Julie&Julia: A charming, funny journey of self-discovery and inspiration

The theatre was packed, as you might expect of a movie starring the incomparable Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci. The laughter, however, was a delightfully unexpected surprise. This movie genuinely makes people happy.

After the credits began to roll, the woman sitting to my left said “gosh, it makes you want to go home and cook something with butter.” I have to say, I agreed. And, perhaps Child’s own Braised Cucumbers with a fine olive oil and butter. That’s what I’m preparing tonight, with chicken in a Vindaloo curry sauce with a brown rice/red quinoa and lentil pilaf.

I think I’ve been inspired.

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