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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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Making Oysters “Three Ways”! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Shucks! “Angels On Horseback” Too!
Alex Loves Oysters! My wife Alex loves oysters – and since she was behind the idea for my “52 In 22” cooking challenge, I chose week #30 in my yearlong cooking effort to make her beloved bi-valves THREE WAYS! “The… Read More ›
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Plowing The Bordeaux Vineyards! I Found A Winemaking Horse In The Town Of St. Emilion France!
Welcome to Bordeaux! My wife Alex and I got to visit the vineyards surrounding the town of St. Emilion…in the heart of what is considered the greatest winemaking region of the world: Bordeaux France! This incredible wine-infused village has classic… Read More ›
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Hello, Molly! by Molly Shannon Book Review — Laura’s Books and Blogs
Here’s an in-depth review of Molly Shannon’s memoir…terrific read! Part of the fun of growing up is being able to stay up late. And in those late night hours, particularly prior to streaming, you’d find things to watch on TV… Read More ›
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Entering The Lava Caves Of Mt. Etna! We Hike This Active Smoldering Volcano On Sicily!
Welcome To Mt. Etna! When Alex and I stayed in Taormina Sicily, we could look out at the great lady herself: Mt. Etna, an active volcano staring down at us from a distance – and those aren’t clouds, the crater… Read More ›
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When Is National Hot Dog Day? Am I A Day Late Or A Spiraled Dog Long? — Bite! Eat! Repeat!
Celebrating The Hot Dog In All Its Glory! Many people celebrated National Hot Dog Day yesterday, but I have Wednesday, July 22 as National Hot Dog Day – either way, July is National Hot Dog Month. And yes, we all… Read More ›
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Sicilian Rock Jumping! High Diving Into the Ionian Sea!
Welcome To Sicily! This is the view from our room at the Sant Andrea Resort, located on the Ionian Sea, just below the town of Taormina, Sicily. Much more to come on this adventure, but I wanted to tease you… Read More ›
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A “Wild” Veal Prince Orloff! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Gets “Unofficial” With Downton Abbey!
Making Veal Fit For A Prince! It’s one of the funniest scenes from my favorite TV show – more on that later – so of course I had to make “Veal Prince Orloff” – while also honoring one of my… Read More ›
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I Witness A Wild Chicago Crane Repair – Here’s Video 30 Stories High!
Welcome To Chicago! Welcome to one of America’s great cities – Chicago! The “Windy City” has so many great things to offer – like this spectacular view of the downtown area from 91 stories high – at the John Hancock… Read More ›
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The Latest Movie Trailer Round-Up! — Drew’s Movie Reviews
Check out these new films on the way to entertain you! Day Shift, Bodies Bodies Bodies trailer #2, Summering, Fall, Spin Me Round, Orphan: First Kill, The Silent Twins, Get Away If You Can, The Nan Movie, The Munsters, She… Read More ›
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Kelly Clarkson Covers “Fake Plastic Trees!” Songs With An “F”! Fleetwood Mac! David Bowie And Queen Too!
Time For Some Music In The Key Of “F”! So of course that means Kelly Clarkson, right? You see, this week’s collection of music all has the letter “F” in common, and when Kelly belted out Radiohead’s “Fake Plastic Trees”… Read More ›
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