She was in the audience and he was right in front of us so we could see the interactions :)

I know that Gwyneth doesnt travel with Chris,but do the other families travel all over with their husbands/SO??

I think Will's family travel with him quite often I think (Chris and Will said it in one interview).And Jonny's wife and little girl are with him now in Australia.Dunno about Guy though cause he's divorced so it might be a bit complicated, unfortunately.

Here's the actual article:

 

Gwyneth on Marriage: It's Hard

 

Boo hoo!

 

Gwyneth Paltrow's seemingly perfect is actually not the fairytale we thought it was! Shocking, right?

 

At the Bent On Learning gala she hosted last week in NYC, Gwyneth spoke to reporters for Life & Style about her marriage and said, "It’s hard! Nothing is as good as it looks. Life is complicated, and there are always issues to overcome. Yesterday, he went to Australia, and I came here; you have to accept that."

 

Even though split rumors have been popping up lately, Gwyneth assures us everything is ok. "We’re brutally honest with each other," she added. "Even if, God forbid, we weren’t together in 10 years or whatever, I think we’re like a family."

 

Hmm, so what's Chris going to say about Gwyneth opening up to the media about their private life? Chris is "going to kill me for talking about this," Gwyneth said. So why's she spilling the beans?

 

http://x17online.com/celebrities/gwyneth_paltrow/gwyneth_on_marriage_its_hard-03042009.php

 

And yeah, what's there to be shocked about. She's actually mentioning it being hard in relation to the fact that he has gone away for a long while and she's going to miss him.

 

I respect the fact that she is honest: relationships aren't always easy, not for us 'regular' people and not for celebs. But most celebs are afraid to say that, they always make their live sound like a fairytale, while that is not possible. Plus, it must be very hard to be separated so often, with Chris touring all the time. But of course they love each other, it's so obvious. I wish all those rumours would stop, that would probably makes things a lot less complicated for them!

The thing is, marriage is fucking hard anyway nowadays, whether you are famous or not!!! For example, my marriage, cos I have disability to contend with right now, but when my husband was fit and well, I never went with him to work and I couldnt spend 24/7 with him at his workplace sitting beside him while he did welding!! His boss wouldnt go for that anyway!! And my husband couldnt go with me to my workplace cos my boss at the time wouldnt go for that and, anyway, in either case it was an insurance liability!!! And I am sure its the same with every other couple, famous or not, on this planet, unless both the husband and wife own, and work at, the same business together!!!!

 

I challenge anyone to point out to me a PERFECT marriage that exists today where everything is totally 100% hunky dory!!!!:D:D:D

The thing is, marriage is fucking hard anyway nowadays, whether you are famous or not!!! For example, my marriage, cos I have disability to contend with right now, but when my husband was fit and well, I never went with him to work and I couldnt spend 24/7 with him at his workplace sitting beside him while he did welding!! His boss wouldnt go for that anyway!! And my husband couldnt go with me to my workplace cos my boss at the time wouldnt go for that and, anyway, in either case it was an insurance liability!!! And I am sure its the same with every other couple, famous or not, on this planet, unless both the husband and wife own, and work at, the same business together!!!!

 

I challenge anyone to point out to me a PERFECT marriage that exists today where everything is totally 100% hunky dory!!!!:D:D:D

 

 

Can't challenge you there, I am married as well. The thing is with Celebs, especially this case, she wanted children and wanted to stay home and be mother and housewife, I am sure she had to know of the seperations from her hubby going into this marriage. Nevertheless, after awhile she is feeling confined, stressed, and lonely, trying to raise the kids, tend to all the (hollywood stuff) she is involved with, and nobody can tell me she isn't feeling like she is alone with NO help from hubby who is off doing his job, a glamerous one to boot, while she is by herself. She just can't uproot the kiddos and travel to different time zones every week, and they are too young to just drop them off with someone. I see that they have no tour commitments on the calender for April and May, so the band might be having a 2 month break??? If so Chris will be in charge of the kids, for Gyweneth will start shooting Ironmanll next month. I still believe they have a good marriage, despite what articles are published. Hmmm the no sex for that long must drive them crazy:P

Interesting she spoke about her marriage! A definite shift there - Chris must be a lot more confident about his relationship (at last!) Funny what she said about 10 years time, though, i'd have never worded it like that.

