Cocktails and Dinosaurs: News and Libations for the Weekend of September 23, 2011

Semi irregular posts meant to distract you from your regularly scheduled facebook stalking with unless information you heard about earlier this week.

Twitter / @GeorgeTakei: Everyone calm down about n ... via kwout

• Rumor has it Snoop Dogg will be starring as the father in a family sitcom. 
  (For some reason, this news reminded me about the spinach episode of Cookin' with Coolio.)
  
• Earlier this week Steve Martin tweeted some Oscar advice to Eddie Murphy who will be hosting the 2012 Oscars. 
  (I know it may seem as though I'm spending all my time on twitter and I am.)

• R.E.M. broke up this week.  (via Pitchfork) 
  
• Outtakes from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia from Season 6.  And have you seen any of season 7 yet?  Holy shit!  Watch it now!

Twitter / @joelmchale: The Vampire Diary isn't a ... via kwout

That's it, buster, no more military aide. 

One of the greatest parts of the movie Robocop is the commercials.  Thankfully someone has assembled them on youtube to enjoy at your leisure. (via Marginal Revolution)
BONUS:  Korean Robocop commercial for fried chicken

Twitter / @joelmchale: Tonight on Big Bang Theory ... via kwout

Have you seen the season premiere of Community yet?

Twitter / @joelmchale: Simon Cowell has not trimm ... via kwout

Tom Selleck's moustache making the world a better place. (via kottke.org)

Terrible Movie Idea of the Week:The Origin Story of Kuato from Total Recall

Kuato, giving dads the perfect Halloween option when they can't find a babysitter since 1987.


I take it back.  This is a great movie idea.

Recipe of the Week: 
Chimichurri Quinoa Stuffed Artichokes  (Excellent step-by-step photos)
While listening to episode 88 of  the podcast for Our Hen House, I heard them mention quinoa stuffed artichokes.  It sounds delightful and I need to make this immediately.

Cocktail of the Week:
Fresh brewed coffee with a splash of Pinnacle Whipped.

This cocktail help Tara and I get through our last blog-a-thon.  With the Silk creamer, this libation would probably work even without the flavored variety of vodka, but it has introduced me to the world of spiked coffee.  It just occurred to me, I need to get some of that Soyatoo whipped topping, that would makes this perfect.

Send any news tidbits and cocktails ideas to: monicatara@gmail.com