Well, it's over. The Game of Thrones series finale has come and gone, and we've all emerged on the other side. Last night was a roller coaster of emotions, and I think the best way to describe our lasting impression is "deflated." Everyone left quietly, with little discussion. Were we processing? Were we sad that … Continue reading FINALE: Roast Duck and Pavlova
The penultimate episode has come and gone, and we're left dealing with the wreckage (both physical and emotional). It was big, loud, fiery, shocking, frustrating, and all together over far too quickly. I was left shocked, my mouth hanging open, as the screen abruptly cut to black and the credits rolled. Fortunately for me, the … Continue reading Week Five: Beef Stew, Potatoes, and Fruit Tart
Game of Thrones kept us on our toes throughout S08xE04. We're staring down into the endgame now, and tensions are higher than ever before. I won't spoil it for those of you who haven't seen it yet, but be prepared for shock, awe, anger, and anguish. I can say with full confidence that the final … Continue reading Week Four: Dornish Dinner
Oh sh*t. The Battle of Winterfell. The Long Night. It happened. And boy did it deliver. The night was indeed dark and full of terrors. My watch party screamed and shouted and buried our faces into pillows, we drank beer and wine with shaking hands, and anxiously devoured an entire platter full of lemon cakes … Continue reading Week Three: Garlic Roast Chicken and Lemon Parmesan Broccoli
Remember the shriek that little Lord Umber let out last week, right after his ice-blue eyes snapped open and he reached his little wight-hands toward my beloved Tormund? You know, the shriek that made us all pee our pants? Right. That one. It's been haunting my dreams for the last few days. Honest-to-Gods, it's been … Continue reading Week Two: Chicken Pot Pie and Cream Puffs
