Before we left Harlem I had captured some shots of Mr. Love Bird cooking. While I do most of the cooking Mr. Love Bird is quick to jump in and help. He's more of an artist/creator in the kitchen whereas I tend to follow recipes then tweak them to my liking. I've always been a firm believer in both men and women knowing how to cook and Mr. Love Bird does not disappoint!
Clove infused pork
He's mastered homemade potato chips! (I'm still too scared to use the slicer)
I've posted before about my love for British TV especially Downton Abbey (you can read my old posts here and here). While Downton Abbey Season 2 has ended and I frantically patiently await Season 3 here are my favorite pop culture mentions from around the internet:
This tribute to the Dowager Countess (Maggie Smith - my fave!) set to Rod Smith's classic song showcases her best lines from Season 2:
And this one is longer but a round-up from both seasons:
I always think it's fun, and sometimes alarming, to see period movie actors outside of character and this feature via Papermag (shared by Nat the Fat Rat) is a wonderful side-by-side comparison of this. Here's a sampling: