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Christmas in Connecticut

Actors: Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan, Sydney Greenstreet, Reginald Gardiner, S.Z. Sakall
ASIN : B000B5XOZC
Sales Rank : 178
Director : Don Siegel, Peter Godfrey
Brand : Warner Brothers
Studio : Warner Home Video
Region Code : 1
Format : Black & White, Closed-captioned, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 9781419818653
ISBN : 1419818651
UPC : 012569677166
Release Date : December 08, 2005
Publisher : Warner Home Video
Manufacturer : Warner Home Video
Availability : Usually ships in 24 hours
Label : Warner Home Video
Running Time : 101

Description

Journalist Elizabeth Lane is one of the country's most famous food writer. In her columns, she describes herself as a hard working farm woman, taking care of her children and being an excellent cook. But this is all lies. In reality she is an umarried New Yorker who can't even boil an egg. The recipes come from her good friend Felix. The owner of the magazine she works for has decided that a heroic sailor will spend his christmas on *her* farm. Miss Lane knows that her career is over if the truth comes out, but what can she do?

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Christmas in Connecticut is a holiday film that plays 365 days of the year. Barbara Stanwyck gives a brilliant, sardonic performance as Elizabeth Lane, a columnist for Smart Housekeeping magazine, whose enticing descriptions of the exquisite meals she prepares for her husband and baby on their bucolic Connecticut farm earns her fame as "America's Best Cook." A writer, she is; a cook, she is not. As she types the words, "From my living room window, as I write, the good cedar logs cracking on the fire..." the view is of clothes flapping on the line outside her bachelorette Manhattan apartment. An able supporting cast keeps her lie on life support: her editor, her stuffy and detestable architect suitor, and the wonderful "Uncle" Felix (S.Z. Sakall), an English-garbling Hungarian chef who provides the recipes that fill her column.

Cut to Jefferson Jones, a sailor adrift at sea for weeks after his destroyer is torpedoed. Memories of the food described in Lane's columns are central to his survival. After his rescue, as he's recuperating in a naval hospital, a marriage-minded nurse thinks she might nudge Jones to the altar if he could only experience a real domestic Christmas. And it just so happens that she was nurse to the grandchild of Alexander Yardley, the wealthy and powerful publisher of --you guessed it--Smart Housekeeping magazine. And so, she pens the letter that could unravel Lane's carefully constructed fraud. She writes to Yardley asking that Jones be included in America's ultimate Christmas--the one to be held at the Lane family farm in Connecticut. The pompous Yardley (ably portrayed by Sidney Greenstreet) believes the Lane myth and instantly sniffs a story that will send his magazine's circulation skyrocketing. And staring down a lonely holiday, he decides to join the Lanes for Christmas on the farm, too. Now, all Lane has to do is come up with a farm. And a husband. And let's not forget the baby. Christmas in Connecticut is classic screwball entertainment of the best kind, with its on-target skewering of social convention and house-of- cards-about-to-tumble tension: a perfect farcical vision of domestic blitz. --Susan Benson

Three Sheets Season 2

Actor: Zane Lamprey
ASIN : B0013JYUJ4
Sales Rank : 1010
Director : Mike Kelly
Brand : INFINITY RESOURCES
Studio : In Demand/MOJO
Region Code : 1
Format : Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
Binding : DVD
EAN : 0617742203493
UPC : 617742203493
Release Date : December 08, 2008
Publisher : In Demand/MOJO
Manufacturer : In Demand/MOJO
Availability : Usually ships in 1 to 4 weeks
Label : In Demand/MOJO
Running Time : 300

Product Description

Can you say "I'm buying" in 12 languages? Embark on an international drinking tour with comedian Zane Lamprey, who takes you around the world to master local drinking customs. Season 2 is the ultimate pub crawl so get ready to lift your glasses and toast... Cheers! Slainte Mhath! Salud! Navdrovya!

Christmas in Connecticut (1992 TV Movie)

Actors: David Arnott, Toni Attell, Jenee Bandler, Vivian Bonnell, Bob Braun
ASIN : B0002KQNLI
Sales Rank : 4391
Studio : Turner Home Ent
Region Code : 1
Format : Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Subtitled, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 9780780647282
ISBN : 0780647289
UPC : 053939676426
Release Date : December 05, 2004
Publisher : Turner Home Ent
Manufacturer : Turner Home Ent
Availability : Usually ships in 24 hours
Label : Turner Home Ent
Running Time : 93

Description

Elizabeth is the star of a successful cooking show and author of several cookbooks. But when her manager, Alexander, sees forest ranger Jefferson, who lost his cabin in a fire, comment on TV about wishing he could get a home-cooked Christmas dinner, he arranges for a special live show on Christmas, for Elizabeth to cook him Christmas Dinner. Only Elizabeth can't cook, and trying to keep Jefferson and the viewing public from finding out on a live show may be a little difficult.

