This year is exceptional. A year after being delayed and held virtually the 73rd Emmys® return with glamorous fashion and red carpet fun. Get all the looks and styling here.
Red Carpet Fashion Emmys®
This year’s Emmys® red carpet fashion was very personalized as life returns to normal during a pandemic. What is your Emmys® favorite red carpet fashion, styling, and photo? Post your answer here.
Party At Home this is the year to enjoy a big at home party with family and friends, while watching the 73rd Emmys®. Present an evening of elegance and entertainment with these party ideas and recipes.
Ben Whinshaw Governor’s Ball
Party at Home ~ Décor & Viewing Fun
Beautiful elegant floral arrangements with crystals in the center of each flower goes with this year’s glitz and glamour logo. You can contact your local florist for the best arrangements or shop the local Costco for exceptional variety of flowers. Place large pillows around the room on the floor for comfortable floor sitting during the show.
Include gold decorative items with an interesting shape or texture that will harmonize with the key art. Your party at home can include gold or shimmery fabrics from your local fabric store can create beautiful table covers, drapes around your flat screen, runners and napkins that add a pop of Emmy® gold. Sprinkle the tables with Swarovski crystals or rhinestones found at your local craft store.
Create a fancy selfie area for your party at home in the corner of the room with draping. You can print an enlarged copy of this year’s artwork or award themed selfie items. Don’t forget to #Emmys in your Instagram posts.
Party at Home ~ Viewing Fun
Print up a nomination card and have your guests fill out their predictions prior to the show starting. You can have prizes for the most correct answers overall and in drama and comedy.
You can divide guests into groups to play play a trivia game (printable trivia fact sheet) to play during commercials. The winning team earns a prize.
Prize ideas:
T-shirts, mugs or merchandise from a favorite TV Show
Go to your local party store for great themed award show items
A cocktail recipe book and a beautiful cocktail shaker
A special bottle of Sterling wine, Ferrari Trento Sparkling wine, or Ketel One Vodka.
A pair of wine or champagne glasses for toasting all the winners
Find the most elegant gifts at your local dollar store
Party at Home ~ Recipes
This is the time to enjoy fun new elegant or simple menu. Please find simple and elegant menu planning from cocktails to main course to yummy dessert below:
Grilled New School Quality American on Sourdough Bread with Tomato, Balsamic Onion Jam, and bacon
by Chef Eric Greenspan Yields: 4 sandwiches Ingredients For the sandwiches:
8 slices sourdough,
1 lb. New School Quality American, sliced in 1oz slices (substitute other American Cheese where unavailable)
1-2 tomatoes, sliced into 8 slices
8 slices good bacon, crisped
¼ lb. butter, unsalted and softened For the jam:
1 oz. vegetable oil
2 red onions, thinly sliced
½ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
Salt to taste Directions To make the jam: In a large sauce pot, heat the oil and sweat the onions. Add the sugar and vinegar and bring to a simmer. Cook slowly until vinegar completely reduced, approx. 45 minutes to an hour. Add salt to taste. To build the sandwiches: On each slice of 4 pieces of bread, spread ½ tablespoon of onion jam. Add 4 slices to New School Quality American cheese, top with two slices of bacon and two tomato slices. Top with additional slice of bread. Spread butter end to end on each side of the sandwich. Griddle on a 375 degree griddle until crispy and golden brown on each side and the cheese is melted. Cut in half and serve.
Candy-Popping Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Pops
by Chef Sherry Yard Yield: 24 pops
Ingredients
8 oz. Valrhona Jivara Milk Chocolate (or your favorite)
½ cup Peanut Butter, creamy
1 cup Puff Rice Cereal
4 packets Pop Rocks (or more as desired) Directions
Melt the chocolate in a microwave bowl to 90 degrees F.
With a rubber spatula or spoon, fold in the peanut butter, rice cereal and pop rocks.
Place 1 Tablespoon of base 1 inch apart onto sheet tray lined with wax parchment paper.
Press flat and inset lollipop stick
Top stick with 1 Tablespoon additional spoonful to secure stick.
Once tray filled refrigerate for 30 min – 1 hour, set. Note: Keeps 1 week in refrigerator
Seven Minute Martini Classic
Seven Minute Martini Classic Size
INGREDIENTS 6 OZ Ketel One Vodka 3 OZ Bianco Vermouth 4 OZ Water 5 Dashes orange bitters
STEP #1 Combine Ketel One Family made Vodka, Bianco Vermouth, water, and orange bitters in a bottle or large mason jar. Chill until ready to serve.
STEP #2 Use a vegetable peeler to cut a long, wide piece of grapefruit peel.
STEP #3 Curl and place into french press (or other infusing vessel) with dried mint, 1/2 slice peach and hibiscus tea.
STEP #4 Pour over pre-chilled cocktail into french press for serving.
TO SERVE Pour small portions of the infused drink into martini or coupe glasses every 90 seconds. Watch the flavor and presentation transform over the course of seven minute. Each infusion serves 3 cocktails. For a fresh twist try using a mint bouquet instead of dried mint. Makes 6 cocktails.
Cafe Oranje (A cocktail enjoyed at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass this is not their recipe)
1.25 oz. Ketel One® Vodka Oranje
1 oz. espresso coffee cold brew
.5 oz. simple syrup
.25 oz. Kahula
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass. Shake with ice and fine strain into a chilled coupe glass over ice. Garnish with with 1/8 orange slice.
Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass
Emmys® 2021 Cafe Oranje Cocktail
Here are previous taste sensations from Patina and Chef Joachim Splichal that you can make at home. Note that you can half the quantities depending on the size of your gathering and desire for leftovers:
NICK + STEFS PRIME BEEF TENDERLOIN: (Serves 12)
1 5 lbs. prime beef tenderloin 2 oz. unsalted butter 6 each thyme sprigs 4 each garlic cloves Kosher salt & ground black pepper
Method: Preheat oven to 400°F. Season beef tenderloin with salt and pepper on all sides. Over medium-high heat in a cast-iron pan, sear beef tenderloin until golden and caramelized on all sides. Add butter, thyme and crushed garlic to the pan and baste the beef with the frothy melted butter. Once basted, place in the oven and cook until medium rare, approximately 15 minutes. The internal temperature should be roughly 125° if using a meat thermometer. Remove from the oven and allow beef to rest for at least 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Party At Home Dinner Emmys
WHITE CHEDDAR POTATO GRATIN:
4 lbs. Russet potato, peeled and finely sliced 6 each shallot, finely sliced 6 each garlic cloves, chopped 2 cups whole milk 4 cups heavy cream 2 tablespoon kosher salt 2 tablespoon thyme leaves, chopped 6 oz. White cheddar, grated 4 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated
Method: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a heavy bottomed pot, sweat garlic and shallots until soft and fragrant. Add cream, milk, salt, and thyme leaves and reduce by half. While the milk and cream mixture is reducing, peel and slice the potatoes as thinly as possible and cover in cold water to prevent browning. Prepare a 8×10 inch heavy bottomed casserole dish with cooking spray or butter. Arrange one layer of the sliced potatoes into the bottom of the casserole dish. Carefully cover the potatoes with the reduced cream. Sprinkle with the white cheddar and parmesan. Place a second layer of potatoes and again cover with cream mixture and grated cheeses. Continue this process until the casserole dish is completely full. Add one final layer or the grated cheeses and cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil. Bake the gratin for 1 hour at 350°F, remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes to brown the top of the gratin. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving.
