The Virtual Gourmet, on PASTA!

John Mariani, world-wide expert Food and Travel writer, recounts highlights from a recent article in his free newsletter, The Virtual Gourmet about PASTA! Starting with the basics and going into gourmet details both in US and Italy, John explains the differences between various styles of noodles as well as cooking styles and sauces. For more … Read more

Movie Lover’s Secret Resource: IMDB

Bill Jordan loves Movies –and likes to know the locations, actors, filmmakers and more! He shares his secret resource for movie information – The Internet Movie Data Base aka IMDB.com, except, for Art and John it’s no surprise! For more on Bill Jordan and Embrace The Boom go to www.BillJordanEmbraceTheBoom.com Also be sure to Order … Read more

Forgotten Hollywood’s TOP 3 FILM NOIR

Part 1 – WE BEGIN OUR SPECIAL SERIES with Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco as he reveals his ‘TOP 3’ favorite films in different genres from the Hollywood Studio Era of 1930 thru 1967. Manny has narrowed his master list to 1,000 films from which he will choose 10 genres — and the top 3 in … Read more

Travel Update on Italy: Avoid The Big Cities!

Travel and Food writer, John Mariani reports on his Fall 2024 trip to Italy and has important recommendations including be sure to get an International Drivers License and avoid the big cities! Listen to his wonderful adventure going off the beaten path! For more on John Mariani go to www.JohnMariani.com And Listen to John’s radio … Read more

The Good & Bad of COSTCO

Yes, you can save money shopping at COSTCO but is there a downside? Well, that depends… For more on Bill Jordan and Embrace The Boom go to www.BillJordanEmbraceTheBoom.com Also be sure to Order Bill’s new book, Also called “Embrace The Boom” directly from the publisher at www.WebsterFalls.com or from Amazon or any good book-seller. Also, … Read more

Art had his Gall Bladder out with ROBOTIC SURGERY

Dr Liz is not surprised he had a good experience. When Art is amazed at the quick recovery from his Gall Bladder operation, Dr LIZ MD explains why this type of surgery gets such good results — and how it works! Listen to her look into the future of surgery! For more information about Dr. … Read more

Often Hidden: Real Hollywood Friendships!

Hollywood Historian Many Pacheco Tells ALL! Amid all the publicity of scandals and romance coming regularly from Hollywood there are many true and lasting friendships that remain private and sometimes hidden. Hollywood Historian and author of “Forgotten Hollywood,” Manny Pacheco, in this video tells the stories of real friends and true pals among the famous … Read more

What’s an ‘Aperitif’ and Does Anyone Drink Them Anymore?

Aperitif, Cordial, Cocktail, Highball — What’s the difference and does anyone care anymore? John Mariani, food and travel writer and author of over a dozen books explains just why we choose a drink as an “Aperitif” or a “Cordial”. It’s an interesting and informative look at the libations and why we drink them.   For more … Read more

What was the Most popular GENRE for ‘B’ Movies?

Of course you’ve heard of “The Thin Man” but what about Bulldog Drummond? …or “Torchy Blaine?” or “The Crime Doctor” …or “Charlie Chan”? –Just a few of the many detective film series of the 1930s and 1940’s made as B movies for theaters. Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco talks about the era and the popularity of … Read more