Quince Paste
In Spain, slices of this sweet fragrant paste, called membrillo, are served atop wedges of rich Manchego cheese as an hors...
In Spain, slices of this sweet fragrant paste, called membrillo, are served atop wedges of rich Manchego cheese as an hors...
It all started innocently enough. It was just a studio-arranged date. Neither of us. expected it to turn out the way...
Salty ham, buttery cheese, and rich almonds play up the delicate sweetness of the honey-poached quinces in this sweet-savory salad. For...
Debbie and Eddie call me “Mom” and there’s no family I’d rather be part of . . ....
From the earliest days of this famous British marque, the design and manufacture of its cars has focused on quality, refinement,...
That glamorous world without morals, it looked attractive to Suzy Parker . . . From a distance . . ....
The 1920s saw huge changes in the driving world, as high-volume production pushed down prices, and it became the norm for...
One gray afternoon—barely a year ago—a slim, dark-eyed fellow named Jimmy Rodgers stopped his beat-up convertible before a dinky cottage in...
Here, pickled fennel brightens up a simple weeknight pork chop supper. Serve with sautéed spinach or chard....
Rafael Trujillo isn’t just another romantic fling in Kim’s life—this time she has touched the heights of love and excitement, such...
An unexpectedly delicious combination of nutty Gruyere and tangy pickled mushrooms makes this simple pizza a knockout. Served with a green...
I am glad to tell you my story here. There has been so much gossip, so much misunderstanding about what happened...
In 1926 the ailing Duesenberg firm was bought by the businessman Errett Lobban Cord, who already owned the Auburn motor company...
“Maybe it’s sad,” admits Bob Evans, “but it seems to be a fact . . .”...
The Roaring Twenties was a time of great style and decadence among the moneyed classes, where traditional wealthy families began to...
Kitty Dolan, the girl Elvis left behind, asks . . ....
It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helpmeet for him.—Genesis II, 18 And so they...
With a topping of marshmallows, crunchy almonds, and banana-infused ganache, these brownies are like a classic banana split, minus the ice...
One morning several years ago, a well known Beverly Hills decorator answered the telephone. “This is Greer Garson,” said the voice at...
Banana leaves add a tea-like herbal note to the pork. The accompanying sauce, called manchamantel (or “tablecloth stainer”), is a specialty...
You remember her as Allison in Peyton Place . . . Now we take you on a journey into ...
“Please,” Marilyn Monroe said to the doctor, “would you say that once more, what you said about the tests?” The doctor smiled. His...
Despite the recession that hit much of the world in the aftermath of World War I, there were still plenty of...
“God bless you, Miss Williams,” the woman said softly. Her cheeks were wet with tears. “God bless you—” Esther, tall in her...
In 1926, perceiving that its customers wanted more power and greater refinement, U.S. luxury car maker Cadillac began developing a new...
The evening was balmy and clear. The moon shone brightly on the Pacific Ocean as the waves rolled lazily toward the...
Ripe bananas make this dough moist and fragrant and infuse the caramel-pecan sauce with rich flavor. Preparing the dough and the...
The never-before-told story of Sophia Loren’s bittersweet wedding day...
Crystallized ginger and lemon zest complement the assertive banana flavor in these scones. While scones are usually best the day they’re...
Gloria and Jimmy tried to cheer me up in the amusement park, but I still felt bad. I knew Mama was...
The Type 35 Bugatti was emblematic of France’s racing prowess in the 1920s. In motor sport, it was the French equivalent...
When the moment came, she left Eddie with a smile and a pat on the arm; this was one road she...
The 1920s saw rapid technological progress in the world of competition cars, as the emphasis moved from proving road cars by...
Ever since I was a kid I’ve liked boys. “I’ll never forget my first official date. I didn’t know how to act....
This dish is ready in less than 15 minutes, thanks to jarred Thai red curry paste. Be sure to use underripe...
If you were Judi Meredith, what would you do about this crazy mixed-up problem?...
Millet makes a rich, soft polenta, and sharp Cheddar highlights the mild, slightly sweet flavor of the grain. Roasted winter vegetables...
Rock came to my door the other day. For the first time he seemed hurt. Behind his shy smile was a...
Strictly speaking, only one Rolls-Royce is named Silver Ghost: the unique, silver-painted, 40/50 hp open tourer with silver trim that was...
That was the exciting report that travelled along the grapevine in Hollywood. We heard it, our ears perked up, and we...
Car makers saved their finest work for their richest customers. Such customers would not tolerate unreliability, and demanded cars that gave...
Louella Parsons: “In my opinion, they were born for each other!”...
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Chewy farro and earthy lentils get a bright flavor boost from fresh ginger, cilantro, and rice vinegar in this satisfying vegetarian...
Debra Paget: “I didn’t care that David had been married four times, I said yes on our first date!”...
Adding teff flour to this tart’s crust gives it the texture of shortbread and a rich, nutty flavor. The filling is...
Two ladies in the tub . . . photos by TONY, script by JANET, soapsuds by KELLY LEE . . ....
