement with your legwarmers...and go ahead and get some for the little girls in your life too! They are adorable!

No more excuses for cold legs this season! Ciao!!

Cooking on a Budget!

2008-11-17T15:40:00.004-06:00

I've come across an excellent resource for today's Cooking post...

...and the Bottom Line is...

Times are tough! The market is down, people are losing their jobs and we are on the brink of a recession. It is in times like these that we need something positive to focus on...and what better than great food and recipes to lift our spirits!

One of my favorites sites has a very useful area on just this subject...Cooking on a Budget!

www.allrecipes.com has always been a favorite place to search for just the right recipe to complete a meal, to try something new or create an entire spread for a dinner party or holiday table. Now, they've added a whole area dedicated to cooking on a budget.

Here are some of my favorite recipes:

Actually Delicious Turkey Burgers

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Actually-Delicious-Turkey-Burgers/Detail.aspx

Serve these with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, cut like fries, add some extra virgin olive oil and chili powder for a little spice. Bake at 425 degrees for about 20-22 minutes.

Marinated Spicy Pork Chops

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Marinated-Spicy-Pork-Chops/Detail.aspx

Add some fresh veggies like whole kernel corn (always a favorite, doesn't need alot of extra seasoning, just salt/pepper and a little butter) and some roasted new potatoes (little olive oil and some fresh rosemary and salt and pepper will do the trick).

Lemon Garlic Tilapia

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Lemon-Garlic-Tilapia/Detail.aspx

For this wonderful and healthy dish, try some steamed broccoli and maybe a nice nutty rice pilaf.

They also have an area devoted to Ten Meals for $10:

http://allrecipes.com/HowTo/Ten-Meals-on-10/Detail.aspx

For more details and recipes, click here:

http://allrecipes.com/HowTo/Cooking-on-a-Budget/Detail.aspx

So, save some money while still enjoying the foods that you love! Remember, cooking brings the whole family together! Ciao!!

Wine Spectator has chosen "Top 100 Wines of 2008"

2008-11-13T10:11:00.006-06:00

So, for this week's Wine posting, I'm going to feature just one of the "Top Ten Wines of 2008" as determined by Wine Spectator...

...and the Bottom Line is...

Don't worry, I'll continue with more from their Top 100 in the coming weeks!

For this week, I'm going to focus on one wine in particular...
Seghesio Zinfandel, Sonoma County 2007

This fabulous wine made it straight up to the Top 10...and at only $24 average retail price, what a value! And it got an impressive 93 Points!

In 2008, Wine Spectator reviewed over 19,500 wines from around the World through does blind tastings. Over 5,300 received ratings of 90 points or higher! Wow!

For more information on what Wine Spectator had to say, click the link below:http://www.winespectator.com/

Here is a direct quote from the Seghesio Family Vineyard's website about the Top Ten winner:

"Our family roots are firmly planted in Zinfandel as our Great-Grandfather, Eduardo Seghesio, first planted Zinfandel on our Alexander Valley Home Ranch in 1895. Today, we share his passion as we farm over 400 acres of estate Zinfandel in the world’s best growing regions for the grape --- Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys. This wine combines sites that have produced Zinfandel for over a century with newer sites that utilize proprietary clones and the most advanced viticultural practices."

For more information on this winery, click the link below:
http://www.seghesio.com/

Now, don't delay and go get this outstanding wine at your local retailer. Give it a try and let me know your feedback. For at this excellent price and these high ratings, this one is truly a winner! Ciao!!

Northwest Airlines Super Sale...just in time for the Holidays!

2008-11-12T09:30:00.005-06:00

Want to get away this holiday season...well, in this week's Travel posting, I have more reasons why you should go, go, go...

...and the Bottom Line is...

Northwest Airlines, soon to be Delta, is offering a super sale right now starting at $49 one way.

Here are details straight from NWA.com...

Make your holiday wishes come true! Visit family and friends with Northwest Airlines reduced airfares for travel throughout the U.S. 48 and between the U.S. 48 and Canada. Tickets must be purchased no later than November 26, 2008 for travel on select dates between November 20, 2008 and January 5, 2009.

Sample each-way airfares for travel on Super Off-Peak Days*+:
Detroit - Chicago $49
Milwaukee - Baltimore $72
Indianapolis - New York City $85
Boston - Detroit $90
Madison - Raleigh/Durham $92
Washington D.C. - Green Bay $98
Minneapolis/St. Paul - Los Angeles $139
San Francisco - Minneapolis/St. Paul $144
Duluth - Las Vegas $159
Memphis - Phoenix $159
Fargo, ND - Orlando $161
*see rules at http://www.nwa.com/.

Check out these great fares and move fast! These deals won't last long! Ciao!!

Let it Rain!? Okay...with these Boots!

2008-11-11T20:32:00.006-06:00

So, it's been raining in my area so I thought it'd be a great opportunity to feature this week's Fashion tip...

...and the Bottom Line is...

Even when it's raining, you can still be stylish and fabulous without spending a whole lot and without ruining a good pair of shoes.

These rain boots are all great choices for those rainy days...anytime of year!

How about starting with the lowest priced find...and yes, it's available at Wal-Mart of all places.

These black, classic rain boots are stylish and will look great with your favorite jeans! And there are only $15...what a deal!

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10326015&sourceid=1500000000000003260430&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=10326015

For even more of a fashion statement, try these Black/Pink Argyle print Wellies! At only $20.99 they are also a great buy!

They also have alot of other styles that I also loved at this website... http://www.amiclubwear.com/.

http://www.amiclubwear.com/shoes-boots-yitta22blackmulti.html

Now, you can't discuss rain boots without featuring the Leopard Print rain boots that I absolutely love! At Target you too can own a pair of these for only $24.99.

http://www.target.com/Print-Rain-Boots-Leopard/dp/B000KH75OW/sr=1-1/qid=1226460593/ref=sr_1_1/181-4761317-1580769?ie=UTF8&rh=k%3Aleopard%20rain%20boots&page=1

Don't let a little rain spoil your day! Get excited about showing off your new fashion! In these stylish boots, you'll be sure to make a statement! Ciao!!

Festive Fondue..always a hit!

2008-11-10T10:25:00.008-06:00

For Fall or this upcoming Holiday Season, why not get out the fondue pot and mix up this fabulous dish which is perfect for entertaining guests in this Cooking post...

...and the Bottom Line is...

What better way to get your guests around the table and all conversing and interacting with each other than a festive fondue? What you may have thought was popular in the 70's/80's is now back in full swing!

