Bite Into This Iconic “Potato Cake!” I love potatoes, and this is my all-time favorite dish – a “gateau de pommes de terre” – a “potato cake!” It’s a dish I first had in Paris with my wife Alex at… Read More ›
Memoirs
“Primary Colors!” The Timely Political Film About Sex, Politics And The Presidency! America’s “Horniest” President Too!
Sex! Scandal! The White House! Let’s be honest: regardless of what is true or not, recent headlines prove once again that politics is, indeed, a dirty business. Nothing new, of course – we have a history of scandals in and… Read More ›
#MusicMonday! Seven Incredible Concerts I Saw! Led Zeppelin! Paul McCartney! Stevie Wonder! Todd Rundgren! The Eagles! Tears For Fears! The Clash!
Are You Ready To Rock? I’m taking part in a “Music Monday” event, thanks to Phil Taylor, who has a great website called “The Phil Factor”. You can see his blog here: https://thephilfactor.com I am sharing seven incredible concerts that… Read More ›
RIP R. Lee Ermey! Brilliant “Full Metal Jacket!” From “Apocalypse Now” Military Advisor To Great Actor!
RIP R. Lee Ermey… Sad news: R. Lee Ermey, the former Marine who went from an off-camera Vietnam War Expert to stardom, has died…he will always be remembered as the foul-mouthed Marine Sergeant from Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece “Full Metal Jacket”…… Read More ›
Wine Is Life! 8 Delicious Reasons To Counter A Report That Downplays The Health Benefits Of Vino! Hall & Oates Sing “IntraVino!”
Wine Reduces Your Lifespan? Take It Back! My wife Alex forwarded me a study that says that one extra glass of wine every day will cut your lifespan by 30 minutes – for each one! Well, I decided NOT to… Read More ›
RIP Mitzi Shore…”The Comedy Store” Says Goodbye To A Legend!
RIP Mitzi Shore… Hollywood’s comedy community is mourning the news that Mitzi Shore has died. She was the legendary owner of The Comedy Store, where some of the world’s biggest comes got their start. Jim Carrey posted this painting on… Read More ›
Meet The Empowered “Machete Maidens Unleashed!” Pam Grier Got Her Start Here! Terrific Documentary Celebrates The “Anything Goes” Films Of The Philippines!
Time To Celebrate These “Unleashed” Machete Maidens! You like cult cinema? Then do I have a terrific documentary for you – one that tells the story of the booming Philippine film industry in the 70’s and 80’s, when empowered women… Read More ›
The Ankler Has An Exclusive “Nate ‘n’ Al” Deli Update! The Iconic Beverly Hills Restaurant Is For Sale!
The Fate Of The Iconic Beverly Hills Deli Nate ‘n’ Al Of Beverly Hills Hangs In The Balance! The Latest News! Here is some terrific reporting on the situation with Nate ‘n’ Al, the iconic Beverly Hills delicatessen. Richard Rushfield… Read More ›
The World’s Best Islands – For Sale! You Can Own A Piece Of Paradise! Island Wanderlust!
Looking For Your Own Island? The Daily Mail UK has a great story about private islands you can buy – if you can afford them! Imagine living like this – on your own exotic island – all you need is… Read More ›
Easter Feast 2019! Gigot D’Agneau! Galette de Pomme de Terre! Recipes For Your Easter Feast – Ratatouille Too
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! I am already in miss en place mode on this Easter Sunday – and here… Read More ›
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