Linda Ronstadt’s “Long Long Time” Is A Hit After A Long Long Time! A 52 year old song has become the latest smash hit thanks to a brilliant new TV show! I love this story, as recounted on a website… Read More ›
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Exploring Castelo Dos Mouros! Storming Portugal’s Moorish Castle High Above Sintra!
Alex Welcomes You To Her Castle! Yes, it’s got some wear and tear – because this Moorish castle in Portugal has defended Kings and Queens for centuries! Sintra Portugal is home to the “Castelo Dos Mouros” – an 8th-to-12th century… Read More ›
Happy 100th Birthday To Tucson’s El Charro Cafe! The Oldest Family-Owned Mexican Restaurant In The US! Here’s Their Original “Beef Taco” Recipe! — Bite! Eat! Repeat!
Happy 100th Birthday To El Charro! Talk about tradition! the El Charro Cafe in Tucson, Arizona has been making family-style mexican food since 1922 – the oldest family-owned Mexican restaurant in the US! Please head over to my “all food… Read More ›
Sean Connery’s James Bond Movies Ranked! The Cinema Critic Has The List!
Now, this reminds me to share my list of the best and worst Bond themes! Here is on list – and here is mine!
Climbing Pena Palace High Above Lisbon! The Majesty Of Sintra Portugal!
Welcome To The Very Colorful Pena Palace! Have you been to Portugal? Well, if you have then you would have gone to one of the country’s most popular – and colorful – palaces! Pena Palace is located in Sintra, the… Read More ›
Feasting On “Babette’s Feast” Quail In Puff Pastry! My Recipe For A Classic “Dinner And A Movie”! — Bite! Eat! Repeat!
“Dinner And A Movie” Goes For A “Feast”! I love food and I love film, so why not combine the two? Throughout 2023, I am going to be sharing special “dinner and a movie” stories that will take a recipe… Read More ›
Secrets Of “Love Actually”! Kelly Clarkson Sings “Sisters” From “White Christmas!” Happy Holidays Y’All!
Happy Holidays Y’All! With the holidays underway and Christmas Day upon on, everyone will eat lots of food and sit down to watch classic holiday movies – and we all have our own favorites! I’ve got a list of the… Read More ›
Julia Child’s Iconic Boeuf Bourguignon! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Is A Family Affair!
The Legendary Boeuf Bourguignon Recipe By Julia Child! Julia Child is a culinary Icon of course, and her love of all food, especially french, is inspiring to Chefs of all ages. I have made this dish once before, but as… Read More ›
Yes, “Die Hard” Is The Perfect Christmas Movie! Here Is The Great “Die Hard” Trivia You Need This Holiday Season!
OK, let’s address the elephant in the room: the Internet has fueled the ongoing argument about whether the classic action movie “Die Hard” is a Christmas film. Well, let’s answer that question right now. See these stills from the film?… Read More ›
Hollywood’s “Party Animals” Revealed! Plus Oscar’s “Snow White” Debacle!
Meet The Legendary Producer Allan Carr! As we enter “Oscar season”, the history of this award is something I love to look back on. This leads me to one of Hollywood’s most flamboyant and entertaining Producers, the legendary Allan Carr!… Read More ›