Tag: wine

Where I’m Eating:  The Ripple Effect
[ 0 ] November 7, 2013 |

Where I’m Eating: The Ripple Effect

After living on Connecticut Avenue for several years, Cleveland Park became a second home for me.  With my stomping grounds mainly in the Vann Ness neighborhood, it is no surprise that I ventured out to find good food.  The day Ripple opened and I had the opportunity to nibble on their risotto was the day […]

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Recipe of the Week: Champignon Stuffed Mushrooms
[ 2 ] November 6, 2013 |

Recipe of the Week: Champignon Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: ·         8 large mushrooms ·         200 g grated cheese ·         200 g breadcrumbs ·         2 cloves of garlic ·         Parsley, salt, pepper and olive oil to taste Preparation: ·         Preheat the oven to 400F° ·         Remove and reserve mushroom stems ·         Take a cloth and wet it with water, and begin to clean the mushrooms with this cloth *It is not recommended   […]

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Celebrations, Restaurant Week, Openings & More
[ 0 ] January 25, 2013 |

Celebrations, Restaurant Week, Openings & More

PUPPY LOVE The Washington Humane Society’s 12th annual dessert and champagne reception honors local crusaders against animal cruelty: Washington Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement Officers, Animal Care & Control Officers, and Humane Educators.  If you have a strong sweet tooth then you should be at this event, which showcases the DC area’s most talented pastry chefs.  Guests have the […]

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Fall Time Beer
[ 0 ] November 27, 2012 |

Fall Time Beer

I am not usually one to brag about beer, but I have found one that goes down smooth and is refreshing.  I discovered this beer when I attended Capitol City Brewing Co’s Oktoberfest event. Since I am not a beer connoisseur, I initially found the selection overwhelming with over 100 tents offering various beers and […]

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Budget Friendly Grapes
[ 0 ] September 19, 2012 |

Budget Friendly Grapes

Drinking good wine is one of my favorite pastimes.  I had to ask myself one day what does this really mean? Good wine?  Do I even know what is good wine??  Each day I try to deliberately find a new way to cultivate my food knowledge, and knowledge in general, and understanding the art behind […]

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