There is a saying: Confucius: “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third, by experience, which is the bitterest.” Confucius may have been referring to these three… Read More ›
Time For Some Foie! My friends Karen and Bruce sent me a picture of a “foie gras” burger they had in Paris…and yes, they did it to taunt me…but it’s just the latest in the orgy of food pics that… Read More ›
Time To Head To Europe To Cook With The Pros! Alex and I had the chance to cook at a terrific cooking school in the south of France, and I have posted about that great adventure before…perhaps that is why… Read More ›
I’m in the mood for a cheeseburger…oh, and I’m also in the mood for sushi…what to do? How About “Cheeseburger Sushi!” I mean, the internet just keeps on giving! This is one of the most beautiful pieces of sushi I’ve… Read More ›
Welcome To The Hollywood Hightower! I love iconic Hollywood, and it is disappearing – but there is a website that is fighting back! Alison Martino’s terrific website “Vintage Los Angeles” has a wide variety of stories about some of entertainment’s… Read More ›
The Rising! In the aftermath of the horrific 9/11 attacks in 2001, Bruce Springsteen went into the studio and recorded an album of music that captured the mood of our country: anger, fear and ultimately, hope. “The Rising” holds up… Read More ›
Rule #1 on Safari: “Food Runs!” Hilarious And Dangerous Safari Tales! We all know that the first rule of “Fight Club” is you don’t talk about “Fight Club.” Well, the first rule of Safari life is this: “Whatever You Do,… Read More ›
One of my favorite Authors is back! From Author Lucy Irvine: “If anything links the tropical island and Bulgarian stories, it’s the theme of individuals or couples living among, rather than with, those of another culture. People on peripheries or… Read More ›
All Hail “Jerseylicious”! It was the biggest hit for the style network, and made its cast members stars! But more than that, “Jerseylicious” attracted millions of fans, who watched every week to see how these professional hair and makeup artists… Read More ›
Potato Chip Lovers Rejoice! If this picture of a massive pile of potato chips makes you happy – and hungry, then have I got a story for you! The world has gone to a whole new level of potato chip… Read More ›
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