Vegetable Medley: don't throw away your random vegetables!

I often have random ingredients left over from my regular cooking and/or from the recipes I make for Robyn Webb. As hard as I try, some of those random ingredients end up in the garbage. And I end up feeling guilty. "Great."

Yesterday, instead of throwing some of the random vegetables in my refrigerator away, or letting them stay there till they go bad and then having to throw them away, I

I often have random ingredients left over from my regular cooking and/or from the recipes I make for Robyn Webb. As hard as I try, some of those random ingredients end up in the garbage. And I end up feeling guilty. "Great."

Yesterday, instead of throwing some of the random vegetables in my refrigerator away, or letting them stay there till they go bad and then having to throw them away, I

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Baking whoopie pies with Mary and Jenna

Lately, the only kinds of dates I've had are my baking dates with Jenna. I'm not complaining: she's fun, we get along great, and there is no pressure of having perfect hair, makeup and outfit. And I never have to wonder if she'll call me and want to see me again ;)

Last weekend we decided to get together for another one of our baking dates and invited Mary to come along! The more the merrier.

Lately, the only kinds of dates I've had are my baking dates with Jenna. I'm not complaining: she's fun, we get along great, and there is no pressure of having perfect hair, makeup and outfit. And I never have to wonder if she'll call me and want to see me again ;)

Last weekend we decided to get together for another one of our baking dates and invited Mary to come along! The more the merrier.

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How to make breakfast burritos at home

This morning for breakfast I had a light WASA crackers with some Laughing Cow Cheese. That's not my idea of an ideal breakfast. Also, the light WASA crackers taste like cardboard: from now on, I'm sticking to the original ones.

What's my idea of a great breakfast you ask? Well, it definitely includes eggs. This weekend a friend was visiting from out of town and I only had a few hours to spend

This morning for breakfast I had a light WASA crackers with some Laughing Cow Cheese. That's not my idea of an ideal breakfast. Also, the light WASA crackers taste like cardboard: from now on, I'm sticking to the original ones.

What's my idea of a great breakfast you ask? Well, it definitely includes eggs. This weekend a friend was visiting from out of town and I only had a few hours to spend

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What to do with butternut squash? Make a warm salad.

Are you tired of the same old same recipes for butternut squash soup, lasagna, risotto and pasta? Well, I have something a little bit different for you.

Remember I wrote about a butternut squash salad I had during lunch with Cathy at Cowgirl Creamery? I decided to try and replicate it at home. But of course I had to make a few changes...plus, I could not remember if the butternut squash in

Are you tired of the same old same recipes for butternut squash soup, lasagna, risotto and pasta? Well, I have something a little bit different for you.

Remember I wrote about a butternut squash salad I had during lunch with Cathy at Cowgirl Creamery? I decided to try and replicate it at home. But of course I had to make a few changes...plus, I could not remember if the butternut squash in

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I work for food: literally

I work for food: literally! Obviously I have a full time job that allows me to pay bills, take vacations, try out new restaurants, buy shoes and jewelry and treat myself to chocolate, flowers, and kitchen dishes.

I also have a freelancing job which allows me to test (and keep!) different kitchen tools, food products and recipes. That's what I've been doing for Robyn Webb's Fabulous Food Finds

I work for food: literally! Obviously I have a full time job that allows me to pay bills, take vacations, try out new restaurants, buy shoes and jewelry and treat myself to chocolate, flowers, and kitchen dishes.

I also have a freelancing job which allows me to test (and keep!) different kitchen tools, food products and recipes. That's what I've been doing for Robyn Webb's Fabulous Food Finds

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What is Saturday Night Sips event in Washington DC?

I'd like to tell you about Saturday Night Sips. Through the magic of Twitter, I was invited to this event by one of the organizers, Greg Nelson, aka @socialepicurean. The event marries food, drinks, chefs, mixologists, and most importantly two great beneficiaries: DC Central Kitchen and Martha's Table. Please see the information below directly from the eventribe website, where you can order your

I'd like to tell you about Saturday Night Sips. Through the magic of Twitter, I was invited to this event by one of the organizers, Greg Nelson, aka @socialepicurean. The event marries food, drinks, chefs, mixologists, and most importantly two great beneficiaries: DC Central Kitchen and Martha's Table. Please see the information below directly from the eventribe website, where you can order your

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Friends, Paula Deen & Pork salad

I have great friends, and I'm very thankful for all of them!! I especially appreciate my friends who no longer live in DC but still stay in touch and mean a lot to me. This post has to do with two of them.

First, look at the thoughtful housewarming gift I received in the mail from Kenny! I doubt I'll actually use this cutting board for cutting, but I absolutely love that it's personalized and in

I have great friends, and I'm very thankful for all of them!! I especially appreciate my friends who no longer live in DC but still stay in touch and mean a lot to me. This post has to do with two of them.

First, look at the thoughtful housewarming gift I received in the mail from Kenny! I doubt I'll actually use this cutting board for cutting, but I absolutely love that it's personalized and in

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Phillips Museum celebrates 90 years

Sometimes the best things in life are free. When I heard that Phillips Museum in DC was celebrating its 90th Anniversary with free admission and cake, I was eager to pay a visit to this jewel of a museum. One of my favorite rooms in this museum is a Rothko Room that has four paintings by one of my favorite artists.

