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What to Eat Now: Ramp Recipe Roundup
As we near the end of ramp season, we thought it might be useful to compile a bunch of inspiring recipes so you can get the most out of this fleeting spring vegetable. For those of you who aren’t familiar with ramps, they are essentially a wild leek that can only be harvested by foraging in the…
April 20, 2015Celebrate Peak Bloom with a Traditional Japanese Hanami
Before moving to the DC area I was ignorant to the all-consuming magic of cherry blossom season. In fact, we had been living in our house for almost a year before I realized that the majority of our yard was taken up by a giant Kwanzan cherry tree. This breed is different from the Yoshino…
April 10, 2015The Organic & Conscientious 100 Bowls of Soup Opens a Retail Space in Herndon
You may be familiar with 100 Bowls of Soup from the Reston Farmers Market, or perhaps you have sampled their seasonal offerings from the selection at Mom’s Organic. This month, founder Katharine Mardirosian made the leap from a market booth to a bright and airy retail and kitchen space in Herndon’s Sunset Business Park. The new shop is…
March 24, 2015Shrubs: A Tart Elixir for a Refreshing Beverage
Recently, shrubs have been gaining in popularity with bartenders across the country. Shrubs are fruit-based, similar to tonics, but preserved with vinegar. They are then mixed with soda water or alcohol to make a tangy, refreshing drink. Because of the acidity, shrubs are perfect as an apéritif or used as an alternative to bitters in cocktails.
February 10, 2015Monk’s BBQ: Cater Your Superbowl Party with Some of the Best BBQ in NoVa
Maybe it’s nostalgia for my college days back in Texas, but I am always willing to travel the extra mile for good BBQ. Most of the time I’m on a quest to find the elusive Beef Rib that is rarely found outside of The Lone Star State, but I am just as happy with pulled pork and smoked brisket….
January 25, 2015Cheese Plate Basics: Building a Simple Yet Impressive Spread
This week’s installment in our holiday food series — CHEESE! The holiday decorations are up and a steady stream of friends and family is flowing through your door for hot toddys, mulled wine and yuletide cheer. Why not take this opportunity to impress them with your entertaining skills by putting out a gorgeous spread of cheeses and meats to…
December 9, 2014Unconventional Turkey Ideas & One Local’s Outrageous Recipe
Tired of the same tired dry turkey year after year? You are not alone. Much to the chagrin of family members, I feel no sentimentality towards a plain old roasted turkey. This year, with a slew of houseguests, I have decided to push the envelope and have gone in search of unconventional recipes to blow…
November 18, 2014