Julie & Julia

Not sure if "Julie & Julia" ever made it to Malaysian cinema. What a waste if it didn't, but thanks to the reliable DVD seller, I managed to get a good clear copy of the movie, which I enjoyed with a good company & a few glasses of wine. Meryl Streep's acting was suberb. On the other hand, I don't remember watching Meryl Streep's movie which I didn't like. It's amazing that she can play such diverse roles & yet do it so well, each time. Just love the way she rolls her eyes & deep inside I want to be Miranda Presley.

Grabbed the a book a couple of weeks later at Border, the "Buy 1 get 1 at 50% discount" was too good to resist. The other book, "The Kite Runner" sits along with all the books, which I have not read & "Julie & Julia" is my current bedtime story.

The book has inspired me in many ways. Simple because Julia Child started learning cooking at the age of 37 & I am 37 this year. What a coincidence? Actually, I am not sure if Julia Child or  Julie Powell is the source of the inspriration, but it's doesn't really matter. When one does what he or she is passionate about, it becomes less work & more joy. 

Did any book inspire you in any way?

Caesar Salad

 

Often, I am labeled as a creature of habit. Not that I am complaining about it. I have this of habit eating the same salad, almost all the time, Caesar Salad. For the same reason, I always drink Sup Kambing when ever I eat at a restaurant serving Sup Kambing. It's the search for the best Caesar Salad, it's the search for the best Sup Kambing.

In my opinion, a perfect Caesar Salad should have

1. Romaine Lettuce and only Romaine Lettuce

2. Coddled Egg for the dressing

3. Poached or what I call 3/4 Boiled Egg on the salad

4. Good Olive Oil 

5. Parmesan Cheese

6. Courtons

7. Anchovies, on the salad or in the dressing, despite what Julia Child says - There are no anchovies in Caesar Salad - an excerpt out of From Julia Child's Kitchen

At the moment my favourite Caesar Salad(above) is from Delicious

What is your favourite salad?