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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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Julia Child’s Iconic Boeuf Bourguignon! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Is A Family Affair!
The Legendary Boeuf Bourguignon Recipe By Julia Child! Julia Child is a culinary Icon of course, and her love of all food, especially french, is inspiring to Chefs of all ages. I have made this dish once before, but as… Read More ›
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The Eagles! Their Classic Holiday Hit “Please Come Home For Christmas”! 5 Great Songs For Your Holiday Mix!
Time For Some Christmas Music Magic! There is nothing better than holiday music – everyone from Paul McCartney to his long-time writing partner John Lennon has written hit holiday singles: McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime” Money Maker! Paul McCartney’s ode to the… Read More ›
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These “Songs With A ‘G'” Have Genesis! Gorillaz! “Goldinger” And The Origin Of Green Day Too!
Paul McCartney Tosses Off A “G” Gem! Just a guy at a piano, but what came from the mind of Paul McCartney was genius and a great way to begin my look at songs that begin with “G”! You’ve got… Read More ›
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Yes, “Die Hard” Is The Perfect Christmas Movie! Here Is The Great “Die Hard” Trivia You Need This Holiday Season!
OK, let’s address the elephant in the room: the Internet has fueled the ongoing argument about whether the classic action movie “Die Hard” is a Christmas film. Well, let’s answer that question right now. See these stills from the film?… Read More ›
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Deck The “Hall & Oates!” Their Beautiful Christmas Album – And Kelly Clarkson’s Duet With Ariana Grande Too!
It’s A Hall & Oates Christmas – With Some Kelly Clarkson Too! Time to sing some classic holiday songs – and who better to do so than these guys! All Hail Hall & Oates! Yes, they are one of America’s… Read More ›
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Bite Into A “Queijada de Leite!” Portuguese Milk Tarts Are My “52 In 22” Tasty Tart Double Bill!
“Somebody Feed Phil” These “Pasteis de Nata!” This week’s cooking challenge started with the TV series “Somebody Feed Phil” – because he went to Lisbon Portugal and devoured these “pasteis de nada!” They are traditional Egg Custard Tarts, made famous… Read More ›
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Happy Holidays! 2022’s Funniest Christmas Memes Are Here!
Ready To Celebrate The Holidays? It’s that time of year again. The holidays are upon us, and so are hilarious holiday memes! At least we are past this one – much too topical: No more covid Christmas tree ornaments either… Read More ›
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David Bowie’s Legendary Holiday Duet With Bing Crosby! “The Little Drummer Boy / Peace On Earth!” The Inside Secrets Of This Holiday Classic!
David Bowie Croons With Bing Crosby! Talk about one of the most unusual musical duos of all time! Legendary Musical Artist David Bowie sang a holiday duet with one of Hollywood’s legendary crooners – Bing Crosby! Bing Crosby is a… Read More ›
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Making “Crusty Chicken” With Jacques Pepin! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Honors This Master Chef’s Obsession With The Bird!
Making A Legendary Chef’s “Crusty Chicken!” We are in the last weeks of my “52 In 22” cooking challenge, so I am honoring some of the most legendary Chefs of all time! Well, it wasn’t really a battle – Jacques… Read More ›
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Exploring Life In “Moundsville” — New PBS Documentary Shared By Rust Belt Girl
This reminds me of a post I wrote in October 2016, when I was in rural Oklahoma and saw small towns dying all around me – and it made me realize why certain parts of America feel left behind…you can… Read More ›
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