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Heart Chiffon Cakes with Chocolate Chunks

[…] and Humphrey Bogart Bogie and Bacall are just as iconic as Tracy and Hepburn.  Read about this inspiring couple in my article on The African Queen (1951). Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner Natalie and R.J. were one of Hollywood’s most gorgeous couples.  Read about the highs and lows of their romance in my article on […]

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)

[…] New York City Ballet, and it shows.  He’s the most graceful dancer of all the brothers. Russ Tamblyn, Gideon in the film, best known for playing opposite Natalie Wood as Riff, the leader of the Jets in West Side Story (1961), was another Pontipee brother who, quite surprisingly, was not a trained dancer at this […]

Macarons and Mimi Holiday Gift Guide!

[…]  And don’t forget to check out Patty’s other two amazing recipe books Sweets and Sweet Mornings!   I love them all, but Sweety Pies is my favorite. Natalie Wood seems to be in the holiday spirit amidst all those poinsettias! For the Classic Film Lover Memories are Made of This: Dean Martin Through His Daughter’s […]

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Operation Petticoat, Tony Curtis, Cary Grant, & LSD!

[…] with for all involved. That’s it for Operation Petticoat! And that’s it for Operation Petticoat (1959). Join me next week for all about Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, Natalie Wood, and The Great Race (1965). operation petticoat operation petticoat operation petticoat operation petticoat operation petticoat operation petticoat operation petticoat operation petticoat operation petticoat operation petticoat operation […]