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The origins of tiki cocktails go back to 1934, when the new bar concept Don the Beachcomber opened its doors in Hollywood. The bar was filled with palm trees and seashells that the founder, Ernest Gantt, gathered while traveling abroad … Continue reading →

“Yes, you don’t give it much success––” “Instead of spending 10 or 15k to detox. They could have done it for free just by going to AA meetings.” “AA is not the best place for the famous fox to intermix … Continue reading →

Indeed, you might ask. Asking questions is always the best answer. Stella and I have never written a book before. Joining a writers’ group at our local library turned out to be a plus.  Through encouragement, we ended up writing … Continue reading →

Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest The famous contest is not everything about the famous dog. The history of the Hot Dog traces back to ancient sausage-making traditions in Europe, eventually evolving into an iconic American street food. German immigrants brought long, … Continue reading →

Significance of Bastille Day Bastille Day, a Fête nationale for France, is celebrated on July 14 each year. This day marks a pivotal moment in French history—the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, which signified the beginning of the … Continue reading →

1 During hot days improve your productivity. Eat healthy snacks 3 to 4 hours rather  than a few heavy meals to prevent midday fatigue. 2 If you are undecided about your next move, here is an easy and simple way … Continue reading →

Amelia and Sophie have started a conversation which quickly heats up, while cap’n takes cover on the porch. “I don’t want you to serve my father any alcohol––You hear!” Amelia’s loud voice resonates through the hanging pans and pots of … Continue reading →

The ultimate cookout recipe with these Grilled Barbecued Hot Dogs Use yummy beef hot dogs and kicked-up store-bought barbecue sauce. Ingredients Instructions ENJOY with your friends & family members

Scene from our series Bonjour Never Land. Book-4 Capn’Hook “We need to rehearse; monsieur will be here by the weekend,” Madame M turns to Stella’s direction, with a twisted mouth and haggard eyes scanning rapidly in every direction, looking for … Continue reading →

Lucrece Borgia, probably one of the celebrated, and controversial women of all time. She was born in 1480, the legitimate daughter of Pope Alexander VI. She married 3 times; the first at the age of 13. Her third wedding Alphonse … Continue reading →