Monthly Archives: August 2010
From the Kitchen of: Kumar Iyer
Today’s Chef Feature comes from Rangoli’s Executive Chef and Owner, Kumar Iyer. I recently visited this hidden gem in South Riding and had the best Indian meal I’ve ever eaten. The Bombay Burger is straight from the streets of Bombay – … Continue reading
Filed under Ethnic Food, Food, Interview, Outside DC, Restaurants
Watermelon & Cucumber Tonic
A reinterpretation of the familiar gin and tonic, this cocktail includes fresh watermelon and cucumber juices for a refreshing taste. Hendrick’s, my favorite gin, which is a small-batch Scottish gin that’s infused with the flavor of cucumber and rose petals, … Continue reading
Melon Ice Cubes
This is undoubtedly my favorite use for left over fruit! It’s so simple and is impressive when served to flavor water or cocktails. Here’s all you have to do. Take your left over melon and puree in a food processor. … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Healthy, How To, Tip of the Day
Watermelon Popsicles
Homemade popsicles are so easy and what’s better than a treat from our childhood during the dog days of summer? Here’s a great recipe I’ve adapted from Bon Appetit. Watermelon Popsicles 2 1/2 cups seeded diced watermelon 1/2 cup fresh … Continue reading
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What’s in it for me?
Continuing the focus on watermelon this week, here’s what’s in the good stuff that’s good for the body (along with the seed spitting that’s good for the soul)! Watermelon is a rich source of lycopene and beta-carotene – both of … Continue reading
Week of Watermelon!
Here goes… This week is all about watermelon. Since they’re at the just coming into the peek of their ripeness in our area, I thought it would be fun to ponder different recipes, tips and tricks for this iconic summertime … Continue reading
Filed under all about, Food, Healthy, Tip of the Day
Light & Thirst Quenching Wine
I’m always looking to try new wines and during the summer months, I love sparkling reds (Shiraz, especially) and rosés. The problem with rosés is most of them are weak… Since they’re pink and chilled, we tend to not take … Continue reading
Restaurant Roundup
Say hello to my first Restaurant Roundup post! It’s a bi-monthly listing of some of my favorite bits from my inbox from some of the best eats around town. Redwood Restaurant & Bar will be celebrating its second anniversary under … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Restaurants
