Happy birthday to my son Jeff! As you can see from the photos above, life is a series of special moments that when combined together, showcase all of the great things about the people who make our world better. My… Read More ›
Memoirs
Paul Newman And Joanne Woodward Were “The Last Movie Stars!” A Terrific And Candid New Mini-Series Explores Hollywood Royalty!
Meet “The King And Queen Of Hollywood!” They were Hollywood Royalty: Actress Joanne Woodward and Actor Paul Newman: Oscar winners and Hollywood Superstars who also had a life together that was fascinating – and a new mini-series tells the whole… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
It’s National Oyster Day! Here Is How You Can Celebrate The Bi-Valve! — Bite! Eat! Repeat!
Nothing Better Than Freshly Shucked Oysters! I love fresh oysters! The look, the briny freshness of the ocean, and of course, the icy cold sensation as they slide down your throat…and they are incredibly good for you as well! Here… Read More ›
Standing On Top Of Sicily’s Mt. Etna! Our Hike Up An Active Volcano!
Welcome To Mt. Etna! Alex and I are excited to welcome you to the top of Mt. Etna! This living, breathing volcano sits on the incredible island of Sicily – a part of Italy we had never had the chance… Read More ›
The Magical Beauty Of Venice Italy At Night! From Watery San Marco Square’s Live Music To The Smallest Streets!
The Beauty Of Nightfall In Venice! I have posted about how beautiful Venice is, but now I want to focus on a city that becomes even more magical as night falls, like it is doing here on the “bridge of… Read More ›
The True Madness Of “Roar!” Melanie Griffith And Mom Tippi Hedren Mauled By Lions! The Most Dangerous Film Ever Made!
“It’s like Walt Disney Went Insane And Made A Snuff Version Of ‘Swiss Family Robinson’!” Got your attention? What about this headline? “Melanie Griffith Mauled By Lions!” Well, it’s all true, and unbelievable! The Disney quote is how HITFIX describes… Read More ›
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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