Julia Child - The French Chef

Actor: Julia Child
ASIN : B0006VXMHG
Sales Rank : 2649
Brand : WGBH BOSTON VIDEO
Studio : Wgbh Boston
Region Code : 1
Format : Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 9781593752378
ISBN : 1593752377
UPC : 783421382992
Release Date : December 26, 2005
Publisher : Wgbh Boston
Manufacturer : Wgbh Boston
Availability : Usually ships in 24 hours
Label : Wgbh Boston
Running Time : 30

Description

Cooking legend and cultural icon Julia Child, along with her pioneering public television series, The French Chef, introduced French cuisine to American kitchens. In her passionate and sometimes breathless way, Julia forever changed the way we cook, eat, and think about food.

Entertaining, fun, and real in a way that influenced every television cooking program that followed, The French Chef embraced Julia's passion for food and teaching and reflected her joie de vivre: "If I can do it, you can do it...and here's how to do it!"

Now chefs of all ages and abilities can share Julia's love of fine French food and learn to cook some of her most-loved dishes with this special collection of 18 episodes from her original 1960s series, The French Chef. In her signature style and with bloopers intact, Julia demonstrates such classic recipes as boeuf bourguignon from her debut show, salade Nicoise, bouillabaisse a la Marseillaise, mousseline au chocolat, and many more delicious dishes.

Bon appetit!

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Three servings of practical cooking advice per one serving of nostalgia is the recipe for this 18-episode culinary collector’s item. The French Chef with Julia Child, the pioneering public television series which premiered in 1962, brought French cuisine to American kitchens without a dash of pretension. Child (1912-2004), a cooking legend and cultural icon with her 6’2" commanding-yet-self-deprecating presence, leads viewers through some of her favorite and classic recipes with requisite humor and congeniality. The three-disc compilation is divided into Starters and Side Dishes; Main Courses; and Desserts and Other Classics, and includes several printable recipes from each category. In vintage black and white, the collection begins with "The Potato Show" and Child’s sage counsel, "When you flip anything you must have the courage of your convictions," before she flips half of her sautéed potatoes onto the stovetop. Peppered throughout the collection are such reminders of why Child was so endearing: she let the camera roll through all her culinary disasters. In another show, "To Roast a Chicken," Child lines up five headless poultry as if arranging for a family photo, while earnestly discussing the differences between a fryer and a roaster, the "full glory of its chickendom." Even non-gourmands will find themselves captivated by such vintage entertainment, while passionate epicureans will relish step-by-step demonstrations of wonders such as boeuf bourguignon (from her debut show), salad Nicoise, bouillabaisse a la Marseillaise, and mousse au chocolat. (All ages) --Lynn Gibson

The Complete Pepin: Techniques and Recipes

Actor: Jacques Pépin
ASIN : B000LXHJZA
Sales Rank : 5983
Studio : Pbs (Direct)
Region Code : 1
Format : Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 0841887008112
UPC : 841887008112
Release Date : December 16, 2007
Publisher : Pbs (Direct)
Manufacturer : Pbs (Direct)
Availability : Usually ships in 24 hours
Label : Pbs (Direct)
Running Time : 408

Description

It doesn't matter whether you can make the fanciest gourmet meal if you lack the skills to do something as basic as poach an egg. Once you acquire those basic skills, your culinary repertoire is limited only by your imagination. The Complete Pépin is an entire cooking course on DVD that features dozens of techniques that Jacques has sharpened over his decades in the kitchen.

Spain... On The Road Again

Actors: Gwyneth Paltrow, Mario Batali, Mark Bittman, Claudia Bassols
ASIN : B001HBVE8S
Sales Rank : 9320
Director : Charles Pinsky
Studio : DOCURAMA
Region Code : 1
Format : Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 0767685147429
UPC : 767685147429
Release Date : December 20, 2009
Publisher : DOCURAMA
Manufacturer : DOCURAMA
Availability : Not yet released
Label : DOCURAMA
Running Time : 690

Product Description

Get ready for the road trip of a lifetime

From the seaside cliffs of Mallorca to the bustling tapas bars and majestic museums of Barcelona, this is the ultimate road trip across Spain. Academy Award®-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow, celebrity chef Mario Batali, celebrated author Mark Bittman (How to Cook Everything), and Spanish actress Claudia Bassols embark on a ten-week tour of a country at the forefront of the culinary and cultural worlds. Each episode finds the four in a new locale, from learning how Cava is made in Catalunya to meeting the famed pigs of Salamanca, as they steadily reveal the undiscovered delights of a country brimming with gastronomic and aesthetic treasures.