Beer & Cheddar Fondue

from Fine Cooking Magazine

http://www.taunton.com/finecooking/recipes/beer-cheddar-fondue.aspx

Ingredients:

1 tbsp. unsalted butter

1/2 small yellow onion, minced (about 1/3 cup)

1 large clove garlic, minced

12 oz. Emmentaler cheese, coarsely grated (about 3 lightly packed cups)

8 oz. extra-sharp white Cheddar, coarsely grated (about 2 lightly packed cups)

4 oz. Gruyere, coarsely grated (about 1 lightly packed cup)

2 tbsp. cornstarch

1 tsp. dry mustard

1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp. caraway seeds, coarsely ground in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle

1 12 oz. can lager-style beer, preferably Budweiser

3 tbsp. sherry

Kosher salt

Dipping ingredients:

sweet potatoes, cubed and roasted

red potatoes, cubed and roasted

broccoli, steamed or roasted

cauliflower, steamed or roasted

apples, sliced

chicken, cubed and grilled on skewers

sausage, sliced and grilled on skewers

sourdough bread (cubed)

Directions:

Melt the butter in a 1 1/2 to 2 qt. flameproof fondue pot over medium-low heat. (If you don't have a fondue pot that's flameproof, use a heavy, narrow saucepan.) Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until completely soft and beginning to caramelize, 15 to 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the Emmentaler, Cheddar and Gruyere with the cornstarch, mustard and pepper.

Add the caraway seeds to the pot and stir to toast them slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the beer, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer to mellow the flavor of the beer, about 3 minutes.

Sprinkle the cheese mixture into the pot a large handful at a time, stirring each batch in a back and forth pattern so that the cheese doesn't ball up as it melts. Continue adding and stirring until all of the cheese is melted, smooth and thick, adjusting the heat as necessary to maintain barely a simmer. Stir in the sherry and season to taste with salt.

(If using saucepan, transfer the fondue to a fondue pot.) Set the fondue pot over a low flame at the table to keep it warm. Serve with the dipping ingredients.

Yields about 5 cups; serves 6-8 people.

So, get your cheese and start shredding and enjoy this as an appetizer or a main course at your next party or get-together! Ciao!

Prayer for Anne Pressly's Family & Friends

2008-10-30T13:01:00.004-05:00

Prayer Request...

...and the Bottom Line is...

In Little Rock, Arkansas, a local morning news anchor, Anne Pressly, was brutally attacked in her home over a week ago. Last Saturday she lost her battle for life from the severe attack. Today is her funeral and it has been a difficult time for not only her family and friends, but so many in the community, state and the world, as we all try and sort out why this could have happened to such a wonderful person like Anne.

I'm sure many of you may have seen this story on the National News Channels over the last week and a half, including ABC, FOX, CNN, and many more.

Anne had a brief role in the new movie, W, in theaters now. She was covering the filming of the Oliver Stone movie in Shreveport, LA, when she was spotted by the producers and asked to play a part in the movie.

I had the pleasure of meeting Anne once and she truly lit up any room she entered! She was 26 years old and had such a promising career ahead of her. She was a Christian gal and a dog lover. She lived alone at her home in a very nice neighborhood where you wouldn't expect such an awful thing to happen.

I would like to share this message with you simply to ask for prayers and to spread the word to Pray for the Family of Anne Pressly. Pray for her friends and colleagues and the many who mourn the loss of such a beautiful, young and talented person, both inside and out. And pray that justice be done and the attacker face the full punishment of the law.

Here is a link to more about Anne...

http://www.katv.com/news/stories/1008/564603.html

The authorities are working hard to find out who is responsible for this horrible crime and a reward currently at $42,000 for information about this crime has been offered. The television show, America's Most Wanted, is in Little Rock now getting ready to air this story and to hopefully uncover more details on this tragic crime.

Thank you for reading and God Bless!

Living Proof...Harry Connick, Jr. and Renee Zellweger

2008-10-15T14:42:00.007-05:00

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to Feature an upcoming Lifetime Movie...

...and the Bottom Line is...

Keeping Hope Alive, Harry Connick, Jr. and Renee Zellweger team up for a Lifetime movie about one man's campaign to end Breast Cancer.

“Living Proof” is the true story of oncologist and researcher Dr. Dennis Slamon, the UCLA doctor who helped develop the breast cancer drug Herceptin, and his effort to keep the drug trials afloat. His inspiring journey shows the sacrifices he makes in his personal life and the obstacles that he faces to get the drug approved. Thousands of lives have been saved because of his dedication. (Based on Robert Bazell’s book “Her-2.”)

Harry portrays Dr. Slamon and Harry was only 13 when he lost his Mother to cancer and was honored to play this role. "I've never done anything more significant," says Connick.

Renee Zellweger is executive producer on the movie. She states, "This story is about the research that saved the life of one of my best friends", referring to Hollywood publicist and cancer survivor Nanci Ryder.

Also joining the cast is: Angie Harmon, Amanda Bynes, Jennifer Coolidge, Regina King, Swoosie Kurtz, Trudie Styler and Bernadette Peters.

You can see this powerful and inspiring story on Lifetime, October 18th, 9/8c.

**article excerpts from TV Guide and Lifetime.com**

So, set your TiVo or DVR to record if you're not going to be home and enjoy this Lifetime Feature! Ciao!!

Pumpkin Bread for Fall!

2008-10-13T10:57:00.013-05:00

So, I just made my staple Fall/Winter recipe and the kids were excited, as well as, our dinner guests! For this week's Cooking feature you won't be disappointed...

...and the Bottom Line is...

If you love the smell of baked spiced goods this time of year, then you have to try this Pumpkin Bread recipe! It is way better than the Pumpkin Loaf at Starbucks! (Sorry, I love Starbucks too!) And, it's a wee bit healthier!

Here's the scoop:

Pumpkin Loaf

Ingredients:

2/3 cup shortening

2 2/3 cup sugar

4 eggs

1 can pumpkin

2/3 cup water

3 1/3 cup flour

2 tsp soda

1 1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp cloves

1 tsp cinnamon

2/3 cup nuts

Directions:

Grease 2 loaf pans. Mix shortening, sugar and stir in eggs, pumpkin and water. Blend in flour, soda, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and cloves. Stir in nuts. Pour into baking loaf pans. Bake 1 hour 10 minutes (depends on oven and altitude, of course) at 325 degrees.

I also have made regular and mini-muffins with this recipe...reduce cooking time accordingly.

Another tip is to use a basic cream-cheese recipe and put into ziploc bag, cut corner and decorate the top of the muffins with a cool design...not much icing though...doesn't need it. This makes them look beautiful! Try the initial of your last name, or a pumpkin or just some zig zags or a winding circle!

So, get cooking, let me know your thoughts and feedback on the wonderful Fall recipe! Ciao!!

Best Makeup Removers

2008-10-07T13:08:00.010-05:00

Still trying to find the best Beauty products? Well, this month Real Simple (I love this magazine!) featured their Top 4 Best Makeup Removers...

...and the Bottom Line is...

We try so hard to look good in all the latest makeup shades and colors...foundation, blush, eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, etc. At the end of the day, we just want to get our faces clean with the smallest amount of effort and ensure we're taking care of our skin, right?

