And the winner is ...

... me, for finding lots to fill my plate (and tummy, for that matter), at my family's traditional award show appetizer buffet.

The Golden Globes may have been canceled, but it didn't stop us from having our preplanned spread of h'orderves (I spoke of this is a previous post).

My mom was kind enough to provide a large salad with choice of toppings, a veggie tray and fruits, while I added to the raw offerings with a Mexican layered dip (Cafe Gratitude's refried "beans," walnut "meat," guacamole, fresh salsa, mock sour cream, shredded carrot and sliced olives), served with thinly sliced yellow squash, "fried" (make that dehydrated) zucchini with marinara, and more chocolate dipped strawberries garnished with sliced star fruit to make it festive.

My mom and one of my sisters were brave enough to try the dip and surprised to find that they actually liked it (my sister was quite fond of the mock sour cream). But, my other sister, whose specialty is making (and eating) the cooked version, was not allowed to even sample my dish.

Unfortunately, she has an allergy to all raw fruits and veggies. I'm not making this up; she really does. It started as just a tingle or an itchy tongue when she ate them. But now, it causes her throat to swell and nearly close up.

At first, we thought it was a reaction to pesticides, so my mom switched to all organics. However, she still had the same reaction to the chemical-free produce. She has to at least steam all her veggies before she consumes them. Poor thing, especially since she really does like them in their natural state.

It does remind me how lucky I am to be able to live this lifestyle. I eat a diet rich in raw produce all the time. I eat whatever I want, when I want it, and I feel great. I really am a winner (there I go sounding cashew "cheesy" again).

But back to the awards. We, along with the nominees, opted not to cross the picket line, and dressed comfortably this year (we usually dig out the formal wear; we have a closet full of old homecoming, prom, bridesmaid and party dresses for this purpose). We watched the interviews on my parent's television, making our predictions and anticipating the results.

And the Golden Globes went to ...

BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA:
ATONEMENT
Working Title Films Limited; Focus Features

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA:
JULIE CHRISTIE
Away From Her

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA:
DANIEL DAY-LEWIS
There Will Be Blood

BEST MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL:
SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
Parkes/MacDonald and Zanuck Company; DreamWorks/Paramount Distribution /Warner Bros. Pictures

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL:
MARION COTILLARD
La Vie En Rose

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL:
JOHNNY DEPP
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM:
RATATOUILLE
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures; Pixar Animation Studios

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM:
THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY – FRANCE AND USA
A Kennedy/Marshall Company and Jon Kilik Production; Miramax

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE:
CATE BLANCHETT
I’m Not There

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE:
JAVIER BARDEM
No Country for Old Men

BEST DIRECTOR – MOTION PICTURE:
JULIAN SCHNABEL
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

BEST SCREENPLAY – MOTION PICTURE:
ETHAN COEN & JOEL COEN
No Country for Old Men

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – MOTION PICTURE:
DARIO MARIANELLI
Atonement

BEST ORIGINAL SONG – MOTION PICTURE:
“GUARANTEED” — INTO THE WILD
Music & Lyrics by: Eddie Vedder

BEST TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA:
MAD MEN
Lionsgate; AMC

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA:
GLENN CLOSE
Damages

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA:
JON HAMM
Mad Men

BEST TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL

EXTRAS
BBC and HBO Entertainment; HBO

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL:
TINA FEY
30 Rock

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL:
DAVID DUCHOVNY
Californication

BEST MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION:
LONGFORD
A Granada Production in association with Channel 4 and HBO Films; HBO

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION:
QUEEN LATIFAH
Life Support

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION:
JIM BROADBENT
Longford

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION:
SAMANTHA MORTON
Longford

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION:
JEREMY PIVEN
Entourage

Go Jeremy Piven! I'm an Entourage fan :-)