We need to re stock this in our drinks cabinet ~ you can still actually repurchase alcohol even if you are detoxing ~ something to look forward to!!!!
Loading extra films up if you are detoxing. You can exercise, detox and watch films in between while resting; quite enjoyable.
(n.b. You might feel like a rest from exercise at the beginning of detox; I just do what I feel like, then gradually build my routine back up. If you are in Week two you need to start exercising again now; I just did what I could of Jane Fonda Monday video ~ you will feel great!!!!)
Or if not there is loads of party ideas stored from last year ~ so you can enjoy yourself and ignore us detox bores lol!!!!, but also enjoy the extra films. I obviously didn’t detox last year.
Be Kind to little French Poodle as Calendar Kitty is still here for you Sponsoring Sunday Food and drink.
If you feel like a detox at any time French Poodle is here for you ~ it doesn’t just detox drugs and so forth ~ so actually benefits everyone ~ worth considering.
Will write a review to say what I find and am discovering.
(I’ve worked out it prevents stress flu ~ this has sold seasonal detoxing to me ~ I suffer from stress flu, so hopefully this is my soloution.)
Friday
Blockbuster Video Shop
My choice of the week
(The link to more Blockbuster videos is at the bottom of this blog.)
I’m going to try and stop loading things up I haven’t watched first.
Girl, Interrupted (1999) blue ray
A directionless teenager, Susanna, is rushed to Claymoore, a mental institution, after a supposed suicide attempt. There, she befriends a group of troubled women who deeply influence her life.
(We had pizza with grape juice last week, either have this or make pitta bread pizza with Pepperoni if you are warching your figure or loosing weight ~ it is the base that is fattening not the meat. Then we will go back to wine after detoxing as wine is good for us if drunk in moderation.)
(I had seaweed with herbal detox tea last week as seaweed is brilliant for shiny long hair, then will go back to gin after detox; gin is good for us also if drunk in moderation.)
Starring Stephanie Beacham.
Samantha is stalked by a murderer but no-one believes her until her dark past is revealed. Eventually, the bodies are found and Samantha is is brought to trial – but will she walk out a free woman?
TONIGHTS DOUBLE BILL
CRAZE
Amidst the glittering lights of the city, a renowned artist becomes increasingly obsessed with his latest masterpiece, blurring the lines between creativity and madness. As his obsession intensifies, his life spirals out of control, leading to a series of bizarre and shocking events that challenge the boundaries of sanity.
Starring: Jack Palance, Diana Dors, Julie Ege
Directed by: Freddie Francis
CAT AND MOUSE
A high school teacher separated from his son plots revenge on his ex-wife.
Kirk Douglas and Jean Seberg star in this taut thriller.
“Cat and Mouse,” is a television movie from 1974. Douglas plays a college professor who becomes unhinged after the death of his wife and decides to seek revenge on the man he believes is responsible.
Logline: A high school teacher separated from his son plots revenge on his ex-wife.
Kirk Douglas and Jean Seberg star in this taut thriller. Kirk Douglas plays this role to the hilt
“Cat and Mouse,” also known as “Mousey,” is a television movie from 1974. Douglas plays a college professor who becomes unhinged after the death of his wife and decides to seek revenge on the man he believes is responsible. Although not as widely recognized as Douglas’s more prominent films, “Cat and Mouse” should be because Douglas delivers one of the best performances of his career.
Free on You Tube
Brilliant!!!
Failed actress Alex Sternbergen (Jane Fonda) wakes up hungover one morning in an apartment she does not recognize, unable to remember the previous evening — and with a dead body in bed next to her. As she tries to piece together the events of the night, Alex cannot totally rely on friends or her estranged husband, Joaquin (Raul Julia), for assistance. Only a single ally, loner ex-policeman Turner Kendall (Jeff Bridges), can help her escape her predicament and find the true killer.
Saturday
Get back on track if you are detoxing
This was the one I remembered with Vanessa Redgrave and Glenda Jackson
Looking forward to this remember it being brilliant, click the link above.
