Beastie is suppose to stand for Boys Entering Anarchistic States Towards Inner Excellence.

Gene Simmons of Kiss has a tongue that is seven inches long, two inches longer than most men.

This past week I hosted several cooking sessions with a variety of groups. The menus varied and the most common question by members in each was, “What is your favorite recipe or food to prepare”? I must say cooking for a few years now and on the journey it has provided me…I can’t say as of now I have the answer! There are so many great Holiday foods to consider, seasonal favorites that get me going (fresh figs and cherries are available now), the summer farmers markets offer an abundant supply of treats to play with…the list goes on and on. Chefs at particular restaurants feature special’s, which is not necessarily a signature dish, but typically they favor the ingredient and know how to cook it properly. Although today I focus on more of the “health and wellness” cuisine I still prefer to eat most anything or at least give it a try! Although our website www.chefbernards.com offers a variety of recipes and ‘how to’ videos you can see the tags of other host who offer fine recipes. Also, Magazines provide us with interesting outlooks to everyday recipes and then inspire us to use our creativity to build on and try something new…any favorite publications you have? I like Cuisine at Home its easy and simple to follow. The details and pictures make you want to make what’s on every page…so what’s your favorite dish to make or who inspires you?

Thanks + ciao Bernard Kinsella

In 1972, Led Zeppelin was forced to cancel a concert in Singapore when officials wouldn’t let them off the plane because of their long hair.

REM stands for rapid eye movement, the phase of sleep where dreams occur.

Today I had the chance to interview  Jodie (click here to listen to it) to promote her new book “unSweetined”.  I will admit, I didn’t get a chance to read the book over until about 30 minutes before the interview but when I did read some pages, I was pretting interested in it.  Not so much for the fact I was a big Full House fan growing up, but because I could not believe all the crap Stephanie Tanner…I mean, Jodie had gone through!

Growing up as a child star. drugs, finding out she was adopted, drinking, more drugs and a nasty divorce…this lil gal has dealt with it all!  It is odd to know that when I now watch Full House, I am looking at a cast that for the most part, is nothing like the characters they play on the show!  The Olson Twins have had their share of issues, Bob Saget is a dirty comedian, John Stamos just dealt with an extortion case where he was accused of rape and cocaine use, Candace Cameron is a die hard Christian (not that there is anything wrong with that…just it is so not “D.J. Tanner”) and Dave Coulier is about as famous as my left shoe.  Add in the crazy life Jodie has had and this show’s cast turned into a Full House of problems! (insert rim shot here).

Jodie All Grown Up!

Take a listen to the interview and if you want to check out some of the book, click here to read some of it.  While it is sad to hear about these child stars and the life that became of them after the show is over and they get older, it is good to hear of someone getting help and turning things around before it is too late.

Click Here to listen to a remix someone made of Stephanie Tanner saying “rude” in “Rude Boy” by Rihanna!

Here is a video mix of her saying “How Rude”

Click Here to listen to the interview with Jodie

Queen became the first and currently the only band to have ever been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Billy Joel boxed successfully on the amateur level before pursuing a professional music career, winning twenty-two of his twenty-four fights.

Rod Stewart signed to play soccer with Brentwood Football Club in West London before signing a music deal.