Last year, I decided at the last minute that I wanted to give Kendrick one more stocking stuffer and made him jalepeno-infused vodka in a mason jar. It ended up being totally undrinkable because I left the jalepeno in a little too long (and if Kendrick can’t handle the heat, that’s really saying something), but if you just pay attention to the duration of the infusion (try it every so often to assess strength), you should be A-OK.
Monthly Archives: December 2009
It’s almost Christmas. I can’t help it.
If you haven’t seen this video of Christian the lion reuniting with the two men who raised him and later set him free in Africa, you must watch it (tissues at the ready).
LAST-MINUTE GIFT IDEA:
If you’re really stuck on what to get that last person on your list, try Amazingclubs.com or Monthlyclubs.com (there are lots of similar companies on the web), which have Gift of the Month Clubs that include Ice Cream Club, BBQ Sauce Club, Dog Treat Club, and Olive Oil Club. Last year I bought my dad a 3-month Cheese Club: I would have rather had smaller amounts of higher-quality cheeses, but I loved the explanations that came with each delivery. I think this would be a particularly great gift for a family, or a couple. Just an idea!
Ssh!
Go here to learn how to wrap a present perfectly in eight easy steps.
Heading over to Mom & Dad’s place to wrap presents with Dad (our annual tradition, mostly because it’s pretty laughable how terrible we both are at wrapping).
(Yeah, I bought another Gap hat…they’re presently on sale for $11, and there was only one left in the store, and I couldn’t help it. It’s the same one that Julia’s wearing in this video.)
Just because.
Merry Christmas from NonSociety!
Shot at The Plaza Hotel in New York City, December 20th, 2009
Just got a request from reader Olivia asking how to make your own drawer liners, as they can be pretty expensive to purchase from stores. At your service!
DIY DRAWER LINERS
1. Cut acid-free copy paper or inexpensive wallpaper to fit drawers.
2. Spritz the underside of the paper with linen water (you can make it yourself to save even more money).
The last movie I acted in (as Jordan Reid Berkow) prior to what you might call my “exit” from the industry. The Vicious Kind was directed by Lee Toland Krieger and executive produced by Neil LaBute, and starred Brittany Snow (American Dreams and John Tucker Must Die), Adam Scott (Tell Me You Love Me), and JK Simmons (Spiderman and Juno). It premiered at Sundance, and apparently opened in Los Angeles on December 11th, although I’m just discovering this right now via Google. I play the relatively small role of the lead character’s ex-girlfriend - they go through a horrible break-up that inspires his resentment of women and subsequent obsession with Brittany Snow’s character.
I was incredibly excited when I landed the role a) because of the Neil LaBute connection, and b) because it was the first time in my life I had ever been offered something without having to audition (why, I have no idea, but I’ll take it). The shoot was extremely laid-back - it was shot in Norfolk, CT for a few weeks in the middle of winter, and for the duration of my shoot (about a week) I stayed in a big, gorgeous house that was kind of far away from the set, so I didn’t really get to know the cast very well, but Adam and Lee were both a dream to work with.
Anyone out there seen the movie? Thoughts? I guess I should check it out one of these days, but the whole face-on-screen thing kind of makes me squirm. Also, I couldn’t find anywhere that it’s playing in NYC.
LATKES (serves about 4-6)
What you need:
1 pound potatoes
2 eggs
