Carmela’s Food Blog: The Sear House in Closter, NJ

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The Sear House
We've obviously recovered after the red meat scare back in the 90's. I think it went out when we learned that carbs are much worse for you and everyone jumped on protein diets. Since then Steak Houses have been making a comeback and becoming very popular. Really, how can anyone live without a good steak? My father dry-aged his steaks back in the 70's, he was before his time. He had no idea what the method was at that time. He purchased shells of beef, hung them and aged them in a walk-in that was just above freezing. To this day my brother and I argue over my dad’s method. When it was time for us to eat, we usually got the meat left on the ends, which was aged the longest, and had a very unique flavor. That’s when I learned to appreciate a good, aged steak. Due to the aging method, a lot of meat is lost during the process and these steaks end up being more costly. Most of the time these steaks are dry aged elsewhere.  But I'm learning a lot of restaurants are now aging them on the premises. Recently I have heard a lot about The Sear House in Closter, NJ. which is aging their own steaks. So I paid them a visit and wrote up my experience.

The Sear House
411 Piermont Road
Closter, New Jersey
201-292-4612

First of all a little history about the two owners, Gino and Kenny, who are no strangers to the restaurant business. Gino's past experience includes owning The  Dolphin in NYC, The Giraffe and then Dimora's of NJ. He teamed up with Kenny, who worked at Coco Pazzo of NYC and Grisson's in Englewood, NJ. They have united to give us The Sear House. The decor and overall atmosphere shows there was big money splurged on this restaurant. The bar is made of onyx and is lit with lights that change color. The dining room is  ultra-modern with a crisp clean feel. There is a water spring in the dining room that gives off a Zen feeling.

The Bar
The Bar lit up
The waiter was knowledgeable of all the menu items and offered to help us in the decision making process. He kept a cool professional style. He was experienced, but did not hang around to shoot the breeze.

We ordered the house cabernet, which was his suggestion. It was William Hill priced at $11.00 a glass. It came in a beautiful tall stem glass and the pour was a good one. I enjoyed the wine so much so that I looked for it the next time I was selecting one in a store. The bread came warm and sliced, served with butter on the side. There were three of us dining and we opted to order the Dry-Aged Porterhouse for Two, a 48 ounce steak priced at $84.95. The steak came out on an extremely hot plate and was sliced. It was cooked a bit too rare and they brought it back to the kitchen. After its second visit to the table it was done perfectly.  I must say it was one of the better dry aged steaks I've tasted. It was grilled and generously brushed with butter. Very generously. We ordered  two sides with the steak. One was the sautéed onions priced at $5.95, small but enough for two. The other side dish was the asparagus. This was priced at $8.95. A petite size order would be best to describe it.

The Dining Room
We ordered  tea, which was from the Stash collection. I think they could use a better tea provider and maybe invest in a fancier teapot. If you want to recover the costs put in you need to up your ante in the small things. Presentation really counts. They served complimentary mini biscotti with the tea. We ordered a raspberry sorbet, which was good. Overall, I had a good dining experience and suggest if you are in the NJ area, and a fan of aged steaks, give The Sear House a try. But remember to bring your wallet because all the extras add up very quickly.

Overall I found The Sear House to be a fine restaurant and I give it 8 stars. If you go, please let me know what you think!

Written By: Carmela Corleone

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Happy New Year From The Godfather!

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Happy New Year...from The Godfather!
We at the mobwives.blogspot.com want to wish all of our readers and haters a very Happy and Healthy New Year in 2013. 
We just cannot wait for season three of Mob Wives to begin on January 6th at 8 PM ET next week. It promises to be even bigger and better than both season one and two combined! That's the feeling I am getting and usually I am on the money. I will be blogging recaps with my two cents and trying to think of a few fresh ways to add commentary on all the drama that happens this season. I hope you continue to read and enjoy our blogs and follow us on Twitter for the posting of new blogs and Mob Wives information. We love to share!
Remember, don't drink and drive and stay safe! We want each and every one of you back here tomorrow morning and excited for more Mob Wives! 
Your forever chirping cricket,
Chiara
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Camille Grammer's Custody Battle Comes to an End

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US Weekly

We are so happy for Camille Grammer!  The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star's custody battle with former husband Kelsey Grammer has finally come to an end.

