To honor Darrell Hammond’s spot on SNL 40th Anniversary impression of a dirty Sean Connery, I offer you this: Yes, this is the former 007 – wrapped up in a red loincloth – in one of the craziest films of… Read More ›
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Africa’s “Crazy River!” Richard Grant’s Dangerous African Adventure!
“I could see the lunatic aspects of my own quest, but it seemed like the chance of a lifetime, and already I had started to think of the Malagarasi as MY river.” Time For Some “Crazy” Travel! I love sharing… Read More ›
WILD Travel Adventures! Safari Rule #1: Don’t Run! “Food” Runs!
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 ›
Chef, Interrupted! Chef Brandon Baltzley’s Incendiary Cooking Memoir “Nine Lives”!
Meet Outlaw Chef Brandon Baltzley! Chefs have gained a reputation as being the new Rock ‘n’ Roll outlaws: culinary renegades, profane and eccentric: Everyone from Marco Pierre White to Gordon Ramsey have gained reputations for their toughness in the kitchen… Read More ›
Is Alinea For Kids? Chef Grant Achatz! Life On The Line! A Look At Adult Food!
Click here to read about the controversy surrounding Chef Grant Achatz and his tweet about having unruly infants in his restaurant….I also look at one of his tasting menus, so you have an idea of what the experience is like!… Read More ›
Is Alinea For Kids? Chef Grant Achatz! Life On The Line! A Look At Adult Food!
Ever Had Duck With SIXTY Sauces? Yes, what you see is one of Alinea restaurant’s signature dishes: they serve duck (or lamb, or veal, depending on the menu) four separate ways, and then they put a platter in the center… Read More ›