New additions to the kitchen

Happy Friday!!! So happy it's almost the weekend. As always, there will be quite a bit of cooking involved. There will be a pasta salad and an arugula salad for Robyn; I am developing a recipe with dried morel mushrooms from Marx Foods, and need to figure out something to make for a friend's housewarming party.

In the meantime, thought I'd share a few additions to my kitchen with you.

Mary gave

Happy Friday!!! So happy it's almost the weekend. As always, there will be quite a bit of cooking involved. There will be a pasta salad and an arugula salad for Robyn; I am developing a recipe with dried morel mushrooms from Marx Foods, and need to figure out something to make for a friend's housewarming party.
In the meantime, thought I'd share a few additions to my kitchen with you.

Mary gave

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Baguette with Apricot Rosemary Jam & Smoked Mozzarella

A few weeks ago I decided to stop by Penn Quarter Farmers Market. This was my first time this year, but I've been to the market in previous years and quite enjoyed it!

By the time I got to the market, it was almost closing time, and there was not much fresh produce other than apples. I did not want apples. I might have pouted. Who am I kidding? I totally pouted!

Instead, I decided to try

A few weeks ago I decided to stop by Penn Quarter Farmers Market. This was my first time this year, but I've been to the market in previous years and quite enjoyed it!

By the time I got to the market, it was almost closing time, and there was not much fresh produce other than apples. I did not want apples. I might have pouted. Who am I kidding? I totally pouted!

Instead, I decided to try

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Have you ever tried beet chips? Delicious. Plus, Yogurt Dip.

Last week my friend Cindy brought me a bag of beet chips from Philadelphia. I LOVE beets in any form: raw, roasted, sauteed, in soups, salads, or just eaten with a fork and a smear of goat cheese.

I had full intentions of just snacking on these beet chips at my desk. But Cindy had other plans: she wanted me to take photos of the chips and do something with them ;) Fine! I was happy to oblige.

Last week my friend Cindy brought me a bag of beet chips from Philadelphia. I LOVE beets in any form: raw, roasted, sauteed, in soups, salads, or just eaten with a fork and a smear of goat cheese.

I had full intentions of just snacking on these beet chips at my desk. But Cindy had other plans: she wanted me to take photos of the chips and do something with them ;) Fine! I was happy to oblige.

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Paul Bakery, from France to Washington DC, opens May 2!

This post could be titled "The benefits of being a blogger and why I'm glad I don't keep Passover rules."

Why?

Earlier this week I was one of the lucky bloggers to be invited to a baking class at the soon to be opened Paul bakery in Washington DC. In fact, the bakery will be open May 2nd, so get ready for amazing bread, desserts, soups, sandwiches and other delicious dishes. Thank you, Lisa

This post could be titled "The benefits of being a blogger and why I'm glad I don't keep Passover rules."

Why?

Earlier this week I was one of the lucky bloggers to be invited to a baking class at the soon to be opened Paul bakery in Washington DC. In fact, the bakery will be open May 2nd, so get ready for amazing bread, desserts, soups, sandwiches and other delicious dishes. Thank you, Lisa

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What to do with endives? Endive "Spring Rolls"

Last week I came home, and there was a box waiting for me by my door. It was full of gorgeous white and red endives from Discover Endives. I've been a fan of endives, but if you've never heard of them or seen them in your store, here's a little description from the website:

WHAT IS ENDIVE?Endive is a member of the chicory family, which includes radicchio, escarole and curly endive. It is often

Last week I came home, and there was a box waiting for me by my door. It was full of gorgeous white and red endives from Discover Endives. I've been a fan of endives, but if you've never heard of them or seen them in your store, here's a little description from the website:

WHAT IS ENDIVE?Endive is a member of the chicory family, which includes radicchio, escarole and curly endive. It is often

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Greek Potato Pizza

Remember the breakfast pizza I wrote about last week? I had half of the pizza crust left and decided to make another pizza with something I've never used as a pizza topping before: potatoes!

Why I've never used potatoes on a pizza is beyond me. After all, I love potatoes. Given a choice of rice, pasta or potatoes, potatoes always win! At first, I considered just making a pizza with olive oil and

Remember the breakfast pizza I wrote about last week? I had half of the pizza crust left and decided to make another pizza with something I've never used as a pizza topping before: potatoes!

Why I've never used potatoes on a pizza is beyond me. After all, I love potatoes. Given a choice of rice, pasta or potatoes, potatoes always win! At first, I considered just making a pizza with olive oil and

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Cooking Class at Casa Nonna

Last Saturday I got a chance to take a cooking class at Casa Nonna courtesy of Dusty of ThreeLockharts PR. This was my first time at Casa Nonna, but I've heard great things about its pasta, desserts, and fun environment. I invited Cecilia to be my guest, and not only had fun learning about Italian food with her, but also was a lucky recipient of bagels, cream cheese and smoked salmon she made at

Last Saturday I got a chance to take a cooking class at Casa Nonna courtesy of Dusty of ThreeLockharts PR. This was my first time at Casa Nonna, but I've heard great things about its pasta, desserts, and fun environment. I invited Cecilia to be my guest, and not only had fun learning about Italian food with her, but also was a lucky recipient of bagels, cream cheese and smoked salmon she made at

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Recipe for Breakfast Pizza

There are certain things that I keep on meaning to make in my kitchen, but just haven't yet. Those include short ribs, bread baked in my new Le Creuset, Hasselback potatoes, etc, etc.

