The 1920s saw rapid technological progress in the world of competition cars, as the emphasis moved from proving road cars by racing them, to developing and testing advanced engineering in race models—and then adapting it to road cars. This decade saw innovations such as multiple...
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. You see, my older sister and my mother are the extroverts in our family, my dad and I are the quiet ones. So for...
This dish is ready in less than 15 minutes, thanks to jarred Thai red curry paste. Be sure to use underripe or barely ripe bananas, which are less sweet and hold together well in the sauce. Serve with jasmine rice....
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 complete this warming vegetarian supper....
Rock came to my door the other day. For the first time he seemed hurt. Behind his shy smile was a troubled heart. He asked me for a favor. He asked me to tell you.—by Louella Parsons...
Strictly speaking, only one Rolls-Royce is named Silver Ghost: the unique, silver-painted, 40/50 hp open tourer with silver trim that was used in 1907 for a 15,000-mile (24,000-km) reliability trial. The title has, however, been retrospectively applied to all examples of the 40/50 hp made...
That was the exciting report that travelled along the grapevine in Hollywood. We heard it, our ears perked up, and we went out to find the truth. This is it....
Car makers saved their finest work for their richest customers. Such customers would not tolerate unreliability, and demanded cars that gave far greater performance than traditional horse-drawn carriages. They also demanded comfort—an important factor on the rough roads of the early 20th century—and luxuries such...
Louella Parsons: “In my opinion, they were born for each other!”...