Here is the top 4 featured in the October issue of Real Simple:

Best All-Around

Almay Oil-free Eye Makeup Remover Liquid
$6 ~ available at drugstores

This light-as-water formula was gentle enough for testers with sensitive eyes. And post-removal, it didn't leave anyone with blurry vision. Bonus: It lifts lip and face makeup just as deftly.

Best for Long-Wear Eye Makeup

Chanel Gentle Biphase Eye Makeup Remover
$32 ~ www.chanel.com

This oil-and-water combination dissolved stubborn eye makeup and waterproof mascara easily, while water-rose extract hydrated and "soothed" testers' skins.

Best for Touch-Ups

MAC Cleansing Tips
$12.50 ~ www.maccosmetics.com

With a pointed tip on one end and rounded one on the other, these remover-saturated swabs fixed morning mishaps - like smudged mascara and errant liquid liner - in a single dab. Plus, they're individually wrapped for on-the-go midday cleanups.

Best for Traveling

Korres Milk Proteins Cleansing and Makeup Removing Wipes
$12 ~ www.sephora.com

In their resealable pouch, these washcloth-size towelettes are great for a gym bag or a carry-on (no stress about liquids at security). They've got milk and aloe to cleanse and hydrate skin.

Go ahead, try one...try them all! Let me know what you think! Ciao!!

Rocco DiSpirito...Cooking up some Dancing Fun!

2008-10-06T12:32:00.007-05:00

For those of you who enjoy Cooking but who aren't fans, Dancing with the Stars is heating up the kitchen this season with Chef Rocco DiSpirito...

...and the Bottom Line is...

Even if you don't like dancing or don't like this show, you should tune in just once (and soon) as I'm not sure how long this Chef turned Dancer will last.

Here is a little bit of history on Rocco DiSpirito:

The James Beard Award-winning celebrity chef and author Rocco DiSpirito combines his world-class cooking with a passion for empowering home cooks. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Rocco opened the 3-star Union Pacific in New York City in 1997. In 2003 he launched Rocco's for the reality series, The Restaurant. Rocco will next appear on the A&E series, Rocco Gets Real, beginning in October, along with its companion cookbook, Rocco Gets Real: Cook at Home Every Day.

Here's a link to his website also...
http://www.roccodispirito.com/

Here are a couple of great recipes from Rocco:

Prosciutto, Mozzarella and Tomato Panini

(4) 7-inch pieces Italian bread, split in half

2 ripe tomatoes, sliced thin

12 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced thin

6 oz thinly sliced prosciutto

½ cup basil leaves, washed

salt and pepper to taste*

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil*

Preheat panini press. In between the top and bottom half of the Italian bread, layer mozzarella, prosciutto, tomatoes and basil. Season well with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Close sandwich and cook in panini press until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from panini press and cut in half. Serve.

Yield: Serves 4

Firecracker Shrimp

¾ gallon canola oil

1 10 oz container mayonnaise, chilled

3 tablespoons Vietnamese chili garlic sauce

1 ½ pounds jumbo tiger shrimp, peeled and de-veined

flour for dredging*

3 eggs, beaten well

8 oz panko breadcrumbs

salt and pepper to taste*

Heat the oil to 400 degrees. In a medium size bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and the chili sauce. Set aside. Dredge shrimp in flour. Next coat shrimp in eggs and finally dredge thoroughly in panko. Add the shrimp to the oil and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt pepper. Serve shrimp immediately with chili mayonnaise.

Yield: Servings 4

Buy his great cookbooks here:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/104-4945889-0528766?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=rocco+dispirito

So, tune in on Monday Nights on ABC for Dancing with the Stars and watch Rocco try and turn his great cooking skills into smooth moves on the dance floor, 8pm CST.

Enjoy the show and be sure to try Rocco's mouth-watering Italian recipes I have featured here! Ciao!!

Gifts for a Cause...National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

2008-10-04T17:00:00.006-05:00

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so why not purchase a Gift for someone special in honor of this wonderful cause...

...and the Bottom Line is...

Pink Ribbon Leather Luggage Tag

on sale now for $6.95
The Breast Cancer Site will fund 1.0 % of a mammogram for each Pink Ribbon Leather Luggage Tag purchased.

Wheels up! Our colorful Pink Leather Luggage Tags help keep your luggage identifiable as you spread your message of breast cancer awareness around the globe. An embossed and screen-printed pink ribbon makes each tag stand out in a crowd.

http://shop.thebreastcancersite.com/store/item.do?itemId=29880&siteId=224&sourceId=337&sourceClass=Category&index=7

SuperCozy Pink Ribbon Jacket

only $19.95

The Breast Cancer Site will fund 1.0 % of a mammogram for each SuperCozy Pink Ribbon Jacket purchased.

Incomparably soft and luxurious both inside and out, our SuperCozy Pink Ribbon Jacket lives up to its name! Custom-designed light pink fleece jacket features the familiar ribbon stitched in a subtly darker pink over the left chest -- making it both a stylish and purposeful way to keep warm!

Custom-made for The Breast Cancer Site, and features a full-length, heavy-duty front zipper and two front pockets. Available in your choice of solid Black or Pink with contrasting bright white piped detailing.

http://shop.thebreastcancersite.com/store/item.do?itemId=31207&siteId=224&sourceId=365&sourceClass=Category&index=21

"In Celebration of Courage" Ribbon & Heart Ornament

$12.95

The Breast Cancer Site will fund 1.0 % of a mammogram for each "In Celebration of Courage" Ribbon & Heart Ornament purchased.

Whether you're a survivor or a supporter, these endearing and inspirational ornaments make a lovely addition to a holiday tree -- and are equally pretty hung around the home all year long! Our "In Celebration of Courage" Ribbon & Heart Ornament is a reminder of the anchoring fundamentals we wish for every woman and man in their struggles against breast cancer.

Silver-toned ornament features a crystal-encrusted pink ribbon on the top layer and the words "Faith Hope Love Courage" on the heart below. The back of the heart features the words "Mothers Daughters Sisters Friends."

http://shop.thebreastcancersite.com/store/item.do?itemId=31432&siteId=224&sourceId=70&sourceClass=Category&index=72

S0, be inspired and give for a cause this month and all year long! What a wonderful way to show your friends and loved ones you care about them and that you care for this great cause! Ciao!!

Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo...Yummy!!!

2008-09-29T09:05:00.008-05:00

For those who love a little Cajun food, here is a wonderful recipe to add to my Cooking repertoire...

...and the Bottom Line is...

All gumbo doesn't have to include shellfish...and I'm thankful for that as I have an allergy to most shellfish!

So, I searched and searched to find a great gumbo recipe that fits our family's taste buds and is healthy and included chicken and andouille sausage.

