Archive for 2009

Food.Fun.Stuff: The Underdogs
[ 0 ] April 14, 2009 |

Food.Fun.Stuff: The Underdogs

While scoping out the Internet yesterday getting our daily fix of foodie news, we came across an article written by Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald entitled “Obama Garden Watch II: 8 Culinary Herbs to Revitalize Your Health and Palate”. We recently did a post on a topic closely related to this called “The Healthy Life” (*Circa April […]

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Pot Roast
[ 0 ] April 14, 2009 |

Pot Roast

Pot RoastSlow Cooker2 tbsp. unsalted butter1 tbsp. olive oil1 onion (cut into wedges)3 lb. rump roast3 carrots (peeled and thinly sliced)3 white potatoes (cubed)2 bay leaves1/2 tsp. salt2 packets (1.4 oz.) onion soup mix1 tbsp. cornstarchIn a skillet, heat the butter and oil, add in the onion and beef; brown the beef on all sides. […]

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Drinks on Me: Blue Lagoon (Alcoholic)
[ 0 ] April 14, 2009 |

Drinks on Me: Blue Lagoon (Alcoholic)

Blue Lagoon1 1/2 shot of blue Curacao1 1/2 shot of vodkaDash of fresh lemon juiceLemonadeIn a highball glass, add in the Curacao, followed by the vodka. Add in the lemon juice and top with the lemonade. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: When we hear Blue Lagoon, it automatically takes us back to the 1980’s flick with Brooke Shields […]

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Johnna’s Pick of the Week: Equinox (D.C.)
[ 1 ] April 13, 2009 |

Johnna’s Pick of the Week: Equinox (D.C.)

Now we can name a few hundred restaurants in the District that are overrated, but we’ve now begun our count on those that are underrated starting with: Equinox. Have you ever tasted something that made you instantly think “Delicious” and relax every muscle in your body?? This is how we felt when we took our […]

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Food.Fun.Stuff: Welcome to Eatonville
[ 0 ] April 13, 2009 |

Food.Fun.Stuff: Welcome to Eatonville

The owner of Busboys and Poets is doing it to us again…bringing good food and culture to the D.C. urban life. The opening of Eatonville, a southern-food eatery named after the hometown of Harlem Renaissance icon Zora Neale Hurston, is slated to open sometime soon…(*We know, we know…not having the exact date is nagging us […]

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