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JKGF Merchandise Available on Etsy & Amazon
[ 0 ] February 9, 2023 |

JKGF Merchandise Available on Etsy & Amazon

Did you know that Johnna Knows Good Food merchandise is now available on Etsy & Amazon?! Check it out here (Etsy) and here (Amazon, Amazon & Amazon).

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JKGF Book Club: Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free
[ 0 ] March 23, 2022 |

JKGF Book Club: Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free

I am looking forward to this year’s Juneteenth celebrations, for more reasons than one. “Opal Lee and What it Means to be Free” is one of those reasons. Teaching my three-year-old about the importance of Juneteenth is crucial to her education and this is one of my favorite ways to convey a message, through books. […]

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Five Things I Learned at Broccoli City Festival
[ 0 ] May 7, 2019 |

Five Things I Learned at Broccoli City Festival

With the tons of festivals popping up these days, it can be difficult to choose just one.  For those living in the D.C. area who can appreciate a good Cardi B lyric or two, Broccoli City Festival should be added to your docket of local festivals to attend.  The energy is young, chill and urban.  […]

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JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION® ANNOUNCES THE 2023 RESTAURANT AND CHEF AWARD NOMINEES 
[ 0 ] March 31, 2023 |

JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION® ANNOUNCES THE 2023 RESTAURANT AND CHEF AWARD NOMINEES 

Last year, JKGF had the honor of attending the James Beard Foundation’s Restaurant and Chef Awards. Amazing. Time. Looking forward to the celebration this year and special shout-out to one of our D.C. faves, Causa, which made the list this year. Kudos to all the nominees!! Restaurant and Chef Awards The James Beard Foundation’s Restaurant […]

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13th Annual Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge
[ 0 ] September 22, 2022 |

13th Annual Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge

The annual event returns to celebrate Washington D.C.’s diversity and works to advance cultural diplomacy. Guests will be able to taste natives’ dishes, beverages and entertainment from embassies representing every corner of the globe. Deets here: Date: Thursday, October 13th 2022 Time: 6:30pm General Admission Location: Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard Purchase Tickets On: eventsdcembassychefchallenge.com

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Cruise Ship Casinos
[ 1 ] January 26, 2022 |

Cruise Ship Casinos

Cruise ship casinos have become a new form of classic service within the recreational offerings of physical casinos to become the main attraction on some transatlantic ships.  What could be better than to enjoy something that we are passionate about, such as casino games? But, even more, enjoy in a company with similar interests, in […]

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Drinks on Me

Honkaku  Spirits
[ 0 ] June 11, 2022 |

Honkaku Spirits

Honkaku Spirits are a step away from the norm. In a society that is now trying to do the most and stand out in every way for the ‘gram, time for a bar cart upgrade. We love our oldie but goodie brands but Honkaku whiskey should be the newest mate for your ginger ale. In […]

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Recipe Alert: DE-NADA’s Margarita
[ 0 ] May 5, 2022 |

Recipe Alert: DE-NADA’s Margarita

Happy Cinco de Mayo!! Salud! Margarita by Jillian Vose 2 oz DE-NADA Blanco Tequila  1 oz Fresh Lime Juice ¼ oz Agave Syrup  ¾ oz Combier (triple sec)  1 pinch of Kosher salt  Glassware: Old Fashioned Glass Garnish: None Method: Combine all ingredients into a shaker tin; shake vigorously with ice; then using both fine […]

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Bachelorette Bound
[ 0 ] March 11, 2022 |

Bachelorette Bound

JKGF is bachelorette party bound and what better way to do a proper send off than with the booze of our past?! Something old and something new make the cut for the weekend as the packaging and cocktail varieties have changed since my college drinking days. The Original Clubtails in a Can are apparently all […]

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What's Going On

The 42nd Annual RAMMY AWARDS Return on July 21, 2024
[ 0 ] January 18, 2024 |

The 42nd Annual RAMMY AWARDS Return on July 21, 2024

The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) will host the 42nd Annual RAMMY Awards at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in partnership with Events DC, on Sunday, July 21, 2024. The awards return to honor excellence in long standing categories that range from individual professional honors to accolades celebrating culinary concepts and service. Anyone in the public can […]

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RAMMY Award Winners 2023
[ 0 ] July 12, 2023 |

RAMMY Award Winners 2023

Congrats to all of the 2023 RAMMY Award recipients!! The 2023 RAMMY Awards Winners are (*denotes publicly voted category*): Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year: Saval Foodservice New Restaurant of the Year: Causa/Amazonia Cocktail Program of the Year: Service Bar Beer Program of the Year: Shelter Wine Program of the Year: Reveler’s Hour Rising […]

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The 2023 RAMMY Awards Finalists Announced!
[ 0 ] April 11, 2023 |

The 2023 RAMMY Awards Finalists Announced!

