Archive for September, 2011

Fiorella
[ 2 ] September 15, 2011 |

Fiorella

I am quickly falling in love with the National Harbor.  The quirky, off the beaten path boutiques, the river views on a beautiful day and of course, the food.  During my most recent visits, I have been swooned by one particular restaurant, Fiorella.  Fiorella managed to snag the best piece of real estate on the […]

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Stuff the Bus
[ 0 ] September 14, 2011 |

Stuff the Bus

This weekend yours truly will join the areas top chefs and celebrities for Stuff the Bus.  Stuff the Bus is a mobile fresh food drive that will benefit DC Central Kitchen and is hosted at each stop by the areas top celebrities including Chef Mike Isabella, Darrell Green and ABC’s Cokie Roberts.  The food drive […]

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Wine & Great Causes
[ 0 ] September 12, 2011 |

Wine & Great Causes

Wine Down 826DC is hosting a fundraiser this Thursday, September 15, 2011 @ The Museum of Unnatural History. 826DC is the newest chapter of the nationally-recognized 826 National, a nonprofit started by writer Dave Eggers to help kids and teachers with their writing skills.  The fundraiser event will feature wine tasting courtesy of Cork Market’s […]

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Johnna’s Duck Spaghetti
[ 0 ] September 12, 2011 |

Johnna’s Duck Spaghetti

Ingredients 1 boneless, skinless duck breast 4 cloves of garlic 2 tsp. fresh thyme 1 (25 oz.) Lidia’s Tomato Basil sauce 1 lb. spaghetti (*I used Lidia’s Spaghetti for this recipe) Olive Oil Directions In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tbsp. olive oil to Medium-High heat. Add in the garlic cloves and thyme and sauté […]

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Product Review: Captain Wafers
[ 0 ] September 9, 2011 |

Product Review: Captain Wafers

It’s that time of day between breakfast and lunch where you need a quick snack.  What do you eat?  Typically yours truly would wait it out but on this particular day I remembered the Lance Captain Wafers sandwich crackers hidden deep in my bag.  Four cheeses boasting no preservatives and 0 grams trans fat, which is typical […]

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