This past weekend I finally crossed something off of my list: breakfast pizza.

What makes this pizza a breakfast pizza? Well, I think it's the egg. But you can obviously eat this pizza for breakfast, brunch, lunch

There are certain things that I keep on meaning to make in my kitchen, but just haven't yet. Those include short ribs, bread baked in my new Le Creuset, Hasselback potatoes, etc, etc.

This past weekend I finally crossed something off of my list: breakfast pizza.

What makes this pizza a breakfast pizza? Well, I think it's the egg. But you can obviously eat this pizza for breakfast, brunch, lunch

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Top Secret Photo Shoot: Mike Isabella's Pepperoni Sauce

When Bonnie Benwick of WA Post sends you a message on Twitter asking if you could take photos for a top secret mission, you thank your lucky stars that you were already planning on spending your entire day in the kitchen cooking and taking photos and editing those photos and blogging, so what's another few photographs?!

Then you get a bit nervous about what that secret mission is. But there is

When Bonnie Benwick of WA Post sends you a message on Twitter asking if you could take photos for a top secret mission, you thank your lucky stars that you were already planning on spending your entire day in the kitchen cooking and taking photos and editing those photos and blogging, so what's another few photographs?!

Then you get a bit nervous about what that secret mission is. But there is

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What's your favorite breakfast?

Growing up in Russia, cereal and milk were unheard of as breakfast foods. Instead, we had porridge (gag me!), cheese sandwiches, or sometimes even leftovers of the dinner the night before.

Even now I would not blink twice before eating borscht or leftover pizza for breakfast.

I go on weekly stints of eating the same thing for breakfast: sometimes it's Greek yogurt (plain) with cucumbers and

Growing up in Russia, cereal and milk were unheard of as breakfast foods. Instead, we had porridge (gag me!), cheese sandwiches, or sometimes even leftovers of the dinner the night before.

Even now I would not blink twice before eating borscht or leftover pizza for breakfast.

I go on weekly stints of eating the same thing for breakfast: sometimes it's Greek yogurt (plain) with cucumbers and

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Eating In in New York City

Last weekend I made a trip to New York City to meet up with Anna and stay with my good friend Jenny for an early birthday celebration. It's been over two years since my last trip to NYC. It's been too long.

This time around, the plan was just to hang out: nothing touristy like visiting museums or seeing the Statue of Liberty. We also did not plan on visiting any famous restaurants. I know...

Last weekend I made a trip to New York City to meet up with Anna and stay with my good friend Jenny for an early birthday celebration. It's been over two years since my last trip to NYC. It's been too long.

This time around, the plan was just to hang out: nothing touristy like visiting museums or seeing the Statue of Liberty. We also did not plan on visiting any famous restaurants. I know...

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Where to go for a birthday dinner in DC? Estadio!

I love food. Luckily, my friends love food too. So when it came time to choose a place for a birthday dinner (and a twin birthday dinner to boot!), I wanted something fun, delicious, and where everyone could find something they liked despite their food preferences.

Since last year I spent my birthday celebration in Madrid with Anna and Radha, I thought it'd be fun to check out Estadio: a Spanish

I love food. Luckily, my friends love food too. So when it came time to choose a place for a birthday dinner (and a twin birthday dinner to boot!), I wanted something fun, delicious, and where everyone could find something they liked despite their food preferences.

Since last year I spent my birthday celebration in Madrid with Anna and Radha, I thought it'd be fun to check out Estadio: a Spanish

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Chocolate Challah Bread Pudding with Rum and Dried Cherries

Do you love brunch? Do you love bread? Do you love chocolate? If you answered "yes" to all three questions, you must continue reading! How did this Chocolate Challah Bread Pudding with Rum and Dried Cherries come about? Well...

1) Foodbuzz sent me two types of chocolate bars to try: it's dark, so I knew I'd like it. One of the bars had almonds and cherries in it.

2) While in New York City, I

Do you love brunch? Do you love bread? Do you love chocolate? If you answered "yes" to all three questions, you must continue reading! How did this Chocolate Challah Bread Pudding with Rum and Dried Cherries come about? Well...

1) Foodbuzz sent me two types of chocolate bars to try: it's dark, so I knew I'd like it. One of the bars had almonds and cherries in it.

2) While in New York City, I

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Ethiopic: Ethiopian food in Washington DC

Once I get an inkling for something, it stays with me. For a while. A few weeks ago I started reading Cutting For Stone. It's an incredible story which takes place in Ethiopia and has many interesting themes about medicine, twins, friendships, etc. Reading the book, all I wanted was Ethiopian food. I love injera, lentils, lamb, cabbage and other gems of Ethiopian cuisine.

Unfortunately, it has

Once I get an inkling for something, it stays with me. For a while. A few weeks ago I started reading Cutting For Stone. It's an incredible story which takes place in Ethiopia and has many interesting themes about medicine, twins, friendships, etc. Reading the book, all I wanted was Ethiopian food. I love injera, lentils, lamb, cabbage and other gems of Ethiopian cuisine.

Unfortunately, it has

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