The 2023 RAMMY Awards Finalists are (*denotes publicly voted category*): Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year: The award is presented to an associate member who best exemplifies commitment to and support of RAMW. This award recipient is determined by the Executive Committee of RAMW. New Restaurant of the Year: A restaurant that must have […]

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Products to Watch

JKGF Book Club: Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free
[ 0 ] March 23, 2022 |

JKGF Book Club: Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free

I am looking forward to this year’s Juneteenth celebrations, for more reasons than one. “Opal Lee and What it Means to be Free” is one of those reasons. Teaching my three-year-old about the importance of Juneteenth is crucial to her education and this is one of my favorite ways to convey a message, through books. […]

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Bachelorette Bound
[ 0 ] March 11, 2022 |

Bachelorette Bound

JKGF is bachelorette party bound and what better way to do a proper send off than with the booze of our past?! Something old and something new make the cut for the weekend as the packaging and cocktail varieties have changed since my college drinking days. The Original Clubtails in a Can are apparently all […]

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Wines from Burgenland
[ 0 ] December 14, 2021 |

Wines from Burgenland

‘Tis the season to drink good wine. Fine, Austrian wine to be exact. JKGF has not traveled to Europe in what feels like forever and even longer since we sat on Sigmund Freud’s couch. For these reasons and many more, we are oh so grateful for Wein Burgenland. We recently had the opportunity to try […]

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Where to Eat Now

JKGF on FOX5 DC This Morning
[ 0 ] February 13, 2021 |

JKGF on FOX5 DC This Morning

In case you missed it, JKGF was on FOX5 DC this morning sharing Black Owned Restaurants to check out this Black History month (and beyond) plus Black Owned food products that ship right to your door. Check out the list below: Cool Black Owned Restaurants to check out this month: 1. Butter Me Up  2. Keren Cafe […]

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Good Karma.
[ 0 ] January 2, 2020 |

Good Karma.

Living in DC for close to 20 years has allowed me to see a complete transformation of the Chinatown and now Penn Quarter neighborhoods.  There was a time when the only good Indian food was found at Rasika in Penn Quarter and now that has changed. Karma Modern Indian opened its doors in late 2017 […]

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Glittery B!$#%!!
[ 0 ] July 8, 2019 |

Glittery B!$#%!!

Summer in the District equals plenty of outdoor activities…with drinks, of course.  Marvin is always a good place to stop for a beverage or two and with their summer menu, it should make your roundup.  I visited at the top of summer to see what new concoctions they have for #Summer19 and here are three […]

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Other Good Stuff

Holiday Dinners – 6 Snack Ideas to Impress Your Guests

Holiday Dinners – 6 Snack Ideas to Impress Your Guests

[ 1 ] December 19, 2023 |

Image Source The holiday season is a time of warmth, joy, and festivity, often centered around the dining table. Holiday dinners are not just about the main course; they are an experience that begins the moment your guests walk through the door. Snacks play a crucial role in this experience, setting the tone for the […]

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The 4 Essentials To Setting Up A Kitchen In A Off Grid Cabin

The 4 Essentials To Setting Up A Kitchen In A Off Grid Cabin

[ 0 ] December 14, 2023 |

At the heart of every home is the kitchen. It’s usually the center of life where people congregate and memories are made over plates of home-cooked food. When you decide to live an off-grid life, this doesn’t change. However, it is more of a challenge to pull off. In an off-grid cabin, the kitchen takes […]

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The 5 Steps To Help The Home Cook Start Cooking Like A Pro Chef

The 5 Steps To Help The Home Cook Start Cooking Like A Pro Chef

[ 0 ] December 8, 2023 |

Everybody has their favorite restaurant where they go because they love the food. Sometimes those people want to try to recreate those foods at home. However, even as a good home cook, it can be difficult to cook like a professional chef and get the same results.  The key is to take some steps to […]

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