FILIPINO BBQ CHICKEN SKEWERS (Makes 12 Skewers)
1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup banana ketchup 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic 1 teaspoon finely minced ginger 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 lbs. organic chicken thigh meat, cut into small cubes 12 bamboo skewers – pre-soaked in water for 30 minutes 1/2 cup finely sliced scallions Banana ketchup for dipping (recipe and instructions below)
Method: Combine first 9 ingredients to make a marinade. Marinade the chicken for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Thread chicken onto skewers and brush with oil. Cook over a grill, turning as needed and brushing with reserved marinade, until charred and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to serving platter and garnish with sliced scallions and additional banana ketchup sauce alongside.
Banana Ketchup (yummy)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped Vidalia onions 2 teaspoon finely minced garlic 1 jalapeño seeded and minced 2 teaspoon finely grated ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 2 cups mashed ripe bananas 1/2 cup white wine vinegar 2 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 tablespoon soy sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar
Method: Cook onions in vegetable oil over medium heat until soft, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic, jalapeño, ginger, turmeric and allspice, and cook about 1 minute. Add the tomato paste, bananas, vinegar, honey, soy sauce and brown sugar. Continue cooking an additional 15 minutes, stirring often. Let cool and refrigerate.
GREEN GODDESS CHOP SALAD (Serves 8)
1 cup baby zucchini, blanched 1 cup asparagus tips, blanched 1/2 cup English peas, blanched 1/2 cup edamame, blanched 1/2 cup green romanesco florets, blanched 1/2 cup shishito peppers, lightly grilled 8 each broccolini, blanched 2 heads baby artisan lettuce, leaves picked washed 1/2 cup Green Goddess dressing
Method: Prepare the vegetables as stated and cut all into bite-size pieces. Wash and dry the lettuce leaves and cut into a bowl. Combine with cut vegetables and drizzle with the green goddess dressing. Carefully toss and serve. Garnish with fresh tarragon leaves and fennel frond.
Green Goddess Dressing
2 cups watercress, picked leaves, washed 1/2 cup basil leaves 2 tablespoon chives, chopped 2 tablespoon tarragon leaves 1 lemon — zest and juice 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons crème fraiche 1 each anchovy 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 each garlic cloves
Method: In a blender mix lemon juice, mayonnaise, crème fraiche, anchovy, Dijon mustard, and garlic cloves. Puree until smooth adding a small amount of water if the mixture becomes too thick. Add the fresh herbs and lemon zest to the blender cup and carefully pulse to combine and fully mix the herbs and the pureed base. “EMMY®” MACARONI AND CHEESE (Serves 5)
1 lb. box Dececco Ziti Cut No. 118 Pasta 2 quarts half and half 3 whole shallots, peeled and sliced 10 cloves of garlic, sliced 2 branches fresh thyme 1 bayleaf Ground or fresh grated nutmeg Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper cup unsalted butter 3/4 cup sifted flour 15 slices Vermont white cheddar, sliced very thin
Method: Cook box of pasta in 2 quarts of boiling half and half, that has sliced shallots, sliced raw garlic, thyme, bayleaf, salt and pepper, and just a touch of nutmeg. Cook the pasta 1/2 of the way, then use a slotted spoon to lay out on a parchment lined tray in a single layer and chill. Make a sauce bechamel, by adding a blond roux to the poaching liquid, and simmer for 5 minutes only. (if it reduces too much, add a touch of cream or milk). Strain thru a sieve. Blond roux: Melt the butter in a saucepan without letting it brown. Add flour to butter and cook whisking, for 4 minutes. The color should be blond or very light gold. Use a basting brush to paint/glaze the macaroni with bechamel, and chill. Once cold, cut into 15 equal-sized circles or squares. Place one slice of cheese on each macaroni square/circle, and stack up 3 high, giving you 5 three-layer Macaronis. Cover with plastic in the refrigerator, so as not to absorb odors.When ready to serve, place in a pre-heated 350 degree oven until hot throughout.
DARK CHOCOLATE BROWNIES WITH BOURBON SAUCE
1 & 1/3 cups butter, softened 2 and 2/3 cups sugar 4 eggs 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup baking dark cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Confectioners’ sugar, optional
Baby Bourbon Caramel Sauce: 1 cup sugar (+ 1/4 cup water) 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon Hudson Baby Bourbon pinch of sea salt
Method: For the brownie: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in eggs and vanilla. Sift together the flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add to the butter, sugar and egg mixture. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until the top is dry and the center is set. Cool completely and cut into bars or squares. Dust with confectioners’ sugar if desired. Baby Bourbon caramel sauce: Simmer sugar and 1/4 cup water on medium heat, swirling in the pan – NOT stirring -for about 15 minutes, or until a deep amber color is reached. Watch closely as not to let it burn. Turn off burner, remove from heat and slowly add cream while stirring. Add a pinch of salt and bourbon and place back on still-warm burner for another minute while stirring. Transfer to a heat-safe dish or container and let cool in the refrigerator. Drizzle over a plate of cooled, dusted brownies, or pipe a design of whipped cream onto each brownie and then drizzle! Enjoy!
CHOCOLATE CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING (Serves 4)
1/2 cup milk 4 cups cream 1 cup egg yolks 1/4 cup sugar 1 lb. torn croissants (4 croissants 4 oz each) 1/4 cups dark chocolate chips Icing sugar, for dusting
Method: Preheat oven to 300°F. Place the milk, cream in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring, until just below the boil. Remove from the heat and set aside. Place the egg yolks and sugar in a large heatproof bowl and whisk to combine. Gradually whisk the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture to combine. Arrange the croissants in a 12 cm x 18 cm 1.5-litre-capacity baking dish, layer with chocolate chips. Pour over custard and cook for 25 minutes in a bain-marie or until golden and just set.
