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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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New York’s Incredible “Skinny-Scrapers!” Plus Cracked Skyscrapers! Tilted Buildings Too!
New York’s New Trend: Skinny Skyscrapers! It’s been a few years since I was in “The Big Apple”, and I’m amazed at the new trend – New York’s skyscrapers have all gotten skinny! Alex is here for work and I… Read More ›
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Cooking Sea Scallops Three Ways! Seared! Baked! BLUE! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Disaster!
I Love Scallops! No Matter WHAT Color They Are! Yes, scallops are one of my favorite items to cook with – but why and I mentioning color? Well, it’s all part of this week’s “52 In 22 cooking challenge!” It… Read More ›
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RIP Director Wolfgang Petersen – His Terrific “In The Line of Fire”— Through the Shattered Lens
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Check Out “The Menu!” A New “Foodie Fright Film” – Food To Die For!
Ready To Order Off “The Menu?” Someone shared this movie trailer with me, and I have to tell you, I am hooked! This new film is called “The Menu” and by the look of the preview, it has everything I… Read More ›
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Happy Birthday Steve Martin! Here’s His “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer” Performance in “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” — Through the Shattered Lens!
And here is a look at one of his greatest films: “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels!”
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Touring Burgundy’s Legendary J. Drouhin Wine Cave! Wild Mold Storage!
Talk About A Wine With Age! These are bottles of wine, stored in one of Burgundy’s most iconic wine cellars, and yes, these bottles are covered with mold! It’s not only completely safe – it will allow them to age… Read More ›
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Making The World’s Most DECADENT Mashed Potatoes! Chef Joel Robuchon’s Recipe Is My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge!
The World’s Most Decadent Mashed Potatoes! The late Chef Joe Robuchon was known to make the world’s most decadent mashed potatoes, and here’s why! Jöel Robuchon’s purée de pomme is known as the most famous mashed potatoes recipe in the… Read More ›
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RIP Olivia Newton-John…The Music Video “Xanadu” by Olivia — Through the Shattered Lens
Rest in Peace, Olivia Newton-John. Music Video of the Day: Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John (1980, dir by ????) — Through the Shattered Lens Olivia Newton-John was one of the biggest musical Artists of the early 80’s, with hits like “Let’s Get… Read More ›
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Yes, 2022’s “Soylent Green” Problem Is Here! Bonus – How Green Day Got Their Name!
Charlton Heston’s Classic Science Fiction Trifecta! Movie fans know that one of the industry’s great movie stars was Charlton Heston – including a trio of science fiction films that are as great today as when they were released – including… Read More ›
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New Beyonce! Music With A “B” Has Beatles! Bowie! Bananarama Too!
Dancing To The Beat Of “B”! I am a lifetime lover of music of all genres, and I like to share some of my favorites! Here’s one way I do it – by celebrating great music one letter at a… Read More ›
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