Are You A “Sonoran Toad Licker?” First, I NEVER thought I’d have to ask that question – but I do! On Election Day 2022, this is another sobering reminder of just how stupid people can be. The Guardian reported yesterday… Read More ›
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RIP “Julie & Julia” Author Julie Powell…Here’s An Homage To Her Memoir And Film…
RIP Author Julie Powell… Such sad news. As reported online just now: “Julie Powell, a writer and home cook who became a culinary phenomenon while trying to make every recipe in Julia Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” a… Read More ›
I Made Elizabeth Taylor’s Favorite Chili! The Legendary “Chasen’s Chili” Is My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge!
Welcome To The Legendary Hollywood Haunt Chasen’s! Week #44 in my “52 In 22” cooking challenge heads back in time to celebrate an iconic Hollywood restaurant – and one of the town’s most legendary stars! Yes, Chasen’s was a classic… Read More ›
Trapped 200 Feet Underground In The “Deepest Darkest Hotel Room In The World!”
Want To Stay 200 Feet Underground With No Escape? Well, the answer is obvious, so how do you think 5 people felt when they experienced just that near the Grand Canyon! As The Washington Post reported: “Five people were rescued… Read More ›
The Halloween Horror Of Stephen King’s “Christine!” “Shocktober 2022” Has All Of King’s Best Movie Adaptations!
“Christine” Puts A Spell On You! It’s Halloween season, and that means a chance to watch scary movies – or read some of the greatest scary novels from the visionary Author Stephen King! “Christine” is the great thriller about a… Read More ›
What’s The Most Beautiful Village Of Italy? It’s A 334-way Tie!
Welcome To Abbateggio – One Of Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages! Which village is the most beautiful in Italy? Well, by official count, it’s a 334-way tie for first! This photo of the village of Petrapertosa is a great example –… Read More ›
Cooking Chicken Fricassee With Benjamin Franklin! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Has William Penn’s Favorite Dish!
Cooking With Benjamin Franklin! How many of us can say that? Well, I had the chance to cook with one of America’s “founding fathers” because he was also a “founding foodie!” Remember that I shared these two recipes on July… Read More ›
Celebrating “Fat Bear Week” Competition – LIVE! It’s Real – And You Can Vote On The Biggest Bear!
Welcome To Bear Country! This is Alaska’s incredible Katmai National Park, home to a lot of wild animals, including these very hungry bears! It’s “Fat Bear Week 2022!” I love this story…I just found out that there is a weeklong… Read More ›
Do The “Monster Mash” With Vincent Price For “Shocktober 2022” – Here’s The Hilarious Video!
Vincent Price Performs “The Monster Mash”! I love Vincent Price. He was a legendary Actor, an avid Art collector and an Art expert, and also a great Chef who wrote cookbooks – and he sang too! Yes, “Shocktober 2022” has… Read More ›
Favorite Campy Horror Films — Geeking Out about It
The website “Geeking Out About It” has this terrific list of “campy” horror films for “Shocktober 2022″…take it away! They are a huge fan of completely absurdist, campy (and occasionally tasteless) […] Favorite Campy Horror Films — Geeking Out about It… Read More ›
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