What will you be serving at your Emmys® party at home? Post your menu here #4ChionFoodie. The Emmys will be broadcast on Sunday, Sept. 19 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/5:00-8:00 PM, live PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Mul·ti·po·lar — Ex·ist·ence presented by Kyle Denman on a Soho Rooftop with Flying Solo. Denman continues to approach this collections design with sensual, sexy, modern, with a hint of classic remaining.
Kyle Denman NYFW
Mul·ti·po·lar — Ex·ist·ence ~ Collection
Mul·ti·po·lar—ex·ist·ence, ”is inspired by the interconnectivity and the multidimensionality of the human experience. It demonstrates the capacity of the human condition and how we as people are interdependent elements whose souls become intertwined through chance and circumstance” Denman. He presents his collection with Flying Solo.
Flying Solo took on the challenge of having a full fashion, red carpet event this year in New York City. They showcased 63 designers from 14 countries, which is the biggest showcase of fashion brands at NYFW for spring summer 2022. The roof top show took place on the top of Flying Solo flagship store in New York City. The stylists for the runway are:
This collection brings the great dimension of lines and angles, similar to when we meet Denman at FDC as the Young Designer Recipient. The gown created took the theme of champagne. The significant is the 1920s style while creating a look of spilling champagne. The gold bust is from vegan leather. This look takes on the color of freshly poured champagne. This brings a richness and elegance. Taking the flapper texture to a new modern look.
Denman focuses on healthy living with a focus on his mental health. He states, “fashion design is an incredibly stressful field. Staying healthy can be very difficult to do—oftentimes, I will leave my apartment as soon as the sun rises and will not return until after midnight.
Denman does the following to be successful, “I tell myself each morning, ‘Effort beats talent every time!. In any creative industry, it’s so easy for artists to doubt themselves or to compare themselves to others. As a designer and an artist, I try to limit those comparisons to others.
He approaches life and success with a strong force and determination. His best achievement to date is, “receiving the title of Young Fashion Designer of the Year is an incredible achievement. Truly, it is an honor. It was also amazing being the Grand Prize Winner of the Project RunwayRemakeItWork Contest. However, I would also consider being a teacher, at his alma mater Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), achievement that I hold very close to my heart.
Kyle Denman Flying Solo NYFW
Mul·ti·po·lar — Ex·ist·ence Spring Summer 2022
Mul·ti·po·lar — Ex·ist·ence ~ Spring Summer 2022 Collection
Mul·ti·po·lar—ex·ist·ence, Denman states, ”is inspired by the interconnectivity and the multidimensionality of the human experience. It demonstrates the capacity of the human condition and how we as people are interdependent elements whose souls become intertwined through chance and circumstance. It is a conceptual, personal, and poetic vision of what humanity was, is, and will be; it is both an homage and a criticism of the dissociation and derealization of relationships in our own lives. ‘mul·ti·po·lar—ex·ist·ence’ can best be summarized in just six words: ‘soulmates will always find a way‘”.
The collection fabric includes felted wool, tulle, and organza as my main fabrics. Manipulating the fabric in a way that is neve seen before, Denman uses boning and horsehair (sewn into hems of dresses) in new and creative ways. These technics and fabrics create a new modern tone with hints of classic designs.
Denman is a force of fashion. His juxtaposition of lines and angles while presenting a modern look and a classic feel will bring a force of modern classic fashion. What is your favorite look from this collection? Post your response here using #4ChionStyle.
Le Vian presents their upcoming jewelry for the year with positivity, love, and resilience. This is just in time for fashion week, holiday events and gift giving, and red carpet award season. A favorite is jewelry and the ability to create a spark and look that is yours alone.
Le Vian 2021 Trends
Positivity, Love, and Resilience
This is an exciting time after a year of Covid. The message from Le Vian is:
Positivity inspiration is the sunshine and its various iterations, alluding to sunny days ahead.
Resilience comes in the form of an increasingly popular metal, platinum, which becomes tougher with every knock, a notion now so apt and strengthening.
Love is reinventing of colors di,amonds, gems, and gold to create the various collections. The real love is the continued spirit of contributing to charity.
Le Vian 2021 Trends
Le Vian History
This family owned company for centuries includes their customers and collectors. They are part of the family. Being a family business allows for them to continue with their ability to invest in innovation, take care of their collectors like members of the family, and do things no other jewelry company does. The sense of integrity, responsibility, giving back, and a passion that has lasted through the generations
Their history dates back to 1746, when the Persian ruler Nadir Shah chose the Levian family to be the guardian of the jewels he’d plundered in Asia. The family has continued after each generation to remain innovative and relevant. Le Vian seen often on celebrities, over 300 times each year at various events with the PR firm D’Orazio & Associates. Celebrities must purchase the jewelry. They do not give celebrities the jewelry for the event.
Le Vian Charity Spirit
The strong presence of Le Vian as a company that continues to make a difference in the world. The event in Las Vegas the charity donations are around $1,000,000 for this event alone. The charities they support include Children, St Jude’s Hospital, Le Vian’s Rafa Foundation the company has a variety of causes, including supporting local communities, medical charities, and building schools in the areas where there are diamonds mines. They contribute 10% all earnings before taxes to charity.
The last live event held before the pandemic in 2019, a waiter, a single father at the event moved by the fundraising he pledged $200 of his money on the spot. This then also inspired a billionaire in the room to up his own donation by a handsome 6 figure sum.
2021 Trends
Le Vian Trends
The evening includes encapsulating the trends with a red carpet event. This is a large production event similar to the award shows. Here are a few trends from the catwalk fundraiser in Las Vegas.
Love Trend
Love their recent collective experience is a push to seize every opportunity to express our love to those we hold dear. The heart shape as a symbol of their affection in bold style. The love collection is a beautiful collection to remind the wearer how much love they have in their life.
Elephant Trend
The icon of the year is the elephant. This piece symbolizes the Le Vian family’s appointment as the guardians of the royal jewels of Persia in 1746. There is a great deal of lore across a myriad of cultures regarding the elephant. The trunk can bring energy, good fortune, or luck.
Platinum Trend
This is a favorite! Platinum is one that represents resilience. The ability to continue to gain brightness and strength with each wear. Platinum use is with precious stones, like diamonds. This is great to keep going and become stronger with determination.