The pairing of Vanessa Redgrave and Glenda Jackson is most famously known for their roles in the 1971 film Mary, Queen of Scots. Redgrave played Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland, and Jackson portrayed her rival, Queen Elizabeth I of England. The film depicts the political and personal conflicts between the two queens during a turbulent period in British history.
Linking Back to Jane Fonda We have Julia
Variety gave it a positive review, praising Jane Fonda and Vanessa Redgrave as being “dynamite together on the screen”, Richard Roth’s production as “handsome and tasteful”, as well as the period costumes and production design. Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat of Spirituality & Practice described the film as “extraordinary”, writing: “Julia gives us a genuine and affecting portrait of a friendship between two women who confirm each other and strengthen their bonds over the years.”
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The Wall Came Tumbling Down (1984)
Sunday
There wasn’t any food saved from last year, except choc ices. We get chinese takeway on Sunday when we are detoxing; it is treat day, seems to work with detox and is a rest from cooking for the cook in the house lol!!!
Cherry brandy is not a traditional pairing with Chinese takeaway, but it can be a surprisingly enjoyable combination, especially with certain dishes. While it’s not a common pairing like beer or white wine, the sweetness and fruitiness of cherry brandy can complement the flavors of some Chinese dishes, particularly those with a touch of sweetness or spice.
Here’s why it can work and what to consider:
Why it might work:
- Sweetness and fruitiness:Cherry brandy’s sweet and fruity notes can be a nice contrast to savory and spicy dishes commonly found in Chinese cuisine.
- Complementary flavors:Some Chinese dishes, like sweet and sour dishes or those with a hint of plum sauce, share similar flavor profiles with cherry brandy, potentially creating a harmonious pairing.
- Digestif potential:Cherry brandy can also be enjoyed as a digestif after a meal, and Chinese food can sometimes be rich, making the brandy a suitable after-dinner drink.
What to consider:
- Sweetness level:Cherry brandy can vary in sweetness. A sweeter variety might be better suited to dishes with less sweetness, while a drier one could pair better with richer, sweeter dishes.
- Dish type:Consider the specific dishes you’re ordering. Dishes with strong, contrasting flavors like spicy Szechuan or salty soy-based dishes might not pair as well as those with more subtle sweetness.
- Personal preference:Ultimately, taste is subjective. If you enjoy the combination, that’s what matters most.
Alternatives to consider:
- Cocktails with cherry brandy:Some cocktails, like the “Geisha” or “Volga Boatman”, which incorporate cherry brandy, might offer a more balanced flavor profile with Chinese food.
- Other drinks:Consider options like dry white wines, light beers, or even tea-based cocktails, which are more commonly paired with Chinese cuisine.
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(We have Grapejuice with Chinese Takeaway, whilst detoxing, but have restocked the drinks cabinet with Cherry Brandy for after detox.)
If you are slimming you can have the chinese Takeaway recipe in thr Dors Diet.
(If you want more slimming recipes)
Sunday
S1 E20 – Cruise At Your Own Risk
The nerd found Klute is part of a Trilogy:
Klute is the first installment of what has informally come to be known as Pakula’s “paranoia trilogy”, followed by The Parallax View (1974) and All the President’s Men (1976)
To purchase off You Tube
Free Version above.
(We bought Klute, but are watching the free version of the Parralax view, then purchasing it next year; we only purchase films we have seen, also being careful how we purchase them.)
Purchased this off You Tube.
Linking to hart to Hart last week and The Parallax View this week.
To Purchase off You Tube
(You may already have in your dvdless Video Collection)
More films if you are detoxing or just want more films.
This week Blockbuster video shop
Conclusion
You can still have a few treats if you are detoxing either 2 weeks or 4 weeks.
At the end of July is the British Summer Holiday Party.
Hope you enjoy the party ideas if you aren’t slimming or detoxing.
Have a lovely Weekend.
Saphire
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