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I love great food, interesting books, fascinating travel, outrageous movies, and bacon, especially when it sits on top of a great cheeseburger!
I work in entertainment - and I have been lucky enough to interview some really talented Artists - that guides my posts: interesting and provocative movies, music, social media and of course, food, since I believe strongly in the maxim, "everyone eats!"
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Did “Flash Gordon” Lead To “Star Wars?” Celebrating Sam Jones – The Original “Han Solo”!
“Flash, Flash, I love you, but we only have fourteen hours to save the Earth!” Cult movie fans know that Sam Jones WAS “Flash Gordon!’ But did you know this: those are the words that led to “Star Wars!” There, do I… Read More ›
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Would You Cross The “Ruyi” Bridge? Three Waves Of Glass Make It One Of China’s Wildest Bridges!
China’s Wildest Bridges! OK, take a moment and look at that photo again…were they drunk when they built this – or just plain brilliant? What an amazing bridge! Let’s watch this video showing it off: Here is how the video… Read More ›
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Celebrating Joan Rivers…My Trip To Cannes With Joan And Melissa Rivers!
June 8th would have been Joan’s 90th birthday…my wife and I were lucky enough to work with her for years, and she was the nicest – and funniest – person we were ever lucky enough to meet… There are true… Read More ›
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Five Tasty Songs About Food – Or Are They? From Rihanna To Led Zeppelin – When Food Isn’t Food Music!
Ready For Some “Tasty” Music? First, thanks to my blogging friend Clive for this great idea – celebrating music about food! I love this image of vinyl as the “meat” for a great burger: I will link to Clive’s terrific… Read More ›
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“The Stewardess Is Flying The Plane!” Celebrating 70’s Disaster Films And Action Classics From Cinema’s Greatest Decade!
“The Stewardess Is Flying The Plane!” And she was fresking out while doing so! Yes, the late Actress Karen Black was in the cockpit as those words were uttered! It’s just one reason I love 70’s films, and a great… Read More ›
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“Seoul” Food! Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs and More Food Adventures Abroad!
Who’s Up For A Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dog? I was! It presented itself to me in Seoul South Korea, when I was filming a TV special there…and I learned that the streets of Seoul were filled with food carts and fish… Read More ›
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Dining In Paradise! My Favorite #Wanderlust Escapes! Plus A Delicious “Lime Potato Salad” Recipe From Blanchard’s Table!
Welcome To Paradise! Who doesn’t get a serious case of #wanderlust after seeing images like this? Welcome to the Caribbean island of Anguilla…. Yes, it’s a tiny speck in an area that is filled with gorgeous tropical islands and views… Read More ›
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Happy 93rd Birthday Clint Eastwood! His Triple Play Of Classic Films – In One Year!
Celebrating Clint Eastwood – And One Incredible Year For Film! Happy 93rd birthday to one of Hollywood’s most iconic people – Actor / Director Clint Eastwood! Clint has, over his career, had many incredible films – beginning with his “man… Read More ›
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Who’s “Straight As A Jalebi?” Author Ritu Bhathal’s New Novel Is Here!
“Sometimes you just got to do things by yourself.”Ritu Bhathal That line from Author Ritu Bhathal is for a good reason – you see, she took over her own blog to promote her new novel – and I am doing… Read More ›
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Here Are Memorial Day Slider Recipes….A Worldwide Taste Treat As We Honor Our Veterans…
Honoring Those Who Have Sacrificed For Our Freedom… I always lead this story with a reiteration of what Memorial Day means in America: it’s a day to honor those men and women who sacrificed their lives serving in the military… Read More ›
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