Authenticity Trend
Authenticity stone is peacock aquaprase. This is a semi-translucent natural beauty gem. Each piece is unique from the rest. The creates the sense of passion, accepting, and continued learning.
Pearl Trend
This is another favorite. I give my granddaughters pearls (fake at first) and they are my pearl girls. They get a set of pearls when turning 16, like their mother. They are classic and precious. The collection represents wisdom regarding our recent experience of reflection and hope. These come vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and honey.
Obsession Trend
The chocolate diamond is the obsession collection. The 20-year anniversary diamond was on hold after the mine closed. This is a great stone for obsession. The collection is a feeling of a child in a candy shop but with diamonds.
Statement Trend
Everyone needs a statement piece or two showcasing their personal style. Creating your statement piece can be combining several pieces. Le Vians statement trend is just that for men and women. The statement rings design is to offer flexibility in the expression of the wearer’s individuality.
Follow here for all the upcoming trends. This is the season for red carpets with VMAs tonight and Emmys® next two weekends. Post your favorite pieces or celebrity looks here.
Escape from the world is at New York Fashion Week. Christian Siriano takes his spring summer 2022 runway on an escape in bold colors back to the 1970s Italian woman.
Christian Siriano SS2022 Fashion Show
Escape From The World ~ Inspiration
“In a time when so many of us need an escape from the world, fashion is a great place to explore. For this collection I went back to a simpler time and looked to my past. I was inspired by the Italian women in my life. The old photographs of my grandmother in the 60’s and 70’s on holiday in Positano wearing her apricot orange dress inspired an Italian coastal collection filled with color and joy. I wanted it to feel powerful and strong but also romantic like any true Italian woman. Vintage lace appliques and signature dramatic silhouettes are shown throughout along with cascading evening gowns and sharp tailored suits. I hope this collection transports you like it did me and demonstrates that fashion remains to be both nostalgic but also hopeful for what is to come in the future.” – Christian Siriano
Christian Siriano SS2022 Fashion Show
Escape From The World ~ Runway
This is the first shows of spring summer 2022. There is inclusive beauty on the runway He presents boldness, volume (SS22 trend), and denim. The beauty of the collection takes you from formal dinner party back to the office. This brings the energy and spirit felt before the pandemic.
Bold colors from lime green, vibrant yellow too bright orange bring a joy to the wearer and those around. The vintage appliques and lace bring the romance into the fashion. This collection is ready for the next great adventure in Italy, red carpet, or a cruise.
The evening wear is formal, bright, elegant, and ready to get out from the long year and half. Voluminous sleeves and skits are flirty and fun to play with. The fabric is reminiscent of red carpets past with metallic silks and tulle. The design brings forward a modern flair.
Christian Siriano SS2022 Fashion Show
Escape from the World ~ Christian Siriano X Gloria Vanderbilt
The finale of the show consists of a group of models exclusively revealing a variety of denim pieces from the upcoming collaboration between Christian Siriano and Gloria Vanderbilt Jeans. The presentation brings that need to go shopping for a great pair of denim.
Christian Siriano #SS2022 Runway, Marina Diamandis performs
Escape from the World ~ Marina Diamandis
Marina Diamandis (mononymously as Marina) performs live at Gotham Hall in a bold colored fringe sleeves. She opened fashion week singing Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land. Marina is a Welsh singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer.
Christian Siriano #SS2022
Escape from the World ~ Front Row Celebrities
The attended event well attended. It is great seeing the fashion from the celebrities. The energy is high and excitement fills the room. Conversations linger in the air as everyone reconnects after a long hiatus from fashion week.
Christian Siriano won the 4th season of Project Runway. He is also the award winning CFDA designer. Siriano launched his eponymous collection in 2008 following his studies in London under Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen. In 2012, the first flagship Christian Siriano store opened in NYC and his latest retail venture, “The Curated NYC”, located in the heart of midtown.
Most recently Christian is heralded for leading the PPE charge during the COVID-19 pandemic. His atelier shifted entirely from clothes to masks and to date he and his team have shipped over one million masks to frontline workers in the New York area. 2020 also saw Siriano launch his own digital BRAVO talk show called “SO SIRIANO” which saw him break down all things fashion and pop culture with guests ranging from Drew Barrymore, Leslie Jones, Billy Porter, Ashley Graham, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Sia. You can also purchase his sketches at his website.
What is your favorite about New York Fashion Week? Post your answer here.
Festival de Cannes is returning to film this year. The 74th annual twelve-day festival returns this year in July. Last year’s festival cancelled because of the pandemic. This year’s festival is full of film, fun, and fill.
Festival de Cannes 2021
Festival de Cannes Jury
This year’s jury is presided over by Spike Lee. History is made as he is the first black president of the 9 member jury. Lee is the Grand Prix and Oscar® Best Adapted Screenplay, BlacKkKlansman (2019). When discussing his Oscar® He states, “My grandma who saved 50 years of Social Security checks to put her first grandchild – she called me Spikie Poo – she put me through Morehouse College and NYU Grad Film. NYU!”
PRIN ORAS CIRCULA SCURTE POVESTI DE DRAGOSTE (Love Stories on the Move)
directed by Carina-Gabriela Dașoveanu
UNATC “I. L. CARAGIALE”, Romania
CANTAREIRA
directed by Rodrigo Ribeyro
Academia Internacional de Cinema, Brazil
Honorary Palme d’or
Just as American actress-director Jodie Foster was awarded an honorary Palme d’Or at the Opening Ceremony on 6 May, Italian filmmaker Marco Bellocchiohas received the distinction this evening for his exceptional career.
Festival de Cannes Red Carpet Glam
The exceptions Festival de Cannes red carpet glam is here! This is so exceptional to see the beauty. It is all about the top of fashion and design especially after a year of yoga pants, tanks, and flip flops.
Timothée Chalamet
Timothée Chalamet arrives in a metallic silver Tom Ford suit, Celine sunglasses, and Cartier jewelry.
Tilda Swinton and Timothee Chalamet
Juan Pablo Urrego, Tilda Swinton, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Jeanne Balibar, and Elkin Diaz
Jeanne Balibar, Tilda Swinton and Apichatpong Weerasethakul – Memoria
Tilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton brings her personal style with her red carpet looks. She is wearing a white Chanel that is light and flowing for the daytime premier of Memoria.
Swinton goes from monochromatic white to bold and colorful for The French Dispatch premiere. The orange and pink is by designer Haider Ackermann.
