Recipe #7
Banana Oat Muffins; http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Banana-Oat-Muffins/Detail.aspx; Rating:8
These were very tasty and the oats made them seem a super healthy. However, I did add a quarter cup of sugar because they weren't quite sweet enough. And a little frosting on top is a tasty addition as well ;)
Date #2
My friend, Debbie, set me up with a buddy of hers from high school. We doubled with Debbie and her husband. We had dinner at Sawadee Thai (my favorite Thai place in SLC); enjoyed some galleries that were participating in the downtown gallery stroll; then enjoyed some Tillamook ice cream (Yeah!). I had a great time, it was a super fun night. My date and I had a lot in common and the conversation was very comfortable. He served his mission in Seattle (love!), he's super into photography (totally approve), and he was funny (VERY important). It was a great way to start off the weekend right and leave the crappy work weak behind. And Debbie gets points for setting me up with someone funny :) Overall date rating: 9.
20 March 2010
13 March 2010
Well, okay...laughing my head off!
Movie #8
The Twilight Series: New Moon; Rating: 6
Yea, yea, I know, some people thing Twilight is silly. Don't worry, I'm not a crazed fan...obviously, I waited until New Moon was at the dollar theater before I went to see it.
Lizzie and I went to see this last weekend. Unfortunately I wasn't very impressed. If I had not read the book I'm pretty sure I would have been extremely confused the whole time. And I did actually find myself confused several time; I had to think back to the book to figure out what was happening. I feel like it skipped a lot of details...although I suppose that's common with movies based on books.
The cinematography was much better than the first movie. However, the special effects could have used some help; I didn't feel like the wolves were very realistic looking. But I do think the acting improved slightly.
Movie #9
Zombieland; Rating: 9
Chad, Lizzie and I enjoyed this movie together last night.
HILARIOUS!!! I nearly laughed my guts out!!!
Of course there is some zombie gore, but I think they did a really good job of cutting out the gruesome stuff, I feel like they kept it pretty mild, which I appreciated. There is quite a bit of swearing, unfortunately, but I expected that.
My favorite part was Bill Murray! This movie was awesome!
The Twilight Series: New Moon; Rating: 6
Yea, yea, I know, some people thing Twilight is silly. Don't worry, I'm not a crazed fan...obviously, I waited until New Moon was at the dollar theater before I went to see it.
Lizzie and I went to see this last weekend. Unfortunately I wasn't very impressed. If I had not read the book I'm pretty sure I would have been extremely confused the whole time. And I did actually find myself confused several time; I had to think back to the book to figure out what was happening. I feel like it skipped a lot of details...although I suppose that's common with movies based on books.
The cinematography was much better than the first movie. However, the special effects could have used some help; I didn't feel like the wolves were very realistic looking. But I do think the acting improved slightly.
Movie #9
Zombieland; Rating: 9
Chad, Lizzie and I enjoyed this movie together last night.
HILARIOUS!!! I nearly laughed my guts out!!!
Of course there is some zombie gore, but I think they did a really good job of cutting out the gruesome stuff, I feel like they kept it pretty mild, which I appreciated. There is quite a bit of swearing, unfortunately, but I expected that.
My favorite part was Bill Murray! This movie was awesome!
07 March 2010
Sushi? No thanks.
Restaurant #5
Rice; www.riceutah.com; Rating: 7
I have tried sushi a few times and have yet to enjoy it. However, I am heading to Japan next month and so I thought I'd better give sushi another shot. So, I called in an expert to teach me about sushi and hopefully help me find some that I could enjoy...or at least tolerate enough to order when I'm in Japan.
So, with my expert, Derrek, and my good friend, Lizzie, who actually likes sushi I found myself at Rice.
Rice is a fairly new restaurant in a new building, it was very nice and elegant. The one thing I would change about the atmosphere was the trance music that was playing, it was a bit much.
As for the food; we only sampled the sushi, so I cannot comment on the regular menu. According to the expert and the sushi lover, the sushi was good. According to me, the sushi was difficult to swallow. I have really tried, but sushi is just not for me. However, I think I know what I can order in Japan and tolerate...so that I can say I ate sushi in Japan, where you should eat it.