But first, a little history about gumbo from Chet Day's Cajun Cuisine:

Cajun Cuisine: The Richness of Gumbo

Perhaps nothing is more renown as a staple of Cajun cuisine than gumbo, a spicy, hearty stew or soup whose name literally means "okra." Called one of the greatest contributions from Cajun kitchens to American cuisine, it came to Louisiana with the first French settlers, who loved bouillabaisse, a highly seasoned French stew. Unable to find their usual ingredients to make bouillabaisse, they substituted local ingredients like shrimp, fish, and okra. After a century mixing with Spanish, African, and native cuisine in the region, the stew was no longer recognizable as its French precursor and was instead something completely new: gumbo.

Still extraordinarily common in Louisiana, gumbo is also found all along the Gulf of Mexico, and is often eaten in the cooler months, when the extended cooking required to make the usually large batches of the stew will not heat up the room to uncomfortable levels.

Gumbo consists of two main components, rice and broth. The two are mixed together only for serving, and while new rice must be cooked daily, broth can be frozen and saved for future consumption.

Rice for gumbo is usually white or parboiled rice, steamed or boiled with salt or a touch of white vinegar for flavor. There is some dispute over the proper ratio of rice to gumbo: there is "damp rice," for those who like a lot of rice with their broth, and, on the opposite extreme, some only use a modicum of rice. In some areas, it is also common to add potato salad to the gumbo, either including or excluding rice.

The broth comes in several variations. One of the most common varieties is seafood, containing crab, oysters and/or shrimp. Equally common is chicken gumbo with Cajun sausage called audouille.

There is also duck and oyster gumbo, as well as gumbos made with other fowl, such as quail or turkey. Rabbit can be tossed into gumbo, as can the Cajun smoked pork known as tasso.

Gumbo z'herbes (from the French gumbo "aux herbes"), which is gumbo of smothered greens thickened with roux, also exists, and was commonly eaten during Lent, when meat was traditionally forbidden by the Catholic Church.

Gumbo was originally made with okra, and some folks, especially in Southeast Louisiana, would argue that anything made without okra can not rightly be called gumbo. Okra gumbos usually contain lighter meats, such as chicken or shrimp, and the okra is cut into pieces and simmered in the pot along with the meat and the three spices that form the so-called Holy Trinity of Cajun cooking - onion, celery, and bell pepper.

Other spices and meats such as sausage are added to the mix. Contrary to popular belief, it is frowned upon for a chef to make Cajun cooking overly hot or peppery - these are left to the diners themselves if they wish to spice up their dish with sauces like Tabasco.

Gumbo can also be made with a roux base, which has a much stronger taste and features any sort of meat. Roux by itself is often very dark, though it can be combined with okra to make a lighter stock. Filé, a powder made of dried and ground sassafras, can also be used as a base for gumbo, though it is not combined with okra (it was originally used as a substitute when okra was not in season). Today, however, it is commonly added as a powder to a roux based gumbo.

Regardless of its base and history, gumbo stays a tasty staple of Cajun cooking, as famous as red beans and rice.

Now, with out further adieu here's the recipe I found and fell in love with:

Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo

Ingredients:

1/2 cup light olive oil

2/3 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup chopped onions

1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers

1/2 cup chopped celery

3 plus cloves garlic, crushed and chopped

2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning

8 oz. smoked andouille sausage, cut into crosswise slices

2 boneless chicken breasts, cubed

5 1/2 cups chicken stock

1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

2 bay leaves

2 cups of rice

1 cup okra, cut into crosswise slices

1/3 cup loosely packed, chopped fresh parsley

Hot Sauce

Optional:

1/2 to 1lb. cleaned and deveined med-small shrimp

Directions:

Note: The Roux - if the roux burns at all, discard and start again!

Combine the oil and flour together in a large, heavy saucepan. Cook over med-low heat, whisking constantly, for ~ 12-15 minutes, until it turns the color of caramel or light milk chocolate.

Add the onions, bell peppers, celery, garlic, and Cajun seasoning to the roux and continue cooking and stirring for ~5 minutes until the vegetables turn tender.

Add the smoked sausage and raw chicken and continue cooking for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the chicken stock, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves into the gumbo, bring it to a gentle simmer and cook it uncovered, for 1 hour.

After 1 hour, cook rice according to package directions and set aside.

Add the okra to the gumbo and continue simmering it for 15-20 minutes until the okra is tender.

Note: If adding the shrimp...wait until the okra is almost tender...then cook until the shrimp is pink and translucent.

Remove the gumbo from the heat.

To serve: Place a scoop of warm rice in a large soup bowl, add ladleful of hot gumbo. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and hot sauce to taste.

Serve with warm bread slices of your choice...we use Sourdough!

I apologize that I do not have the original source for this recipe as it has been printed for a while with no reference on the original printed page!

This is perfect any time of year, but especially when the weather is getting cooler outside. Enjoy! Ciao!!

The Best 1000 Movies Ever Made...make great gifts!

2008-09-27T17:30:00.008-05:00

Do you know someone who loves movies? I do, it's my husband! He knows so many movies and movie quotes and is a walking movie trivia buff! Our family watches movies alot and so I thought for this week's Gift-Giving post, I'd feature "The Best 1000 Movies Ever Made"...

...and the Bottom Line is...

Check out this amazing list of the best films of all time...yes, there are 1000 in total! How many have you seen?

For the movie-fanatic in your life, stock up on a few of these and package them with some popcorn, movie snacks and their favorite beverage for a fun-filled, all-movie weekend! Who knows, maybe they'll even ask you to join them!

From the New York Film Critics, here you go...

The Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made
By The Film Critics Of The New York Times

This list is drawn from the second edition of "The New York Times Guide to the Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made" (St. Martin's Griffin, $24.95), edited by Peter M. Nichols and published in 2004. Since it was published in '04, you won't see the lastest movies since then on this particular list.

A Nous la Liberte (1932)

About Schmidt (2002)

Absence of Malice (1981)

Adam's Rib (1949)

Adaptation (2002)

The Adjuster (1991)

The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)

Affliction (1998)

The African Queen (1952)

L'Age d'Or (1930, reviewed 1964)

Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972, reviewed 1977)

A.I. (2001)

Airplane! (1980)

Aladdin (1992)

Alexander Nevsky (1939)

Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1975)

Alice's Restaurant (1969)

Aliens (1986)

All About Eve (1950)

All About My Mother (1999)

All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)

All That Heaven Allows (1956)

All the King's Men (1949)

All the President's Men (1976)

Amadeus (1984)

Amarcord (1974)

Amélie (2001)

America, America (1963)

The American Friend (1977)

American Graffiti (1973)

An American in Paris (1951)

The Americanization of Emily (1964)

American Movie (1999)

Amores Perros (2000)

Anastasia (1956)

Anatomy of a Murder (1959)

The Angry Silence (1960)

Anna and the King of Siam (1946)

Anna Christie (1930)

Annie Hall (1977)

The Apartment (1960)

Apocalypse Now (1979)

Apollo 13 (1995)

The Apostle (1997)

L'Argent (1983)

Ashes and Diamonds (1958, reviewed 1961)

Ashes and Diamonds (1958)

The Asphalt Jungle (1950)

