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What I Learned at L’Academie.
[ 6 ] January 22, 2014 |

What I Learned at L’Academie.

Twenty weeks is hard to cram into one post but I will certainly try, these were some of my favorite weeks to date.  Last year I took on the challenge of completing L’Academie de Cuisine’s Culinary Techniques 101 (CT101) course, which is designed for individuals who are amateur chefs that cook often at home or […]

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Old School Flavor
[ 0 ] November 13, 2013 |

Old School Flavor

A few nights ago while waiting on Modern Family to return from commercial break, the Red Lobster monthly special flashed across my screen.  The “Crabfest” is back and it made me start to salivate immediately.  Now some of you are judging me now and some of you are totally with me on this craving.  If […]

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Where I’m Eating: Jaleo
[ 0 ] October 31, 2013 |

Where I’m Eating: Jaleo

I recently discovered a great alternative to spending your Monday evening in front of the television watching the Monday Night Football game at home: it’s Jaleo, a Spanish tapas restaurant located in the heart of Bethesda.  They feature their “Monday Night Flights”, a weekly series where they offer you a wide assortment of select Spanish wines to compliment […]

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Zoe’s Chocolates
[ 0 ] September 11, 2013 |

Zoe’s Chocolates

The benefits of chocolate are making headlines on a regular basis, which is one of the reasons I wanted to see if I could finally convert to being a chocolate lover.  When Zoe’s Chocolate Co. offered an opportunity to try out their collection, I jumped at the chance.  Besides being the official chocolatier for events […]

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Where I’m Eating: Spice-6 Modern Indian
[ 7 ] July 3, 2013 |

Where I’m Eating: Spice-6 Modern Indian

There was a time when Marylanders had to travel to Washington, D.C. or Northern Virginia to satisfy their appetite for some good, authentic Indian cuisine, but I can say with confidence that those days are gone now that Spice 6 Modern Indian has arrived at The Shops at Arts District Hyattsville.  For a little more than […]

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