Swinton combines the two looks with her photocall look from LOEWE. This is a great summer look that is bright and loose fitting.
Jody Foster
Jodie Foster is wearing white Givenchy dress and white pebble-stacked earrings.
Jodie Foster
Spike Lee
Spike Lee put a lot of thought into the fashion for his red carpet looks. He partnered with Louis Vuitton for each day’s red carpet looks. The fashion fits the creativity and statement Lee is well-know with his film creations.
Jury president and Director Spike Lee
Red Carpet Fun and Fill
There was a lot of fun and fill on the Red Carpet. High energy and excitement as film is thrilling to see as we come around from the last year.
Frills on The Red Carpet
Enjoy, the films this year. They bring our the best in fantasy, reality, love, and entertainment. What is the film you are looking forward to seeing this year? Post your answer here.
Emmy® nominations is a family affair. This year’s nomination hosted by father-daughter duo, Ron Cephas Jones (This Is Us) from Los Angeles and Jasmine Cephas Jones (Blindspotting) from New York.
Emmys® Red Carpet
Emmy® Nomination Family Affair
Ron and Jasmine are both Emmy® recipients. Ron won for the last 4 years for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series This Is Us. Jasmine Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series #FreeRayshawn.
This father-daughter celebrity are not alone in the family affair the following family actors have been nominated:
Lucille Ball and Lucie Arnaz
Tony and Danny and Dae Bennett
James and Tyne Daly
Buz and David and Jenji Kohan
Eugene and Daniel Levy
David and Christopher Lloyd
Jeff and Adam Margolis
Walter C. and Paul Miller
Christopher and Amanda Plummer
Carl and Rob Reiner
George Stevens and George Stevens, Jr.
George Stevens, Jr. and Michael Stevens
Donald and Kiefer Sutherland
Danny and Marlo and Tony Thomas
The duo along side Television Academy Chairman and CEO Frank Scherma bring back the start of award season with Emmy® nominations 2021-2022.
Emmy® Nomination Details
This year’s nomination top spots are:
The Crown and The Mandalorian have tied for the top spot for program nominations with 24
WandaVision (23)
The Handmaid’s Tale (21)
Saturday Night Live (21)
Ted Lasso (20)
Lovecraft Country (18) and The Queen’s Gambit (18)
Mare of Easttown (16)
HBO/HBO Max leads the nominations in totals by platform with 130. Netflix has the second-most nominations with 129, and rounding out the top four are Disney+ with 71 and NBC with 46.
Emmy® Nominations 2021
DRAMA SERIES
The Boys
Bridgerton
The Crown
The Handmaid’s Tale
Lovecraft Country
The Mandalorian
Pose
This Is Us
COMEDY SERIES
black-ish
Cobra Kai
Emily in Paris
The Flight Attendant
Hacks
The Kominsky Method
PEN15
Ted Lasso
Limited or Anthology Series
I May Destroy You
Mare Of Easttown
The Queen’s Gambit
The Underground Railroad
WandaVision Disney+
TELEVISION MOVIE
Dolly Parton’s Christmas On
The Square Netflix 2 N/A N/A
Oslo HBO 2 N/A N/A
Robin Roberts Presents:
Mahalia Lifetime 1 N/A N/A
Sylvie’s Love Prime Video 1 N/A N/A
Uncle Frank
LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Uzo Aduba In Treatment
Olivia Colman The Crown
Emma Corrin The Crown
Elisabeth Moss The Handmaid’s Tale
Mj Rodriguez Pose
Jurnee Smollett Lovecraft Country
LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Sterling K. Brown This Is Us
Jonathan Majors Lovecraft Country Josh O’Connor The Crown
Regé-Jean Page Bridgerton
Billy Porter Pose
Matthew Rhys Perry Mason
Tracee Ellis Ross Primetime Emmy®
LEAD ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Aidy Bryant Shrill
Kaley Cuoco The Flight Attendant
Allison Janney Mom
Tracee Ellis Ross black-ish
Jean Smart Hacks
LEAD ACTRESS IN A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE
Michaela Coel I May Destroy You
Cynthia Erivo Genius: Aretha National
Elizabeth Olsen WandaVision
Anya Taylor-Joy The Queen’s Gambit
Kate Winslet Mare Of Easttown
LEAD ACTOR IN A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE
Paul Bettany WandaVision
Hugh Grant The Undoing
Ewan McGregor Halston (One of our favorites this year)
Lin-Manuel Miranda Hamilton
Leslie Odom, Jr. Hamilton
Yvonne Strahovski arrives at the Emmy®
SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Gillian Anderson The Crown
Helena Bonham Carter The Crown
Madeline Brewer The Handmaid’s Tale
Ann Dowd The Handmaid’s Tale
Aunjanue Ellis Lovecraft Country
Emerald Fennell The Crown
Yvonne Strahovski The Handmaid’s Tale
Samira Wiley The Handmaid’s
SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Giancarlo Esposito The Mandalorian
O-T Fagbenle The Handmaid’s Tale
John Lithgow Perry Mason
Tobias Menzies The Crown
Max Minghella The Handmaid’s Tale
Chris Sullivan This Is Us
Bradley Whitford The Handmaid’s Tale
Michael K. Williams Lovecraft Country
SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Aidy Bryant Saturday Night Live
Hannah Einbinder Hacks
Kate McKinnon Saturday Night Live
Rosie Perez The Flight Attendant
Cecily Strong Saturday Night Live
Juno Temple Ted Lasso
Hannah Waddingham Ted Lasso
SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Carl Clemons-Hopkins Hacks
Brett Goldstein Ted Lasso
Brendan Hunt Ted Lasso
Nick Mohammed Ted Lasso
Paul Reiser The Kominsky Method
Jeremy Swift Ted Lasso
Kenan Thompson Saturday Night Live
Bowen Yang Saturday Night Live
SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE
Renée Elise Goldsberry Hamilton
Kathryn Hahn WandaVision
Moses Ingram The Queen’s Gambit
Julianne Nicholson Mare Of Easttown
Jean Smart Mare Of Easttown
Phillipa Soo Hamilton
SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman
Oprah with Megan and Harry
Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy
United Shades Of America with Kamau Bell
COMPETITION PROGRAM
The Amazing Race
Nailed It!
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Top Chef
The Voice
Jonathan Van Ness Emmys®
RuPaul Emmys®
HOST FOR A REALITY OR COMPETITION PROGRAM
Bobby Berk, Karamo Brown, Tan France, Antoni Porowski, and Jonathan Van Ness Queer Eye
Nicole Byer Nailed It!
Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, and Kevin O’Leary Shark Tank
Tom Colicchio, Padma Lakshmi, and Gail Simmons Top Chef
RuPaul RuPaul’s Drag Race
The Emmys® will be broadcast on Sunday, Sept. 19 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/5:00-8:00 PM, live PT) on the CBS Television Network. This will also be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. The 2021 Creative Arts Awards will be broadcast on Saturday, Sept. 18 (8:00 PM ET/PT) on FXX. Stay tuned for all thing Emmy® here.
What was your favorite television during the Pandemic? Post your answer here.
Academy Awards brings back the red carpet and the award show in person. The night is filled with winners, fun, and fashion. This is different and strange from the traditional Oscars®. The locations is at Union Station not the Dolby Theatre and only 200 guests in appearance.
The Academy Awards red carpet.
The red carpet of The 93rd Oscars®
The red carpet of The 93rd Oscars®
Nicole Newnham, James LeBrecht and Sara Bolder at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Academy Award Red Carpet
The men rocked this red carpet this year. Many took the traditional black tux but some took a non-tradtional look with colorful suits including one set of nominees wearing similar gold and black suits.
Martin Desmond Roe and Travon Free at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Leslie Odom Jr. at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Colman Domingo at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Robert Tarango and Susan Ruzenski at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Erik Messerschmidt at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Daniel Kaluuya at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
There is a lot of large puffy sleeves on the red carpet fashion. This is such a joyous time after a year of very little fashion shows and red carpet. The looks are personal and styled for a dramatic look. This was a great time to get dressed up in glam after a year of leisure wear and masks. Yeah for the lipstick, missed seeing lipstick this last year.
Vanessa Kirby at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Maria Bakalova at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Jena Friedman at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Amanda Seyfried at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Angela Bassett at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Nina Pedradat The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Reese Witherspoon at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Ashley Fox at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Yuh-Jung Youn arrives with Han Ye-ri at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Garrett Bradley at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Will Berson at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Tiara Thomas at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Diane Warren at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Viola Davis at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Laura Dern at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Sophia Nahli Allison at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
H.E.R. at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Regina King at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Erica Rivinoja at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Zendaya at Oscars® the red carpet
Carey Mulligan at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Andra Day at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Aaron Sorkin and Paulina Porizkova at The Academy Awards’ red carpet.
Chopard Jewels round shaped sapphire ring and a cushion shaped purple spinel ring.
Makeup metallic purple winged liner and matte fuchsia lipstick Makeup by Marissa Vossen
Hair by Nina Monique
Glenn Close Da Butt
Academy Awards Show
Bring Your Movie Love, theme for the 93rd Oscars®. The show had a step back in Oscar® time feel. The show was moved to the Union Station in Los Angeles.
The show had one great moment when Glenn Close during Name That Tune did the Da Butt dance. She topped the evening off with knowledge about of Spike Lee’s School Daze.
Presenters include:
Angela Bassett
Halle Berry
Bong Joon Ho
Don Cheadle
Bryan Cranston
Laura Dern
Harrison Ford
Regina King
Marlee Matlin
Rita Moreno
Joaquin Phoenix
Brad Pitt
Reese Witherspoon
Renée Zellweger
Riz Ahmed
Viola Davis
Zendaya
Viola Davis presents the Gene Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
Harrison Ford presents for Film Editing.
Renée Zellweger presents the Oscar® for Actress in a Leading Role.
Bong Joon Ho presents with interpreter Sharon Choi for Directing.
Joaquin Phoenix presents for Actor in a Leading Role.
Brad Pitt presents for Actress in a Supporting Role
Reese Witherspoon presents for Animated Feature Film.
Academy Award Winners
Best Motion Picture of the Year
Nomadland Frances McDormand, Peter Spears, Mollye Asher, Dan Janvey and Chloé Zhao, Producers *Winner*
The Father David Parfitt, Jean-Louis Livi and Philippe Carcassonne, Producers
Judas and the Black Messiah Shaka King, Charles D. King and Ryan Coogler, Producers
Mank Ceán Chaffin, Eric Roth and Douglas Urbanski, Producers
Minari Christina Oh, Producer
Promising Young Woman Ben Browning, Ashley Fox, Emerald Fennell and Josey McNamara, Producers
Sound of Metal Bert Hamelinck and Sacha Ben Harroche, Producers
The Trial of the Chicago 7 Marc Platt and Stuart Besser, Producers
Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Anthony Hopkins in The Father *Winner*
Riz Ahmed in Sound of Metal
Chadwick Boseman in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Gary Oldman in Mank
Steven Yeun in Minari
Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Daniel Kaluuya in Judas and the Black Messiah*Winner*
Sacha Baron Cohen in The Trial of the Chicago 7
Leslie Odom, Jr. in One Night in Miami…
Paul Raci in Sound of Metal
Lakeith Stanfield in Judas and the Black Messiah
Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Frances McDormand in Nomadland*Winner*
Viola Davis in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Andra Day in The United States vs. Billie Holiday
Vanessa Kirby in Pieces of a Woman
Carey Mulligan in Promising Young Woman
Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Yuh-Jung Youn in Minari*Winner*
Maria Bakalova in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: Delivery of Prodigious Bribe to American Regime for Make Benefit OnceGlorious Nation of Kazakhstan
Glenn Close in Hillbilly Elegy
Olivia Colman in The Father
Amanda Seyfried in Mank
Best animated feature film of the year
Soul Pete Docter and Dana Murray *Winner*
Onward Dan Scanlon and Kori Rae
Over the Moon Glen Keane, Gennie Rim and Peilin Chou
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon Richard Phelan, Will Becher and Paul Kewley
Wolfwalkers Tomm Moore, Ross Stewart, Paul Young and Stéphan Roelants
Thomas Vinterberg theOscar® for International Feature Film
Chloé Zhao Oscar® for Directing
Jaime Baksht, Carlos Cortés, Michelle Couttolenc and Phillip Bladh Oscar® for Sound
Travon Free and Martin Desmond Roe Oscar® for Live Action Short
Michael Govier and Will McCormack for Animated Short Film
James Reed and Pippa Erlich Oscar® for Documentary Feature
Pete Docter and Dana Murray Oscar® for Animated Feature Film
Yuh-Jung Youn Oscar® for Actress in a Supporting Role
Alice Doyard and Anthony Giacchino Oscar® for Documentary Short Subject
Scott Fisher accepts the Oscar® for Visual Effects
Frances McDormand Oscar® for Actress in a Leading Role
Trent Reznor, Jon Batiste and Atticus Ross accept the Oscar® for Original Score.
