It’s no surprise, the first thing you notice about Dave Bautista is his ripped physique. Getting in shape to play Drax the Destroyer in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY was not a challenge for the former WWE (world wrestling entertainment) champion and MMA (mixed martial arts) master, he already owns the shape. Martial arts training and […]
One thing I also worry about and try to limit is the time my children spend using technology as an entertainment tool. In a day and age of distracting electronic gadgets and social networking online, it’s not easy to encourage them to connect “in real life” with friends and family, engaging in more face-to-face social […]
If you’re looking a chicken recipe with super simple prep and amazing flavor, cast iron skillet oven-roasted whole chicken is the answer. Everyone will think you spent hours prepping this dish, but it will be our secret! You can also make this dish in a crockpot, but you’ll have to forgo the nice crisp […]
To be very straight-forward about this up front, I unabashedly adore this movie! Which has nothing to do with the fact that I had access to see it prior to the release date. Or that I was able to interview some of the cast members along with director, James Gunn. All of which are very […]
If you look up the term “infectious smile,” you should expect to find Zoe Saldana listed as the definition. Regardless of how you are feeling at the moment, how many drivers cut you off on the road that morning or how many cups of coffee you might still be in need of to function properly, […]
Earlier this week, I shared my delightful cooking experience at Le Cordon Bleu in Los Angeles and as promised, I’m highlighting the French and Indian fusion recipe we made, Parisian Mumbai Salad for this week’s #FoodieFriday. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to share this recipe, inspired by the film THE HUNDRED FOOT JOURNEY direct […]
When I was younger, I was content with a set of headphones and a simple cassette player, crooning along with the static-filled jams of my favorite 80’s bands. Thank goodness we’ve come a long way from those days and I’ve grown up to fully appreciate the wonders of clear audio sounds! Mainly I have my […]
Photo Credit: ABC FAMILY/ Craig Sjodin Light-hearted humor, romance and platters of amazing gourmet foods – there’s so much to love about the new Young & Hungry series airing Wednesday’s at 8:00pm ET/PT on ABC Family. Young & Hungry stars Emily Osment as Gabi Diamond, a food blogger hired as a personal chef for a tech […]
Beef Bourguignon Skewers Italian sausage sizzling, onions and red peppers crackling, corn on the cob slowly heating atop foil-wrapped potatoes placed carefully atop the edges of the charcoal grill. Barbecuing was my father’s specialty and even now, every bite, every scent and sound of grilled food takes me right back to my childhood. Last week, […]
