Breadness Buzz - An Oscar Mayer Story, Mission: Impossible, Time for Chocolate...

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An Oscar Mayer Story...

SIX OSCAR MAYER WIENERMOBILES RACED AT THE INDY 500 SPEEDWAY!

Isn't it odd that Memorial Day was last Monday and we're still not done with May? Very odd, indeed! And adding to the oddness was the Indy 500; not the international race that put Indianapolis on the map, but the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile "500" that took place on Friday, May 23rd. In fact, the entire race was covered with tongue firmly in cheek by former race car drivers and celebrity coverage hosts.

Even though the race is over (it was only 2 laps), you can watch the whole spectacle by clicking/tapping the photo above.

Fun Fact: Back in the day when Oscar Mayer ran an ad campaign with little kids singing: "Oh, I'd love to be an Oscar Mayer Wiener...", auditions were being held at Hanna Barbera Studios on Cahuenga near Barham. I was one of the kids being auditioned. The auditioner played me the jingle and asked me to sing it. Having a good ear, I sang the part back, but I cracked on the high notes. I thought I'd blown it, but he circled my name on his note pad. I didn't get the callback, but just think, I was in the running for singing that jingle...

I ALMOST WAS AN OSCAR MAYER WIENER...

Mission: Impossible...

THE FINAL INSTALLMENT OF THE TOM CRUISE MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE MOVIE FRANCHISE

Mission: Impossible, the original television series, was one of my favorite shows. The original cast featured Steven Hill as Mr. Briggs, Martin Landau as Rollin Hand, Barbara Bain as Cinnamon Carter, Peter Lupus as Willie Armitage, and Greg Morris as Barney Collier. (Peter Graves as Mr. Phelps, replaced Hill in the second season.)

THE OPENING OF THE TV PILOT/FIRST EPISODE OF MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE

The first three seasons were genius. The writing, plausibility and the scope of the missions gave a kid the idea that bad people would eventually do themselves in. The IMF (Impossible Mission Force) cleverly accelerated that self-destruction with their infiltration and deception.

I took a particular interest in the role of Barney (Greg Morris) because he was the electronics genius who made good gadgets and disarmed bad gadgets! And electronics was one of my passions (and to some degree, still is).

Though it was never easy, and getting caught in the act seemed most likely right before each commercial break, the IMF came to be my reality that bad karma would eventually come to those who deserved it.

ARGUABLY THE BEST EPISODE OF MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE MIND OF STEFAN MIKLOS

THIS SCENE FEATURES MARTIN LANDAU AND STEVE IHNAT

And there's no denying that the Mission: Impossible theme composed by Lalo Schifrin is a great piece of music in its own right. Circa 1969, I actually bought the soundtrack album (vinyl) that contained the opening theme and several other music cues from the show. Music is another of my passions...

When Mission: Impossible was rebooted as a movie starring Tom Cruise as IMF agent Ethan Hunt, it was the beginning of a franchise that raised the bar for what could be accomplished with what are called "practical effects": scenes and stunts done by the actors themselves without the help of special effects.

No one can argue that Tom Cruise is a badass in this department! Every movie in the series has gone one step further to show Tom doing stunts that very few professionals would even attempt, let alone do them as many times as needed to be ready for filming, and then do all the takes necessary during filming.

Mission: Impossible is not unlike a Marvel Universe production, except that the hero, lacking any paranormal superpower, is someone we as moviegoers can relate to. Which is why these films are so successful. We immerse ourselves in Ethan Hunt's life and hold on for the roller coaster ride of a lifetime (or 8 lifetimes; one for each of the franchise's blockbuster releases).

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, has already set a record for the most successful box office opening weekend for the MI franchise. Making the experience even more immersive is the option to see it in IMAX!

I guess you could say, as far as the Mission: Impossible TV series and movies are concerned, that anything's possible. Series creator, Bruce Geller, lit the fuse that has blown up more than even he could have ever imagined...

It's time for Chocolate!

After selling out of our Chocolate Sourdough loaves last week, we've made a fresh batch of full-size and petites that are ready to take home or to give as gifts! Come by Thursday and Friday for best selection. Available sliced and frozen on Saturday and Sunday.

Speaking of Chocolate, I baked 88 Choco Chip Chookies as well, which makes 22 bags of 4. Available at room temp (soft and chewy) or frozen (crunchy, melts in your mouth). Gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, organic/non-GMO.

We're now making our Breandess Brûlée Muffins fresh starting on Thursdays and making more as we sell out. Chances are you'll be able to take some home and enjoy them within hours of coming out of the oven. Kudos have been pouring in about these heavenly desserts; most folks can't believe these are sugar-free (but they are)!

Here's what we have for you at the bakery this week...

— Organic Artisan Sourdough Country Loaf (Batard, Boule, Petite, Bread Bowl)

— Organic Artisan Sourdough Country Rolls (4 per bag)

— Organic Chocolate Artisan Sourdough Loaf (Boule, Petite)

— Organic Artisan Cinnamon Raisin Maple Pecan Sourdough Loaf (Boule, Petite)

— Organic Artisan Cinnamon Raisin Maple Pecan Sourdough Rolls

— Organic Artisan Sourdough Flatbread Crisps

— Amazing Fresh Coffee, Holland Process (Cup or Demitasse)

— New! Organic/non-GMO Breadness Brûlée Muffins (Sugar-free)

— Organic Choco-Chip Chookies (Gluten-free, Grain-free, Sugar-free, Keto/Low-carb)

— Raw Farm Butter (Cultured Unsalted [French style], Lightly Salted [American style])

— Raw Farm Cheddar Cheese

— Chocolate Chill (Gluten-free, Sugar-free, Keto, Vegan)

— Popsicles (Strawberry Coconut & Orange-Ginger Coconut)

And our awesome lineup of Extra Virgin Olive Oils, Balsamic Vinegars, Tapenades, Nut Butters, Fruit Spreads/Jams and Sourdough Pasta and Tomato Products from Italy!

Random Acts of Breadness is located at 2214 West Magnolia Blvd in Burbank, 2-1/2 blocks east of Buena Vista on the south side of the street. Order at breadness.com/#shop, or via DoorDash. We also ship locally and nationwide.

We're open Thursday, Friday, Saturday 12 to 6pm, and Sunday 11am to 4pm.

Have a most flavorful weekend!

Randall Michael Tobin
Artisan Baker/Chef
Breadness.com

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