There is nothing like it – people dancing. And it becomes sheer magic when great movie stars – the Hollywood icons of the past get their groove on. Here is the best of the best.

Nina Simone was special. Her music was special. It was memorable, an amalgam of musical styles – gospel, pop, folk, classical, jazz – rendering velvety, memorable, pieces of music that stir your soul. This American singer, songwriter, musician, arranger, a fervent, major, civil rights activist, her beliefs often shortcutting her career, forcing her to move…

Tasting Notes This dinner hits all the flavour spots – the chicken juicy and a bit spicy, the rice has great flavours, the peas sweet, and the simple salad cuts through the richness of the meal. The bread adding great crunch. A Snap To Make Cajun Chicken ThighsThis serves two people and we served it…

Tasting Notes This dinner is for two – flavours galore: luscious, flavoursome, creamy risotto pairs well with tropical style, sweet, scallops. What You Need 2 medium-sized Shitake mushrooms or 1 large one. 1 1/2 cups frozen peas. 8 scallops. 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice. 2 tablespoons maple syrup. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. 4 tablespoon olive…

Italian Feast

As an art student Elmer Bischoff painted in the style of Picasso. A style he continued in for some time. But a friendship with several other artists, David Park and Richard Diebenkorn, devolved into introducing figuration in modern painting. Later that approach became known as the Bay Area Figurative Movement, a recognition of its impact…

This is a fast vegetarian dinner for two. It’s easy to make and we served it with a refreshing salad and buttered toast. Tasting NotesThe white beans were rich and hearty, the chard had a nice earthy taste to it. The garlic and onions gave extra flavours.The salad, fresh, sweet and tart, went well with…

Christmas In Milan, Italy

SCRUMPTIOUS BBQ PORK CHOPS DINNERThis dinner for two is easy and fast. Tasting NotesBBQ pork chops, moist and juicy, are topped off with a rich, onion, garlic, wine, mustard, honey, sauce. The potatoes are crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside, vegetables poached in olive oil are brimming with flavour and a simple…

THE FASTEST, EASIEST, YUMMYLICIOUS, ROASTED, ONE-PAN, CHICKEN DINNER Easy, peasy, chicken dinner for two you will totally love and, yes, there are leftovers. Tasting Notes There is nothing quite like – perfectly roasted chicken that is moist and juicy. A gravy that is succulent and tasty. potatoes that are rich and creamy, aided by the…