Being a non-baker always makes for an interesting conversation when talking to passionate bakers. I’m usually intrigued by the fact that they do not equate this style of cooking with a high school chemistry lab, which was a less than favorable period of my teenage years. Open to exploring this area of cooking, I welcomed […]
I often say I want to open a boutique and it is when I hear stories like this one that the vision becomes clearer. Jenna Huntsberger (Modern Domestic food blog) and Stephanie Willis (Adventures in Shaw blog) turned their love of baked goods into Whisked! Whisked! is the marriage of northern style and southern charm […]
1 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. garlic (minced) 1/4 cup diced onions 2/3 cup diced carrots 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 1/2 cup chicken broth 2/3 cup corn 2/3 cup chopped broccoli 2/3 cup of milk and heavy cream, whisked together 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup cheddar cheese 1/2 cup of Italian mix cheese […]
Shepherd’s Pie 1 1/2 lbs. chuck roast1 cup carrots (*cut into bite size pieces)1 cup frozen peas3 cup mashed potatoes1 pinch dried thyme3 cloves minced garlic2 cup beef stocksalt and pepper to taste2 tbsp. olive oil2 tbsp. flour In a medium size roasting pan, roast the beef at 300 degrees F for 6-8 hours. Remove […]
Crustless New York Cheesecake*4 eggs2 pkg. 7 1/2 oz. each farmers cheese (cubed)2 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese (cubed)2 cups sour cream2 cups sugar1/2 cup flour1/2 cup melted butter2 tbsp. lemon juice1 tsp. vanillaPreheat oven to 325 degrees (*We learned this is what is called a “cold oven”). Blend together all ingredients in two […]
The 2024 RAMMY Awards Finalists
Woot! The list is here. The 2024 RAMMY Awards Finalists are (*denotes publicly voted category*): New Restaurant of the Year: A restaurant that must have opened between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023 and already distinguishes itself as a pacesetter in food, beverage and hospitality. The nominee must be a current member of RAMW. Cocktail […]
The 42nd Annual RAMMY AWARDS Return on July 21, 2024
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) will host the 42nd Annual RAMMY Awards at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in partnership with Events DC, on Sunday, July 21, 2024. The awards return to honor excellence in long standing categories that range from individual professional honors to accolades celebrating culinary concepts and service. Anyone in the public can […]
Congrats to all of the 2023 RAMMY Award recipients!! The 2023 RAMMY Awards Winners are (*denotes publicly voted category*): Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year: Saval Foodservice New Restaurant of the Year: Causa/Amazonia Cocktail Program of the Year: Service Bar Beer Program of the Year: Shelter Wine Program of the Year: Reveler’s Hour Rising […]
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