Inspired by the American Lamb Board’s takeover of Eastern Market, I decided this week’s food/recipe focus should be on the use of lamb. Lamb is often pigeonholed into seared lamb chops or roasted lamb where there are so many creative ways to use it. Stepping outside of the box was the name of the game […]
1 package Gold ‘n Plump 90/10 Ground Chicken (*found at local Targets around the D.C. area) 1 cup Feta Cheese 1 large onion 2 cloves garlic (*finely diced) Kosher Salt (*to taste) Pepper (*to taste) Olive Oil 10-12 Grape Leaves (*I used the bottled grape leaves making it easier to clean) Carefully remove the grape […]
The Vegan diet has become increasingly popular over the past few years. When I say popular I mean about one in every third person is converting over to the non-dairy and non-animal product diet. Dating back to the 1940’s, veganism is not a new concept but seems new when you are trying to imagine recipes […]
Something bad is going on between me and chicken. I am really beginning to grow a strong disdain for it, which is weird because I never thought my lifestyle might naturally evolve to being a full blown vegetarian. That was until Gold N’ Plump sent over some of their many chicken selections. Eyes lit up […]
Last night I had the honor of dining with Ambassador Jason C. Yuan over Spring Rolls, Seasoned Pickles, Sauteed Minced Beef and Caramel & Strawberry Mousse Cake. The real reason we were all gathered at the Twin Oaks Estate on this Thursday night was to taste Chef Hou Chun-sheng’s winning recipe which was featured at […]
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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