Archive for April, 2010

World Tour: French Twist
[ 0 ] April 28, 2010 |

World Tour: French Twist

Bonjour! Merci! None other than Paris could be on our mind. For the first time in our worldly travels, we were more excited to see the sites of a city rather than get straight to the food. Like a kid that has just landed in Orlando for a vacation at Disney World, we felt the […]

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Happy Monday: Restaurant 3 (VA)
[ 0 ] April 26, 2010 |

Happy Monday: Restaurant 3 (VA)

Happy Monday!! First of the month and it feels good. May is a great month…lots of endings and new beginninngs. It is graduation, wedding and Mother’s Day season which means plenty of celebrations. There are some celebrations, however, that last throughout the entire year. For about a year now, the DC food bloggers have been […]

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Recipe: Pad Thai (NY Times)
[ 0 ] April 26, 2010 |

Recipe: Pad Thai (NY Times)

Pad Thai 4 oz. fettuccine-width rice stick noodles1/4 cup peanut oil1/4 cup tamarind paste1/4 cup fish sauce (nam pla)1/3 cup honey2 tbsp. rice vinegar1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes, or to taste1/4 cup chopped scallions1 garlic clove, minced2 eggs1 small head Napa cabbage, shredded (*about 4 cups)1 cup mung bean sprouts1/2 lb. peeled shrimp, pressed tofu […]

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Food.Fun.Stuff: The District Buzz
[ 0 ] April 22, 2010 |

Food.Fun.Stuff: The District Buzz

Out and About:>>>California Tortilla has some new treats. The fast food burrito haven has added menu items including a Fajita Burrito, Carnitas Verde and our new lunch fave, No-Meato Burrito. The No-Meato Burrito showcases various veggies, guacamole and rice. Bringing all the flavor without all the stuff we are trying to avoid (*i.e. cheese, sour […]

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Top Five Wednesday: Earth Day Celebrations
[ 0 ] April 21, 2010 |

Top Five Wednesday: Earth Day Celebrations

Wonder why Earth Day is not a national holiday?? It should be. The one day designated for taking in and appreciating all of the earth’s great natural treasures. Now we enjoy and appreciate a healthy environment everyday but it is always good to have a day where you actually can celebrate. Tomorrow is Earth Day […]

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