TOP CHEF MASTERS PREVIEW: Turns Out Zooey Deschanel Eats NOTHING

Top Chef Masters is back tonight, and after last week’s wonderful episode, I have high hopes for a repeat performance — especially when the chefs are thrown the curveball of having to cook for actress Zooey Deschanel, who, you should know, eats NOTHING. Okay, that’s an exaggeration. She’s a vegan, but she’s also gluten intolerant, …

ADVENTURES IN DOMESTICITY: Jalapeño Cocktail Hour

Yesterday, I posted photos of an epic grocery trip here in Los Angeles where my friend Malibu Judie and I procured thirty-three pounds of fresh produce and two pounds of shrimp to be cooked over the course of the weekend. Well, on Saturday of this past weekend, we put many of those purchases to use …

BIG BROTHER PHOTOCAP: The One Where Natalie Falls Into A Pool Of Her Own Vomit

Shocking news: CBS actually put up some stills from the latest episode of Big Brother. Actually, they’re more like professional photos, clearly taken behind the mirrors. Not great, but better than nothing. Most of the pics center around the endurance competition for HOH, which Russell eventually won after striking a deal with Jeff to keep …

ADVENTURES IN DOMESTICITY: Monster Groceries Edition

There have been many Adventures in Domesticity on this blog, but none rival the size and effort put forth this past weekend in my kitchen. In fact, it was such a process, that multiple kitchens across the city of Los Angeles were employed. Well, only two others really, but that’s still legit. Here’s the backstory: …