The best movie to watch during the new year. This is a funny, nostalgic memoir of the New York of Woody Allen's childhood. A world without adopted daughters and possible comebacks (is Match Point really going to be good?), but Mia's still there – and Dianne Wiest. The music is amazing – my song of the week comes from this soundtrack.

If you haven't seen this movie you should.

The perfect for dancing after a night of champagne and fireworks.

Awesome in MASH, Alex in Wonderland, Klute, Don't Look Now, and the list goes on… They just don't let actors look this interesting anymore. And this might be off the subject but why do all actors shave their chests now?

Hey, maybe I can mention that I just cut my hair a few more times. In fact, Chantal Goya (from Godard's Masculine Feminine) was my haircut inspiration. She went on to become a French gay icon and a singer of musique pour enfants. Check out her crazy website.

Seriously, check it out, it's pretty insane.

I want to thank Martha and her chef roommate for introducing me to these beautiful orange sweet tasting little fruits. They have a tangy pineapple/strawberry taste with the size and texture of a small cherry tomato. I can't imagine these are very easy to find but if you happen upon some don't miss the opportunity to try them.

I received this unbelievable massage as a gift last year and it cured me of some shoulder problems I was having. One of the most worth-while indulgences ever.

As it gets cold, go south. Graceland is a great road trip destination, even if other parts of Memphis can be less appealing. Word of advice: if you're a young woman, don't go to the race track late at night, it's not as fun as you might think.

Elvis did have an awesome pad however, with some pretty fantastic and unusual decorating choices.

Widely considered one of the best miniseries ever made. The cast is amazing, including John Hurt as Caligula (that alone should entice you to watch). Jim and I watched all thirteen episodes in one weekend. Shot without locations on sound stages, all on video no less, it still puts HBO's extremely expensive Rome to shame. This page has a ton of clips.

1 egg
1 cup half and half
1 Tbsp. Sugar
1 Tbsp. Cinnamon
1/4 tap. Nutmeg
3 or 4 drops Vanilla extract
1/4 tap. Salt
6 slices thick white bread or French bread

Beat eggs with half and half. Add sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg , vanilla extract, and salt. Soak both sides of bread in the mixture for a couple of minutes. Fry in melted butter or shortening until brown on both sides. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with butter and syrup or honey.