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One of our favorite guest judges returned to Top Chef last night as chef Eric Ripert invited all the contestants to enjoy a meal at his famed New York City restaurant, Le Bernadin. Of course, there was a nifty twist: after consuming their wonderful six course meal, the chefs then had to each recreate one …
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My recent adventures in domesticity have been rather complex affairs involving multiple exotic ingredients and often a few hours of cook time. That’s why I decided to simplify things with a less grandiose endeavor: hummus! This Middle-Eastern treat requires only a few elements: tahini, garbanzo beans, olive oil, salt, and garlic. How hard could it …
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“To Lynne and her air conditioning!” I gotta admit that this latest Vegas episode of Real Housewives of Orange County was a bit disappointing. We’ve had so many jaw-dropping, tense, and cringe-worthy installments that this one felt tame in comparison. First of all, the entire pre-Vegas portion of the show was a bit dull. I …
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When news broke this morning that three minutes of a recent Christian Bale tirade on the set of the new Terminator had been caught on tape, I tinge of excitement in my tummy. Memories of Pat O’Brien danced through my head, and I knew the Internet would soon be presenting a giant audio gift for …
In a sad bit of news, Bromance came to a stirring conclusion last night, which means we no longer have the adventures of Brody Jenner and his posse of followers to poke fun of. The show was surprisingly entertaining and filled with all sorts of likable characters. Plus, the homoerotic subtext was really just a …
Who would have thought the Parsley Chronicles would become such a dramatic saga? Here I thought it would be an amusing photographic journey from seed to plant, but instead, it’s turned into a roller coaster ride of expectations and dreams â€â€Ã‚ all of which seem poised to come crashing down at any moment. Last week, the …
Well, apparently my pick for the best Super Bowl Ad of 2009 never actually aired, which certainly was an embarrassing revelation for me. However, last night’s thrilling game (congrats Steeler! Sorry, Larry FitzP) did see a good number of funny, engaging, and generally well produced ads (unlike last year’s sorry crop). My picks for the …
I know this may be premature, but this new Human Giant-flavored ad campaign by Pepsi may already be my favorite of Super Bowl Sunday. I mean, it’s Will Arnett and scallops. How could that not be funny? Turns out this spot is one of several Pepsi produced and put up on YouTube. I’m not sure …
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Things are looking ever so slightly bleak for American Idol this season. We’ve visited eight cities, and while the emphasis this season has been on the positive (ie. the good singers), we’ve yet to really find a breakout star. For a show whose caché has taken a downward tick since the rise of Sanjaya, this …
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After making shrimp piri piri last week, I found myself craving chiles, which is odd because it’s never really been something I’ve ever craved before. Well, never one to ignore my desires, I did some research on Epicurious and came across an intriguing dish called “Adobo Chicken in Parchment.” The recipe is fairly self-explanatory: make …
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