Mario Batali

Sweeps-Week Wrap-Up (watch video)

Well my first Sweeps-Week has ended. I did 8 posts in 7 days. Which for me is a feat.

I am not sure how successful this period was for me. With the exception of one day. My numbers stayed pretty much the same. But on Feb. 2 my numbers tripled. Then fell back down on Feb. 3. I can’t explain the huge surge either. Feb. 2 was a housekeeping day. I made two posts, but they were merely announcements.

There was an even bigger surge yesterday. Again, no clues as to why. If numbers and statistics interest you, click on the sitemeter at the way bottom right hand-side.

But in any case, my “Sweeps-Week” experiment is over now. I am going to go back to posting whatever, whenever I feel like it. But if there is one true thing about Sweeps-Week in Hollywood, it is this: The week after Sweeps-Week is nothing but re-runs.

So in that time honored Hollywood tradition I am offering you a re-run.

This is not just any re-run mind you. It is the very first installment of SippitySup. What we in Hollywood call the Pilot.

Sippity Sup Continues »

So it’s barely a week past thanksgiving, you'd think I’d want to turn off the stove, curl up with a good book and sit by the fire. But you’d be wrong, or at least part wrong.

Now I may live in Los Angeles, and you’ve probably bought into that ridiculous rumor…something about California having no distinct seasons. But you’d be wrong.

The holidays also make me want to see friends and family! That means more cooking. And I mean cooking December style!

It may not snow here (at least at sea level). But winter in Southern California can be bright and crisp and cool: and full of inspiration for a good meal.  I crave something warm and hearty, yet healthy and flavorful. 

What better time than now than to introduce what I am going to call Sippity Suppers!

Sippity Sup Continues »