L'Atalante (1934, reviewed 1947)

Atlantic City (1981)

Au Revoir Les Enfants (1988)

L'Avventura (1961)

The Awful Truth (1937)

Babette's Feast (1987)

Baby Doll (1956)

Back to the Future (1985)

The Bad and the Beautiful (1953)

Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)

Badlands (1973)

The Baker's Wife (1940)

Ball of Fire (1942)

The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970)

Bambi (1942)

The Band Wagon (1953)

Bang the Drum Slowly (1973)

The Bank Dick (1940)

Barfly (1987)

Barry Lyndon (1975)

Barton Fink (1991)

The Battle of Algiers (1965, reviewed 1967)

Le Beau Mariage (1982)

Beautiful People (2000)

Beauty and the Beast (1947)

Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Bed and Board (1971)

Beetlejuice (1988)

Before Night Falls (2000)

Before the Rain (1994, reviewed 1995)

Being John Malkovich (1999)

Being There (1979)

Belle de Jour (1968)

Ben-Hur (1959)

Berlin Alexanderplatz (1983)

The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)

Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

The Bicycle Thief (1949)

The Big Chill (1983)

The Big Clock (1948)

The Big Deal on Madonna Street (1960)

The Big Heat (1953)

Big Night (1996)

The Big Red One (1980)

The Big Sky (1952)

The Big Sleep (1946)

Billy Liar (1963)

Biloxi Blues (1988)

The Birds (1963)

Birdy (1984)

Black Narcissus (1947)

Black Orpheus (1959)

Black Robe (1991)

Blazing Saddles (1974)

Bloody Sunday (2002)

Blow-Up (1966)

Blue Collar (1978)

Blue Velvet (1986)

Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969)

Bob le Flambeur (1955, reviewed 1981)

Body Heat (1981)

Bonnie and Clyde (1967)

Boogie Nights (1997)

Born on the Fourth of July (1989)

Born Yesterday (1950)

Le Boucher (1970)

Bound for Glory (1976)

Boys Don't Cry (1999)

Boyz N the Hood (1991)

Brazil (1985)

Bread, Love and Dreams (1954)

Breaker Morant (1980)

The Breakfast Club (1985)

Breaking Away (1979)

Breaking the Waves (1996)

Breathless (1961)

The Bride Wore Black (1968)

The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)

Brief Encounter (1946)

A Brief History of Time (1992)

Bringing Up Baby (1938)

Broadcast News (1987)

Brother's Keeper (1992)

The Buddy Holly Story (1978)

Bull Durham (1988)

Bullitt (1968)

Bus Stop (1956)

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

The Butcher Boy (1998)

Bye Bye Brasil (1980)

The Earrings of Madame De . . . (1954)
Cabaret (1972)

The Caine Mutiny (1954)

California Suite (1978)

Calle 54 (2000)

Camelot (1967)

Camille (1937)

Captains Courageous (1937)

Carmen Jones (1954)

Carnal Knowledge (1971)

Casablanca (1942)

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)

Catch-22 (1970)

Cavalcade (1933)

The Celebration (1998)

La Cérémonie (1996)

Chan Is Missing (1982)

Chariots of Fire (1981)

Charley Varrick (1973)

Chicago (2002)

Chicken Run (2000)

La Chienne (1931, reviewed 1975)

Chinatown (1974)

Chloë in the Afternoon (1972)

Chocolat (1988, reviewed 1989)

The Cider House Rules (1999)

The Citadel (1938)

Citizen Kane (1941)

Claire's Knee (1971)

The Clockmaker (1973, reviewed 1976)

A Clockwork Orange (1971)

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

Close-Up (1990, reviewed 1999)

Clueless (1995)

Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)

The Color of Money (1986)

Come Back, Little Sheba (1952)

Coming Home (1978)

The Conformist (1970)

The Conquest of Everest (1953)

Contempt (1964)

The Conversation (1974)

Cool Hand Luke (1967)

The Count of Monte Cristo (1934)

The Country Girl (1954)

The Cousins (1959)

The Cranes Are Flying (1960)

Cries and Whispers (1972)

Crossfire (1947)

Crumb (1994)

Cry, the Beloved Country (1952)

The Crying Game (1992)

Damn Yankees (1958)

The Damned (1969)

Dance with a Stranger (1985)

Dangerous Liaisons (1988)

Daniel (1983)

Danton (1983)

Dark Eyes (1987)

Dark Victory (1939)

Darling (1965)

David Copperfield (1935)

David Holtzman's Diary (1968, reviewed 1973)

Dawn of the Dead (1979)

Day for Night (1973)

The Day of the Jackal (1973)

The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)

Days of Heaven (1978)

Days of Wine and Roses (1963)

The Dead (1987)

Dead Calm (1989)

Dead End (1937)

Dead Man Walking (1995)

Dead of Night (1946, reviewed 1946)

Dead Ringers (1988)

Death in Venice (1971)

Death of a Salesman (1951)

The Decalogue (2000)

Deep End (1971)

The Deer Hunter (1978)

The Defiant Ones (1958)

Deliverance (1972)

Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)

Destry Rides Again (1939)

Diabolique (1955)

Dial M for Murder (1954)

Diary of a Chambermaid (1964)

Diary of a Country Priest (1950, reviewed 1954)

Die Hard (1988)

Diner (1982)

Dinner at Eight (1933)

The Dirty Dozen (1967)

Dirty Harry (1971)

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)

The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972)

Disraeli (1929)

Distant Thunder (1973)

Diva (1982)

Divorce-Italian Style (1962)

Do the Right Thing (1989)

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1932)

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)

Doctor Zhivago (1965)

Dodsworth (1936)

La Dolce Vita (1961)

Donnie Brasco (1997)

Don't Look Back (1967)

Double Indemnity (1944)

Down by Law (1986)

Dracula (1931)

The Dreamlife of Angels (1998)

Dressed to Kill (1980)

The Dresser (1983)

Driving Miss Daisy (1989)

Drowning by Numbers (1991)

Drugstore Cowboy (1989)

Duck Soup (1933)

The Duellists (1978)

Dumbo (1941)

The Earrings of Madame De . . .