DVD Features: Deleted Scenes; Filmmaker Audio Commentary; Behind the Scenes

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Map of Spain…on the Road Again
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Exclusive Recipe from Spain…on the Road Again (courtesy of www.spainontheroadagain.com)
Gypsy Potage (Serves 6)

• Two 14-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/2 large Spanish onion, cut into small dice
• Scant 1 cup tomato puree
• 2 tablespoons sweet pimentón (Spanish smoked paprika)
• Pinch of saffron threads
• 1 pound baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 1/2 pounds skin-on, boneless bacalao (salt cod), soaked in water for 3 days (change the water twice a day)
• 5 cups water

Put the chickpeas into a large heavy pot, add 2 cups cold water, and bring to a simmer. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the garlic cloves and cook until they are just beginning to color. Add 1 garlic clove to the chickpeas, and reserve the other. Add the onions to the skillet and cook until softened and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the tomato puree and pimentón and cook for about 5 minutes, until the tomato puree is slightly reduced. Add the onion mixture to the chickpeas (add a bit of the chickpea liquid to the skillet to help get all the onion and tomato mixture—don't waste a bit!), then add the saffron. Add the spinach, stirring until it wilts. Using a mortar and pestle, mash the reserved garlic clove, the parsley, and cumin to a paste. Add the paste to the soup, along with the bacalao, breaking it into large pieces. Add the remaining 3 cups water, bring to a rolling boil and cook for 10 minutes. Taste for salt and add it if necessary, then turn off the heat, cover, and let stand for about 10 minutes before serving.

Made In Spain

Actor: .
ASIN : B001690X4M
Sales Rank : 15179
Director : Bruce Franchini;Dominik Ciardiello;Paul Swensen
Studio : PBS (DIRECT)
Region Code : 1
Format : Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
Binding : DVD
EAN : 0841887009294
UPC : 841887009294
Release Date : December 13, 2008
Publisher : PBS (DIRECT)
Manufacturer : PBS (DIRECT)
Availability : Usually ships in 24 hours
Label : PBS (DIRECT)
Running Time : 390

Product Description

MADE IN SPAIN is a series exploring the culinary and cultural riches of Spain. Hosted by chef José Andrés, the show highlights the extraordinary cooking traditions of a country whose food and wine is capturing the worlds' imagination. Andrés brings the exciting flavors of his native Spain to the American audience with easy and informative recipes created in his Washington, DC, kitchen using products found here in the U.S.

John Cleese - Wine for the Confused

Actors: John Cleese, Alyce Faye Eichelberger
ASIN : B0009NZ6P2
Sales Rank : 11334
Director : David Kennard
Brand : Koch International
Studio : KOCH VISION
Region Code : 1
Format : Closed-captioned, Color, Content/Copy-Protected CD, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 9781417228713
ISBN : 1417228717
UPC : 741952633891
Release Date : December 09, 2005
Publisher : KOCH VISION
Manufacturer : KOCH VISION
Availability : Usually ships in 24 hours
Label : KOCH VISION
Running Time : 92

Description

Wine is confusing…overwhelming even. So where do you start if you want to learn more about it? Join John Cleese on an entertaining and personal look at the world of winemaking and discover: how to find wines that taste good to you, how to make sure you get the best value and how to keep and serve wine at home.

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Monty Python alums have made good second careers hosting documentary programs, such as Terry Jones's Crusades. Now John Cleese turns his attention to the subject of wine in Wine for the Confused, originally broadcast as a special on Food Network.

Listen to our interview with John Cleese.

"Don't let anyone ever try to tell you what wine you like, because people have different tastes and we shall honor that," he heralds at the start. The point of the program is clear and simple: to help you find and describe wines you like; to show how to buy wines at a good value; and to provide tips on how to get the most enjoyment from the wines you do buy. With this attitude, his considerable charm, and his gentle wit, Cleese is the perfect host for this material, and right off the bat he strikes just the right tone--instructive, but light-hearted. The result is delightful.

First covered are the six major varieties of wine-producing grapes (first the whites, then the reds, just as at a tasting), the fermentation process, and tasting notes to help you learn what you like and how to describe it ("Quality should be judged by your own taste."). Next is "Buying Wine." Now that you know what you like, learn how to find it at a good value for the money. Finally there is "Storing and Serving Wine," with simple tips for savoring your purchase.

