Finding fried pickles around these parts is about as hard as finding someone in DC who does not carry a business card. They are a rare breed. It is intimate spaces like 1905 Restaurant on 9th street that luckily offer surprises on the menu such as fried pickles. Why a surprise? If you ever visit […]
It is that time of year, where there is an abundance of cider. So you drink it…hot, cold, or spiked! Here it is used to add sweetness and depth to carrots. Who knows you may even be able to get the kids to eat their vegetables! Ingredients 1 bunch of carrots, peeled, sliced the carrots diagonally in […]
Labor Day is over. Back to the basics and the gym. Salads are going to overflow my kitchen this fall and I’m actually excited for the transition. With recipes like this Beet Salad, I should be a rabbit by winter. Enjoy! *Recipe courtesy Maria Zoitas’, creator of “Maria’s Homemade” line of prepared food sold exclusively at Westside […]
Old Town Alexandria offers patrons another choice when it comes to eating out: Flat Iron Steak and Saloon, the latest addition to King Street. Whether you are looking for a happy hour or a romantic night on the town, Flat Iron offers a broad experience. The ambiance, crowd, and food will not disappoint. My fave of the night […]
2 large Sweet Potatoes 3 TBSP Olive Oil Salt & Pepper (To Taste) Chives (Optional) Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the sweet potatoes lengthwise into ¼ inch to ½ inch thick strips. In a bowl, toss the sweet potato strips with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper (to taste). On […]
Where I’m Eating: Carolina Kitchen
Check out a slideshow from my visit to the new Carolina Kitchen location in N.E. Washington, D.C. I had a great time, and also got to hang out with owner Lance London (in all black) and nationally known mixologist, JP Caceres (beard and signature leather apron). Look out for them in the slideshow and enjoy!!!
Don’t feel like toying with lamb this year? The thought of prepping a full throttle Easter Dinner causing you anxiety? Luckily DC restaurants are making it easier on the brain, here’s a roundup of places that will cook for you and the whole fam. Happy Easter!! On Saturday, April 19, Café Dupont and Bar Dupont will host its first-ever […]
Giving up cheese for lent and visiting a Mexican restaurant during this time was quite a mental challenge. What do I order? Cheese-less dishes at Casa Oaxaca were pretty easy to order and fulfilling. Now do not get me wrong, I need to revisit this spot when cheese re-enters my diet but for there not […]
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