Archive for December, 2009

Recipe: Winter Chili
[ 0 ] December 10, 2009 |

Recipe: Winter Chili

Winter Chili1/2 lb. ground beef suet2 lb. coarsely ground beef3 garlic cloves1 1/2 tbsp. paprika3 tbsp. chili powder1 tbsp. cumin seed1 tbsp. salt1 tsp. white pepper1 1/2 tbsp. diced sweet pepper3 cup waterFry out the suet in a heavy kettle, then add meat and other seasonings. Cook under cover slowly for 4 hours, stirring occasionally. […]

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Food.Fun.Stuff: Upgrade You
[ 0 ] December 9, 2009 |

Food.Fun.Stuff: Upgrade You

The restaurant scene in the District is booming, everyday there is something new to see or somewhere to be seen. >Michael Landrum (*Ray’s Hell Burger) leads the pack today with his new plans to expand his brand to include a wine bar, a larger space for his burger operation and a burger joint that will […]

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Recipe: Cobb Salad
[ 0 ] December 9, 2009 |

Recipe: Cobb Salad

Cobb Salad8 slices bacon3 boiled and chopped eggs1 head iceberg lettuce (shredded)3 cups cooked chicken meat (chopped)2 tomatoes (seeded and chopped)3/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)1 avocado (peeled, pitted and diced)3 green onions (chopped)1 (8 ounce) bottle Blue Cheese salad dressing Add bacon to a skillet. Cook in 1 to 2 tbsp. oil over medium high […]

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Food.Fun.Stuff: Mixed Up
[ 0 ] December 8, 2009 |

Food.Fun.Stuff: Mixed Up

Mixed up news:>Sticky situation for Founding Farmers. Looks like the restaurant was promoting a “farm-to-table” menu dedicated to American farmers. The WP (*Translation: Washington Post) food reporter, Jane Black, found large companies actually supply the restaurant’s chicken and beef and that not all of the small farms listed on the menu supplied the restaurant (*ouch […]

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Etiquette Tuesday: Taste First, Season Second
[ 0 ] December 8, 2009 |

Etiquette Tuesday: Taste First, Season Second

Taste your food before seasoning it. This is kind of an insult to the chef if you season before tasting. Really, will it kill you to taste something that is slightly to not at all seasoned? Just one bite. We know what you’re thinking: I already know I want more salt, I always do. Or […]

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