US Weekly reports that the famous couple agreed to joint custody of their children Mason, 10, and Jude, 7 (not pictured).  The Grammer kids will remain in California living with their mother and will maintain "meaningful contact" with their father.

Tamra Responds to Slade's Comedy Skit

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"Slade's stand up brings mixed emotions for me since things with Gretchen are so much better this year. The battle between me, Gretchen, Slade, and Vicki has been going on for years and it is by far not one sided. I don't like the fact that Slade is acting like the victim, as if our "accusations" ruined his life. He is just as much to blame. His stand up is a perfect example of the things that have happened to put a wedge in our friendship through out the years. I am not condoning any of what has gone on between us. We were all to blame for this long and hurtful fight. We are all responsible for our own actions. I was just hoping that when me and Gretchen started patching things up that Slade would lay off a little. I guess it is going to take him some time to get to that point?

I actually felt sorry for Gretchen, you could see on her face that she was not happy that Slade went against her wishes. I know it caused a lot of problems between everyone. I'm sure it did with them too. The big questions is "Why weren't Vicki and I invited?' I think we all know the answer to that question! On the flipside, I know he was doing stand-up comedy and I have yet to see a comedian that isn't ripping on someone just to get a laugh. . .but I didn't hear much laughing going on that night! I think Slade's mom should have been on stage. She cracks me up.One thing that I don't like is when men degrade woman about their looks. No one is perfect. So many woman are insecure and battle eating disorders and have plastic surgery because they have been put down by men. NO COOL!"Read Tamra's entire Bravo blog here

How Would Cynthia Have Handled NeNe's Situation With Bryson?

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"As a mother myself, if my child committed a small, stupid, low-level crime and ended up in jail, I would want to teach them a lesson for sure," Cynthia explains in her Bravo blog. However, I would never want my child in a situation that could be dangerous or even fatal. I would worry myself to death! I believe in tough love, but I guess you really don't know how you will react until you are actually put in that situation. My heart really went out to NeNe, because I knew what she was going through. She was very conflicted, because even though Bryson is a young man, he is still her baby.  I'm just glad Bryson is OK, and I hope he learned his lesson. If he goes back again, Lord help him, because NeNe may just call the judge herself and tell him to keep him in there!"

Kim Zolciak's Spin-off Gets Premiere Date!

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Kim Zolciak's spin-off with husband Kroy Biermann, Don't Be Tardy For The Wedding, will be premiering an hour-long special on Thursday, April 26th at 9/8c. Episodes will typically only be 30-minutes.
The show will chronicle her road to the altar with her Atlanta Falcons player fiance. During the journey Kim battles with losing the remaining baby weight and finding the right dress.
Here is part of Bravo's offical press release:

In the premiere episode, Kim and Kroy delve into the details of their lavish party and discover quickly that they have different budgets in mind. Kim is intent that the date of their wedding fall on 11/11/11 as the number one signifies new beginnings. With only eight short weeks to plan she hires Colin Cowie, event coordinator to the stars, to turn her backyard into the picture-perfect stage. Kroy will largely be out of the picture due to football season, leaving much of the decision-making to perfectionist Kim.

Last Night's Episode of "Real Housewives on Real Housewives"

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Last night, I made a guest appearance on "Real Housewives on Real Housewives" with Val Reilly and Paige Arata. We talked live about the latest episodes of "Real Housewives of Atlanta, "Real Housewives of Orange County," and "Bethenny Ever After" and also the latest in Housewives gossip such as Lisa and Kandi's spin-offs and a new (allegedly) "Real Housewives of Miami" cast member!So sorry for all of the moving around.. I was nervous! It's so incredibly distracting. My apologies.. lol!

