She was one of the few opera singers who became known beyond their genre: Not only was she an opera diva, Caballé became known to …
Roger Moore: The Man Who Introduced James Bond to Humour
In the mid-forties, Roger Moore’s father, who was a police officer, led the investigation of a robbery at the home of Irish director Brian Desmond …
Frank Sinatra: Ol’ Blue Eyes
When the young singer Frank Sinatra saw his idol Bing Crosby at a concert in Jersey City in 1932, he made the decision to one …
Audrey Hepburn: fashion icon, actress, dancer (2.)
Continued from part one Audrey Hepburn was fluent in French: that predestined her for a role in the French production Monte Carlo Baby (1951): The …
Audrey Hepburn: fashion icon, actress, dancer (1.)
Audrey Kathleen van Heemstra Ruston was born in Brussels on May 4, 1929: although her mother belonged to the Dutch aristocracy, she did not spend …
Dry aging: Formerly standard, now commendation
Dry aging is more than just a fashion term: Dry aging refers to the dry aging of meat on the bone. The basic idea of …
Debbie Reynolds: actress and curator
When her name comes up, many Hollywood connoisseurs immediately think of the golden age of Hollywood: Debbie Reynolds was the epitome of the golden age …
Black Forest Ham: Ancient craft
It is one of the most famous hams in Europe: Black Forest Ham is a smoked raw ham. When there were not yet refrigerators available …
Le Gruyère: Spicy, fruity, full of character
Le Gruyère is appreciated worldwide for its fruity and strong aroma. The name Gruyère was first mentioned in a document in 1602: the government of …
Bing Crosby: The Voice of Jazz
Al Rinker (1907 – 1982), a well-known U.S. jazz singer and songwriter, played a crucial role in Bing Crosby’s career: During his college years, Rinker …