Restaurant #6
Five Guys Burgers and Fries; www.fiveguys.com; Rating: 9
My friend, Chad, and I decided to try a new restaurant last night, but it was closed...so we found ourselves at Five Guys, which was still a new dining experience for us. At Five Guys they like to tell you how fresh their food is. Apparently the meat is never even frozen. Well, they are right! That was the freshest burger I think I have ever eaten. All of the ingredients tasted fresh and were full of flavor. However, it was also kind of a pricey burger, but there are FREE peanuts, so I guess that makes up for it :)
Stay tuned for more adventures...
Rice; www.riceutah.com; Rating: 7
I have tried sushi a few times and have yet to enjoy it. However, I am heading to Japan next month and so I thought I'd better give sushi another shot. So, I called in an expert to teach me about sushi and hopefully help me find some that I could enjoy...or at least tolerate enough to order when I'm in Japan.
So, with my expert, Derrek, and my good friend, Lizzie, who actually likes sushi I found myself at Rice.
Rice is a fairly new restaurant in a new building, it was very nice and elegant. The one thing I would change about the atmosphere was the trance music that was playing, it was a bit much.
As for the food; we only sampled the sushi, so I cannot comment on the regular menu. According to the expert and the sushi lover, the sushi was good. According to me, the sushi was difficult to swallow. I have really tried, but sushi is just not for me. However, I think I know what I can order in Japan and tolerate...so that I can say I ate sushi in Japan, where you should eat it.
Restaurant #6
Five Guys Burgers and Fries; www.fiveguys.com; Rating: 9
My friend, Chad, and I decided to try a new restaurant last night, but it was closed...so we found ourselves at Five Guys, which was still a new dining experience for us. At Five Guys they like to tell you how fresh their food is. Apparently the meat is never even frozen. Well, they are right! That was the freshest burger I think I have ever eaten. All of the ingredients tasted fresh and were full of flavor. However, it was also kind of a pricey burger, but there are FREE peanuts, so I guess that makes up for it :)
Stay tuned for more adventures...
04 March 2010
And more movies...
Movie #6
My Life in Ruins; http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0865559/; Rating: 7
Nice little fluffy romantic comedy, nothing too exciting, but it was cute and I'm glad I watched it.
Movie #7
The Time Traveler's Wife; http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0452694/; Rating: 7
I'll give it a slightly higher score because of the unique story, the time travel thing was kind of interesting. It was a nice little flick, but, once again, nothing too exciting. Maybe a little slower than I was expecting.
However, you must consider that I was watching these movies while under the influence of a multitude of meds trying to battle a nasty cold...so I may not have been completely in my right mind :) (Assuming I have a "right" mind.)
My Life in Ruins; http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0865559/; Rating: 7
Nice little fluffy romantic comedy, nothing too exciting, but it was cute and I'm glad I watched it.
Movie #7
The Time Traveler's Wife; http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0452694/; Rating: 7
I'll give it a slightly higher score because of the unique story, the time travel thing was kind of interesting. It was a nice little flick, but, once again, nothing too exciting. Maybe a little slower than I was expecting.
However, you must consider that I was watching these movies while under the influence of a multitude of meds trying to battle a nasty cold...so I may not have been completely in my right mind :) (Assuming I have a "right" mind.)
02 March 2010
What do you do when you are sick? Watch movies...
I've had a nasty cold this week and am staying home to avoid getting everyone at work and their offspring sick too. Right now I'm watching The Proposal, which I have seen before, but it's so good I rented it again. I have watched a couple of new flicks this week too, so here are my reviews...
Movie #4
Duplicity; http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135487/
Rating: 6. It was a little slow at times and a bit predictable, but it was a fun flick.
Movie #5
Star Trek; http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0796366/
Rating: 8. Really loooooong! But other than that it was really good. Lots of good action and humor.
Movie #4
Duplicity; http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135487/
Rating: 6. It was a little slow at times and a bit predictable, but it was a fun flick.
Movie #5
Star Trek; http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0796366/
Rating: 8. Really loooooong! But other than that it was really good. Lots of good action and humor.
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