Dana Wilkey's New Diet Accessory ThinShot

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If you follow me on Twitter, you probably have seen my updates about taking the diet product, ThinShot. 
 A few weeks ago, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Dana Wilkey approached me to try the product that she meticulously designed. I, of course, took the invitation and was really excited to try it out. Being working mommy, I am always interested in anything related to diet and energy! Also a selling point was how hot Dana has been looking lately. She seems to be getting more fit by the day so anything she is backing I am totally for.
When I received the package in the mail I was a bit surprised at first! I assumed it was some sort of pill but it was little bottles of liquid much like the 5-hour energy shots I see at convenience stores. I had tried 5-hour energy and didn't like it. The taste was bad and I didn't like the jittery feeling it gave me. 
Luckily, ThinShot was much different! It tasted so much better -- I drink it by the glass! What's more? I didn't get ANY jitters at all but was completely energized. Before I knew it, I had painted my 2-year-olds finger nails and toe nails and done her hair! When it came to sitting down and writing a couple of articles my hands weren't too shaky to type as I had noticed when trying other products. ThinShot gave me the perfect about of energy whereas I could get plenty done but still sit down and focus.
Plus, you will be amazed to find out all the great ingredients! This shot is filled with vitamins and the caffeine is from tea -- not coffee. That's why you don't feel as jittery when taking it! ThinShot also contains plenty of Vitamin D and Folic Acid which makes your skin glow and encourages nail and hair growth. Gorgeous skin, hair, and nails, a hot body, AND it's good for you?! What more could you ask for in a diet product/?
You can buy ThinShot for just $29.00 with FREE SHIPPING on Amazon.com just in time to get that body of yours in shape for the summer! If you have any questions about the product, feel free to email me at lindsay.cronin@yahoo.com. I really love this stuff so it would be my pleasure to chat more about it!

Chiara's Mobbed Up Christmas!

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As the Mob Wives take a break from filming to celebrate the holidays, so do bloggers. I have been busy preparing for Christmas trying to get everyone gifts they will appreciate, planning special dishes and desserts I know they will enjoy, and then shopping, baking and cooking. I love having my family around me, laughing, joking, and enjoying time together. But Mob Wives is always running in the background of my mind and when it's not, there is always a reminder lurking around every corner.
Today is Christmas and my brother got me a special gift. He wanted to surprise me and he really did. He ordered the first month of our blogs to be bound in a book for me (above) and he wrapped the package about ten times. I had to go through layer after layer of wrapping paper to open it. When I did you can imagine I was shocked. There was a book inside and it had all the blogs we wrote in April 2011 when Mob Wives season one premiered. This is what it looks like on the inside:

I don't know what made him think of doing this for me, but he loves to make me happy. I went through the book and saw my very first recap in there. It seems like it was forever ago, but it was only a little over a year and a half. I love it! Now this was the perfect way to psyche me up for season three! I can't wait to write new and fresh blogs capturing all the drama I know we are going to see plus my two cents. Be sure you are watching too, on January 6th at 8 PM ET on VH1...less than two weeks from today!
Merry Mobbed-Up Christmas to me! And I hope all of you had the best Christmas ever! 

Mob Wives: Season Three Supertrailer!

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"She's a sneaking, conniving, husband f*cking, douchbag."
VH1 has finally released the super trailer for season three of Mob Wives, which premieres January 6th, 2013 at 8 PM ET. We have been getting all kinds of hints as to what to expect in season three, but now we have actual footage to entice our imaginations!

This super trailer is HOT! There is a lot to process in there four minutes. Just a few things I picked up on that I am already on the edge of my seat waiting to see. First of all, is everyone against Carla? Well, maybe not Drita and Big Ang, but some of the wives seem to have some serious issues with her, especially Renee. I wonder why VH1 left Carla out of their little cast profiles this season?

Karen is going to put someone in the trunk of her car? Renee needs to have a shotgun at one of her doors or windows? And Renee has some very strong language about one of the wives…I am pretty sure it’s Carla! Carla calls someone a “junkie” and a liar, I think she is referring to Renee. Now this is something to really fight about! Karen’s daughter, Karina, found a thong at her house, presumably form one of Dave’s “guests” and that doesn’t sit well with Karen, especially since it was in Karina’s bedroom. Uh oh. And, Carla says she and Joe are currently technically married,  BUT he is seeing someone else and tells her he is going to ask her to move in with him. Looks like Carla flips out a little, BUT hasn’t she been with Handy Man since before season one started…give us a break! Carla has quite an attitude about Joe’s girlfriend…probably because she is about twenty years or more younger than Carla.We know Carla is a narcissist and lies about her age.

Next issue, Junior wrote Renee a letter? She says she fears for her life. Can’t wait to find out what’s in that! I see that Drita says she doesn’t want to be a violent person any more so she has a sit down with Ramona, but in the clip Drita can’t seem to look Ramona in the eye…not a good sign. Carla explodes at one of their little get togethers, waving her knife around at Renee. And when Renee leaves to go for a month in rehab, Carla, the ice princess, has some nasty parting remarks. And then, Love makes her grand entrance! Love knows Big Ang, Karen, and Ramona  and she is well known in Staten Island. Carla refers to her as a “newcomer into their little click.” Better watch out Carla, Love doesn’t fool around. In fact, it looks like Carla may have gotten under Love’s skin pretty fast. Watch this footage!

Picture & Video Credit: VH1

Dana Wilkey's New Diet Accessory ThinShot

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If you follow me on Twitter, you probably have seen my updates about taking the diet product, ThinShot. 
 A few weeks ago, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Dana Wilkey approached me to try the product that she meticulously designed. I, of course, took the invitation and was really excited to try it out. Being working mommy, I am always interested in anything related to diet and energy! Also a selling point was how hot Dana has been looking lately. She seems to be getting more fit by the day so anything she is backing I am totally for.
When I received the package in the mail I was a bit surprised at first! I assumed it was some sort of pill but it was little bottles of liquid much like the 5-hour energy shots I see at convenience stores. I had tried 5-hour energy and didn't like it. The taste was bad and I didn't like the jittery feeling it gave me. 
Luckily, ThinShot was much different! It tasted so much better -- I drink it by the glass! What's more? I didn't get ANY jitters at all but was completely energized. Before I knew it, I had painted my 2-year-olds finger nails and toe nails and done her hair! When it came to sitting down and writing a couple of articles my hands weren't too shaky to type as I had noticed when trying other products. ThinShot gave me the perfect about of energy whereas I could get plenty done but still sit down and focus.
Plus, you will be amazed to find out all the great ingredients! This shot is filled with vitamins and the caffeine is from tea -- not coffee. That's why you don't feel as jittery when taking it! ThinShot also contains plenty of Vitamin D and Folic Acid which makes your skin glow and encourages nail and hair growth. Gorgeous skin, hair, and nails, a hot body, AND it's good for you?! What more could you ask for in a diet product/?
You can buy ThinShot for just $29.00 with FREE SHIPPING on Amazon.com just in time to get that body of yours in shape for the summer! If you have any questions about the product, feel free to email me at lindsay.cronin@yahoo.com. I really love this stuff so it would be my pleasure to chat more about it!

Mob Wives: Season 3 Commercial Promo

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Carla lets her knife do the talking!
I watched the 30 second commercial promoting season 3 on Mob Wives and wished it had been longer. Still, I managed to catch a few interesting moments for my imagination to have some fun with. In the above picture, Carla is sitting at a restaurant with Renee, Drita and Big Ang (don't hold me to it because these are all a series of snippets). Carla and Renee exchange some heated words and Carla starts pointing at Renee with her knife! That's why episode one must be titled "Mob Knives." I never did get what the gist of the argument was about, but can't wait to find out...because
Drita is more than surprised at Carla
Drita's eyes, which are not swollen or red this go around, are wide open when Carla raises both her voice and her knife to Renee. Even Drita is fight savvy enough to know that this isn't going to have a happy ending. And with the inevitable about to happen...

Big Ang has a Big Headache!
Big Ang is caught in what appears to be the crossfire between Carla and Renee. Big Ang seems to be coming down with a hell of a headache. Maybe this was another one of her peace efforts gone awry because...
Renee stands up to Carla! Yes!
Renee really doesn't like what Carla is saying and even more than that, I think Renee hated the condescending, disrespectful way, the soon to be 46 year old, Carla wielded her knife! Carla is overdue to learn a lesson! Renee gets up and if we are lucky she will pull out a few of Carla's extensions!
Ramona meets with Drita
The tide has turned for Ramona and Drita, as they seem to be having a meal and declaring a truce. Hmmm, where does that leave everyone? Get your score cards ready because I think the teams made a few trades. Now of which bothers Karen...
Karen seems happy as a clam!
Karen is ready to have some fun, she is all smiles. Maybe she manages to escape the drama? Who knows? But, I know who isn't going to escape the drama...our new Mob Wife, Love Majewski...
"I stabbed my last boyfriend in front of his mother!"
Love isn't one to hold back or run from a fight, and I can already see and hear that she has it in for somebody...but who? Watch the little commercial and let us know what you think!
Picture and Video credit: VH1Provided by @Dondig

Mob Wives: Is Carla’s Glass House Shattering?

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The Twitter world and blogosphere are heating up today! Renee and Carla have taken their war public and don’t bother asking me whose side I am taking…Renee’s. I’ll sum it up for you. Renee said something to the effect that Carla was ignorant and mean because she did not believe that addiction is a disease. She added Carla was uneducated about the disease. Carla had a nasty comeback to saying Renee has a drug problem and it’s not a disease, among other insensitive remarks. I have always found Carla to be callous and uncaring. She is a cold blooded and doesn’t appear very affectionate, except of course with married mobsters. She knows how much Renee and her son, AJ, have gone through just since the show started, but it doesn’t stop her from taking under the belt, pot shots at them and their family.
Renee responds to Carla in an excellent interview with Curvy Magazine and has quite a bit to say about Carla. I suggest you read that in depth interview. As we have blogged before, Carla was the mistress of Michael “Mikey Scars” Di Leonardo, ex-husband of Toni Marie Ricci, for a number of years. When Karen confronted her in the season two reunion show, Carla said she was just a kid of "19," but so what, we all know Carla knew full well what she was doing having an affair with a married man. Michael/Mikey did a lot of testifying in court and it came out that he took Carla, his “date,” to his 40th birthday party on a boat John Gotti Jr. surprised him with. I don’t know the names of all the other mobsters in Carla’s past, but plenty of people do. I know at least two homes she helped wreck, Toni Marie’s and Joe Ferragamo’s first marriage. Toni Marie has been quite open regarding Carla's past, so it’s no secret. 
Now Carla should not have opened this big can of worms when she has so much unsavory history that might come out. The truth always finds it’s way into the light of day. Meanwhile, I am sitting here wondering how Carla’s Executive Producer, Jenn Graziano, feels about this “filler chick,”  who is a lack luster, reality star dissing her family in public. Maybe Carla is even giving away some of VH1’s plot line. Maybe she is breaching her contract is some way? Maybe she is actually greasing the skids for her own reality show demise? I mean what does Carla bring to the table anyway…lies?
Carla lied about her age, saying she was 35 instead of 44, that first season. Carla lied saying she would go to Ramona’s Halloween Party, but never had intention of leaving Drita’s party.  Carla lied and said she had no boyfriend just recently, through her publicist, but it turns out she has been seeing Handy Man since before season one started. Oh, and one more thing, Carla lied about her connection to the mob. When interviewed by Joy Behar in the beginning of the show, Carla said she was connected to the mob by her Uncle Bruno. Carla never mentioned that her father Louis was an associate of the mob. Joy even asked her about it twice. Carla left her father out of it twice. Joy let it go, but it seemed to me it was written in her notes and Carla didn’t deliver. Mob Mistress and I did a lot of research before being 100% sure of Carla’s dad. What is real about Carla? She is as fake as it gets.
By the way, I wonder what Big Ang thinks of her new best friend’s thoughts that addiction is not a disease, since her own son, AJ, is in rehab? Makes you think, doesn’t it? Carla is loyal to no one. And be sure to read the tweets at the end of Curvy Magazine where Joe Ferragamo confirms Carla was involved with him while he was married! With Carla, what you see is what you get, and it’s not much. 
I think I hear a few more window panes cracking.

Mob Wives: Season 3 Gets Love Majewski Video

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Beauty, brains and BOOBS!

The VH1 Gods have blessed us this holiday season with a LOVEly video featuring the newest mob wife.  Another site about a month ago dropped the accurate information that Love Majewski was the new addition to Mob Wives.

Both Chiara and I have had the pleasure of interviewing Love Majewski in the past for her appearances on I Married A Mobster & Deadly Sins.  I imagine one day it'll be for Snapped.  Until then, we wish Ms. Majewski the very best & brightest of reality personality rewards.  And we thank VH1 for sharing a wonderful video of this colorful personality.


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I really need a "I want to rip her face like a bath salt zombie." ~Love Majewski T-shirt.

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American Horror Story: Asylum - The Coat Hanger

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Oops, I blew the shocking reveal of this episode.  No wait, Derbil McDillet did that on twitter a couple of weeks ago.  I guess he just said he was the *modern day* Bloody Face and not necessarily his son, but whatevs.  I'm getting ahead of myself.

Most shows have their midseason finale be the Christmas episode.  You know, the Christmas themed episode, which is the last one they air before Christmas.  Well, American Horror Story is not most shows.  They had their Christmas episode last week, and yet still aired a new episode this week, and yet, it's still not Christmas.  Sounds about right.

Basically, the episode starts out with Derbil going to a psychiatrist.  It's funny because last season his character WAS a psychiatrist.  For some reason, someone made the choice that this character is going to have like 3 rattails.  I guess one rattail wasn't over the top enough.

Derbil has gone to a therapist who advertises in a pennysaver about weight loss solutions.  He has compulsions, and reveals that he was a foster child, and was bounced around because he had some compulsions.  For some reason the therapist automatically assumes he's talking about masturbation, but I don't know why because he said nothing of the sort.  He was actually talking about skinning animals. Anyway, he reveals that he did some research and he's the son of Bloody Face, which I guess leads me to believe that Thredson gets what's coming to him eventually.  He also admits to having skinned Sexy Leo's wife.

In 1964, Lana finds out that she is pregnant as a result of the rape.  Lana is horrified, but decides to use that information to get Thredson to admit to the horrible crimes he committed.  When Lana tells Thredson she is pregnant, he is very "remorseful" and claims that this will change everything for him, and he admits to all his crimes while Kit secretly tapes him.  At this point Lana confesses, and they show, that she aborted the fetus with a coat hanger!!! I didn't watch that part.

This could be a good time to point out that everyone who MADE ME watch this show this season, despite all my protestations has lost interest and stopped watching.  And yet, here I am.

Jude has been admitted to Briarcliff now, as a patient.  She stands accused of killing Frank and attempting to murder Leigh.  I don't know why in this universe people who kill people go to an asylum instead of jail, but there you have it.

Meanwhile, Arden has a theory that the aliens are studying Kit and that's why they took Alma and Grace right after Kit slept with them.  Now I'm wondering, since the police never found Alma's body and no one knew Kit was married to Alma, how does she get lumped into this Bloody Face stuff to the point where Kit is even accused?  Like Wendy also went missing, but her body wasn't found and it's not like people are saying Wendy is one of the victims.  This does not make sense.

Anyways, Arden's plan is to nearly kill Kit, because he believes the aliens won't let him die.  That will lure them down.

Jude speaks with Lana and vows to make some changes to Briarcliff.  Real rich that she decided that once she's a mental patient and no longer in charge.

Sister Mary Eunice realizes that Lana tried to abort the fetus, but informs Lana that she was unsuccessful and she is carrying a boy.

Father Timothy is baptizing Leigh, and you just know something bad is about to happen.  And then this happens:

 No sir.  Help ME.
At the end, another one of Derbil's therapist's patients comes in, because she had an overeating crisis, only to discover that Derbil killed the therapist.  It's the perfect crime because there's no record of him being there because she probably doesn't keep a schedule or anything of her patients.
And that's it.  Now a break until after Christmas.  Good luck resolving all these plotlines in the next 4 episodes Murph!

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Mob Wives Unite to Save Lives!

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Ever since super storm Sandy hit on October 29th, 2012, our Mob Wives have been trying to do everything in their power to raise money for the victims of Staten Island. They made time, almost immediately, to go to the hardest hit neighborhoods with food, clothing and sponsored various fund raisers to give families some relief while they wait for Federal money. If you haven't been able to help out and still would like to, you have another chance on Friday, December 14th, 2012 at the Chelsea Manor located at 138 W 25th Street in NYC. That is when the Mob Wives, Renee, Karen and Ramona will be doing another event called, "Operation Mob Wives Saving Lives." The event will also be co-hosted by Love Majewski, who starred on the series "I Married A Mobster."
I know this is an especially busy time of the year, but it's an opportunity for fans to extend a helping hand to those who have lost homes and all their worldly possessions through no fault of their own. It's the best way I can think of to put this season's holiday spirit of giving into action. As a bonus, you will be able to meet with your favorite Mob Wives, whose hearts are as big and wonderful as their personalities. 
I have also found a short video advertising the event! 


Picture and Video Credit: Operation Mob Wives Saving Lives

Mob Wives Saving Lives Photos!

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Toni Marie Ricci and Karen Gravano
Did you miss last night's event? If you did you missed a huge opportunity to meet a few of your favorite Mob Wives! Many of the Mob Wives were hosting this event and raising money for victims of Sandy. We were lucky to get some pictures of those who were present for a cause that close to all their hearts. I am sharing what I have with our readers and maybe we will get some insight into season three (lol chirp) from who was and wasn't there. I learned from Twitter that Renee Graziano was not well and unable to attend. Michael Bell donated a piece of his artwork for the fund raiser and some of the Mob Wives autographed it. Joe Ferragmo was there with his lovely girlfriend. Toni Marie refers to Joe as a real "gentleman" and his girlfriend "a doll." I love Joe's white, fresh, crisp shirt!

It looks to me like everyone had a great time for a good cause. Maybe they filmed some of the event for season three of the show and we can get a better idea of what went on? I wouldn't be surprised.

Toni Marie & Renny
Renny & Ramona
Ramona signing Art by Michael Bellwhile NEW Mob Wife, Love Majewski looks on!
Love Majewski adds her signature!
Toni Marie & Love Majewski
Toni Marie & Love with Michael Bell'sdonated artwork
Love with @Dondig
Jennifer Graziano signing art by Michael Bell
Toni Marie & Karen
Karen & Love
Joe Ferragamo & Toni Marie
Joe & "Girlfriend"
Picture Credit: Various cast members Twitter Accounts

Camille Grammer's Custody Battle Comes to an End

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US Weekly

We are so happy for Camille Grammer!  The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star's custody battle with former husband Kelsey Grammer has finally come to an end.

US Weekly reports that the famous couple agreed to joint custody of their children Mason, 10, and Jude, 7 (not pictured).  The Grammer kids will remain in California living with their mother and will maintain "meaningful contact" with their father.

Tamra Responds to Slade's Comedy Skit

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"Slade's stand up brings mixed emotions for me since things with Gretchen are so much better this year. The battle between me, Gretchen, Slade, and Vicki has been going on for years and it is by far not one sided. I don't like the fact that Slade is acting like the victim, as if our "accusations" ruined his life. He is just as much to blame. His stand up is a perfect example of the things that have happened to put a wedge in our friendship through out the years. I am not condoning any of what has gone on between us. We were all to blame for this long and hurtful fight. We are all responsible for our own actions. I was just hoping that when me and Gretchen started patching things up that Slade would lay off a little. I guess it is going to take him some time to get to that point?

I actually felt sorry for Gretchen, you could see on her face that she was not happy that Slade went against her wishes. I know it caused a lot of problems between everyone. I'm sure it did with them too. The big questions is "Why weren't Vicki and I invited?' I think we all know the answer to that question! On the flipside, I know he was doing stand-up comedy and I have yet to see a comedian that isn't ripping on someone just to get a laugh. . .but I didn't hear much laughing going on that night! I think Slade's mom should have been on stage. She cracks me up.One thing that I don't like is when men degrade woman about their looks. No one is perfect. So many woman are insecure and battle eating disorders and have plastic surgery because they have been put down by men. NO COOL!"Read Tamra's entire Bravo blog here

How Would Cynthia Have Handled NeNe's Situation With Bryson?

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"As a mother myself, if my child committed a small, stupid, low-level crime and ended up in jail, I would want to teach them a lesson for sure," Cynthia explains in her Bravo blog. However, I would never want my child in a situation that could be dangerous or even fatal. I would worry myself to death! I believe in tough love, but I guess you really don't know how you will react until you are actually put in that situation. My heart really went out to NeNe, because I knew what she was going through. She was very conflicted, because even though Bryson is a young man, he is still her baby.  I'm just glad Bryson is OK, and I hope he learned his lesson. If he goes back again, Lord help him, because NeNe may just call the judge herself and tell him to keep him in there!"

Mob Wives: Joe Ferragamo’s “Picture Perfect” Family

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It was back in May when we first blogged about Joe’s new girlfriend. He had already been seeing her for awhile. She was mentioned on Mob Wives during the second season in a scene when Joe and Carla were at the gym together. Joe was telling Carla how well his girlfriend gets along with the kids and he thought it was nice. If you remember, a snarky, insecure and seemingly jealous Carla asked Joe, “Does she bring over her Barbie dolls?” Well, the girlfriend must be doing something right because they are still together. They live together, they have a dog, Achilles, together and they spend lots of time with the twins, Carmen and JoJo. Joe seems quite happy with his little family.

Girlfriend with "her man!"
When Joe got out of prison there was plenty of speculation that he and Carla would try to patch things up. It looked like Joe might have been inclined to try. Carla’s mother always loved Joe and thought they should be together. Carla even said she was waiting for Joe to make some kind of effort to prove himself and show he had changed. And when she was asked about them ever getting back together she would answer, “never say never,” keeping her heart and door open. So what happened with that?  Word on the street has it that Handy Man was still tinkering around in Carla's "toolbox." Soon after this Joe and his girlfriend got together and the rest is history!

The girlfriend is always taking pictures! Here the twins are showing how old they are...10!
Joe and his girlfriend recently celebrated Carmen and JoJo's 10th birthday with them this past November. It looks like they all had a very nice time, doesn't it? The twins are adorable!



So Joe really has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. He seems to have found himself a nice, beautiful young lady who “loves her man” and strokes his ego.  She is great with his kids. She has no bags, no sags, no wrinkles, no handyman, like Carla aka "HOT COOCHIE" (as Mob Mistress likes to call her). They look wonderful and happy together. They go everywhere together and always have time for the twins.

Quality time with Carmen!Oh...is that an engagement ring? Thanks @MobBabyy!!!
And what about Thanksgiving? Well Carla aka HOT Coochie spent it with Handy, Big Ang and her family, while Joe and his girlfriend seem to have had a nice, cozy little celebration at home. Where were the twins? Beats me.

Big Ang= Team Carla
The Lovebirds!
And SOURCES tell us we can expect to see a lot more of Joe Ferragamo in season three of Mob Wives along with his pretty girlfriend! The new season premieres on January 6th, 2013! The viewers and readers of the blog seem to have fallen in love with this charismatic man. We also hear that Season Three is really heating up and lines are being drawn! Friends are quickly becoming foes. Allegiances are being tested. And Mob Mistress says, "cunts will be revealed." There goes Mob Mistress, always keeping it real!

One thing I am very sure of, if there is ever a Team Carla vs Team Joe, I am Team Joe all the way! Carla has always been my least favorite mob wife and I wouldn't miss her one bit if she was replaced. Speaking of being replacing Carla...I think Joe has already done a very fine job of that himself!