Peter Spears, Frances McDormand, Chloé Zhao, Mollye Asher, and Dan Janvey Best Picture
Achievement in Cinematography
Mank Erik Messerschmidt *Winner*
Judas and the Black Messiah Sean Bobbitt
News of the World Dariusz Wolski
Nomadland Joshua James Richards
The Trial of the Chicago 7 Phedon Papamichael
Achievement in Costume Design
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Ann Roth *Winner*
Emma Alexandra Byrne
Mank Trish Summerville
Mulan Bina Daigeler
Pinocchio Massimo Cantini Parrini
Achievement in Directing
Nomadland Chloé Zhao *Winner*
Another Round Thomas Vinterberg
Mank David Fincher
Minari Lee Isaac Chung
Promising Young Woman Emerald Fennell
Best Documentary Feature
My Octopus Teacher Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed, and Craig Foster *Winner*
Collective Alexander Nanau and Bianca Oana
Crip Camp Nicole Newnham, Jim LeBrecht and Sara Bolder
The Mole Agent Maite Alberdi and Marcela Santibáñez
Time Garrett Bradley, Lauren Domino and Kellen Quinn
Best Documentary Short Subject
Colette Anthony Giacchino and Alice Doyard *Winner*
A Concerto Is a Conversation Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers
Do Not Split Anders Hammer and Charlotte Cook
Hunger Ward Skye Fitzgerald and Michael Scheuerman
A Love Song for Latasha Sophia Nahli Allison and Janice Duncan
Achievement in Film Editing
Sound of Metal Mikkel E. G. Nielsen *Winner*
The Father Yorgos Lamprinos
Nomadland Chloé Zhao
Promising Young Woman Frédéric Thoraval
The Trial of the Chicago 7 Alan Baumgarten
Best International Feature Film of the Year
Another Round Denmark *Winner*
Better Days Hong Kong
Collective Romania
The Man Who Sold His Skin Tunisia
Quo Vadis, Aida? Bosnia and Herzegovina
Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Sergio Lopez-Rivera, Mia Neal and Jamika Wilson *Winner*
Emma Marese Langan, Laura Allen and Claudia Stolze
Hillbilly Elegy Eryn Krueger Mekash, Matthew Mungle and Patricia Dehaney
Mank Gigi Williams, Kimberley Spiteri and Colleen LaBaff
Pinocchio Mark Coulier, Dalia Colli and Francesco Pegoretti
Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original score)
Soul Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross and Jon Batiste *Winner*
Da 5 Bloods Terence Blanchard
Mank Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
Minari Emile Mosseri
News of the World James Newton Howard
Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original song)
Fight For You from Judas and the Black Messiah Music by H.E.R. and Dernst Emile II; Lyric by H.E.R. and Tiara Thomas *Winner*
Hear My Voice from The Trial of the Chicago 7 Music by Daniel Pemberton; Lyric by Daniel Pemberton and Celeste Waite
Husavik from Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga Music and Lyric by Savan Kotecha, Fat Max Gsus and Rickard Göransson
Io Sì (Seen) from The Life Ahead (La Vita Davanti a Se) Music by Diane Warren; Lyric by Diane Warren and Laura Pausini
Speak Now from One Night in Miami… Music and Lyric by Leslie Odom, Jr. and Sam Ashworth
Achievement in Production Design
Mank Production Design: Donald Graham Burt; Set Decoration: Jan Pascale *Winner*
The Father Production Design: Peter Francis; Set Decoration: Cathy Featherstone
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” Production Design: Mark Ricker; Set Decoration: Karen O’Hara and Diana Stoughton
News of the World Production Design: David Crank; Set Decoration: Elizabeth Keenan
Tenet Production Design: Nathan Crowley; Set Decoration: Kathy Lucas
Best Animated Short Film
If Anything Happens I Love You Will McCormack and Michael Govier *Winner*
Burrow Madeline Sharafian and Michael Capbarat
Genius Loci Adrien Mérigeau and Amaury Ovise
Opera Erick Oh
Yes-People Gísli Darri Halldórsson and Arnar Gunnarsson
Best Live Action Short Film
Two Distant Strangers Travon Free and Martin Desmond Roe *Winner*
The Father Screenplay by Christopher Hampton and Florian Zeller *Winner*
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: Delivery of Prodigious Bribe to American Regime for Make Benefit Once Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan Screenplay by Sacha Baron Cohen & Anthony Hines & Dan Swimer & Peter Baynham & Erica Rivinoja & Dan Mazer & Jena Friedman & Lee Kern; Story by Sacha Baron Cohen & Anthony Hines & Dan Swimer & Nina Pedrad
Nomadland Written for the screen by Chloé Zhao
One Night in Miami… Screenplay by Kemp Powers
The White Tigers Written for the screen by Ramin Bahrani
Original Screenplay
Promising Young Woman Written by Emerald Fennell *Winner*
Judas and the Black Messiah Screenplay by Will Berson & Shaka King; Story by Will Berson & Shaka King and Kenny Lucas & Keith Lucas
Minari Written by Lee Isaac Chung
Sound of Metal Screenplay by Darius Marder & Abraham Marder; Story by Darius Marder & Derek Cianfrance
The Trial of the Chicago 7 Written by Aaron Sorkin
The Oscars® this year was a bit off and different from tradition. The times have changes and shifted since COVID-19. Film was an industry struck down but The Academy Awards took on the challenge and created an event that was elegant and entertaining in a time where it is much needed. My favorite films this year was The Octopus Teacher and The United States vs. Billie Holiday. What was your favorite film from the last year? Post your answer here.
Party Like an Oscar® nominee. Party Like an Oscar® nominee. Here are your dinner party ideas and recipes for a spectacular evening. Brining normalcy back after this year. The evening is at the Union Station Los Angeles and the Dolby® Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®.
Smoked Salmon Oscar®
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Chicken Pot Pie
The Trilogy
Party Ideas For Oscars®
You can celebrate this time with a great dinner party much like the nominees celebrities. Here are a few recipes for your dinner guests.
Smoked Salmon Oscar® with Iranian Osetra Caviar on Brioche
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Chicken Pot Pie
The Protagonist Cocktail
Party Recipes For Oscars®
Smoked Salmon Oscar with Iranian Osetra Caviar on Brioche
Ingredients
Oscar® Brioche
1 loaf brioche
1 cup dill cream (recipe below)
1 lb. smoked salmon
2 oz. Iranian Osetra caviar
Dill Cream
1 cup sour cream
1 T lemon juice
2 T shallots, chopped
1 T fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
Cut the brioche into the shape of an Oscar statuette.
