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Lifestyle: A Guide to What To See, Read and Eat

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This blog title was abbreviated from ‘A Guide to what to see in films, books to read for 2019 and restaurants to try if you haven’t already’ and so begins the suggestions: What Films to See If you are heading to the Tribeca Film Festival 2019 or simply adding films-to-see to your list, then I am going to offer up my top three for your consideration. Georgetown: Here’s what you need to know – Christoph Waltz in his directorial debut as well as main character shares with us the story of a very ambitious military man who marries a much older socialite, played by Venessa Redgrave – and while everyone is pleased by his stature, the daughter of the socialite played by Annette Bening , is more than suspicious of his intentions.       Plus One: “Jack Quaid and Maya Erskine star in this sharp comedy—which is equal parts rom-com and buddy film—about a pair of college pals who, during a summer when they have a wedding to attend almost every weekend, team up …

Fashion: Summer Wardrobe In Mind

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Although we seldom have a real summer in San Francisco, us locals make it a point to escape the fog and cold by heading to inland. Whether the wine country, a picnic by the river, even Lake Tahoe, we leave town to get our fair dose of sun and summer weather. And since I am a planner, here’s what I am thinking for this summer attire – neutrals and interchangeable accessories  

Boutique Hotel Pick – Heckfield Place – Hampshire, England

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And here is where I wish to stay for a week or so – to simply daydream away – and nothing more… Where there are gardens to explores,  a spa day to be planned, decor to be admired and cuisine to be tried, this would be the best thing for me, I just know it                                                                                                                                                       {source here, and here}

Food: Dinner Tonight – Oven Fried Chicken

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There are two things I love – Korean BBQ short ribs, and fried or battered chicken of sorts. These are my weaknesses among a million other gastronomical weaknesses. 🙂  Now, although San Francisco has some of the best cuisines or restaurants in the world, I sometimes prefer to try out my favorites at home – in my own kitchen and naturally with a twist to recipes I find here and there. INGREDIENTS 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs (you can use skin on or off, but I used skin off) 1 cup buttermilk 2 teaspoons kosher salt 3 cups finely crushed corn flakes  {or Panko, which is what I am going to use} 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme extra virgin olive oil, for brushing HOT HONEY 6 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons honey   {I am going to mix in BBQ sauce, what? Haven’t you heard of honey-BBQ} 2-3 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder kosher salt  {more} Side dish – homemade coleslaw – cabbage, Extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, a dash of salt  Just in case you are planning a trip to San Francisco, and of …