Things I Learned from Julia

• No excuses, no explanations
• Don’t be afraid
• Practice cooking like you practice piano
  
• Don’t crowd the mushrooms
• If no one’s in the kitchen, who’s to see?
• Everything's better with butter
• Bon appétit

Movies That Move You

Every so often, a film encapsulates another culture so successfully that you feel you've been transported away on your own private jet (and sometimes even a time machine).

Here are my picks for "I'm having a crummy day, take me to another place and time" films: