Mandi Kerr is an experienced entertainment writer. She specializes in British royal family content, covering Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton, and more. Mandi’s coverage analyzes how the royals interact with each other and the media, giving readers valuable insight. She’s been interested in how many members of the family make their own interests part of their royal identities. (Mandi points to Middleton’s passion for parenting and the study she helped to conduct as one example.) Her personal interests in Gilmore Girls and baking, particularly with recipes from Ina Garten, led her to cover those extensively for our site.
On the debut episode of 'Welcome to The O.C., B*tches!', Rachel Bilson shared she "loved" the part of Marissa Cooper and wanted to audition for the role before getting cast as Summer Roberts.
Rachel Bilson's watching every episode of 'The O.C.' for her and Melinda Clarke's 'Welcome to The O.C., B*tches!' podcast and she's rooting for Seth Cohen and Anna Stern.
During an episode of 'Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro' Garten said she loves her Maple-Roasted Carrot Salad so much she could have it "for lunch every day." The trick, according to Garten, is roasting the carrots on two separate sheet pans.
Dr. Richard Webber, as played by James Pickens Jr., is known for giving moving pep talks on 'Grey's Anatomy'. He's consoled interns after losses, encouraged experienced surgeons to do their best, and helped calm pre-wedding jitters.
Former first lady Michelle Obama loved having red velvet cake during her eight years in the White House. Get step-by-step instructions on how to make the cake that graced many Obama birthday parties ahead.
Ina Garten's Barefoot Contessa dishes are all about simplicity including her lunch recipes. Make the cookbook author's lunch recipes that are great for serving a crowd such as Zucchini Gratin, Greek Salad, and Winter Minestrone.
Discovery+'s 'Meghan and Harry: Recollections May Vary' will take a closer look at the couple's March 2021 interview with Oprah. Experts in body language, linguistics, and forensic psychology will examine key moments from the interview.
Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke are watching every episode of 'The O.C.' for their podcast, 'Welcome to The O.C., B*tches!'. Bilson, who played Summer Roberts, is "scared" about getting to Marissa Cooper's death: "I know I'll just fall apart."
Ina Garten calls her Summer Pudding with Rum Whipped Cream "the perfect make-ahead dessert" for parties. It can be made well in advance and is a showstopper of a dessert.
Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke are doing a rewatch podcast for 'The O.C.' and there are some questions the actors should answer including behind-the-scenes details and storylines.
'Welcome to The O.C., B*tches' is more than a nod to Luke Ward's line in the pilot. Rachel Bilson explained in an April 2021 interview that is has to do with Julie Cooper and Summer Roberts being the "b*tches of the show."
Make breakfast the Barefoot Contessa way and make Ina Garten's homemade granola bars ahead. The cookbook author uses a mix of nuts, oatmeal, fruit, and coconut to make granola bars.
There's still a lot that has to happen between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry and Prince William and Kate Middleton for them to reunite as the royal "fab four," according to royal expert Katie Nicholl.
Lorelai and Rory Gilmore don't have the only mother-daughter relationship on 'Gilmore Girls'. There are multiple mother-daughter relationships that play out on the TV show.
Make Ina Garten's panna cotta recipe and be prepared to make "grown men cry." The Barefoot Contessa's simple recipe is a wow-worthy dessert for any dinner party.
Lorelai and Rory Gilmore basically live on take-out, food from Luke's Diner, Pop-Tarts, and coffee. Revisit some of their most memorable 'Gilmore Girls' food moments.
In an April 2021 interview Elizabeth called being sprayed with "freezing cold water" while filming the third episode of 'WandaVision' one of her favorite moments. "I don’t know what happened, but it was so funny."
Ina Garten suggests keeping a home bar stocked with simple ingredients for any cocktail party. Here's what the Barefoot Contessa typically has on hand: Scotch, gin, bourbon, wine (red and white), vodka, club soda, ginger ale, and tonic.