Plus, i think theres talk of her and chef Mario Batali doing another On The Road Again series this year!!!:thinking::thinking:

I just got the latest GOOP, which consists of Mario recipes - inspired. Fingers crossed for another on the road series!

I'm just happy that things are good between her and Chris ........ Ohh how much she must miss him sometimes but I know that things have a way of working themselves out

A couple of months ago, I had the great pleasure of being invited to Mario Batali’s house for dinner (Yes, that was a lucky f***ing invitation). Emeril Lagasse was also there as a guest, so I was curious to see what the great Batali would serve to dazzle a fellow super chef. The meal did not disappoint, and as Mario said it was an incredibly easy endeavor, I asked him if I could share it with you. To begin with, Mario served a beautiful Spanish cheese, Torta del Casar, with grissini (Italian breadsticks), crostini with tomato and boquerones (Spanish anchovies prepared in vinegar), and cold white wine. Then we sat down to an incredible meal and a brilliant Elvis impersonation by Emeril’s six-year-old son.

 

MENU:

Chicken with Onions, Lemon and Saffron

Fennel and Blood Orange Salad

Grilled Homemade Flatbreads

 

Chicken with Onions, Lemon and Saffron

 

This chicken dish is easy to make but has complex flavors. Finishing it with the preserved lemons and cilantro garnish is inspired.

SERVES: 4

TIME: 1 hour

 

 

• 1 whole chicken, cut into 12 pieces (leave skin on)
  
• coarse salt
  
• freshly ground black pepper
  
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour seasoned with 1 tablespoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper
  
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  
• 3 large Spanish onions, peeled and sliced 1/4" thick
  
• 2 whole lemons, cut into paper thin slices
  
• 1 large fennel bulb, sliced 1/4" thick
  
• 12 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
  

 

• 1/2 cup green olives
  
• 1 teaspoon saffron threads
  
• 1 teaspoon hot pimentón (Spanish smoked paprika, available from www.tienda.com)
  
• 1 cinnamon stick
  
• 1 cup dry white wine (such as Albariño)
  
• 1 bunch cilantro, washed
  
• 1 whole preserved lemon, flesh removed and rind sliced into paper thin slices (available from www.kalustyans.com)
  
• 1/4 cup pomegranate pips
  

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Rub the chicken pieces with coarse salt, rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Aggressively season chicken pieces with salt and freshly ground pepper all over and then dredge them in the seasoned flour. Heat the oil in a large, wide, heavy pot over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Place half of the chicken pieces skin side down into the hot oil and cook for eight to ten minutes or until golden brown and crispy, swirling the oil and rendered fat around the pot every minute or two. Turn the chicken and cook for two minutes on the second side and remove to a warm plate. Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.

Add the onions, fresh lemon slices, fennel, garlic, olives, saffron, pimentón and cinnamon to the pot and cook until softened and golden, about eight to ten minutes. Add the wine and bring to a boil. Place chicken pieces and drippings from the plate into the onion bed, pushing them so that they’re almost covered with the onion mixture, but with the skin still above the surface of the moist and delicious morass. Place the whole pot, uncovered, into the oven and cook for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile tear the cilantro into 1" pieces, toss with the preserved lemon slices and pomegranates and set on the table in a nice bowl. Remove the chicken and serve immediately from the pot, pinching a bit of the cilantro salad over each portion.

download a printable version

 

 

Fennel and Blood Orange Salad

 

Mario served the chicken with a version of this succulent, fresh salad. I used my imagination to copy it and it turned out just right.

SERVES: 4

TIME: 5 minutes

 

 

• 2 fennel bulbs, shaved thinly on a mandoline or with a vegetable peeler
  
• 1/4 cup fennel fronds (the wispy green leaves that look like dill from the top of the fennel)
  
• 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves
  

 

• 4 blood oranges, skin and pith discarded, cut into thin circles
  
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  
• coarse salt
  
• freshly ground black pepper
  

Toss everything together and season to taste with salt and pepper. Don’t let this sit too long before serving or the fennel will lose its nice crunch – best to make it while the chicken is in the oven.

download a printable version

 

 

Grilled Homemade Flatbreads

 

I thought a chewy, flavored flatbread would go fantastically with this meal. I made them with six different toppings and they were all amazing, but you can tailor them to your tastes. The lesson with this dish is that you can do whatever you want.

Note: The dough recipe comes from a Bill Granger piece that appeared in Bon Appétit.

SERVES: 4 (generously)

TIME: 2 hours (mostly unattended)

 

FLATBREAD

• 1 1/4 cups warm water
  
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  
• 3 cups flour, plus more for kneading and rolling out
  

 

• 2 teaspoons coarse salt
  
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the bowl
  

TOPPINGS (variable)

• olive oil
  
• coarse salt
  
• sesame seeds
  
• roughly chopped fresh cilantro
  
• pimentón
  

 

• olive oil heated with a clove of minced garlic
  
• crushed, toasted fennel seeds
  
• whatever ingredient you want!
  

FOR THE FLATBREAD:

Combine the water and yeast in a small bowl and let sit for 10 minutes or until the yeast dissolves.

Meanwhile, whisk the flour and salt together in a large bowl. Add the yeast mixture and two tablespoons of olive oil to the flour and stir together with a wooden spoon – the dough will be sticky and wet. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for six minutes or until smooth and quite elastic, incorporating extra flour as needed.

Oil a large bowl (about a tablespoon of olive oil should do) and place the dough in it, turning to coat. Cover with cling film and let it sit in a warm spot until it’s doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.

Preheat your grill to medium-high. Divide the dough into 6 pieces and roll each out until it’s quite thin (about 1/8") on a floured surface. Grill the flatbreads for about 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until cooked through and slightly charred in spots.

TO FINISH:

As each flatbread comes off the grill, you’ll want to brush it generously with olive oil and top it either simply with salt or get a bit creative by sprinkling with sesame seeds, brushing with garlic-infused oil and tossing some chopped cilantro or another fresh herb on top, or heating a few spoonfuls of olive oil with a bit of smoky pimentón and brushing the richly colored oil generously on the bread and finishing with a few flakes of coarse salt…you get the idea.

marie, that is really cool, what an experience, and thank-you for posting the recipes, they sound wonderful, and pretty easy to put together.

No, I don't think it was Marie who was invited, but Gwyneth ;) :lol:

It's a copy from Gwyneth's newsletter :lol:

No, I don't think it was Marie who was invited, but Gwyneth ;) :lol:

It's a copy from Gwyneth's newsletter :lol:

 

:D:D yeah that would have been great

Uhh recipes!!! :wacky:

 

Thanxx for posting it Marie :nice: even if you weren't there :P

That flatbread looks YUMMY!

I love these recipes :nice:

They look good!!!

gwyneth likes the f-word these days...:lol:

No, I don't think it was Marie who was invited, but Gwyneth ;) :lol:

It's a copy from Gwyneth's newsletter :lol:

 

 

Ooooopssssssss, My Bad:laugh3: Well then, Thanks Gwyneth:D

PIE FACE: Gwyneth Paltrow, having dinner with a large group of people including CNN's Christiane Amanpour at the new Sweetiepie restaurant in New York's West Village.

It's stupid :(

I don't like Gwyneth, but I want Chris to be happy >_<

It's stupid :(

I don't like Gwyneth, but I want Chris to be happy >_<

PIE FACE: Gwyneth Paltrow, having dinner with a large group of people including CNN's Christiane Amanpour at the new Sweetiepie restaurant in New York's West Village.

SEEN AND HEARD: Gwyneth Paltrow noshing on Sweetiepie's micro cakes with her kids,Apple and Moses, and mom Blythe Danner Friday ...

 

http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2009/03/02/2009-03-02_khloe_kardashian_denies_rumors_of_partyi.html

Awwwww i'm loving this pic