Over the last couple weeks I heard great things about the film “Julie and Julia”. My mom told me I would LOVE the film and must go see it!  So finally I went this past Saturday with a friend and indeed really did enjoy it.  First of all, any movie starring Meryl Streep can’t be bad. She literally nails every part she plays and her depiction of Julia Child was no exception. From her gestures to her funny voice and boisterous personality, Meryl became Julia. As I was leaving the theater, I spotted  a review of the film which explained  how Nora Ephron, the director, came to cast Meryl in the part. One day when the two were together, Meryl asked Nora about her latest project and when Nora explained that  she was developing a film about Julie Child, Meryl immediately shifted into character. Of course (and not surprisingly) she was brilliant and that was that.

The film featured many scenes in 1950’s Paris and was filled with mouth watering scenes of delectable dishes from Beef Bourguignon  and Poulet Roti to Eggs Benedict. I admittedly preferred the portion of the movie which focused on Julia more than Julie. Julia was in 1950’s Paris, whereas Julie was stuck in modern day Queens. However, Julie’s pursuit to accomplish cooking all 524 of Julia Child’s recipes found in “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” in just one year and blogging about it, was equally inspiring. I too love to write and have a tendency to get let’s just say “scattered” at times much like Julie. Like Julie, I too wrote a book which never got published and while I am not a gourmet cook, I have grown to love cooking more and more this year. I have however always loved great food and am lucky enough to live in one of the best eating cities in the world. I certainly left the film feeling inspired to be creative and of course I wanted to scarf down a rich, saucy, French meal.

As all San Franciscans are, I am spoiled by  access to the freshest ingredients, best chefs and some of the most innovative restaurants. I don’t think I have a single friend in this city who would not be considered a bit of a “foodie” or who doesn’t appreciate great wine. I am also spoiled by a business partner who loves food as much as I and despite her modesty is a GREAT cook. Before Nathan came along she would often spoil me with surprise lunches. It could be a Moroccan Tagine one day or Osso Bucco another. Once she asked if I wanted something sweet. “Hello…have we met!? Of course!” Anyway, Tina just happened to have a fruit tart she had whipped up the day before. Out it came, hot from the oven and covered in vanilla ice cream. Let’s just say that Tina’s idea of lunch never involves sliced bread or  processed meats.

Because Tina and I are both such food lovers you will always find hints of our shared passion influencing BLUEBLOOD. Whether it be collars and leads photographed with eggs and milk, chocolate and Clementine oranges or an entire collection named for Willie Wonka, it is always fun to look for the ways in which we use food  to market BLUEBLOOD! After all we love food, we love dogs and God know…dogs live for food and why shouldn’t they?

P.S Go see the movie!

Alexis