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 ›
Memoirs
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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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