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Side Dish - 18th Apr

Side Dish from ABC, Brothers & Sisters.

A shock to the system
There are good surprises.

There are bad surprises.

Then there are earth-shattering surprises.

And this week Kevin and I had a surprise that falls into that latter category. Marrying into the Walker family has always meant expecting the unexpected, but Kevin and I have been walking around with our mouths open all day. I can’t really write more about it now… but you can expect to hear more in the future, for sure.

 I had planned to feature a recipe for pineapple-peach smoothie this week on the blog. This was a drink that Saul came up with last summer and it sold like crazy. “So as the weather starts to warm up, make a big pitcher of these and enjoy them with your favorite fruity person.

I think Kevin and I are going to enjoy them tonight.

Oh as a side note on the photo. I asked Kevin to take a picture of me with a Pineapple-Peach Smoothie and he came across this old picture on his phone. Since I’ve been making this face all week, we thought it would be an appropriate choice for this week!

PINEAPPLE-PEACH SMOOTHIE
Makes 1 Large Drink

INGREDIENTS
3/4-cup pineapple juice or juice reserved from crushed pineapple
1 1/2-cups frozen sliced peaches
1/2-cup vanilla or plain soy milk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (if using plain soy milk)

Blend the pineapple juice and peaches at low speed until the peaches are finely chopped. Increase the speed to high and, with the motor running, pour the soy milk (and vanilla if using) into the blender. Blend until smooth and frothy. Pour into a cold glass and drink right away.  

Apr 18, 2011 4:35 AM

Brothers & Sisters S5E19

"Wouldn't It Be Nice"

Judging from former episodes (S4E18-19), Scotty is the biological father of the baby.

[S4E19] Do you remember this scene?
Scotty: Oh, my God, that's why he wasn't there. We had our, uh, second implantation today. I waited with Michelle for two hours.
Sarah: Oh, God.
Scotty: I kept telling the doctor, "He'll be here, just give him ten more minutes." I mean, he didn't even call. Do you know where he is now?
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Kevin: I ruined his life, Scotty. He was a kid. Oh, my God, the implantation. I'm so sorry.
Scotty: It's okay.
Kevin: It's not okay, l...
Scotty: Yes, it is. I went through with it.
Kevin: You did?
Scotty: We had to. We would have lost the embryos. Kevin.

[S4E20]
Kevin: Did Michelle call you too?
Scotty: Yes.
Kevin: I mean, she still has to have another blood test.
Scotty: Right. She has to wait to see if her HCG doubles.
Kevin: Right, but halfway pregnant?
Scotty: So we can be happy?
Kevin: Halfway happy?
Scotty: All the way happy?
Kevin: All the way happy.
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Kevin: Halfway pregnant.
Scotty: Halfway pregnant.

Justin finds out Brody's secret

Spoiler Alart: Brothers & Sisters S5E21 "For Better or for Worse" - Press Release

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THE WALKERS CONFRONT THEIR PASTS, AND RELATIONSHIPS ARE REKINDLED, ON ABC'S "BROTHERS & SISTERS"
"For Better or for Worse" - After Sarah confronts Brody about his being her father, she decides she no longer wants him to be a part of her life or Nora's, but Nora just can't seem to let him go. Meanwhile, Olivia struggles with the new addition of baby Daniel to the family, on "Brothers & Sisters," SUNDAY, MAY 1 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"Brothers & Sisters" stars Dave Annable as Justin Walker, Sally Field as Nora Holden, Calista Flockhart as Kitty Walker, Rachel Griffiths as Sarah Walker, Luke Macfarlane as Scotty Wandell, Gilles Marini as Luc Laurent, Matthew Rhys as Kevin Walker, Ron Rifkin as Saul Holden and Patricia Wettig as Holly Harper.

Guest starring are Christine Garver as Young Nora, Robbie Amell as Young William, Marika Dominczyk as Tyler Altamirano, Isabella Rae Thomas as Olivia, Beau Bridges as Nick Brody and Chris Sheffield as Young Brody.

"For Better or for Worse" writter: Stephen Tolkin and Matt Donnelly, and directer:  Michael Morris.

Source: ABC

Pics from S5E19 via AfterElton

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Take a look and make your best guess! But be warned, these are SPOILERS!

Here's the synopsis for the April 17th episode "Wouldn't it be Nice." (oh, and in case you don't recall, Michelle is the surrogate that Kevin and Scotty once tried and failed to conceive with.)

"Nora finally gives in to her feelings for Brody which leads to a spontaneous romantic getaway. Meanwhile Sarah and Luc closely consider growing their family, and a chance encounter with Michelle raises Scotty's suspicions about her whereabouts for the past several months."

"Oh, here comes Michelle the surrogate. If things had worked out with her, we wouldn't have needed you,
and you'd be in the orphanage right now fighting that singing red-haired girl for a piece of moldy bread."

"I'm not nervous ... why do you think I look nervous? You've got nerve saying I look nervous.
Who are you, the frickin' nervous police!"

"What's wrong? All I asked is if you wanted to take some of my frozen yogurt for later."

 

The April 24th episode "Father Unknown" pretty much confirms what we suspected.

"Parenthood is questionable for more than one member of the Walker family, as Justin keeps a closely guarded secret about the true paternal identity of one of his siblings and Scotty makes a shocking discovery that will bring a new life into the Walker family fold."

So what do you think the big discovery is? Have at it, but PLEASE don't put your spoiler ideas in your comment title!

"I'll bet Kevin would love to see my shadow puppet"

"Well, I have always wanted to visit Florida."

 

"Stupid Earthling! The invasion of the Katy Perry's has begun, and soon we will dominate!"

"I'm sorry, you lost me after 'turkey baster.' "

Side Dish - 11th Apr

Side Dish from ABC, Brothers & Sisters.

Crostini

A lot has happened since I’ve last written a blog entry so I wanted to apologize for taking the time off. I promise that at least for the next few weeks I will make it a point to carve out the time to share my recipes with you.

This week my mom came to visit and I think we both really surprised each other. Our relationship has been… well… strained, but I think that we both came to understand and appreciate each other a lot more by the end of her time here. I was proud that she got to see Café 429 and finally taste the food there… and I was also glad she isn’t a food critic. J  Let’s just say she no longer refers to the place as a “nightclub” and, to me, that’s progress.

I really tried to wow her with some of my favorite dishes on the menu, but the simplest things are sometimes the things you remember most. And when I asked her if I could show her a recipe she asked me to show her how to make the crostini. At first I was offended – that’s like asking for the recipe for a garnish!  BUT then I came to realize… we use the crostini on everything: we float them on soups, crumble them in salads, serve them with our cheese platter. So maybe asking for THAT recipe is the ultimate compliment. 

My mom and I still have a long way to go in rebuilding our relationship, but as she snapped a picture of me in the kitchen I couldn’t help but be grateful we’re working on it. You only get one set of parents.

PERFECT CROSTINI
Makes about 24 crostini

INGREDIENTS Post
-          1 small thin, firm French loaf
-          Olive Oil1 peeled garlic clove, cut in half (optional)

Set a rack in the center position and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Cut the bread crosswise into ½-inch slices. Bruch both sides of the bread lightly with olive oil, placing them on a baking sheet as you go. If you like, rub each slice with the cut side of the garlic as well. Bake 7 minutes. Turn and bake until very crisp and lightly browned on both sides, about 10 minutes. Serve warm or cool. Crostini can be stored at room temperature in a tightly sealed container for up to 2 days.

Apr 11, 2011 4:34 AM

Brothers & Sisters S5E17, E18

" Olivia’s Choice "




" Never Say Never "