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My sweet dumplin’

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As much as I love it, the marathon that is Awards Season is over for another year and it is so nice to be able to stop and breathe a little bit.

That being said, I’ve decided to invite my dear friend Linda Perry over this week in honour of her being egregiously snubbed of a well deserved Oscar nom for the soundtrack of Dumplin’.

I mean, I feel more attacked by the Academy than Glenn must, given ignoring Dumplin’ was ignoring just one, but two of my dear, sweet friends.

But it isn’t about me.

What do I make that says you’ll always be the girl in the movies wearing red shoes who won’t push and pull if we don’t … to me? Sorry, I went down a title rabbithole.

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Is The Fonz about to fly over the island?

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Despite whining about it at each of my pre-season catch-ups, Edge of Extinction is upon us and I am still excited. I mean, One World sucked but it produced one of the best winners of all time. So surely there will be a silver lining?

The concept of people voted out and getting to make it to the end lessens the stakes. But let’s not forget that Lil made for an entertaining end game and gave Queen SDT her first victory. Plus – I totally would have lived for Tina Wesson to somehow make it to the end in Blood vs. Water and snatch her second victory.

Basically, what I’m saying is. Don’t hate the player – Survivor, in this case – hate the game. Aka endless twists to avoid changing location. In any event, I’ve had to change my Ponderosa cooking plans and will instead be cooking on a camp stove somewhere between the sign offering Island of Extinction and the island itself.

Which is what my disappointment stems from, because booted contestants with hope are always so. Hopeful.

Who will be joining me as the first boot slash potential winner? Check back Sunday!

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Oscar Gold XCI: Call Me By Your Gold

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It feels like this awards season has flown by in an absolute blur, and I’m already starting to miss it. I mean, from popular films to the Kevin Hart scandal and my girl Allison potentially not getting the opportunity to hand out an award, it has been riddled with ups and downs, and I’m frankly exhausted by the marathon.

But I have a duty, to you and the entertainment industry, to power on and honour Hollywood’s night of nights with my annual Oscar Gold celebration.

Plus – I still need to earn some good karma to finally get myself an Oscar-worthy role.

Who’s star was birthed, became my favourite, filled me with a bohemian rhapsody and inspired me to rip a page out of my green book and engage in my gambling vice something something Roma, Black Panther BlackkKlansman?  Check in tomorrow as we kick of Oscar Gold, Call Me By Your Gold.

Excuse me while I go find some boardshorts and a peach.

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Pageant pals

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You may not know this about me, but I am an extremely talented and important part of global pageant culture.

Like, essentially, the role of Gladys Leeman was pretty much written about me. Though minus the murder.

In any event, that is how I know this week’s guest, the bubbly and energetic Honey Boo Boo. Aka my pageant mentee.

What do I make that adequately says here does not come Honey Boo Boo, because she is here?

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Somebody That I Used to Gold

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While it probably seems like I am limping through this little marathon called life – I am sorry about the sporadic social media, I have a sick puppy and I am a dutiful parent – I am trying to slip on my lycra, go to Yogalates and get my tri-weekly blowouts – that’s three times a week, right? – whilst maintaining an aggressive regiment of Hollywood catch-ups.

I don’t want to say I’m father of the year, but I’m totally father of the year.

Anyway, this isn’t about me … because once again the suits at the Recording Academy didn’t see fit to nominate my album of covers while impersonating either Celine or Kenny for record of the year – it’s all about the Grammys.

(Hey, I may be bitter but I still know the best way to get awards is to schmooze and mingle).

So dust off the ol’ gramophone, grab a Whitskey Houston Sour – because this is a dry year, FYI – and prepare to get acquainted with Somebody That I Used to Gold.

Who will be joining me to kick off this year’s celebrations?

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Good morning, Charlie!

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It is probably hard for you to pinpoint the exact moment that you fell in love with Lucy Liu. I know, I’ve been there, I get it.

Was it her small roles in Beverly Hills, 90210 and Jerry Maguire? Perchance her blistering portrayal of Ling Woo in Ally McBeal? Or her murderous turns as Kitty Baxter in Chicago and O-Ren Ishii in Kill Bill? While all may seem like the right answer, the correct answer is actually seeing her slay Charlie’s Angels.

The more you know.

Anyway, we’re the dearest friends and tragically haven’t seen much of each other this decade since I refused to watch Elementary as I assumed it would be quickly axed. In any event, I swallowed my pride, apologised and she is keen to finally drop by on the record and catch up.

