BIG BROTHER PHOTOCAP: The Fall of Brenchel

For weeks they annoyed us, and sadly for weeks they provided the only entertainment in the Big Brother house. Now, at last, the two-headed monster that was Brendon and Rachel has been broken up, but not without one final surge of drama. As promised, Brendon attempted to shift the target onto himself by attacking people …

Help My Friend Be On ‘Mad Men!’

Once again AMC is throwing a competition to win a spot on the best show ever, a.k.a. Mad Men, and my friend Ashleigh has decided to take a stab at it. She’s asked me to help get votes, and I therefore am here to tell you to vote for her! The process is very simple. …

ADVENTURES IN DOMESTICITY: Bundt Seriously, Folks

Once again, CSN Stores gave me a gift certificate for me to use in return for some reviews of whatever I purchase with it. For my latest batch of housewares, I ordered a Bundt pan because, well, why not? I wouldn’t say that I’m an avid Bundt maker, but it’s nice having the pan, and …

TOP CHEF PHOTOCAP: Those Bastards!

Hands down, Wednesday’s episode of Top Chef: DC was the best of the season, and perhaps the best in a few seasons. And it’s not just because of Nancy Pelosi (the secret crush of my friend IndianJones). The episode brought out all the big guns: the always crazy blindfold relay, restaurant wars, Pelosi, and even …

BIG BROTHER PHOTOCAP: No Apologies

Now that’s what I’m talking about! Wednesday’s episode of Big Brother was all sorts of fun, from a wacky veto challenge (features Jeff and Jordan!) to an explosive and totally illogical blowout between Rachel and Kathy. At last the show has a pulse again, and I’m hoping that it can continue in this vein for …

RACHEL ZOE PHOTOCAP: When It Rains, It Pours. LITERALLY.

There was all sorts of scandal on last night’s episode of The Rachel Zoe Project, and no, I’m not talking about the Versace Atelier couture gown that suspiciously wound up at Pierce Brosnan’s house. I’m referring, of course, to the rain. THE RAIN!!! Yes, Los Angeles fell victim to a torrential downpour on Golden Globes …

My Random ‘Strangers With Candy’ Cameo

Ten years ago, I was a lowly intern on Strangers with Candy, the cult-comedy series on Comedy Central that aired for three seasons. It was a pretty thankless job, but there were occasional perks. One day, in fact, the powers that be had me serve as a classroom extra for a few scenes, which meant …

STATE OF THE HERBS: New Directions

Back in May, I posted about my sad little herb garden, which had once been so lush but had fallen into a state of disrepair. Although, things looked bleak, I wasn’t about to give up on my plants. I set about pruning the dead leaves away and attempted to give my horticultural menagerie a new …

REAL HOUSEWIVES PHOTOCAP: Italy or Bust!

The Real Housewives of New Jersey got a little extra money in its budget this season, which meant the ladies — or at least three of them — were allowed to zip off to Italy (or East New Jersey) for a lavish family vacay that admittedly looked quite fun. The genesis of the idea came …