Things have been looking a little gloomy lately, thanks to recession fears, high gas prices and the return of “American Gladiators” to television. Here are a few things to help distract you from all that.
Clean your plate: Jan Roberts-Dominguez tells us that the Brussels sprout, that most hated and feared of tiny vegetables, can be delicious if you just treat it with a little respect.
She recommends sauteing steamed sprouts in butter for a nice finishing touch. Added advantage: They’ll probably be too slippery for skeptical children to throw at the dog.
As they usually do, dramas dominated the Oscar nominations Tuesday, with gritty films such as “No Country for Old Men,” “There Will Be Blood,” “Atonement” and “Michael Clayton” receiving nods for best picture.
Voters also nominated the teen pregnancy comedy “Juno” in an effort to prove that their hearts have not been turned to stone by Botox.
In a sign of hope, the writers guild and studio officials made progress at a glacial pace Tuesday when they began talking about whether to resume talks.
If you are now waiting with bated breath to see what will happen next, please stop before you pass out.
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