What do I make that says I love you, I need you to continue to succeed … but I still don’t want to watch a police procedural?

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Hashbrown: The End

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Sit down and pour yourself a big glass of pinot noir because Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’s end is nigh, and if that isn’t a reason to start living your life in ten second increments, I don’t know what is.

Unless you too were kidnapped by Reverend Richard Wayne Gary Wayne and held in a bunker for the last four years, you would know that Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is one of the greatest shows of all time. Given it is from the mind of Tina Fey though, we shouldn’t be shocked. And I am totally set to go all Kanye-on-Taylor on the winner of Best Comedy at this year’s Emmy if it doesn’t finally receive some love.

Oh and I guess congrats on being a mole woman if you were in the John Hamm bunker!

So try and relax, get gussied up and look like a million bucks – I’m sure that is a compliment to a non-celeb – and prepare to live as good as a werewolf while celebrating the too short life of Kimmy. And Kymmi too, I guess.

What do I make for the cast as they blimp in?

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Papadomhnall Gleeson

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Oh my lordy my dear friend Domhnall Gleeson is just such a damn sweetheart! Despite not really prepared to go from London winter to Brisbane summer, he still ran into my arms and held me for an eternity as we had the most moist, non-sexual hug of all time.

Though obviously I still found it hot.

It is ironic, since I met Dom almost a decade ago on the set of Never Let Me Go. I was visiting Kiz at the time, but given my passion for redheads he caught my eye and while a torrid love affair wasn’t in our future, a beautiful friendship was. Particularly after we spent more time on the set of the final Harry Potter films.

I haven’t seen much of Dom in the last few years due to his hectic filming schedules and his star continuing to rise, so it was such a treat to be able to take some time out from Star Wars – thanks to some casual threats I made to JJ to give him a week off – and reconnect.

While he felt my threats would likely block me from entering the UK slash not make JJ open to casting me as Carrie’s long lost good son slash Adam Driver’s twin, who will defeat Adam Driver. Unless he is the good guy, in which case I will be the villain – All I know is Adam plays her son, ok? – he is open to talking to him to see if he can rewrite the movie and include me.

What a bloody champ? Maybe an Oscar is on the cards for me next year.

Given how much havoc travel can play on the gastrointestinal system, I knew a lighter meal would be the best idea for someone making such a long trip in a short time frame. Which is convenient, because he absolutely adores Papadomhnall Gleeson.

 

 

Obviously this is not my recipe as I like most people am lazy and prefer to buy the dried ones, though I am thrilled to say you should all stop as these are super easy and so much better. Fresh and crunchy, they’re the perfect receptacle for smashing a curry. Or just gorging on as a snack.

Enjoy!

 

 

Papadomhnall Gleeson
Makes: 12.

Ingredients
4 cups lentil flour
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp salt
½ tsp baking powder
¼ cup water
vegetable oil, for fryin’

Method
Preheat oven to 100℃.

Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl, before creating a well in the centre to slowly add the water. Knead until a smooth ball has formed. You want it to hold together without being sticky, so adjust the flour and water as desired.

Divide the dough into 12 balls and roll out between two baking sheets until very thin, like the packet ones. Place on a lined baking sheet and cook until dried out.

When you’re ready to eat, heat a generous lug of oil – about 1-2cm deep, so more than a lug I guess – in a pot and fry until crispy and puffed.

Serve with your favourite curry and devour.

 

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Weasley-ing his way over

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While he may not be one of the big ticket Weasley’s in the Harry Potter universe, Domhnall Gleeson is the one that truly has my heart and as such I was thrilled to discover he was free to catch-up this week.

Given he is super busy filming the upcoming Star Wars, I was surprised to receive his call saying he was free and keen to drop by and hang.

Obvi I said yes – I mean, it was kiss a ginger day last week and he is a babe – and obvi I’m going to find a way to work my way into the movie to honour my dear Caz.

What do I make to help with my persuasiveness?

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Copping a serve

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After spending time focusing on the celebrities of Hollywood with the Globes, I decided to pivot over to the sporting world – it is a new year after all – and catch up with one of my dearest friends Novak Djokovic.

Despite not competing in this year’s Brisbane International – at least I think – my second favourite male tennis player was thrilled to swing by on his way to the Australian Open and get some last minute coaching ahead of the grand slam.

Clearly he knows that I’m an ace in the hole!

What do I make that shows him my support, but still stays loyal to global treasure Fed?

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