Win Win

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I was really hoping I would get to say this and I can!: Win Win was a win win! This was one of the best modern dramas I have seen in a while. The acting was superb, the plot original and identifiable, and the cinematography made everything that was stale about the characters lives seem fresh and hopeful. The movie tells the story of a lawyer struggling to make ends meet for his family whilst coaching the local high school wrestling team.  To alleviate his financial woes he finds a loophole with one of his clients and signs up to be his caretaker for the monthly stipend. Trying to juggle careers and families, his secret becomes harder to keep under wraps when the client's grandson comes into his life. Win Win is a poignant tale of love and morality.

Movie Rating: 

Plot: 5 stars

Cinematography: 4.5 stars

Acting: 5 stars 

Average: 4.83 stars

Power Foods: Sweet Potato with Kale and Ricotta

INGREDIENTS

4 medium sweet potatoes

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced crosswise

1 bunch kale (about 1.25 pounds) thick stems removed, leaves torn into large pieces and washed with water left clinging

coarse salt and ground pepper

1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet and rub with 1 tablespoon oil. Bake until easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife (I always use a fork...), 45 minuted to an hour

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. 

Add as much kale as will fit in the skillet; season with salt and pepper. Continue to add kale as the leaves cook down. Cook, tossing frequently until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar and red-pepper flakes. 

Open each potato; add salt and pepper. Top with ricotta and kale. 

Dinner Rating: 

Movie Relevance: 3.75 stars

Taste: 4.5 stars

Average: 4.125 stars