Chrysa Smith – Page 26 – Not Ready for Granny Panties

Moneyball–A Movie Review of an Oscar Contender

This week in Entertainment we bring you reviews on more Best Picture Oscar contenters!First up--Chrysa Smith on Brad Pitt and Moneyballthen, scroll down for two opinions on Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris from Carmen Ferreiro-Esteban and Mary Fran Bontempo.Be sure to scroll down the page so you don't miss a thing!by Chrysa SmithAh. It's spring training time. And whether or not you follow America's game, you've got to like the odds on Moneyball.The Brad [...]

Mary Fran Bontempo2018-10-30T09:52:18-04:00February 17th, 2012|0 Comments

The Chocolate Buffet

by Chrysa SmithAnother Saturday night at the Smith house. Only this time, after-dinner dessert was not served the usual 'out of the box' way. This night was the Chocolate Buffet.Yes, in honor of St. Valentine's Day, I opted to stay in, have a few friends over and celebrate in a pretty, moody way. And it looked just great, don't you think?Whether it's Valentine's Day or any other holiday, a special way to jazz [...]

Mary Fran Bontempo2018-10-30T09:52:23-04:00February 16th, 2012|3 Comments

Gisele & the Super Model Slug Fest

by Chrysa SmithIt's so easy to hate a super model. There. I said it. I mean, come on, perfect hair and skin. A tall, lanky body. Half of humankind wanting you. The other half wishing they had your good fortune for just a wee while.'She's going down,' is what so many of us subconsciouly wait to hear. Let's be honest. A few extra pounds, a few wrinkles, a few years; those are all [...]

Mary Fran Bontempo2018-10-30T09:52:33-04:00February 8th, 2012|1 Comment

Mr. Joe’s South Philly Empire

by Chrysa SmithWhen was the last time you were greeted by a motherly woman, seated in a room full of nostalgia and served a full, all-inclusive meal that didn't cost you the price of a butter-soft handbag? Grandma's house? Well it's close. It's Mr. Joe's Cafe on South 8th Street in Philly. Step inside and you'll feel like you've stepped into grandma's kitchen, because the atmosphere is warm, the food is quite good [...]

Mary Fran Bontempo2018-10-30T09:52:38-04:00February 4th, 2012|0 Comments

Football? Fahgettaboutit. Bring on the Food.

by Chrysa SmithAargh! I went to look for my favorite Superbowl recipe and DRATS---I can't find it. But it's so easy, I'm going to loosely share it with you---whether you cook or not; whether you like reading about food or not; whether you give two hoots about Superbowl Sunday or not---because this recipe is good for any celebration that involves hearty snacking.Don't fret---it's not the stadium snack sculpture pictured here. It is simply--stromboli. [...]

Mary Fran Bontempo2018-10-30T09:52:42-04:00February 2nd, 2012|2 Comments

The Queen’s Controversy

by Chrysa SmithPaula Deen, the 'Queen' of southern cooking, is now under fire. 'Hiding' her Diabetic diagnosis for three years has now led to criticism: and that is, that she waited until her partnership with a major drug company to tell the world.Y'all know that Paula's middle name comes in a yellow stick in the dairy section. She was criticized for that (not in my circle), and now, scrutinized for waiting until she [...]

Mary Fran Bontempo2018-10-30T09:52:52-04:00January 26th, 2012|3 Comments

Meticulously Martha

by Chrysa SmithThere she was. Entering 'stage left' as they say in the 'biz.' The blond emperess who can do just about anything 'better than', well, just about any of us. And I was there to witness it all in the flesh.Yes, I was lucky enough to score 'Martha' tickets to her soon-to-be-cancelled show. And I must say, while I've been strongly attracted to her sense of style and home fashion, I've never [...]

Mary Fran Bontempo2018-10-30T09:52:53-04:00January 25th, 2012|0 Comments