Courtney Love’s Great Musical Achievement – With An “H”! Celebrating some great music with an “H” – artist or song title – including classic rock from Neil Young and Heart, vintage Todd Rundgren, the legendary Tom Petty, and Courtney Love’s… Read More ›
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Songs In The Key Of “D”! Classic Rock! Iconic Bands! Eagles! Doors! Diamond Dogs!
Celebrating Music With The Letter “D”! OK, you know the drill – these are either songs OR Artists beginning with the letter “D” – so many to have fun with, let’s begin with a song that captures everything you love… Read More ›
Best Album Covers: Yesterday and Today
Originally posted on It Rains… You Get Wet:
This is the next entry inĀ Best Album Covers, a series begun right here. The first successfulĀ long-playingĀ microgroove recordĀ for the phonograph was introduced byĀ Columbia RecordsĀ back in June of 1948.Ā Yet, album covers (the paper board…
“Vespertine”! LA’s Best Restaurant! Food As Art! Food As Theater! The Mad Creativity Of Wizard Chef Jordan Kahn!
First, look at the dish above. This is NOT a winterscape – IT IS A PLATE OF FOOD. So is this: Now, here is the “statement of purpose” from the restaurant that serves them: “Vespertine is a gastronomical experiment seeking… Read More ›
A Famous Chef Rejects His Michelin Stars! The Pressure Of 3-Star Cooking!
Chef Sebastian Bras Says “No Thanks” To Coveted Michelin Stars! Some shocking news from the gourmet restaurant world, as an acclaimed Chef has asked NOT to be judged by the iconic Michelin Guide! As Newser reports: “To receive a Michelin… Read More ›
“Unbelievable”! Katy Tur’s Fascinating Book On Covering Trump’s Presidential Campaign!
Wow! An Fascinating New Book On The Election Of Donald Trump! NBC News Reporter Katy Thur has released the story of the 2016 presidential campaign – from her unique position on the inside of all the action! As one review… Read More ›
Amazing Underwater “Swallow Rock”! Check Out The Video Of A Watery Adventure Like No Other!
Ready For A Ride Into The “Swallow Rock?” Yes, it’s a rock that “swallows” you whole, and sends you into a secret cave! I found this story online at The Daily Mail, which is always full of great stories. Here… Read More ›
Lana Wood Homeless Update! The Former “Bond Girl” Has A Home! Natalie Wood’s Sister Struggling To Put Her LIfe Back Together!
Good News About Lana Wood! I posted a story in April about Lana Wood, who was Natalie’s sister and was being forced out of her home, along with her children. According to an update this summer on Fox News: “Her… Read More ›
Cooking The World’s Most Scientific Food! el Bulli’s Amazing Molecular Magic! Meet The “Sorcerer’s Apprentices!”
Originally posted on johnrieber:
A Starburst Sunrise! While this looks like a spectacular image from outer space, it’s not a solar system, it’s food! Time to celebrate the molecular wizardry of Chef Ferran Adria! For years, Chef AdriĆ ’s Spanish restaurant…
Chicago’s Incredible Roister! Brined Fried Chicken Sandwich! Amazing Fried Bologna Sandwich! Chef Grant Achatz Goes Casual!
The Best Fried Chicken Sandwich You Will Ever Taste! I didn’t want to bury my lead, so here is the most amazing sandwich you will ever eat – oh, except of course for this one: A Fried Bologna Sandwich! Yes,… Read More ›