Novice wine lovers will find Wine for the Confused helpful and reassuring as well as inspirational; don't be surprised if you find yourself turning off the DVD and heading straight to the wine shop with newfound confidence... and that's just what Cleese would want for you. --Dan Vancini

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The French Chef With Julia Child 2

Actor: Julia Child
ASIN : B000BKDO7A
Sales Rank : 6918
Brand : WGBH BOSTON VIDEO
Studio : Wgbh Boston
Region Code : 1
Format : Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 9781593755270
ISBN : 1593755279
UPC : 783421405196
Release Date : December 22, 2005
Publisher : Wgbh Boston
Manufacturer : Wgbh Boston
Availability : Usually ships in 24 hours
Label : Wgbh Boston
Running Time : 30

Description

Prepare to enjoy eighteen of Julia Child’s kitchen classics in a sumptuous second collection from her pioneering cooking show, The French Chef.

The French Chef was a cooking series unlike anything yet seen on TV. Warm and exuberant, Julia was a natural television star, whether scooping up a spilled potato pancake or coaxing a reluctant soufflé, Julia was not afraid of making mistakes. Soon a nation fed on Shake n’ Bake and Tang would be experimenting with quiche Lorraine and boeuf bourguignon and cooking would become a national pastime.

This special collection presents 18 episodes from her groundbreaking series. In her signature style and with bloopers intact, Julia demonstrates such classic recipes as crêpes suzette, omelette gratinée, pâté de campagne, bûche de Noël and many more.

Bon appetit!

Disc 1 – Starters, Sauces and Sides Cooking Vegetables, Vegetable Adventures, Elegance with Eggs, More about Potatoes, Terrines and Patés, The Hollandaise Family

Disc 2 - Main Courses French Crepes I, Cooking Your Goose, Roast Suckling Pig, Fish in Monk's Clothing, Cheese Souffle, Sole Bonne Femme

Disc 3 – Breads and Desserts French Crepes II, Buche De Noel, Croissants, Gateau in a Cage, French Bread, VIP Cake: Le Prantome

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A regular program on WGBH Boston from 1963 to 1972, The French Chef is perhaps best known for its down-to-earth hostess Julia Child with her dry wit and practical approach to "fancy" French cooking. Eighteen classic programs, in black and white and color, feature the ever-practical Julia Child educating viewers in everything from starters and side dishes like braised spinach, shirred eggs, and hollandaise sauce, to main courses like seafood crêpes and braised goose, to breads and desserts like croissants and the exotic gâteau in a cage. Julia Child leads viewers step-by-step through each recipe, imploring budding chefs to use their fingers and hands, let go of their fear of failure, avoid a sense of panic and maintain a sense of humor so that neither the cook nor the soufflé collapses. Helpful tips include advice about preparing dishes ahead of time, how to save a recipe gone awry, and an ever-present sense of humor that includes a waving goose and more than a few chuckles from Julia Child at her own inevitable bloopers. While current recommendations about food safety may necessitate altering some suggestions like defrosting a goose in the sink for 4 hours and modern dietary guidelines might frown upon the use of pork back fat in a terrine or pâté, the majority of these recipes can easily be prepared without alteration today. If you love French food and want to learn how to prepare it yourself, join Julia Child for 18 lessons that are sure to have you cooking up exotic dishes in no time. --Tami Horiuchi

Skinny Bitch Fitness: Body

Actor: Skinny Bitch
ASIN : B001GJOL54
Sales Rank : 7166
Studio : Warner Home Video
Format : Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 0883929044412
UPC : 883929044412
Release Date : December 16, 2008
Publisher : Warner Home Video
Manufacturer : Warner Home Video
Availability : Not yet released
Label : Warner Home Video

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Utilizing the ancient practice of yoga to strengthen and elongate major muscles, this 80-minute program offers an alternative to traditional weightlifting with postures that require deep breathing and a full range of motion. Four expertly designed 20-minute sections focus on the key areas – abs, arms, butt and legs. Kick it up a notch with weights – you want to be a Skinny Bitch not a scrawny one! In Skinny Bitch Abs, we’ll help you get rid of that kangaroo pouch once and for all! In Skinny Bitch Arms, you’ll work through a progressive series of moves that’ll tone up your arms to show off in those super sexy cocktail dresses you’ve been dying to wear. In Skinny Bitch Butt, our shaping exercises and a series of standing, floor, and resistance exercises will help you create a high, tight tush to die for. In Skinny Bitch Legs, we’ll take your legs from tree-trunk to traffic-stopping in no time!