Pop Up dinners – Julie Andrews, Betty White, Courtney Cox and me

by | Mar 15, 2013 | Food

A confessed foodie, I just had a culinary experience which was not only gastronomically sensational, it was fun. It all started the way all great experiences start…I knew someone who knew someone. And that second someone  was throwing a pop up dinner. Pop...

How (Not) to Step and Repeat – my first red carpet experience

by | Mar 28, 2012 | Acting, Food, Writing

I think I may be the last person in Hollywood to know what a “Step and Repeat” is. I have spent decades pouring over self-esteem-crushing magazines, envying the size zero actresses with their perfectly serene faces, who pose expertly on the red carpet… and wonder just...

Use the good silver

by | Nov 6, 2011 | Food, Random Musings, Writing

It always fascinates me when I go to people’s houses and I see ‘the good china’ or ‘the good silver’ on display. Why? It’s not art… it’s just a ‘good’ utensil. However, the definition of utensil...

Why eating macaroni and cheese for a month is not proper marathon training.

by | Oct 29, 2011 | Food, Sports

I love firsts. First experiences, first encounters, first adventures. And since I always wanted to run a marathon…and since I’m practically a professional carbo loader… I thought it’d be a great first. I honestly believed that I could translate my ability...

The world’s best challah

by | Sep 22, 2011 | Food

One of the smells which instantly returns me to my childhood is fresh baked challah. I salivate just thinking about the aroma in my home those cold winter mornings when mom would say, “Challah day”. It was a tradition. Every snow day, we’d clear out the kitchen and...