America’s Gladiators Are Back! That’s right: it’s time for some FOOTBALL! It’s time to celebrate the current NFL season, now entering week #3 – still a time when ANY team can be the Super Bowl champ – records are waiting to be broken,… Read More ›
Art
Cooking At Harry’s Bar! “Legumi alla Primavera” And Bellini’s For My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge!
Welcome To Harry’s Bar In Venice! Yes, it may seem nondescript outside, but inside is one of the most legendary bars in the world – Harry’s Bar in Venice Italy opened in 1931 – and the 91-year-old institution is famous… Read More ›
The Classic 80’s Comedy “Fast Times At Ridgmont High” Was REAL? The Book Behind The Film!
“Hey, Bud, let’s party!” One of cinema’s greatest one-liners captured perfectly an age when growing up meant hanging out in a suburban shopping mall, trying desperately to impress a girl – or at least get high and cruise through life:… Read More ›
Book Review – “HEAT 2” by Michael Mann & Meg Gardiner — From The Terrific Blog “It Rains… You Get Wet!”
Thanks to the great blog “It Rains You Get Wet”, here’s a review and insightful deep dive into the book “Heat 2!” Anyone who knows me, for that matter this blog, could easily foresee that the first novel by the… Read More ›
Could You Live “Faraway?” Lucy Irvine’s South Seas Adventures As A “Castaway!”
“The sun is spread, hot and arched, above the reef like a woman in abandon, sky shimmering like glistening skin…” Yes, it is paradise: this picture of a resort in the Solomon Islands…a gorgeous escape, the adventure of a lifetime…but… Read More ›
Brad Pitt’s Hollywood “Babylon”! Here’s The Trailer! Margot Robbie Stars In Wild Tinseltown Tale!
Who Wants Some Hollywood “Babylon?” This trailer just dropped for “Babylon”, and it looks like a cross between “The Day Of The Locust” and “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood!” Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie lead a terrific cast int… Read More ›
Lava Wine And Cassatedde! A Sicilian Ricotta Pastry Recipe! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Has Sicilian Flavors!
Eyeing A Lava Recipe! Yes, it’s true: my “52 In 22” cooking challenge is working with volcanic ash and lava! There’s much to share, so let’s begin with this: a few weeks ago I shared this photo showing the cookbooks… Read More ›
Here’s The Stunning NEW “9 To 5” From Dolly Parton And Kelly Clarkson! PLUS Kelly’s Season 4 Talk Show Sneak Peek!
Kelly Clarkson And Dolly Parton Are “Re-Working 9 To 5!” It was a terrific surprise when the two Icons announced a brand new version of Dolly’s classic empowered song “9 To 5” – and here it is! As the terrific… Read More ›
Amazing Desserts – Disguised As Sushi! “Secret” Desserts Are Here! — Bite! Eat! Repeat!
Who Wants Sushi? How About Dessert? How About BOTH!?!?!? Doesn’t this look like a great tray of delicious sushi? Raw fish draped over warm rice…nothing better in the world… Except It’s CAKE! Yes, this edition of “What The Friday!?!?!?!?” is… Read More ›
Have You Taken The “Godfather” Tour Of Corleone Sicily? We Did And Here Is Video!
I’ve Got An “Offer You Can’t Refuse!” I know. #SOOBVIOUS But, when my wife Alex and I were in Sicily we got to go on a tour of locations used in the cinematic masterpiece “The Godfather!” The film was a… Read More ›
johnrieber 