Dear Readers,
Frank has just given me a very special Valentine!
I hope each of you get your own special Valentine this year!
Love,
Lilly Faye
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Monday, February 9, 2015
Choosing That Special Valentine Gift
Dear Readers,
This is the first Valentine's Day since Frank asked me to be his girl. I'm filled with nervous anticipation.
I got Frank two special bones. They're completely edible, but they're a really hard chew, which is just the way he likes them. I hope they're enough. It's so hard to know what's expected in a new relationship. What's enough? What's too much?
I wonder what Frank is doing right now, and if he's thinking about me.
Meanwhile, Frank makes an important decision about his Valentine gift for Lilly Faye.
Mr. Frank: Ceecee, I'm gonna do it. I've been dieting and weight training for months. It's now or never, and Valentine's Day is the perfect time. Get the camera.
Ceecee: I don't know, Frank. I don't want to break any laws. Maybe we should consult Lilly Faye's friend Cali. She's been through the Citizen's Police Academy.
Mr. Frank: Don't be ridiculous, it's perfectly legal. Celebrities do it all the time.
Ceecee: All right, I'll take the pictures. But remember, I warned you.
Dear Readers,
Please join us on Wednesday, when Frank reveals his Valentine surprise for Lilly Faye!
Friday, February 6, 2015
Lilly Faye's Movie Review: The Hundred-Foot Journey, starring Helen Mirren, Om Puri, Manish Dayal, and Charlotte Le Bon
Dear Readers,
Due to the cold and windy weather, my blog staff and my boyfriend Frank are joining me from home today, via Skype. Welcome boys!
Lilly Faye: Before we review the movie, I'd like to thank Frank for providing our movie night dinner. His Chicken Tikka Masala and Curried Rice with Raisins and Toasted Almonds was excellent. I sure wouldn't have wanted to watch The Hundred-Foot Journey on an empty stomach. The food served in the movie all looks so gorgeous, it would make anyone hungry!
(Frank's Chicken Tikka Masala on Curried Rice)
Mr. Frank: Thanks Doll. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Alfie Cat: I'm not one to give compliments, but your chicken was quite acceptable Frank.
Dizzie: I like anything I can fit in my mouth. Thanks Frank.
Lilly Faye: Now on to the movie...
Dizzie: It's another feel-good chick movie. Not enough tension! I knew how it would end after the first ten minutes!
Lilly Faye: I disagree, Diz. I thought there was plenty of tension.
Mr. Frank: Actually Dizzie, a relaxing, feel-good movie was just what I needed after our car ride over to your place.
No offense Doll, but you're not the world's best driver.
Lilly Faye: With all these new vehicle safety features, you don't have to be that good.
Anyway, back to the movie...
The Hundred-Foot Journey is based on a novel of the same name by Richard C. Morais. It's the story of the Kadam family, who leave India after losing their restaurant and their family matriarch in a devastating fire. They travel through Europe looking for a new place to put down roots. Eventually they end up in France, where they buy a vacant restaurant which is not much more than a ruin, and renovate it.
The French villagers are curious about the loud, boisterous family and their exotic restaurant. Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren), the owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant located literally one hundred feet across the street, feels threatened, setting up a rivalry between herself and Papa (Om Puri), the patriarch of the Kadam family.
At first the customers stay away, but Papa is full of good ideas, a few of which come to him from his late wife. I loved that some of the first customers he pulls into the restaurant are a couple with a cute dog! I wish more restaurant owners would welcome dogs.
Mr. Frank: One of the Kadam sons is a born chef, and one arc of The Hundred-Foot Journey is his coming of age story. I think that was my favorite part of the movie, since I'm a chef myself.
Lilly Faye: The journey in the title is symbolic, and also the theme of the movie. It's not only about the son's journey to adulthood, it's also a journey to a new homeland, a journey across a cultural divide, and a journey toward love.
The movie's soundtrack is beautiful, and the scenery is stunning. Plus, it features not just one, but two romances!
Here is a YouTube link to the trailer:
Time to rate the movie, boys!
Dizzie: One Paw Up! The plot was predictable, but the music was pretty good.
Mr. Frank: Two Paws Up! It was very relaxing, and I liked the subject matter and the cooking scenes.
Alfie Cat: I'm abstaining. I left the room as soon as the chicken was all gone.
Lilly Faye's Movie Rating: Two Paws Up! For its beauty and romance!
Dear Readers,
The Hundred-Foot Journey would be an excellent Valentine date movie!
Love,
Lilly Faye
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Movie Date (Part 2)
Mr. Frank: Thanks for picking me up Doll.
Lilly Faye: My pleasure. You have a real spring in your step today Frank.
Mr. Frank: I've been looking forward to our date. Gosh you look pretty.
Lilly Faye: Thanks. You smell like curry.
Mr. Frank: I made us Chicken Tikka Masala and curried rice for dinner, since we're watching The Hundred-Foot Journey. I understand it features a lot of Indian cooking.
Lilly Faye: Sounds good. I'm sure Dizzie and Alfie will appreciate that.
Mr. Frank: Grunt. I made the effort for you, Doll. Those other two don't have the most discriminating palates.
Lilly Faye: I'm looking forward to it.
Now let me see, the key is in the ignition...
Lilly Faye: I'll put the car in reverse, and we'll be off to Dizzie and Alfie's house.
Mr. Frank: Are you sure you can see out well enough to drive Doll?
Lilly Faye: It's not a problem. The car will beep if I get too close to another vehicle or building.
Beep, beep, BEEP! HONK!
Lilly Faye: Whoops.
To be continued....
Monday, February 2, 2015
Movie Date (Part 1)
The phone rings at Frank's house...
Lilly Faye: Hello, Frank? Lilly Faye here.
Mr. Frank: Let me put you on speaker, Doll. What a coincidence, I was just thinking about you.
Lilly Faye: Really? Tee-hee. I'm calling because Dizzie was finally able to get his paws on a copy of The Hundred-Foot Journey, and we're going to watch it on Wednesday. I was wondering if you'd like to come along, since it's about two rival restaurant owners.
Ceecee: Oh boy, here we go again. And wouldn't you know it, today is Groundhog Day. Ask her if it's a real date this time, Frank.
Mr. Frank: So Doll, are you working, or will this be a romantic evening?
Lilly Faye: Well, I'll be watching the film closely and taking notes for my review, but we can snuggle during intermission if you want to. Giggle, giggle.
Mr. Frank: In that case Doll, count me in. I'll bring dinner.
Lilly Faye: Great! I'll pick you up on Wednesday. Kiss, kiss.
Mr. Frank: Ceecee, do I have any clean shirts?
Lilly Faye: I'm sure glad I had my hair done!
To be continued....
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