East of Eden (1955)

Easy Living (1937)

Eat Drink Man Woman (1994)

Effi Briest (1977)

8 1/2 (1963)

Eight Men Out (1988)

The Elephant Man (1980)

Elmer Gantry (1960)

Empire of the Sun (1987)

Enemies, A Love Story (1989)

Les Enfants du Paradis (1945, reviewed 1947)

The English Patient (1996)

The Entertainer (1960)

Entre Nous (1983)

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Europa, Europa (1991)

Every Man for Himself (1980)

The Exorcist (1973)

The Exterminating Angel (1967)

A Face in the Crowd (1957)

Face to Face (1976)

Faces (1968)

The Family Game (1984)

Fanny & Alexander (1983)

Fantasia (1940)

Farewell, My Concubine (1993)

Far from Heaven (2002)

Fargo (1996)

Fast, Cheap & Out of Control (1997)

Fast Runner (Atanarjuat) (2002)

Fat City (1972)

Fatal Attraction (1987)

Father of the Bride (1950)

Fellini Satyricon (1970)

La Femme Infidèle (1969)

La Femme Nikita (1991)

The Fisher King (1991)

Fist in His Pocket (1968)

Fitzcarraldo (1982)

Five Easy Pieces (1970)

The Flamingo Kid (1984)

The Fly (1958)

The Flamingo Kid (1984)

Force of Evil (1948)

For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943)

Forbidden Games (1952)

A Foreign Affair (1948)

The Fortune Cookie (1966)

The 400 Blows (1959)

Frankenstein (1931)

The French Connection (1971)

Frenzy (1972)

Friendly Persuasion (1956)

From Here to Eternity (1953)

The Fugitive (1947)

Full Metal Jacket (1987)

The Full Monty (1997)

Funny Face (1957)

Funny Girl (1968)

Fury (1936)

Gallipoli (1981)

Gandhi (1982)

Gangs of New York (2002)

The Garden of the Finzi-Continis (1971)

Gas Food Lodging (1992)

Gaslight (1944)

Gate of Hell (1954)

A Geisha (1978)

The General (1998)

General Della Rovere (1960)

Genevieve (1954)

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)

Georgy Girl (1966)

Get Carter (1971)

Get Out Your Handkerchiefs (1978)

Ghost World (2001)

Giant (1956)

Gigi (1958)

Gimme Shelter (1970)

The Girl Can't Help It (1956)

Girl with a Suitcase (1961)

The Gleaners and I (2001)

The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick (1977)

The Go-Between (1971)

The Godfather (1972)

The Godfather Part II (1974)

Going My Way (1944)

Goldfinger (1964)

Gone With the Wind (1939)

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1968)

The Good Earth (1937)

Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939)

GoodFellas (1990)

Gosford Park (2001)

The Graduate (1967)

Grand Hotel (1932)

Grand Illusion (1938)

The Grapes of Wrath (1940)

The Great Dictator (1940)

Great Expectations (1947)

The Great Man (1957)

The Great McGinty (1940)

The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)

Green for Danger (1947)

Gregory's Girl (1982)

The Grifters (1990)

Groundhog Day (1993)

The Gunfighter (1950)

Gunga Din (1939)

Hail the Conquering Hero (1944)

Hair (1979)

Hamlet (1948)

Hamlet (2000)

Handle With Care (1977)

Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)

Happiness (1998)

A Hard Day's Night (1964)

Harlan County, USA (1976)

Harry and Tonto (1974)

A Hatful of Rain (1957)

The Heartbreak Kid (1972)

Heartland (1981)

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991)

Heat and Dust (1983)

Heathers (1989)

Heavy Traffic (1973)

Heimat (1985)

The Heiress (1949)

Henry V (1946)

Henry V (1989)

Henry Fool (1998)

Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941)

High and Low (Japan) (1963)

The High and the Mighty (1954)

High Art (1998)

High Hopes (1988)

High Noon (1952)

High Sierra (1941)

The Hill (1965)

Hiroshima Mon Amour (1960)

His Girl Friday (1940)

The Homecoming (1973)

Hoop Dreams (1994)

Hope and Glory (1987)

Hotel Terminus: Klaus Barbie et son Temps (1988)

The Hours (2002)

Household Saints (1993)

House of Games (1987)

How Green Was My Valley (1941)

How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)

Howards End (1992)

Hud (1963)

Ken Burns' America: Huey Long (1985)

Husbands and Wives (1992)

The Hustler (1961)

I Know Where I'm Going! (1947)

I Remember Mama (1948)

I Want to Live! (1958)

If... (1969)

Ikiru (1952, reviewed 1960)

I'm All Right Jack (1960)

Imitation of Life (1959)

In Cold Blood (1967)

In the Bedroom (2001)

In the Heat of the Night (1967)

The Informer (1935)

Inherit the Wind (1960)

The Insider (1999)

Internal Affairs (1990)

The Ipcress File (1965)

It Happened One Night (1934)

It's a Gift (1935)

It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

Jailhouse Rock (1957)

Jaws (1975)

The Jazz Singer (1927)

Jean de Florette (1987)

Jerry Maguire (1996)

Johnny Guitar (1954)

The Judge and the Assassin (1982)

Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)

Ju Dou (1990)

Jules and Jim (1962)

Juliet of the Spirits (1965)

Junior Bonner (1972)

Kagemusha (1980)

The Killers (1946)

The Killing Fields (1984)

Kind Hearts and Coronets (1950)

The King and I (1956)

King Kong (1933)

King Lear (1971)

The King of Comedy (1983)

The King of Marvin Gardens (1972)

Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)

Klute (1971)

Knife in the Water (1963)

Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)

L.A. Confidential (1997)

Lacombe Lucien (1974)

The Lady Eve (1941)

The Lady Vanishes (1938)

Ladybird, Ladybird (1994)

Lamerica (1994, reviewed 1995)

The Last American Hero (1973)

The Last Emperor (1987)

The Last Metro (1980)

The Last Picture Show (1971)

The Last Seduction (1994)

Last Tango in Paris (1973)

The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)

The Last Waltz (1978)

Laura (1944)

The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)

Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

A League of Their Own (1992)

Leaving Las Vegas (1995)

The Leopard (1963)

The Letter (1963)

A Letter to Three Wives (1949)

Les Liaisons Dangereuses 1960 (1961)

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945)

Life Is Sweet (1991)

The Life of Emile Zola (1937)

Life With Father (1947)

Like Water for Chocolate (1992, reviewed 1993)

Lili (1953)

Little Big Man (1970)

Little Caesar (1931)

The Little Foxes (1941)

The Little Fugitive (1953)

The Little Kidnappers (1954)

Little Vera (1988, reviewed 1989)

Little Women (1933)

Little Women (1994)

The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (1935)

Living in Oblivion (1995)

Local Hero (1983)

Lola (1982)

Lola Montès (1968)

Lolita (1962)

Lone Star (1996)

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)

Long Day's Journey into Night (1962)

The Long Goodbye (1973)

The Long Good Friday (1982)

The Long Voyage Home (1940)

The Longest Day (1962)

Look Back in Anger (1959)

Lost Horizon (1937)

Lost in America (1985)

The Lost Weekend (1945)

Love (1973)

Love Affair (1939)

Love and Death (1975)

A Love in Germany (1984)

Love in the Afternoon (1957)

Lovely and Amazing (2002)

Love on the Run (1979)

Lover Come Back (1962)

The Lovers (1959)

Loves of a Blonde (1966)

Loving (1970)

Lust for Life (1956)

M (1931, reviewed 1933)

Mad Max (1980)

The Madness of King George (1994)

The Magic Flute (1975)

The Major and the Minor (1942)

Major Barbara (1941)

Make Way for Tomorrow (1937)

