There’s been a lot of buzz about this movie. And although I’m a general fan of horror and thriller-type movies – for some reason, this one just wasn’t calling my name. But then after hearing someone somewhere declare Bird Box the scariest movie they’d ever seen, I changed my mind. Continue reading for my mini-review…
Maybe my expectations run too high and I’m glossing over the fleeting frivolity of youth – but somehow I don’t think so. In an age where everyone is glued to their phones; where plans are made by the tapping of fingertips as opposed to face-to-face contact; when it’s easier to text a smiley face emoji…
Thank you to Cousin Sarah for sending this crock-pot gem my way. It originates at Carlsbad Cravings but I made a few tweaks to the recipe based on the ingredients I had on hand. Below is the recipe as I made it. There were grumblings by one about the green pepper and complaints from another about…
I cannot contain myself – this was my favourite film out of this year’s Oscar nominations for best picture. (Although full disclosure – I have still not seen Vice.) Continue reading for my mini-review of Roma – lovingly rendered by the delicate hand of director Alfonso Cuarón. Tanya’s Score: Great* Rated: MA Starring: a bunch of unknowns…
Negative 15 outside? No problem. Nothing a warm hat, fur-laden mittens, woolen scarf, frost-proof snowpants, puffy ski jacket and lined boots won’t cure. And if my 14-year-old refuses these accoutrements – then that’s her business. Just as it was my business 30 years ago to eschew warm winter boots for thin, fake-leather, shoes and forgo…
Thanks to my good friend Melanie, I’ve got another winner of a recipe to share with everyone. This white chili came highly recommended from her – and despite the bit of prep required in terms of chopping (and can-opening), it is worth it. Everyone enjoyed it over here – especially my youngest. It has a…
I’m a fan of this director’s work so I was looking forward to The Favourite. Continue reading for my mini-review of the latest creation from the twisted and beautiful mind of Yorgos Lanthimos. Tanya’s Score: Good-and-a-half* Rated: 14A Starring: the cop from Broadchurch, Cousin Rachel, Billie Jean King, the boy from About a Boy Plot:…
If you’re a working mom like me, then I am not sure how much you are paying attention to popular culture. And if so – are you tracking the public feuds between musician artists? Do you even know what I’m talking about? Are you aware that Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have a very public…
I’m sick and tired of the lists circulating in cyberspace chock full of parenting no-nos. You know the ones to which I’m referring. They offer up helpful tidbits of advice such as: Never tell your child ‘good job” or Never force a child to eat. These lists are vaguely threatening in the sense that they…
It’s been two Christmases without Aunt Pat – which means it’s been two Christmases without Aunt Pat’s inevitable January email aptly entitled “Merry Bitchmas”. In this email, she would vent unabashedly about all the petty annoyances that had plagued her throughout the holidays: the lineups at the mall, the overcooked turkey, the chipping of favourite…
