This ‘n That, Movies.

As you know, I have been sick, I am still not bouncing with health, but things are improving I am glad to say. Today, Wednesday, I went to my exercise class but could not do more than a few minutes. Monday I didn’t even try bowling. During the last 10 days I have thought of half a dozen things to blog about all of which would have been frantically interesting except I forgot what they all were. I suppose I should have written them down, but… I don’t think I will be back full time yet awhile though.

I was somewhat annoyed that on top of all my problems I discovered my cleaner wasn’t coming in, ever again. I wish she had let us know before as the place has had more or less no attention for close on 6 weeks now, for various reasons. Neither Matt nor I are really fit enough to clean house unfortunately. So now I am scrambling trying to find someone to come and clean.

A week or two ago, I ordered a copy of the movie The Theory of Everything. This is the story of the incredible journey and struggle faced by Professor Stephen Hawking and his family. In 1964 he was told he would have 2 years to live because he has what, these days, is known as Lou Gehrig’s disease or ALS, this was 52 years ago. Thanks in great part to his first wife, Jane, he is still with us today and has proved to be one of the most brilliant minds of our time. I only just got round to seeing the movie as, having been ill, I just couldn’t concentrate on movies or anything much else, but finally, on Monday night, I watched it, particularly having heard that Eddie Redmayne got the Oscar for best actor portraying Stephen Hawking. What a brilliant film, I loved it from start to finish. It was a wonderful portrayal of a terrible disease and what it can do. It was also a beautiful love story between Jane and Stephen. If you get half a chance, you really should see it. Even if you don’t understand all the science/cosmology involved, you should certainly see the film. The Professor sent Redmayne a congratulatory message on Facebook after his win. Apparently he is a newbie to FB.

I now want to get the movie Imitation Game about Alan Turing, another brilliant man and his contribution to the war effort in the 40’s and of course I want a copy of Paddington Bear.

I caught sight of this pie and thought it looked both unusual and delicious.

Sky-High Brunch Bake

Kraft Kitchens

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What You Need

1 pkg.  (17.3 oz.) frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
6 eggs, beaten
1 cup  POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese
Dash  hot pepper sauce
2 pkg.  (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
4 slices  OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, chopped
1-1/2 cups  KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 cup  chopped red peppers

Make It

HEAT oven to 400°F.
UNFOLD pastry sheets. Roll out 1 sheet to 11-inch square; set aside. Roll out remaining sheet to 12-inch square; use to line bottom and side of 9-inch springform pan sprayed with cooking spray.
RESERVE 1 Tbsp. eggs. Mix remaining eggs with ricotta, pepper sauce and spinach. Layer half each of the bacon, cheddar, ricotta mixture and peppers in crust. Repeat layers.
COVER with remaining pastry sheet; fold under edges of pastry, then tuck inside pan. Brush pastry with reserved egg. Cut slits in top crust.
BAKE 45 to 55 min. or until golden brown. Cool 10 min. Run small knife around edge of pan to loosen crust before removing rim.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size Wise
Your family will know it is the festive season when this special morning dish is served. Remember to balance your food choices throughout the day so you can enjoy a serving of this indulgent dish.
Make Ahead
Assemble and bake pie as directed. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. When ready to serve, bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 30 to 40 min. or until heated through.
Variation
If you don't have a springform pan, this recipe can be baked in a 13x9-inch baking dish instead. Roll out bottom and top pastry to fit dish. For ease in serving, line empty baking dish with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Spray with cooking spray. Prepare crust and fill with ingredients as directed. Bake at 350ºF for 35 to 40 min. or until golden brown. Let stand 10 min. Use foil handles to lift pie from dish before cutting to serve.

Have a great day