This is a departure from the norm, but indulge me… Austen or Brontë? Any Brontë sister.
I’ve been rereading my old classic collections, and watching some movie adaptations of them. There’s no better way to relax. I highly recommend it.
So, anyway, I find myself unable to easily answer the question these days. I fluctuate between one choice to another.
In the past, I would have predictably chosen Austen. But this week I’m leaning Brontë. More complex and interesting, I think, and somehow more relevant.
This isn’t a book club, obviously, but I do have other interests besides food and fiesta. It’s been too hot, anyway, to do real cooking and baking. Give me a glass of iced tea and cucumber sandwiches and I’ll live.
Since we’re at it, whose portrayal of Mr. Rochester is the best? Orson Welles, George C. Scott, Timothy Dalton, Ciaran Hinds, Michael Fassbender, or Toby Stephens?
Also… LeBron James or Michael Jordan? Lionel Richie or Kenny Rogers? Coke or Pepsi? Burger King or McDonald’s?
The answer, my friend, is blowin in the wind… and LeBron James.
And now, features from last week’s fiesta
“So, basil in a cake, have you tried it?! I actually haven’t. I’ve added it in drinks, but not in cakes. I can’t wait to give it a try!” — Angie
“This exotic looking one pot meal with New Orleans flavours looks as much fun to make as it is to eat.” — Hilda
“Seriously?! I’ve never even heard of Yaka Mein before! Which is nearly impossible with my love of anything Noodles and “Noo” Orleans (ha!). This one is guaranteed to be tried, soonish!” — Angie
“Who wouldn’t be tempted by these sweet and spicy treats! I’m thinking of a hot pot of tea and a plate of these fresh doughnuts with friends and family.” — Hilda
“Jess has perfected the art of do(ugh)nuts – just look at that crispy exterior! The cardamom she adds to the cinnamon sugar is such an unexpected yet tantalizing finishing touch.” — Mara
“Irene’s fresh and colorful molletes are exactly the kind of breakfast I need to get my morning off to a great start! I’d be happy to eat these open-faced sandwiches for breakfast, lunch, AND dinner.” — Mara
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That is a very difficult one. Possibly Mr Darcy would win in the end (especially Colin Firth) but hmm.. worth a think for sure! 🙂
Thank you for hosting us all again and I hope you have a nice and relaxing weekend! xx
He’s been my favorite, too, for years and years. But there’s something about Mr. Rochester that makes you want to pull for him 🙂 Busy weekend for us finishing the landscape around the deck, but there may be a trip to the beach, we’ll see. You have a good one, Petra!
But also….Greg Wise as Willoughby is Sense and Sensibility….swoon….!
Lol, I’ve probably seen that movie more than 10 times. You should check our Toby Stephens in Jane Eyre.
hi Angie
I hope you made it to the beach! It cooled down here so I had a little time to be a bit lazy as well! Pure bliss! I see what you mean about Mr Rochester, a difficult one 🙂
It was raining all day so we didn’t get to the beach or did any landscaping. On the plus side, I did a lot of cooking and baking so we should be well fed for the next three days ?
Yep, Colin Firths Darcy, I’m with you on that one!!!
As the school is going to open next week,i got to try few from here , so I can pack it for my kids.
Sounds like a plan, Lathi ?
Hey Angie! Happy Fiesta Friday! You are making us pick between Austen and Bronte?? How can I do that? Honestly I love them both and think it is about time that I re-read all of that great lit!
Thanks so much again for hosting Fiesta Friday. You know we all love you for being there every week for us, right?
You’re right, of course, it’s an impossible choice. I guess we don’t have to choose, we can love them all equally.
Thanks for cohosting! We love you for that!! ??
I’m getting ready to do my honest review on the book by Becca Fitzpatrick. I just finished reading it.
Haven’t read Becca Fitzpatrick. I just googled her; sounds very much like Stephanie Meyer.
Haven’t read her. Are you on goodreads? If so send me your link please.
No, unfortunately I’m not on goodreads.
Bronte – she has a touch of darkness that makes her more interesting. For me, I love Wells, since that’s the first I’d ever seen, in black and white and Dalton 2nd I think.
Thanks for the feature, guys! Now I need to decide, Molletes or Donuts!! Donuts or Molletes!!
Mollie
I think molletes. No, donuts! Oh just have both ? I like Dalton, too, that’s my second choice. My first is a tie between Toby Stephens and Michael Fassbender. I guess I like the modern adaptation. I probably will change my mind tomorrow, though ?
I have gotten to Bronte yet, so I say Austen. But that’s totally unfair to Bronte because I don’t have any experience yet
Lebron James. Not even a discussion. But I didn’t grow up with Jordan and I know he’s incredible. Different eras
Honestly, I can’t take the taste of Coke or Pepsi?
Burger King chicken sandwiches and McDonalds breakfast
I think you’ll love Brontë, or at least will find her/them interesting. My first book was Jane Eyre and it’s still my favorite. I was shocked by Wuthering Heights when I first read it, it wasn’t a typical English Lit book ? I stay away from soda myself, and LeBron is King ? I’m split on BK and McDonald’s, too ?
I’ll have to re-read Austen and the Brontes. I do read a lot, but what I remember of them was over analyzed in my high school English classes, so I dropped them from memory. I should check them out again for my own enjoyment. McD’s or BK? I’d rather do 5 Guys. I haven’t had Coke or Pepsi for maybe 20 years. If I’m having a sugar crash I’d like a half can of root beer or ginger ale. Which happens about twice a year.