Monthly Archives: February 2009
Free Orchid TODAY!
Hurry on over to Georgetown’s Smith and Hawken today and mention the Georgetown BID and receive a free orchid with purchase. I just got back and there are plenty of orchids left and they’re having a great sale on all … Continue reading
How to: Make Hard Boiled Eggs
While my husband was away for work, he called to ask me how to hard boil eggs. Now this might sound a bit ridiculous, but he realized that though he’s often in the kitchen while I’m making most things, he … Continue reading
Tip of the Day: Roasting Garlic
Roasted garlic is wonderful spread on lightly toasted pieces of bread or baguette. It’s also great in mashed potatoes! To roast garlic, follow these simple steps… Cut the top (pointed end) off the head of garlic. Place the head of … Continue reading
Filed under Food, How To, Recipes, Tip of the Day
In Print: Clips from Food Sections
5. – The Boston Globe Cooking Up Ways to Lose Trans Fat “Artificial trans fat is produced when liquid vegetable oil is converted to a solid to make shortening. Shortening was favored over lard and butter because it was easy … Continue reading
Filed under Books, Food, Healthy, News, Outside DC, Restaurants
Free Pancakes at IHOP!
I’m back from Vegas – pictures/food thoughts later today… Until then, Happy National Pancake Day! In celebration IHOP is giving away free short stacks of pancakes to help raise money (donations people) for Children’s Miracle Network, a non-profit organization dedicated … Continue reading
Filed under baking, breakfast, Events, Food, News, Outside DC, Restaurants
Tip of the Day: Saving Oversalted Food
Everyone has had a disaster in the kitchen at one time or another. Even the most experienced cook can be distracted and add too much salt, forget to set the timer, or omit a crucial ingredient. If you accidentally over-salt … Continue reading
Filed under Food, How To, Tip of the Day
From the Kitchen of: Patrick Deiss
2941 Restaurant is excited to introduce their entirely new line-up of its much celebrated bread. Artisan baker Patrick Deiss prepares the new bread twice daily to complement Chef Chemel’s innovative menu. The new recipes change weekly using high quality market … Continue reading
Filed under baking, bread, Food, Interview, Restaurants
In Print: Clips from Food Sections
5. – The Boston Globe America’s Favorite Comfort Food “You can be sitting in a high chair or in a high-style Italian chair, and if someone sets a bowl of mac and cheese in front of you, you’re bound to … Continue reading
Filed under Beverage, breakfast, Food, News, Outside DC, Restaurants
How to: Force Bulbs
I don’t know about you, but I’ve had enough of the cold and brown outside! When it gets to this point at the end of winter all I want is a little bit of color and to at least feel … Continue reading
