Did you know that as much as 50% of all Hollywood films is based on some kind of literary work? That’s just one of the juicy tidbits you’ll learn from the world of movie-making from this week’s SIP Series program on The Stir.
Host Trish Muyco-Tobin is once again joined by guest co-host, entertainment columnist, sitcom creator and producer, and newly minted author, Debbie Baldwin.
Debbie’s new novel, “False Front,” has all the elements of the perfect beach read: romance, suspense and unforgettable lead characters that’ll keep you turning the page to the very end.*
In honor of Debbie’s new book, the Binge Besties are turning their attention to movies based on books. Movie maven Debbie has prepared a list of her Top Film Adaptations, which includes some of Hollywood’s most beloved and acclaimed films of all time.
Watch Volume 6 of the SIP (Shelter in Place) Series on The Stir here
True to form, the show ends on a sweet note, featuring the perfect companion to a good book: Trish’s Tried-and-True Lemonade, especially good for warm-weather days spent relaxing under the shade in your backyard garden or patio.
TRISH’S TRIED-AND-TRUE LEMONADE
Ingredients:
- 5 large lemons (or 6 to 8 smaller ones, depending on size)
- Zest from ½ lemon, optional
- 1 ¼ to 1 ½ cups sugar*
- 6 cups water, divided
Directions:
- Wash and dry lemons. Roll whole lemons on clean cutting board, pressing firmly while rolling to release more juice from each fruit. If desired, use a citrus zester to zest one of the lemons until you have enough zest from half a lemon.
- Combine zest and sugar with one cup water in a small saucepan. *Use 1 1 ¼ cups sugar for sweet/tart balance or 1 ½ cups sugar for a sweeter lemonade.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat; stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove syrup from heat and cool slightly.
- While syrup is cooling, slice and juice lemons.
- Combine juice, syrup and remaining five cups of water in a 2-quart pitcher. Mix well.
- Chill and serve over ice.
*Enjoy this lemonade while reading “False Front,” the new novel by Debbie Baldwin. “False Front” is an unforgettable romance and action-packed thriller all rolled into one page-turner of a book! Available on Amazon, BarnesandNoble.com and other online retailers. Or to visit the author’s website, click here