Toast until golden.
Spoon small amount of dill cream on the brioche (see below).
Layer smoked salmon on top and garnish with caviar.
Dill Cream
Whisk ingredients together thoroughly. Pinch of salt and white ground pepper.
Chicken Pot Pie
(recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck, adapted from “Wolfgang Puck Makes it Easy,” Rutledge Hill Press, 2004)
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch chunks
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/2 pound organic red-skinned potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 pound organic carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
1 sprig thyme
1 bay leaf
1 cup white wine
2 cups organic chicken stock
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/2 cup shelled or frozen peas
Approximately 1/2 pound frozen puff pastry, defrosted following package instructions
1 cage-free egg
Ingredients
Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, and toss in a mixing bowl with 2 tablespoons of the flour until evenly coated. In a large skillet over high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the chicken pieces, reduce the heat slightly, and sauté, turning them occasionally, until light golden and thoroughly cooked, about 5 to 10 minutes. sing a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. Add the remaining oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter to the pan, then add the potatoes, carrots, and onions and sauté until they begin to look glossy and bright, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes, thyme, and bay leaf, and sauté, just until the vegetables begin to color slightly, 2 to 3 minutes more.
Add the wine, turn up the heat, stir and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan deposits, and simmer until the liquid reduces by about half, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock and the 1 cup of cream. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat slightly, and simmer briskly until the liquid reduces by about half again and is thick and creamy about 15 minutes. Remove the sprig of thyme and the bay leaf. Stir in the reserved chicken pieces and the sherry. Stir together the butter and remaining flour and stir this paste into the mixture. Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
Transfer to 4 large individual ovenproof 2-cup soup bowls, 4 ramekins of the same size, or a 2-quart baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the filling is cold, at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Make sure the puff pastry is no thicker than 1/4 inch. With the tip of a sharp knife cut the pastry into 4 circles that will overhang the rim of the serving bowls or ramekins by about half an inch; for a single large baking dish, cut 4 circles that will cover its top, or use one large sheet.
In a small bowl, beat together the egg and the remaining 1 tablespoon cream to make an egg wash. Brush the tops and outsides of the rims of the bowls. Place the bowls, ramekins, or baking dish on a baking tray and place the puff pastry circles on top, pressing them gently over the sides of the dishes. Pierce the tops with the tip of a paring knife. Brush the top of the pastry with egg wash. Carefully transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake until the filling is bubbling hot and the pastry is a deep golden brown, 25 to 35 minutes. Serve hot.
Baked Macaroni and Cheese (recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck)
Ingredients
8 ounces elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons finely chopped black truffle (optional)
1/2 medium white onion
1 bay leaf
10 ounces sharp aged white Cheddar, shredded
3 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded
1 ounce freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch cayenne
2 drops black winter truffle oil (optional)
1 cup fresh brioche or challah bread crumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
Thinly sliced fresh black truffles, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add macaroni and cook until al dente, tender but still chewy, about 7 minutes. Drain and transfer to lightly oiled baking pan. Set aside.
While macaroni cooks, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a separate pot over low heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 4 minutes.
Add milk, chopped truffle, onion, and bay leaf to butter-flour mixture. Raise heat slightly and simmer for 10 minutes, until creamy, stirring regularly. Discard onion and bay leaf. Remove from heat.
Stir in 3/4 of aged Cheddar along with other cheeses. Season with salt, black pepper, cayenne, and truffle oil if desired. Fold in macaroni. Pour into 2-quart casserole. Top with remaining Cheddar.
Melt remaining butter in sauté pan. Add breadcrumbs and parsley. Toss to coat. Spread crumb mixture evenly over top of macaroni.
Step Six: Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven let stand for about 5 minutes. Top with shaved truffle, if desired, before serving.
The Protagonist
Ingredients
1/2 ounce Pimm’s The Original No. 1 Cup
3/4 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice
1/4 ounce Simple Syrup
2 ounces Tonic Water
Sliced Cucumber and Borage Flowers for Garnish
Instructions
Combine Don Julio Blanco, Pimm’s, lemon juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Gently shake and roll in tonic water.
Pour over fresh ice in a Collins glass.
Garnish: Wrap thin cucumber slice around inside of glass and top with borage flowers.
Check out the Oscars® Live Sunday, April 25th at 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT on ABC. What is your pick of the night? Post our answer here.
Oscars® nominations is the start to getting back to film and life. Oscars® will be live with no Zoom available for nominees to accept the Academy Award. The year in film is one of pandemic lock down and shut down from production to film festivals, and screening. This year theme is “Bring Your Movie Love.”
Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas announce the nominees for the 93rd Oscars®
Oscars® Nomination
Actor-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas and singer, songwriter, and actor Nick Jonas announce the 93rd Oscars® nominations in all 23 Academy Award® categories. The Oscars® nomination announcements presented via streaming and YouTube. They announced from London, England.
Oscars® Art Work
This year the art work for the Oscars® is a representation of the 2021 campaign illustrates this year’s tagline, “Bring Your Movie Love. The artist are world known for their great talent and art. They include:
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: Delivery of Prodigious Bribe to American Regime for Make Benefit Once Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan Screenplay by Sacha Baron Cohen & Anthony Hines & Dan Swimer & Peter Baynham & Erica Rivinoja & Dan Mazer & Jena Friedman & Lee Kern; Story by Sacha Baron Cohen & Anthony Hines & Dan Swimer & Nina Pedrad
The Father Screenplay by Christopher Hampton and Florian Zeller
Nomadland Written for the screen by Chloé Zhao
One Night in Miami… Screenplay by Kemp Powers
The White Tigers Written for the screen by Ramin Bahrani
Original Screenplay
Judas and the Black Messiah Screenplay by Will Berson & Shaka King; Story by Will Berson & Shaka King and Kenny Lucas & Keith Lucas
Minari Written by Lee Isaac Chung
Promising Young Woman Written by Emerald Fennell
Sound of Metal Screenplay by Darius Marder & Abraham Marder; Story by Darius Marder & Derek Cianfrance
The Trial of the Chicago 7 Written by Aaron Sorkin
The 93rd Oscars will air live on ABC on Sunday, April 25, 2021. What has been your nomination for best film from 2020? Post your answer here.