Malcolm X (1992)

The Maltese Falcon (1941)

A Man for All Seasons (1966)

Man Hunt (1941)

The Man Who Came to Dinner (1942)

The Man Who Loved Women (1977)

The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)

The Man With the Golden Arm (1955)

The Manchurian Candidate (1962)

Manhattan (1979)

Manon of the Spring (1987)

Marriage Italian Style (1964)

The Marriage of Maria Braun (1979)

Married to the Mob (1988)

The Marrying Kind (1952)

Marty (1955)

Mary Poppins (1964)

M*A*S*H (1970)

The Match Factory Girl (1990)

Mayerling (1937)

McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971)

Mean Streets (1973)

Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)

Melvin and Howard (1980)

Memories of Underdevelopment (1973)

The Memory of Justice (1976)

The Men (1950)

Ménage (1986)

Metropolitan (1990)

Midnight (1939)

Midnight Cowboy (1969)

Minnie and Moskowitz (1971)

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek (1944)

Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

The Miracle Worker (1962)

Les Miserables (1935)

The Misfits (1961)

Missing (1982)

Mr. and Mrs. Bridge (1990)

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936)

Mr. Hulot's Holiday (1954)

Mister Roberts (1955)

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)

Mrs. Miniver (1942)

Mon Oncle d'Amérique (1980)

Mona Lisa (1986)

Monsieur Verdoux (1947, reviewed 1964)

Monsters, Inc. (2001)

Moonlighting (1982)

Moonstruck (1987)

The More the Merrier (1943)

Morgan! (1966)

The Mortal Storm (1940)

Mother (1996)

Moulin Rouge (1953)

The Mouthpiece (1932)

Much Ado About Nothing (1993)

Mulholland Dr. (2001)

Murmur of the Heart (1971)

Mutiny on the Bounty (1935)

My Beautiful Laundrette (1986)

My Darling Clementine (1946)

My Dinner With Andre (1981)

My Fair Lady (1964)

My Left Foot (1989)

My Life as a Dog (1987)

My Man Godfrey (1936)

My Night at Maud's (1969)

My Own Private Idaho (1991)

My 20th Century (1990)

Mon Oncle (1958)

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)

Nashville (1975)

National Lampoon's Animal House (1978)

National Velvet (1944)

Network (1976)

Never on Sunday (1960)

Night Moves (1975)

The Night of the Hunter (1955)

Night of the Living Dead (1968)

A Night to Remember (1958)

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

1900 (1977)

Ninotchka (1939)

Nobody's Fool (1994)

Norma Rae (1979)

North by Northwest (1959)

Nothing But the Best (1964)

Notorious (1946)

Now, Voyager (1942)

La Nuit De Varennes (1983)

The Nun's Story (1959)

Odd Man Out (1947)

Of Mice and Men (1940)

Oklahoma! (1955)

Oliver Twist (1951)

Los Olvidados (1950, reviewed 1952)

On the Beach (1959)

On the Town (1949)

On the Waterfront (1954)

One False Move (1992)

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

One Foot in Heaven (1941)

One Hour with You (1932)

One Night of Love (1934)

One Potato, Two Potato (1964)

One, Two, Three (1961)

Only Angels Have Wings (1939)

Open City (1946)

Operation Crossbow (1965)

The Opposite of Sex (1998)

Ordinary People (1980)

Ossessione (1942, reviewed 1976)

Othello (1952, reviewed 1955)

Our Town (1940)

Out of the Past (1947)

The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976)

The Overlanders (1946)

The Ox-Bow Incident (1943)

Paint Your Wagon (1969)

Paisan (1948)

The Palm Beach Story (1942)

The Parallax View (1974)

A Passage to India (1984)

The Passion of Anna (1970)

Pather Panchali (1958)

Paths of Glory (1957)

Patton (1970)

The Pawnbroker (1965)

Payday (1973)

Pelle the Conqueror (1988)

The People Vs. Larry Flynt (1996)

Persona (1967)

Persuasion (1995)

Le Petit Theatre de Jean Renoir (1974)

Petulia (1968)

The Philadelphia Story (1940)

The Pianist (2002)

The Piano (1993)

Pickup on South Street (1953)

The Pillow Book (1997)

Pillow Talk (1959)

The Pink Panther (1964)

Pinocchio (1940)

Pixote (1981)

A Place in the Sun (1951)

Places in the Heart (1984)

Platoon (1986)

Play Misty for Me (1971)

The Player (1992)

Playtime (1967, reviewed 1973)

Point Blank (1967)

Poltergeist (1982)

Ponette (1997)

Il Postino (The Postman) (1994)

The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)

Pretty Baby (1978)

Pride and Prejudice (1940)

The Pride of the Yankees (1942)

Prince of the City (1981)

The Prisoner (1955)

The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933)

Prizzi's Honor (1985)

The Producers (1968)

Psycho (1960)

The Public Enemy (1931)

Pulp Fiction (1994)

The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)

Pygmalion (1938)

Quadrophenia (1979)

The Quiet Man (1952)

Raging Bull (1980)

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

Rain Man (1988)

Raise the Red Lantern (1991, reviewed 1992)

Raising Arizona (1987)

Ran (1985)

The Rapture (1991)

Rashomon (1951)

Re-Animator (1985)

Rear Window (1954)

Rebecca (1940)

Rebel Without a Cause (1955)

Red (1994)

The Red Badge of Courage (1951)

Red River (1948)

The Red Shoes (1948)

Reds (1981)

The Remains of the Day (1993)

Repo Man (1984)

Repulsion (1965)

Reservoir Dogs (1992)

The Return of Martin Guerre (1983)

Reuben, Reuben (1983)

Reversal of Fortune (1990)

Richard III (1956)

Ride the High Country (1962)

Rififi (1956)

The Right Stuff (1983)

Risky Business (1983)

River's Edge (1987)

The Road Warrior (1982)

Robocop (1987)

Rocco and His Brothers (1960, reviewed 1961)

Roger & Me (1989)

Roman Holiday (1953)

Romeo and Juliet (1936)

Romeo and Juliet (1968)

Room at the Top (1959)

A Room With a View (1986)

The Rose Tattoo (1955)

Rosemary's Baby (1968)

'Round Midnight (1986)

Ruggles of Red Gap (1935)

The Rules of the Game (1939, reviewed 1950 and 1961)

The Ruling Class (1972)

Rushmore (1998)

Ruthless People (1986)

Sahara (1943)

Salaam Bombay! (1988)

Salesman (1969)

Sanjuro (1963)

Sansho the Bailiff (1969)

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1961)

Saturday Night Fever (1977)

Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Say Anything... (1989)

Sayonara (1957)

Scenes From a Marriage (1974)

Schindler's List (1993)

The Scoundrel (1935)

The Search (1948)

The Searchers (1956)

Secret Honor (1985)

Secrets and Lies (1996)

Sense and Sensibility (1995)

