My Paella Adventure! I’m always looking for some new recipes, and what better way to find one than looking in a cookbook I had sitting right on my shelf! I was inspired by this great cookbook we bought after our… Read More ›
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My Easter Feast! Gigot D’Agneau – Roast Lamb! A Potato Cake! Ratatouille Too! Here Are The Recipes!
Time For Our Annual Easter Feast! This has become an annual tradition: a roasted leg of lamb provencal-style, thanks to the incredible Chef/Author Patricia Wells! My annual Easter tradition got its start in France, because it’s a provencal feast that… Read More ›
A “Nose Only” Face Mask! Here It Is! Would You Wear It? “What The Friday!?!?!”
Here Are “Nose Only” Face Masks! Well, I guess it was inevitable: as we continue to vaccinate and re-open, there are still calls to “mask up” for good reason, leading to the creation of a new face mask that allows… Read More ›
A “Deep Dish Pizza” Legend Turns 50! Chicago Celebrates Lou Malnati’s Birthday! Here’s Their Delicious Deep Dish Recipe!
Celebrating A Deep Dish Legend! Happy birthday to Lou Malnati’s restaurant in Chicago – home of the iconic “Deep Dish Pizza” that Chicago is famous for! LOU MALNATI’S TURNS 50! That’s right: one of Chicago’s most famous restaurants just celebrated… Read More ›
Exploring Joshua Tree! Our “Hitch Hiking” Adventure Has “Skull Rock” And “The Wrong Man!”
The Incredible Beauty Of Joshua Tree National Park! Yes, that’s a Joshua Tree, and for this edition of “Hitch Hiking”, I’m going to take you on a 5-mile hike though some of the most beautiful rock formations in the incredible… Read More ›
Hiking Solstice Canyon! Malibu’s Nature Trail! A Waterfall! The Remains Of Roberts Ranch! Hiking Straight Up The Rising Sun!
The Pacific Ocean Cradled In The Santa Monica Mountains! If you are looking for a great, energetic hike that takes you to this view of the Pacific Ocean, then Malibu’s Solstice Canyon is for you! Solstice Canyon is literally just… Read More ›
Bravo “My Octopus Teacher!” Academy Award Best Documentary Nominee! Plus Oscar’s Groundbreaking Year For Women!
A Golden Year For An Octopus! The Academy Award nominations were announced today, and while there are many great films and Artists nominated – both in front of and behind the camera – it’s the category of Best Feature Documentary… Read More ›
A 2021 Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Surprise! They Painted The River Green! Here’s The Story And History Of The Event!
A St. Patricks Day 2021 Surprise! This is the Chicago River, freshly “painted” for the upcoming 2021 St. Patricks Day! This “surprise” was the Mayor’s idea, after Covid has once again cancelled this city’s boisterous plans for celebration St. Patricks… Read More ›
Tasting Spain’s Incredible Paella! Here’s The Recipe For A Culinary Masterpiece From The Costa Brava!
Who’s Up For A Food Adventure? These Guys Are! This plate of colorful Langoustines are waiting for me to turn them into an amazing Spanish Paella – and it reminded me that I had some work to do in order… Read More ›
Safari Rules! “Don’t Run – Food Runs!” My “Wednesday Bookmobile” Has Your Wildlife Tips!
Rule #1 on Safari: “Food Runs!” Hilarious And Dangerous Safari Tales! I have a dream, and it involves going on Safari. I am going to make that dream come true, but when I do, I will remember the first rule:… Read More ›
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