Archive for January, 2010

Happy Monday: The Source (DC)
[ 0 ] January 11, 2010 |

Happy Monday: The Source (DC)

Happy Monday!! Ok, that’s a little too much energy for a Monday. One week down in the New Year and we hope those resolutions are still holding strong. If you are anything like us, budgeting finances was on your list of resolutions and that doesn’t leave much time for splurge spending. The Source is making […]

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Food.Fun.Stuff: New Series, New Ideas, New Lounge
[ 0 ] January 11, 2010 |

Food.Fun.Stuff: New Series, New Ideas, New Lounge

What’s going on??>Well, first things first: Tom Sietsema has brought it to video. Last week, the 3rd installment from Tom Sietsema’s TV Dinners video series was released. In this video, Tom reveals one of his favorite homemade desserts…what he doesn’t reveal is his identity. We love it! Check out how you can get creative with […]

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Recipe: Sweetgreen Holiday Quinoa Salad
[ 0 ] January 11, 2010 |

Recipe: Sweetgreen Holiday Quinoa Salad

Sweetgreen Holiday Quinoa Salad 1 cup red quinoa (rinsed) 1 cup white quinoa (rinsed) 1 large sweet potato (diced small) 1 large red beet (diced into cubes) 1 bunch Kale- flat leaf 2 tbsp. of dried cranberries ½ cup toasted almonds Squeeze of fresh lemon Extra Virgin Olive oil 1 cup balsamic vinegar Freshly chopped […]

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Johnna’s Pick of the Week: Abol (Silver Spring, Maryland)
[ 0 ] January 7, 2010 |

Johnna’s Pick of the Week: Abol (Silver Spring, Maryland)

If you don’t know by now, we have a serious fetish for Ethiopian food. It is all around the District and we could probably say this is the Ethiopian food capital of the United States. Injera, tibs and Doro Wat are some of the most familiar names you will find on any Ethiopian menu. Ironically, […]

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Recipe: Onion Dip From Scratch
[ 0 ] January 7, 2010 |

Recipe: Onion Dip From Scratch

Onion Dip From Scratch 2 tbsp. olive oil1 1/2 cups onions (diced)1/4 tsp. kosher salt1 1/2 cups sour cream3/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 tsp. garlic powder1/4 tsp. ground white pepper1/2 tsp. kosher salt In a saute pan over medium heat add oil, heat and add onions and salt. Cook the onions until they are caramelized, about 20 […]

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