TV. Food. Pop Culture.
Not so long ago, I asked the readers to help me decide whether I should get a slow cooker or an ice cream machine from CSN Stores, who had graciously offered me a gift certificate to use in return for a product review. It was a divisive debate, and when I opted for the slow …
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I’m proud to report that so far, Jersey Shore seems to be surviving its second season surprisingly well. The fame that we thought would totally ruin the magic of the first go-around hasn’t actually spoiled things too much; although, the guys seem a bit more self-aware when it comes to conjuring up amusing acronyms. Nothing …
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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 …
People often wonder what happened to my friend IndianJones who used to live down here in LA. Well, for the first time ever, I’m sharing with you exclusive video of the last time we saw him. Note his girlish screams.
One of my favorite perks of having a blog is when I get free stuff. And one of my favorite free things to get is booze. I’ve been on a good run, as of late: I’ve received free tequila, free shochu, and now free vodka! When it comes to sampling these fine spirits, I usually …
Last week I suddenly had a sudden and intense craving for coconut shrimp. However, I don’t deep fry things in my apartment; so I was left to investigate various baked coconut shrimp recipes. Long story short, I found a method that worked delightfully, but sadly, I was lazy and did not document the experience for …
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If you’re like me, you just downloaded and installed the new iPhone operating system (iOS4) and nearly fainted at the prospect of all the new features. Multitasking! Folders! Wallpapers! Playlists! Threaded emails! There’s only one catch: it’s not clearly evident how to use all the new stuff. Switching wallpapers is pretty easy to figure out …
These are the best sort of YouTube videos: short, hilarious, and kind of embarrassing to a celebrity (albeit a celebrity who is generally liked by everyone). It features Salma Hayek getting frightened by a snake, followed by a subtle dose of irony (a placard for the movie Grown Ups). The rest is viral video history. …
After putting it off for week after week after week, I finally got around to revamping the ol’ blog on Monday. I kicked that pesky Movable Type software to the curb, and in its place I’ve installed a shiny new interface, courtesy of WordPress. No longer will you have to sit there and wait thirty …
At long last, American Idol entered the performance phase of the competition last night, debuting a dozen women who all attempted to win us over with their vocal prowess. The degree to which they succeeded is a bit murky. Some of them proved to have very strong voices, others were more emotionally effecting. None were …
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