In September last year I wrote about the movie The Help, and how keen I was to go and see it at the movies. I am sure you can guess that that didn’t happen, it takes quite some preparation to go out without kids and before we knew it the movie was not being played anymore. For months I have been hanging out for the DVD release and last night I finally got to watch this inspirational story, it was even better than I expected and I loved it. I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish and would highly recommend it to others.
Based in a Mississippi town in the 1960’s aspiring journalist Skeeter (Emma Stone) lands her first job at the local newspaper, answering the every day cleaning questions of female readers in the Miss Myrna column. Just like many American families those days Skeeter grew up with a help so cleaning is not something she is familiar with, which is why she turn to her friend’s house maid Aibileen (Viola Davis) for advice.
We all know there was a time when skin colour determined the way people were treated and what their job was but do we REALLY know what it was like? Skeeter is determined to find out and to tell the world what really goes on behind the doors of ordinary American family homes. At first Aibileen is not so sure and scared of getting into trouble, but soon she decides that their side of the story is worth telling (provided she can stay anonymous).
Before long Minny (Octavia Spencer), another help and friend, joins in to share her experiences. Sometimes they are funny, other times they are sad, sometimes heartwarming and sometimes heartbreaking. Skeeter’s friends are not so happy about her growing friendship with what they consider lower class, they are not ready or willing to accept that times are changing. When Skeeter’s book ‘The Help’ is finally released it becomes a huge hit, everyone is reading it until they realise the stories are a lot less funny when it is your household they are writing about!
This movie will definitely leave you hungry as Minny makes the most delicious food. Everyone loves Minny’s pie, well, not everyone… You have to watch the movie to get that one! Don’t worry, there is nothing secret about this The Help style recipe for yummy Cheesecake Pecan Pie.
Ingredients:
1 (15 oz) pkg refrigerated piecrusts
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese
4 large eggs, divided
¾ cup sugar, divided
2 tsp vanilla, divided
¼ tsp salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup light corn syrup
Directions:
1. Unfold and stack 2 piecrusts together. Gently roll or press together and fit into a 9-inch pie plate according to directions; fold edges under and crimp.
2. Beat cream cheese, 1 egg, ½ cup sugar, 1 tsp vanilla and salt at medium speed with a mixer until smooth.
3. Pour into piecrust and sprinkle with pecans.
4. Stir together corn syrup, 3 eggs, remaining ¼ cup sugar, and remaining 1 tsp vanilla and pour mixture over pecans.
5. Bake at 180°C for 50-55 minutes until set.
The Help is now available on Blu-ray and DVD at major retailers across Australia.
For your chance to win a copy of The Help on Blu-ray simply answer the following question: What would be your cleaning question for the Miss Myrna column?
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Competition ends March 24, 2012. Sorry, Australian entries only.
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I would love to know how to get your washing machine to smell nice without damaging it or having to move it.
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I would like to know the best way to use non chemical cleaning products and still get a brilliant clean
I would like to know iff there is a cleaning product that can be used to reverse the color of ones skin.
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I’d ask what will take the yellowing off the door of my fridge where it’s become discoloured after years of use. Cleaning products aren’t working.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002621971876 is the URL where I’ve discussed the giveaway.
I’ve liked The Help fb page, subscribed to the weekly email, and subscribed via RSS. Not sure if one is supposed to make separate comments??
PS: I loved the book (have you read it?) and look forward to seeing the film.
Dear Miss Myrna
After making my husbands favorite Cheesecake Pecan Pie I am at my wits end trying to remove corn syrup from my favorite starched aprons. I would greatly appreciate any assistance you can offer to remove these offending stains.
Yours, in great regard
Miss Louise
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Thanks
Id have to ask Miss Myrna how can i make cleaning products at home using stuff from my house!!
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I would ask her what the best way to is to remove paint and texta from kids clothes. No matter what I try there is always a stain.
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Watched this just the other night, loved it! My question would be, how do you get sweat stains out of white tshirts (bleugh I know lol) but I really need to know!
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I would ask “how do I get food stains out of baby clothes?” since DS started solids, he has been steadily destroying each and every item of clothing he owns…
My question for the Miss Myrna column?
How can i remove a tomato stain from a white lambswool sweater?
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Dear miss Myrna,
how do I remove bubble gum from carpet?
Cheers!!
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I would like to know how to remove permanent marker off a laminate bench top……I have tried all commercial cleaners, bi-car with vinegar and a gentle rub with a toothbrush & it still stays put.
I would like to know how to remove permanent marker off a laminate bench top……I have tried all commercial cleaners, bi-carb with vinegar and a gentle rub with a toothbrush & it still stays put.
How do I remove ink from pure white wool carpet? My nephew spilled black Indian ink on our carpet.
How to remove biro from walls, furniture, etc. I feel I have tried everything and still haven’t found something that works!
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How do I get rid of sticky residue from the inside of a shoe.
I don’t have a question, I just have a girl crush on Emma Stone and really want to win this DVD movie.
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What is the easiest and quickest way to clean venetian blinds?
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I would ask ‘what is the best way to remove spaghetti sauce stains from clothes?’
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whats the safest way to clean a stained bird cage.
Howdy Miss Myrna, how does one remove an oil stain from her favourite cotton top? Much obliged.
What is a good trick to clean a swede couch?? I have tried professional products and home remedies and nothing seems to be working for me, I am in desperate need of Help!!
How to keep my ageing wooden floors looking gorgeous.
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Hi there Simone!
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My question is:
How do I kill all the cockroaches and ants that seem to only visit me when people come over? 😀
Have a great week
Amanda xoxoxo
An aunt gave me a lot of linen still in it’s original packaging but the sticky tape has disintegrated leaving horrible yellow brown marks on the linen. How can I get rid of it.?
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My cleaning question for the Miss Myrna column would be what is the best way to get an old shower screen sparkling clean?
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How do I get the stains out of my childrens shirts, where they have either dribbled or spilt drinks or food.
I would like to know an alternative to Finish tablets for a dishwasher, possibly a cheeper but just as an effect dish washer
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I would love to ask how to get rid of ball pen marks from a leather sofa (left there by one creative toddler!).
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I would love to know how to make the cleaning disappear!!
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