Sergeant York (1941)

Serpico (1973)

The Servant (1963, reviewed 1964)

The Set-Up (1949)

Seven Beauties (1976)

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)

Seven Days to Noon (1950)

The Seven Samurai (1956)

7 Up/28 Up (1985)

The Seven Year Itch (1955)

The Seventh Seal (1958)

Sex, Lies and Videotape (1989)

Sexy Beast (2001)

Shadow of a Doubt (1943)

Shaft (1971)

Shakespeare in Love (1998)

Shane (1953)

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949)

Sherman's March (1986)

She's Gotta Have It (1986)

The Shining (1980)

Ship of Fools (1965)

Shoah (1985)

Shock Corridor (1963)

Shoeshine (1947)

Shoot the Piano Player (1962)

The Shooting Party (1985)

The Shootist (1976)

The Shop Around the Corner (1940)

The Shop on Main Street (1966)

A Shot in the Dark (1964)

Shrek (2001)

Sid and Nancy (1986)

The Silence (1964)

The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

The Silent World (1956)

Silk Stockings (1957)

Silkwood (1983)

Singin' in the Rain (1952)

Sitting Pretty (1948)

Sleeper (1973)

A Slight Case of Murder (1938)

Smash Palace (1982)

Smile (1975)

Smiles of a Summer Night (1956, reviewed 1957)

The Snake Pit (1948)

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1938)

Some Like It Hot (1959)

The Sorrow and the Pity (Le Chagrin et la Pitié) (1971)

The Sound of Music (1965)

South Pacific (1958)

Spartacus (1960)

Spellbound (1945)

The Spiral Staircase (1946)

Spirited Away (2002)

Splendor in the Grass (1961)

Stage Door (1937)

Stagecoach (1939)

Stairway to Heaven (1946)

Stalag 17 (1953)

A Star Is Born (1937)

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)

Star Wars (1977)

Starman (1984)

The Stars Look Down (1941)

State Fair (1933)

Stevie (1981)

Stolen Kisses (1969)

Stop Making Sense (1984)

Stormy Monday (1988)

The Story of Adèle H. (1975)

The Story of G.I. Joe (1945)

The Story of Qiu Ju (1992)

Story of Women (1989)

Storytelling (2001)

La Strada (1956)

The Straight Story (1999)

Straight Time (1978)

Stranger Than Paradise (1984)

Strangers on a Train (1951)

Straw Dogs (1971)

A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)

Stroszek (1977)

Suddenly, Last Summer (1959)

The Sugarland Express (1974)

Sullivan's Travels (1941)

Summer (1986)

Summertime (1955)

Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971)

Sundays and Cybele (1962)

Sunset Boulevard (1950)

Suspicion (1941)

The Sweet Hereafter (1997)

Sweet Smell of Success (1957)

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971)

Swept Away (By an Unusual Destiny in the Blue Sea of August) (1974)

Swing Time (1936)

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)

Talk to Her (2002)

Tampopo (1986)

Taste of Cherry (1997)

A Taste of Honey (1961, reviewed 1962)

Taxi Driver (1976)

A Taxing Woman (1987)

A Taxing Woman's Return (1988)

Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here (1969)

10 (1979)

The Ten Commandments (1956)

Tender Mercies (1983)

The Tender Trap (1955)

Terms of Endearment (1983)

La Terra trema (1947, reviewed 1965)

Tess (1980)

That Obscure Object of Desire (1977)

That's Life! (1986)

Thelma & Louise (1991)

These Three (1936)

They Live by Night (1949)

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969)

They Were Expendable (1945)

They Won't Forget (1937)

The Thief of Bagdad (1940)

The Thin Blue Line (1988)

The Thin Man (1934)

The Thin Red Line (1998)

The Third Generation (1979, reviewed 1980)

The Third Man (1949)

The Thirty-Nine Steps (1935)

Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould (1994)

This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

The Man Must Die (1970)

This Sporting Life (1963)

Three Comrades (1938)

Three Days of the Condor (1975)

Throne of Blood (1957)

Tight Little Island (1949)

The Tin Drum (1979)

To Be or Not to Be (1942)

To Catch a Thief (1955)

To Have and Have Not (1944)

To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)

To Live (1994)

Tokyo Story (1953)

Tom Jones (1963)

Tootsie (1982)

Top Hat (1935)

Topaz (1969)

Topkapi (1964)

Total Recall (1990)

Touch of Evil (1958)

Toy Story (1995)

Traffic (2000)

The Train (1965)

Trainspotting (1996)

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945)

The Tree of the Wooden Clogs (1979)

The Trip to Bountiful (1985)

Tristana (1970)

Trouble in Paradise (1932)

The Trouble with Harry (1955)

True Grit (1969)

True Love (1989)

Trust (1991)

Tunes of Glory (1960)

12 Angry Men (1957)

Twelve O'Clock High (1949)

Twentieth Century (1934)

Two English Girls (1971)

The Two of Us (1968)

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

Two Women (1961)

Ugetsu (1954)

Ulzana's Raid (1972)

Umberto D. (1952)

The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988)

Unforgiven (1992)

The Usual Suspects (1995)

Vanya on 42nd Street (1994)

The Verdict (1982)

Vertigo (1958)

Videodrome (1982)

Violette Nozière (1978)

Viridiana (1962)

Viva Zapata! (1952)

The Voice of the Turtle (1947)

The Wages of Fear (1955)

Waking Life (2001)

Walkabout (1971)

A Walk in the Sun (1945)

The War Game (1966)

The War of the Roses (1989)

The Warriors (1979)

Watch on the Rhine (1943)

The Waterdance (1991)

The Way We Were (1973)

Weekend (1968)

Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996)

The Well-Digger's Daughter (1941)

West Side Story (1961)

The Whales of August (1987)

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)

What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)

What's Up, Doc? (1972)

When Harry Met Sally (1989)

White Heat (1949)

Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966)

The Wild Bunch (1969)

The Wild Child (1970)

Wild Reeds (1994)

Wild Strawberries (1959)

Wilson (1944)

Wings of Desire (1988)

Wise Blood (1979)

The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Woman in the Dunes (1964)

Woman of the Year (1942)

The Women (1939)

Women in Love (1970)

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988)

Woodstock (1970)

Working Girl (1988)

The World of Apu (1959, reviewed 1960)

The World of Henry Orient (1964)

Written on the Wind (1956)

Wuthering Heights (1939)

Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)

The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)

The Yearling (1983)

Yellow Submarine (1968)

Yi Yi: A One and a Two (2000)

Yojimbo (1961)

You Can Count On Me (2000)

You Only Live Once (1937)

Young Frankenstein (1974)

Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)

Y Tu Mamá También (2001)

Z (1969)

Zero for Conduct (1933)

Now, if you made it this far...congratulations! How many have you seen?

Pick out a few for you to see and a few to give your favorite friends, family or colleagues and enjoy a movie-filled weekend with some of the best movies ever made! Ciao!!