Celebrating Earth Day 2021! It’s the day that has been set aside to do two things: first, to say “thank you” to the world we live on…for its natural beauty and wonder. It’s also a day to take a step… Read More ›
Memoirs
RIP Director Monte Hellman…From Jack Nicholson’s First Western To James Taylor’s Only Film “Two Lane Blacktop”…An Appreciation…
RIP Monte Hellman… Sad news for film lovers… Acclaimed Film Director Monte Hellman died Tuesday. He was 91. His death at Eisenhower Health hospital in Palm Desert followed a fall at his home, his daughter, producer Melissa Hellman, told The… Read More ›
Seeing The Pt. Reyes Lighthouse At The Edge Of The World! California’s Windy Beauty Up Close!
Welcome To The Edge Of The World! That’s California’s shoreline facing a massive expanse of the Pacific Ocean – and one of the most beautiful sights we’ve seen! Time for Alex and I to take a closeup tour! First, check… Read More ›
Behold The “Bacon-Wrapped Avocado Egg!” I Made It – Here’s My Recipe For Disaster!
Behold The Majesty Of A Bacon-Wrapped Avocado Egg! Here’s a cross section of an amazing dish: a perfectly poached egg nestled inside a bacon-wrapped avocado! And yes, I made this! Well, not THIS one – this is a photo from… Read More ›
California’s Iconic Highway 1 To Reopen Ahead Of Schedule! Here Are Details!
California’s Iconic Coastline Drive Is Almost Fixed! I know, that view doesn’t suggest that anything is broken, does it? This shot gives you an idea of the incredible beauty of a drive along California’s iconic highway one – running from… Read More ›
My Homemade Paella! Here’s The Recipe For Langoustine / Chorizo / Seafood Rice!
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 ›
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 ›
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