I was happy that Jenna agreed to join me on my mini cultural adventure. One

Sometimes the best things in life are free. When I heard that Phillips Museum in DC was celebrating its 90th Anniversary with free admission and cake, I was eager to pay a visit to this jewel of a museum. One of my favorite rooms in this museum is a Rothko Room that has four paintings by one of my favorite artists.

I was happy that Jenna agreed to join me on my mini cultural adventure. One

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Lunch at Cowgirl Creamery with Mrs Wheelbarrow

Things I enjoy:
1) Going out for lunch
2) Trying out new restaurants
3) Having lunch with people

I don't get to do these things as often as I'd like, but on Tuesday I got lucky: I met up with Cathy (aka MrsWheelbarrow) at Cowgirl Creamery for lunch, to chat about food, blogging and photography. I've heard a lot about Cowgirl Creamery, their artisan cheese, selection of pickled goods and other

Things I enjoy:
1) Going out for lunch
2) Trying out new restaurants
3) Having lunch with people

I don't get to do these things as often as I'd like, but on Tuesday I got lucky: I met up with Cathy (aka MrsWheelbarrow) at Cowgirl Creamery for lunch, to chat about food, blogging and photography. I've heard a lot about Cowgirl Creamery, their artisan cheese, selection of pickled goods and other

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Five course dinner menu at Zola in DC

Some of my favorite restaurants in DC start with a letter Z: Zaytinya (great for lunch or dinner), Zengo (stick to Happy Hour or dinner) and Zola. It's been years since I've dined at Zola, but I fondly remember a few dinners I had there, the Bomb, Chocolate Bomb dessert and the spiked hot chocolate.

When I received an invitation from Lindley of Heather Freeman PR to try out Zola's new menu, I

Some of my favorite restaurants in DC start with a letter Z: Zaytinya (great for lunch or dinner), Zengo (stick to Happy Hour or dinner) and Zola. It's been years since I've dined at Zola, but I fondly remember a few dinners I had there, the Bomb, Chocolate Bomb dessert and the spiked hot chocolate.

When I received an invitation from Lindley of Heather Freeman PR to try out Zola's new menu, I

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What to do with radishes? Check out these 3 easy ideas

If you've been following my blog, you know that the recipes I make are uncomplicated to say the least. I don't believe in a recipe with a long list of ingredients, complicated techniques and a long prep time. I like simple food that highlights a few good ingredients and satisfies my taste buds.

Last week I picked up a bag of radishes on a whim. Sometimes I do that. Other times I buy red patent

If you've been following my blog, you know that the recipes I make are uncomplicated to say the least. I don't believe in a recipe with a long list of ingredients, complicated techniques and a long prep time. I like simple food that highlights a few good ingredients and satisfies my taste buds.

Last week I picked up a bag of radishes on a whim. Sometimes I do that. Other times I buy red patent

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Lunch at Kushi in DC

Luckily, I'm not one of those girls who is afraid to do things solo. If I was, I'd miss out on amazing trips (San Francisco, Boston, New York, etc,), interesting museum exhibits, plays and great meals. Last week I decided to treat myself to lunch at Kushi and see what all the buzz is about.


First, the decor is gorgeous. Stainless steel, dark wood and beautiful pottery. Unfortunately, I could

Luckily, I'm not one of those girls who is afraid to do things solo. If I was, I'd miss out on amazing trips (San Francisco, Boston, New York, etc,), interesting museum exhibits, plays and great meals. Last week I decided to treat myself to lunch at Kushi and see what all the buzz is about.


First, the decor is gorgeous. Stainless steel, dark wood and beautiful pottery. Unfortunately, I could

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Russian Potato Salad

When it comes to food, no big celebration is complete for me without my favorite Russian potato salad. I've written about it before and received many comments on the ingredients people add or leave out from the salad. Each family has its own variation, so this is definitely not the only way to make this salad.

I was planning to make this potato salad for New Year Eve, but ran out of time and

When it comes to food, no big celebration is complete for me without my favorite Russian potato salad. I've written about it before and received many comments on the ingredients people add or leave out from the salad. Each family has its own variation, so this is definitely not the only way to make this salad.

I was planning to make this potato salad for New Year Eve, but ran out of time and

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Roasted Indian Chickpeas

Happy 2011! Hope you had a great start to this year and it will bring you joy, love, good food and of course the company of great people. I welcomed 2011 in the company of Jenna and her friends. We ate, chatted, drank and watched the ball drop.

As my contribution to the party I brought dates stuffed with sharp cheddar, wrapped in bacon and then baked and broiled in the oven: it was quite a hit!

Happy 2011! Hope you had a great start to this year and it will bring you joy, love, good food and of course the company of great people. I welcomed 2011 in the company of Jenna and her friends. We ate, chatted, drank and watched the ball drop.

As my contribution to the party I brought dates stuffed with sharp cheddar, wrapped in bacon and then baked and broiled in the oven: it was quite a hit!

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