OLYMPIAN WANNABE EDITION

Well Super Bowl Fifty-Two has come and gone, and I'm sure the city of Philly is still partying. However, another round of sport is upon us. Drum roll, please ... the Winter Olympics!

Are you excited? ...Well, I'm excited. Admittedly, I swoon more for the Summer Olympics, but still I'm sure this is going to be epic! Don't you want to be an Olympian?

If only they had a medal for Best Binge Watcher, I would smoke the competition!

Let's begin...

NBC WINTER OLYMPIC INFO

First here's the link http://www.nbcolympics.com/?utm_tags=int:oly:ond:nbcusymph:oly:oly:web:web:nbcusymph:gaware

Coverage begins Feb. 8 (Figure Skating) and continues Feb. 9 (Opening Ceremony). Watch at 8p ET/5p PT.

AND TO QUOTE "ROCKY" FROM "ROCKY & BULLWINKLE", NOW IT'S TIME FOR SOMETHING YOU'LL REALLY LIKE....

WHAT I'M WATCHING/WHAT YOU SHOULD BE WATCHING (SHOWS TO BRING OUT THE KID IN YOU/MOVIES AND SHOWS ABOUT POST-COLLEGE-GRAD LIFE)

1. "Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life" (available to stream on Hulu and Netflix)

This charming show only got one season, but it's still worth it for you to watch it.

Here's the basic plot:

Jack Cutmore-Scott stars as Cooper Barrett in a comedy that explores the often-messy -- but also frequently hilarious -- stage of life after college when people are still searching for their places in the world. Cooper doesn't have a job that he really wants, and has fallen for his neighbor, Kelly Bishop (Meaghan Rath). His roommate, Neal (Charlie Saxton) is stuck in a relationship with a bodybuilder, and another roommate, Barry, has a difficult time avoiding trouble. Despite all the struggles and misadventures, the gang always has each other to depend on.

And here's a clip...

2. "Kicking and Screaming" (1995) (available to stream/rent on Amazon Prime)

This little indie gem about post-grad life is Noah Baumbach's 1997 directorial debut. It's well worth the viewing. Also, frankly, any movie with indie darling "Parker Posey" makes life a little bit better.

Here's a clip...

3. "Reality Bites" (1994)

Okay, this movie is about as '90s era as you can get. We got the perenially adorable Winona Ryder, grunge sex God Ethan Hawke, always hilarious Janeane Garafalo, a woefully underappreciated Steve Zahn, and actor--- and director of the film --- a terrific Ben Stiller. Oh, and last but not least, John Mahoney doing a wonderful job as Leilani's boss-from-hell.

This film, for those of you who haven't seen it, is about Leilani Pierce and her gaggle of friends trying to make something of themselves once the graduation caps come off. By the way, I still love, love, love Winona's wardrobe in this, but... NEVER the "Doily Dress"...She should burn the "Doily Dress".

Here's a clip...

4. "Adventureland" (2009)

I know I have pushed this film before. There's a reason, it's delightful. It starts Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart.

It's about a young man experiencing a summer of discontent as his post college trip abroad is axed, and he's forced to work at an amusement park to pay for grad school.

Here's a clip...

NOW IT'S TIME TO TALK ABOUT FOOD. Here is the latest round of recipes...

By now, you know I have, um... a Buzzfeed problem. However, the recipes they provide are the bees knees... that's right, I said bees knees.

Here are the lastest for you to enjoy...

19 Easy Peezy Sandwich Recipes To Add To Your Arsenal

Never settle for a sad sammie again.

I provided the link below, but I also cut and paste a few of my favorites in the list below.

https://www.buzzfeed.com/guillermodelpalacio/sandwich-sandwich-we-adore-you?utm_term=.fta7rBr5A#.hpDP3v3p6

1. This gorgeous grilled cheese with bacon and caramelized pear:

If you haven't discovered the flavor combo that is bacon + Havarti cheese + grilled pears, you're welcome. Get the full recipe at The Egg Farm.

2. This ooey gooey fried egg grilled cheese sandwich:

Also known as: how to have grilled cheese for breakfast. Yum! Get the full recipe at Great Grub, Delicious Treats.

3. This vegetarian-pleaser of a grilled eggplant sandwich:

Ugh, I'm not fantasizing about summer produce, you're fantasizing about summer produce. Get the full recipe at loveandlemons.com.

4. This easy-on-the-eyes grilled chicken melt with pesto and sun-dried tomatoes:

More proof that anything on ciabatta is heaven. Get the full recipe at foodiewithfamily.com.

5. This **pauses to mop up drool** baked potato grilled cheese: (PSST...this one's my favorite!)

Like potato skins but ON A SANDWICH. It doesn't get better than this, you guys. Get the full recipe from bsinthekitchen.com.

UNTIL NEXT TIME, MY LOVELIES....