TV. Food. Pop Culture.
This week Ronnie Karam (trashtalktv.com) and Ben Mandelker (bsideblog.com) change things up with a whole bunch of Bravo gossip about Apollo Nida, Real Housewives of Miami, and Brooks Ayers. Then it’s on to the shows as we tackle “The Singles Project,” “Real Housewives of New Jersey,” and “Real Housewives of Melbourne.” Oh, and there’s some …
Continue reading “WATCH WHAT CRAPPENS #143: Single People and Some Friendly Advice”
Just under a year ago, I found myself at the renowned Powell’s Bookstore in Portland, Oregan browsing the hundreds of cookbooks on display. The process took hours, and just when I thought I was ready to check out, I suddenly had this bizarre desire to procure a Native American / New Mexican / Southwestern cookbook. …
Continue reading “ADVENTURES IN DOMESTICITY: Roast Chicken Picadillo Edition”
As I mentioned earlier today, one of my favorite tacos in Los Angeles is the carne deshebrada from Lotería Grill. I have consumed many of these garlicky, beefy concoctions (often in burrito form too) for years now, and all the while, I have wondered how I could recreate the magic in my lil’ home kitchen. …
Continue reading “ADVENTURES IN DOMESTICITY: Carne Deshebrada Edition”
I think it’s safe to say that the difference between a good sandwich and a dreamy sandwich usually comes down to the bread. True, the stuff between the slices matters too, but it’s the bread that’s the real game-changer. That’s one of the reasons why Chef Jimmy Shaw’s Torta Company in Downtown LA serves up …
When it’s convenient for me, I like to consider myself a food blogger (or, at the very least, a man about town, a gadabout, or a poorly dressed dandy). I don’t always look the part — what with my lack of a Digital SLR or any halfway decent photographic equipment, for that matter — but I swear …
Continue reading “I Came, I Saw, I Was Conquered By ‘The Taste’”
It may be hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is a mere 90 days away from today. That’s right: time is a-flying, and before you know it, Turkey Day will be upon you, and you’ll be standing in your kitchen thinking to yourself “What the HELL am I going to make?” Okay, you probably won’t be …
Calling all “Barefoot Contessa” fans. This week’s “Banter Blender” is devoted 100% to Ina Garten — from her recipes to her friends and everything in between. Ben Mandelker (bsideblog.com) and Andrea Nawalanic hash it all out as they share their favorite meals, their fondest memories, and some of their most honest criticisms about the Food …
Continue reading “BANTER BLENDER #98: Forty-Five Minutes of “Barefoot Contessa” Chat”
Ronnie Karam (TrashTalkTV) and Ben Mandelker (bsideblog) are here to talk crap about a RHONJ husband banging his mother in law, Tamra losing more facial feeling on RHOC, restraining orders leading to possible death on Game of Crowns, and mics in bathrooms on RHOMelbourne. Come on in! Use the promocode 199wwc for a new .com …
Well, here we are — umpteen weeks into a once promising season of Big Brother, and we’re stuck with a dominant alliance that would rather pick off outsiders than think 1.5 steps ahead and make some big moves. It’s been the story of the summer, which has seen a passive minority slowly picked off by a …
Continue reading “BIG BROTHER PHOTOCAP: Why Make A Big Move When You Can Sit Pretty?”
Matt Whitfield (Yahoo TV) reunites with Ben Mandelker (bsideblog.com) and Ronnie Karam (trashtalktv.com) for a super-sized episode of “Watch What Crappens.” The crew tackles all the Housewives of the week: Melbourne, New Jersey, and Orange County, and also finds time to dig into cult favorite “Game of Crowns.” Plus, there’s talk of “Below Deck” and …
