A little entertainment for your Friday

I recently mentioned that Paula Abdul had a new single. Here's the video. It's straight out of the '90s, making it simultaneously sad and awesome. It seriously combines elements and dance moves from almost every single one of her other videos, and I'm not sure if it meant to. But, you all know I have a soft spot for Paula that's left over from my childhood, so it's only a matter of time before I download the song--and if we're really being honest here, probably even the video--off itunes.

It's also only a matter of time until I buy the book, “Trail of Crumbs: Hunger, Love and the Search for Home,” by Kim Sunée. Tish recently hipped me to this lovely piece of literary work, which according to the New York Times' article, seems like a culinary version of my current favorite novel, "Eat, Pray, Love." I was interested in the book from the concept alone, but the last quote in the Times' article really got me. It reads:

“There are so many clichés about love, food and cooking,” she said. “But cooking with your lover is a great way to see where your relationship is. I have been called an alpha cook, but when I am in love, the man can put as much salt, cream and butter into the dish as he wants. Even if it’s ruined, it’s still the best dish you’ve ever eaten.”

Really, how beautiful is that? Kind of makes those of you who claim to not like cooking want to cook, doesn't it? Ahem, Erin. hehe.)

And, if you're not ready to commit to reading a full book, you can check out her blog here. From the looks of it, she posts a lot, so foodie adventures abound!