I have tried; I really have. And it’s nothing new. This has been going on since, well, ever since I can remember. Sometimes I feel like the little zebra who stands before St. Peter at the pearly gates. He says, “I’m confused. All my life I have wondered if I am white with black stripes … Continue reading
In its infancy in 1964, the world was shocked when Carol Doda did the swim and the frug atop a grand piano wearing only a skimpy bathing suit design by Rudi Gernreich. The topless entertainment business has evolved over the years. Kitty Chow, started as a stripper in Hawaii, moved to North Beach where she … Continue reading
I miss artichokes; extra-large plump artichokes. Living in Costa Rica, I was thrilled to find artichokes occasionally gracing the shelves of my local market. They are lovely served with garlic lemon butter which I prefer over the popular mayonnaise dip. They are especially nice stuffed Italian style. But nothing compares to Northern California artichokes. Santa … Continue reading
