A Christmas Carol Train Tour - Photos & Early Thoughts on the Film
This past Saturday, I hopped on a train to Grand Central to hop on a different kind of train - the A Christmas Carol train tour. The Christmas choo-choo was making its final stop in NYC, and I thought - what better way to cel

Wordless Wednesday: Dragons and Tigers and Bats, Oh My
---Related Links:* Wordless Wednesday: Welcome Home* Wordless Wednesday: Ooh La La*

Dancing with the Stars: Double Trouble
Double elimination night! Mark Ballas singing! I don't think my heart can take any more.No shocker here, Team Tango got the encore. And also, Lacey's back in action.Elimination time: Kelly/Louis are safe, and Mark/Lacey are in the bottom three. I blame the flu. Also safe: Donny/Kym (and what on earth are they wearing?). Not safe: Michael/Anna.And then, Mark Ballas and Derek Hough took to the floor to - oh my - sing. Their "band" is creatively titled Ballas/Hough, and the sound is one part Justin Timberlake-lite, one part George Michael, and one part Backstreets Back Alright! To recap the song: watch your body watch yuor body watch it watch it

Dancing with the Stars: ... And Then Bruno Table Danced
It's week seven, and the pressure is building for our stars. As if the team dances weren't bad enough, the flu is running rampant and it's a double elimination week. Hang on tight, because this is where we seperate the men from the Aaron Carters.Michael and Anna - Foxtrot: Well, it was a little boring, but it wasn't bad. Michael's footwork is improving, and he's finding some semblance of grace in his dancing. The fact that they went first in the lineup is perhaps a sign that they will be going home tomorrow night (you have to work extra hard to be memorable if you're going first), but a solid effort from The Playmaker.Donny and Kym

Recipe: Garlic and Herb Polenta, California Grill, Contemporary Resort
Emboldened by last week's triumph over the Shrimp with Tomato-Feta Compote from Citricos at the Grand Floridian, I decided to take on a recipe from the grandaddy of WDW fine dining - the California Grill. If you haven't been, this is a must-do on your next trip. And be sure to stick around to watch Wishes from the balcony. Back to business - this week I made the Garlic and Herb Polenta that is traditionally served with the California Grill's famous pork tenderloin. Polentas require a lot of babysitting, so it's not the easiest dish to prepare, bu