Religion is a bastion for enlightenment and in many cases, the source of disparity in the world. I attended Yom Kippur services at the “Temple of the Arts” in Beverly Hills. It’s a congregation that includes celebrities and other members of the entertainment community. Services took place at the beautiful art deco Saban Theater on Wilshire Blvd. (formerly The Fox … [Read more...]
Homemade Bone Broth with Chicken and Vegetables
The reason chicken soup is considered to be Jewish penicillin is partly that it's made with bone broth. There are so many health benefits from cooking down bones for hours to extract all their goodness. I added protein and vegetables to this homemade bone broth recipe and turned it into a rich and nutritious soup. Enjoy this recipe! The benefits of drinking bone … [Read more...]
Don’t be a Litterbug: Can We Bring That Campaign Back?
A friend mentioned that she’d been to Grand Canyon and was horrified at the amount of litter that was lying around. Tourists and even local residents think it’s no big deal to fling their soda bottles and fast food bags over the rim to see how far down they'll go. She reminisced about the “Don’t be a Litterbug ” campaign we watched every single day on TV as kids. There … [Read more...]
Welsh Rarebit Sandwich
Give me cheese, preferably grilled on toast, and I’m a happy camper. There are many ways to make a grilled cheese sandwich, but the Welsh have turned it into an art. The Welsh Rarebit sandwich, grilled with tasty Welsh cheese mixed with beer, English mustard, and Worcestershire sauce gives it an extra punch. It’s sometimes called Welsh Rabbit, but don’t worry, no bunnies are … [Read more...]
Norman Lloyd: Party Conversations with the Centenarian Actor
For several years, I attended an outdoor 4th of July gathering in Hollywood where we would eat BBQ and drink Sangria. The first time we went, I sat next to an elderly man who was regaling the other guests with stories of old Hollywood. He looked familiar but I couldn’t quite place him at first. Suddenly, I realized he was Norman Lloyd, and actor who had starred in the TV show … [Read more...]