Johnna French is a Harlem NY native with deep roots in Panama, Washington, DC and North Carolina. All four places have heavily influenced her life and the foods she loves today. After graduating Howard University School of Law and beginning her life as a young professional in the city she was led to start Johnna Knows Good Food in November 2007 to keep family, friends and colleagues updated on where to go and what to eat while dining in the nation’s capitol. French, who still practices law, leads a team of three writers to cover the ever expanding Washington, DC food scene. French has been featured in print and television, appearing in Washingtonian Magazine and is a regular contributor to various local TV affiliates including WUSA 9, FOX 5 DC and WJLA (ABC Affiliate) News Channel 8. During the 2016-2017 football season, Johnna aired on Comcast Sports Mid-Atlantic (CSN) show, Redskins Life, as the weekly tailgate host. Johnna is currently a regular contributor to the FOX Baltimore Weekend morning show.
Buttercream Frosting1 cup powdered sugar1 egg white1 stick butter8 tbsp. Crisco1/2 tsp. vanillaIn a bowl, combine all ingredients with a hand held blender (*or if you are one of the lucky ones with a KitchenAid mixer, then use this instead;-) Blend all ingredients until fluffy and use to spread on whatever you like:-)*Johnna’s tip: This […]
Banana Shake2 peeled bananas2 cups cold milk1 1/2 tbsp. honey1/2 tsp. vanillaIn a blender, combine all ingredients until smooth. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: Add in a little of the powdered protein to create the perfect protein shake. The powdered protein can be found at your local GNC. Enjoy! Picture source: http://www.beatrice.ca/kitchen_pages/dssrts_bvrgs/smoothie_coolberry_p.html Read More…
When JKGF first started out somewhere around the end of November 2007, we talked about a spot called Pinkberry, a frozen yogurt chain spreading around the NY area. Well, now D.C. has its very own cool frozen yogurt spot called TangySweet. TangySweet has been fulfilling sweetooths in the Dupont Circle area of D.C. for awhile […]
Peppered Steak2 tbsp. flour1/4 tsp. saltPepper (to taste)1 1/2 lb. round steak (3/4 inch thick)2 tbsp. shortening1 can Campbell’s onion soup1/2 cup ketchup1 medium green pepper (sliced into 8-10 strips)Combine flour and seasonings; pound into the meat with a meat hammer or the edge of a heavy sauce pan. In a pan, brown the beat […]
Lemon Drop Shots2 boxes of lemon Jell-O gelatin2 cups boiling water2 cups chilled vodkaAdd Jell-O to the boiling water in a pot and stir; allow it to cool before adding in alcohol; add in alcohol. Chill in the refrigerator 4-6 hours before serving or until firm. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: These are great party favors when you […]
The 2024 RAMMY Awards Finalists
Woot! The list is here. The 2024 RAMMY Awards Finalists are (*denotes publicly voted category*): New Restaurant of the Year: A restaurant that must have opened between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023 and already distinguishes itself as a pacesetter in food, beverage and hospitality. The nominee must be a current member of RAMW. Cocktail […]
The 42nd Annual RAMMY AWARDS Return on July 21, 2024
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) will host the 42nd Annual RAMMY Awards at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in partnership with Events DC, on Sunday, July 21, 2024. The awards return to honor excellence in long standing categories that range from individual professional honors to accolades celebrating culinary concepts and service. Anyone in the public can […]
Congrats to all of the 2023 RAMMY Award recipients!! The 2023 RAMMY Awards Winners are (*denotes publicly voted category*): Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year: Saval Foodservice New Restaurant of the Year: Causa/Amazonia Cocktail Program of the Year: Service Bar Beer Program of the Year: Shelter Wine Program of the Year: Reveler’s Hour Rising […]
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