Last night, we were treated to a hearty, delectable Indo-Guyanese influenced meal at Tanuja and Jim's home: Samosas with a homemade berry sauce, sage + squash-filled ravioli, buttered chicken, saag paneer, potato curry with coconut milk, and roti.
12.21.2010
View from Borders.
12.20.2010
Notes from The Bad Apple from a former poutine virgin.
What we consumed at The Bad Apple:
1-2 A stick to your ribs starter. Here's my first ever bite of poutine — a Quebecoise dish of well-crisped fries topped with gravy + a little too large of cheese curds ($7) + an additional side of fried cheese curds ($8).
3-4 Art on the wall + the view across from me: Benny + Benna figuring out what to order.
5-6 Benna + I shared: "Say Cheese" — pepper jack, provolone, cheddar, spinach, onion + tomato grilled cheese on light rye ($7) and a chick pea salad — chick peas, olives, feta, onion, arugula, cucumber, + citrus vinaigrette ($5 for a small).
7 Seth had: "Ole Imperial" — Gonzo imperial porter glazed mushroom + onion, white cheddar on an English muffin with side of sweet potato fries ($8).
1-2 A stick to your ribs starter. Here's my first ever bite of poutine — a Quebecoise dish of well-crisped fries topped with gravy + a little too large of cheese curds ($7) + an additional side of fried cheese curds ($8).
3-4 Art on the wall + the view across from me: Benny + Benna figuring out what to order.
5-6 Benna + I shared: "Say Cheese" — pepper jack, provolone, cheddar, spinach, onion + tomato grilled cheese on light rye ($7) and a chick pea salad — chick peas, olives, feta, onion, arugula, cucumber, + citrus vinaigrette ($5 for a small).
7 Seth had: "Ole Imperial" — Gonzo imperial porter glazed mushroom + onion, white cheddar on an English muffin with side of sweet potato fries ($8).
12.17.2010
Lunch @CG_Food_Coop + @ShopArtMart
Coop: One cup of spicy bedouin stew ($2.79), one cup of tomato florentine with orzo soup ($2.79), sweet cornbread (55 cents), and a Synergy kombucha ($3.99). Art Mart: Italian beef ($4.95) served only on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
12.16.2010
Fresh fish with creamy everything.
1-2 Deboning one whole responsibly farmed sea bream ($9) — it's a small, delectable white fish — on top of a dollop of polenta mixed with Prairie Fruits Farm goat cheese with cracked pepper ($7).
3 Organic creamed spinach: Blue Moon Farm garlic ($2), a pour of sherry, and finished with a roux ...using Kalona SuperNatural organic whole cream ($3.50), King Arthur white flour ($4), + homemade orange zest butter.
3 Organic creamed spinach: Blue Moon Farm garlic ($2), a pour of sherry, and finished with a roux ...using Kalona SuperNatural organic whole cream ($3.50), King Arthur white flour ($4), + homemade orange zest butter.
12.15.2010
"Barnyard chic meets industrial garage" @FoundingFarmers
1 Our communal table.
2 Kalee + Mason deciding what to eat.
3 Founding Farmers menu...including extensive coffee and tea descriptions. Intelligensia, represent!
4-7 What we ordered: Kalee's Hangover Special ($12), Mason's "Red Flannel" Hash ($12), Seth's Black Pepper Maple Cured Ham and Eggs ($12), and my Eggs Benedict Florentine ($10).
2 Kalee + Mason deciding what to eat.
3 Founding Farmers menu...including extensive coffee and tea descriptions. Intelligensia, represent!
4-7 What we ordered: Kalee's Hangover Special ($12), Mason's "Red Flannel" Hash ($12), Seth's Black Pepper Maple Cured Ham and Eggs ($12), and my Eggs Benedict Florentine ($10).
12.14.2010
Winterrific.
White snowflakes, butterflies, and circular mirrors strung up on clear fishing lines @ Neiman Marcus.
12.13.2010
Moules au choix.
A mouthwatering, affordable lunch in the Eastern Market area in Washington D.C. @ Montmarte: Steamed mussels — pastis, shallots, basil, and white wine; $8.95
12.11.2010
DC delights.
On our way ($2.25 on CTA), the ride to Dupont Circle and ceiling of the Metro ($1.85), and late night Krispie Kreme ($5 for 1/2 dozen).
12.09.2010
Oncorhynchus nerka.
Fancy for (grilled) sockeye salmon, kale, and avocado with red peppers; $18 for two.
12.08.2010
Annual sweet tooth.
This year, we infused the white melts ($2.99 a bag) with pulverized peppermint (99 cents a cane). It's much more pink and pretty dang delicious. For our family's recipe, go here and make the necessary adjustments by infusing the mint flavor.
12.04.2010
What I wore: Green 50s dress + clutch.
Dress is for sale for the next 10 days on my Ebay page. I'll be posting more holiday wear in the next few days...thinking about selling some of the accessories, too...
I forgot how much I enjoy wearing green: A 50s style dress ($30), blue clutch ($15), metallic Prada pumps ($250).
12.02.2010
Ten o'clock meal.
Buy organic Cornish hen, prep with fresh ground pepper + salt, sear the bird in grapeseed oil.
Sautee leeks + shitake mushrooms, add sherry, add polenta, blend together.
Add in pink peppercorns with hen, finish in oven on 400.
Ta da!
12.01.2010
A simple meal.
Chopped roasted chicken on a slice of whole wheat with chimichurri sauce; $15 for three.
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