Southern Pulled-Pork Sandwiches [RECIPE]

Southern pulled-pork sandwich with potato salad

Southern Pulled-Pork Sandwich with Potato Salad (Photo by Jathan Fink/Jadeworks Entertainment)

Having lived in different regions of the U.S., we quickly learned that every region has its own take on barbecue. But only of those regions seems to really get it right – the South. Read more of this post

A Thrilling Barbara Stanwyck Double Feature

Barbara Stanwyck

Studio portrait of American actor Barbara Stanwyck (1907 – 1990) leaning forward on an ottoman and wearing a fur coat and diamond necklace,1949. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

One of my favorite film actresses of all time is the inimitable Barbara Stanwyck. If you’re not a classic movie buff like I am, you may not remember that she was once more than just a television star. TV audiences likely recognize her for playing iconic roles like Constance Colby Patterson in The Colbys (a spinoff from the 1980s hit Dynasty with Joan Collins) and Victoria Barkley in the 1960s western series The Big Valley (with Linda Evans). But before she turned to television, Stanwyck led a very successful career as a movie star and was nominated for the Oscar four times. Read more of this post

Lose Yourself in Ami McKay’s Unflinching Novel, ‘The Virgin Cure’

Chrystie Street

Walking down Chrystie Street. (Photo by PamHule/Flickr)

Sometimes a novel comes along that introduces us to unforgettable characters, captures our imaginations, and makes us contemplate societal issues that are just as important now as they were over a century ago. This is the case with The Virgin Cure, our latest book club selection.  Read more of this post

Does Anybody Ever Win Monopoly Sweepstakes?

Monopoly money

Have you ever wondered who wins big at Monopoly? (Photo by wootam!/Flickr)

Everyone from McDonald’s to Albertsons seems to team up with the popular board game, Monopoly, these days to feature contests with all kinds of prizes from free food to big money. But does anyone ever actually win the loot in these sweepstakes? Read more of this post

Chuy’s Mexican Food Blasts Traditional Tex-Mex Restaurants Out of the Water

Jathan and Heather love Chuy's Mexican Restaurant

Jathan and Heather fell in love with the hospitality and food at Chuy’s Mexican Restaurant (Photo © Esperanza Hurley/Jadeworks Entertainment)

While traveling cross-country for any reason, even moving, we’re always looking for new dining establishments to try. Sure, Bowling Green isn’t that far from Cincinnati, but when your moving truck only moves at 35 mph through the hills of Kentucky, it is easy to get hungry in a hurry. Besides, by the time we got there, we’d been on the road a while. Read more of this post

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