Gordon Ramsay is, in my opinion, one of the undisputed kings of reality cooking television shows. Ramsay has sired Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares (both British and American versions), Hell’s Kitchen and a slew of documentaries. His latest creation is Hotel Hell and the first taping was here in San Diego last December. It Started With... Continue Reading →
Before completely closing the book on San Diego Comic-Con until next year, there was one event I was invited to that wasn’t widely advertised: the Dos Equis Most Interesting Academy Dinner. Renowned chef Craig Thornton traveled south from Los Angeles to San Diego to serve four dinners over two nights to comic-con artists, nerdlebrities and movers... Continue Reading →
Just like that and San Diego Comic-Con is over. All the weeks of prep and the days just blew by once the event was finally here. I'm sure you're already seeing a ton of comic-con recaps out there, covering everything from upcoming movie releases, breaking news, reunions and limited-edition collector’s items. Here’s my update on... Continue Reading →
Things are busy here at the Horn household. Aside from renovating, packing and prepping for our move, we’re also trying to wrangle putting out a comic. Yes, you read that right, a comic. The semi-autobiographical comic is written by me with art by Paul and entitled The Girl with the Donut Tattoo. You may have... Continue Reading →
Fair season is here. And starting off the season nationwide is the San Diego County Fair -- also known as the Del Mar Fair to us long-time natives. This year's theme is Out of This World. I was expecting to see astronauts. No such luck. Greeting us at the door for this year's media preview party was... Continue Reading →
Here’s the thing: I hate staying until the end of the credits after a long movie. My butt often hurts and I’m just aching to get out and stretch my legs despite Paul's pleas to wait just a bit longer. I’m so glad I did after “The Avengers.” I was rewarded with a scene paying... Continue Reading →
Hey you— foodie comic book nerd. Yes, you... reading this post because I strategically managed to slip “Avengers” in the title. Are you like me, taking half a day off work Friday to watch The Avengers in theaters before the after-work/after-school crowds? Did you watch and rewatch the trailers hoping to catch little extras? If... Continue Reading →
In continuing fascination for all things old such as the Dr Pepper/Hires Root Beer sign I spied downtown a few years ago, I had to stop to take a snap of this vintage painted sign for Ben-Hur Coffee. Although I've never seen a can of Ben-Hur Coffee, research shows that this brand was a tie-in... Continue Reading →
Found in a dark corner of the internet -- the seven food groups according to the U.S. government circa World War II.
Raise your hand if you read The Hunger Games and are counting down the days until the movie. And raise your hand if the descriptions of the food served at the Capitol made your mouth water. If both your hands are raised, this post is for you. I admit it. I enjoyed the entire series.... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 