Cadillac is one of America’s oldest makes, and it has been mass-producing cars of quality ever since the company was founded...
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The idea of proving the speed and durability of new cars by pitting them against each other—in long-distance trials, hill climbs,...
Modern Screen drops by June Allyson’s house . . . and checks up on some rumors!...
This hearty meatless main course is chock full of flavor and texture. The griddlecakes are crisp, tender, and slightly peppery from...
We are not in business to run a star’s personal life, or to tell him what to do and what not...
With its dried fruit, walnuts, and apples, this sweet-and-savory dish is reminiscent of a Waldorf salad. It’s a great meat-free lunch...
Henry Ford’s iconic Model T-the car that would turn millions of Americans into drivers following its launch in 1908-was remarkable for...
This is a simple story. In July, 1958, Perry Como will have been married for twenty-five years. To the same girl. Year after...
The Model T led an industrial and social revolution, introducing mass-production techniques to car manufacturing and motorizing the United States. Thanks...
I might be away for quite a while . . . I don’t only want to be remembered on a stage...
They’re screwballs . . . they’re unpredictable . . . they’re newly-weds . . . they’re madly in love...
Serves 4 5 Tbs. fish sauce 3 medium cloves garlic, finely minced 1 1½ -inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely minced 1 3-lb. Chicken Sea...
To you, Dorothy Malone, it seemed like a mile to the stage of the PANTAGES THEATRE. When Jack Lemmon opened the...
Serves 6 FOR THE SHORT RIBS 6 large beef short ribs (14 to 16 oz. each) 1 Tbs. fresh thyme leaves, plus 4 whole...
ATTENTION BUDDY D., SOMEWHERE, U.S.A....
By the end of the first decade of the 20th century, it was clear that the motor car was here to...
She tries to look happy . . . She tries desperately to have fun on dates . . . But there...
The history of Mercedes is also the history of the car itself. The companies founded by the two German pioneers of...
Should I invite him to visit me in Hollywood? . . . Will I be proud of him, to love him...
Serves 6 6 12- to 16-oz. fresh duck legs, trimmed of excess fat Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbs. canola oil 4...
“Most people think that I was trying to get on the show,” Tommy Sands will tell you, “because I walked in...
Serves 6 2 2½-lb. rabbits, cut into 8 pieces each 2 Tbs. ras el hanout Flaky sea salt (such as f leur de sel)...
Debbie Reynolds once told me, and not so very long ago at that, “I’m so busy, if I got married now...
It was one amazing feat to build the first practical motor cars—it was another to start making more and selling them....
For four hours once—and this was not for a movie script—Zsa Zsa Gabor was sitting in the middle of half a...
The 19th century saw tremendous advances in engineering, as mechanization transformed production in factories. Inventors turned their attention to replacing the...
Dear Marilyn, Remember when you said, “If I had a child, a little girl, I would bring her up to have all...
I’m here to preach sophistication for teenage girls, a nice kind of sophistication. In England, where I grew up, girls dressed...
Serves 4 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (2½ to 3 lb. total) Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 oz. (4 Tbs.) unsalted...
It wasn’t that I was a fiend type. As a matter of fact, when I look back on my boyhood I...
A classic side dish that all cooks should have in their recipe boxes....
One afternoon, Doris Day left her studio dressing room and started walking over to the set. Then the pain hit her. It hit...
It isn’t at all unusual for the girl with the lavender personality to get three phone calls from three fascinating men...
For three years we’ve known the story of Paul Newman’s secret love. For three years we refrained from printing it because...
Despite the legacy of energy crises and the recessions there were still plenty of buyers for the most glamorous cars, just...
Friday, April 19, 3:00 a.m.: Here I am, flying to Memphis to spend a weekend with Elvis at his home. I can...
“I couldn’t sleep. It was Christmas, and I was alone. I was restless, a little depressed. I missed Vic terribly. I...
Vindaloo is an extremely spicy Indian curry dish; our version has heat but doesn’t overwhelm. Serve with jasmine rice and store-bought...
One sunny day not long ago, a convertible came whizzing down Roxbury Drive in Beverly Hills and swooped into the driveway...
Brussels sprouts and eggs may seem like a surprising combination, but in this classy version of poached eggs on toast they...
Reviving a famous name last used in the 1950s, the 1984 Ferrari Testarossa was a Pininfarina-designed, 12-cylinder two-seater. The early “red...
Read this story of Debbie’s reactions to trouble and embarrassment. Then answer truthfully: Could you laugh like she did?...
Pat held her hand, tight. “What’re you crying for, Shirley?” he asked. He wiped the tears from her cheeks with his...
Premium cars offered higher levels of comfort, convenience, safety, and performance than ever before. Sophisticated electronics were one of the big...
Since the beginning of his career over 10 years ago, the movie industry believed in Robert Redford’s future. So, for that...
Serve this slightly sweet side dish with roasted chicken, turkey cutlets, or pork chops....
> Elizabeth tries to be a shrew, wants to be an autocrat and unsuccessfully attempts tyranny in little things. She often tells...