Monthly Archives: June 2010
A Light Refreshment
With the heat of summer upon us, there’s not much better than cool, refreshing cocktail to bring the work day to a close. I’ve been a fan for a while, but still, every time I bring my lips to the … Continue reading
Filed under Beverage, entertaining, Recipes
A Summer Delight
These cakes are one of my absolute favorite things to make once the weather turns warm and the berries are ready for picking. I first had them years ago at the St. Jude Gourmet Gala… The then pastry chef at … Continue reading
From the Kitchen of: Jaime Montes De Oca, Jr.
Today’s Chef Feature comes from Zentan’s Chef de Cuisine, Jaime Montes De Oca, Jr.. Head over to this new hot spot for one of my favorites, the Singapore Slaw. It’s amazing – and huge! It has 19 fresh ingredients including … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Interview, Restaurants
How to: Empanadas
Since we returned from our vacation in Argentina (back in March), I’ve been wanting to tackle the art of empanadas, the workhorse of the Argentine lunch. Like ragu in Italy and croissants in France, recipes along with techniques have been … Continue reading
TOP CHEF DC
Fellow DC Foodies, the wait is over! Bravo’s Top Chef returns tonight on Bravo at 9pm from Washington for the ultimate gastronomic showdown. In season 7, the favorite epicures Padma, Tom, Gail and new series-regular Eric Ripert of WestEnd Bistro … Continue reading
Filed under Events, Food, Restaurants
Tip of the Day: Fertilizing Container Gardens
One of the best gardeing tips I’ve ever received (and is reiterated everytime I see my mother-in-law during the Spring and Summer monts) is the necessity of fertilizing my plants that live in pots on the front porch and in … Continue reading
Filed under Gardening, How To, Tip of the Day
