Food Was the Sexiest Part of Julie & Julia

...although the chemistry between Julia (played by the miracle known as Meryl Streep) and Paul, her diplomat husband was definitely cooking as well. These two middle-aged spouses, in fact, were far smokier together than the younger couple of Julie and Eric, who were more like two toddlers arguing over ownership of a shovel in the playground sandbox.

I just managed to delete the rest of this post. This is why one should never write a blog entry directly into the blog box.

Anyway, watching this movie made me wish that the concession stand served sole meuniere, boeuf bourguignon, and gimlets instead of popcorn with fake butter and soft drinks.

Food choices really do tell so much about a person's character, as well as the times we live in. I wish there was more food in movies, because most people do eat as they live their complicated lives, even if they don't actually cook. As a pro-butter omnivore with blessedly low cholestoral levels and a frame that still falls within the parameters of petite, I sometimes feel like an irresponsible hedonist when confronted with friends' diets..."juicing" instead of eating fruits and vegetables; no bread; and of course, no butter. At least I mostly run with carnivores. And it was a pleasure to cook an English breakfast for my English friend as he packed for a three-week vacation nearly three weeks ago. Upon his return, I want to surprise him with a vat of spaghetti carbonara and a caprese salad...after our other appetites have been satiated, that is....