TV. Food. Pop Culture.
It’s no secret that I absolutely adore Korean food. I eat it, I cook it, and I watch stupid videos about it on YouTube. So you can imagine my joy when I was invited to participate in a Make-Your-Own-Kimchi experience organized by Cham Korean Bistro, a modern Korean restaurant in Pasadena. Apparently I would get …
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Two years ago, I stood in line for many hours all for the opportunity to meet Ina Garten during a signing for her cookbook Back to Basics. Well, now she has a new book out (How Easy Is That?), and of course, that meant she was back in town to meet and greet the fans …
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I’ve received a lot of cool swag from this blog, but the gift basket that Cool Whip sent me this week is easily one of the best things to show up at my doorstep. It came loaded with all sorts of baking goodies, and here’s the best part: they want to give an identical basket …
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It’s time for more cocktail craziness, and this one comes replete with broken glass and DANGER. Such is the way of The Quaff. Back a few weeks ago, IndianJones was in town (when isn’t he in town? He has no friends), and so he, jash, and I all decided to make drinks. Once again we …
IndianJones, Katie, and I me. Gray is so HOT right now. Exciting news: our old friend Katie from TVgasm has just landed her very own reality show on the TV Guide Network! We all know what this means: brrrrragggg central! But seriously, Katie is a major character, and I have no doubt she’ll be hilarious …
Last LeafOK Go | Myspace Music Videos It’s another OK Go video! And like the others, it’s very cool — although, it does represent a remarkable waste of bread (children in Africa, etc.). Via Vulture
About a year ago, I stumbled upon Fuchsia Dunlop’s Sichuan cook book Land of Plenty on some blog out there on the Interwebs. I was intrigued by whatever the dish was and did further research. It turns out the British-born Dunlop spent extensive time in the Sichuan province of China studying the local foods and …
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For some reason I really like the pairing of Chelsea Handler and 50 Cent, especially when it yields even stranger pairings, such as 50 Cent with Internet sensation Keenan Cahill. The two joined forces on Chelsea Lately to perform an endearing lipsynch together, replete with choreographed head turns. Video and further details available here: Socialite …
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There are some annual traditions that we Americans love: July 4th, Thanksgiving, Arbor Day. Add to that list Bravo’s yearly airing of Kim Zolciak trying to sing a song. Yes, Kim has become the McRib of Bravo — a special treat we’re allowed to enjoy but once a year even though we probably shouldn’t partake …
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