What It Means
Catillation is an obsolete word meaning: to lick one's plate. It has nothing to do with cats, except that they catillate quite a bit.
Category Archives: Eating
The Way To A Fleet’s Heart Is Through Its Stomach
I worked for the Navy as a civilian for several years. The coffee mess was a sacred institution, and I often heard the saying, “Ships float on coffee, not seawater!” And although I never spent a night on a … Continue reading
Change Lobsters, and Dance
I went back to Wegman’s in Columbia (see preview) looking for dinner, and stumbled across a treat: Thursday is Lobster Night. At the Food Bar, they will steam to order a 1-pound lobster and serve it to you with corn, … Continue reading
Too Close Starbucks; Invasion of the Albino Bunnies; Free Water
Three strange food-related things observed lately: Two Starbucks Too Close In the Fallsgrove shopping center in Rockville, the Safeway has a Starbucks stall inside. The next store to the left is, guess what? A Starbucks! Is this a contender for … Continue reading
FLASH! Fortune Cookies Have Direct Link To Heaven!
Today I had an experience that was unique in my 50-plus years of eating Chinese food. I cracked open the fortune cookie and found this: <smiley face> God will help you overcome any hardship. <smiley face> Now, I have received … Continue reading
Where The K-Pop Never Stops
Honey Pig first showed up on our radar when we went to the brand-new Lotte Supermarket in Catonsville (just down the road from the H-Mart). There’s a stall selling Honey Pig Dumplings inside the Lotte. We bought some and were … Continue reading
Posted in Eating, Restaurant Review
Tagged BBQ, dumplings, Honey Pig, Korean Food, Lotte, review
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A Tale of Two Ciders
Earlier this month, I went to a meeting of a club I have belonged to for many years. This club has a tradition of members bringing refreshments for everyone to share. The tipple of choice is usually beer – those … Continue reading
Good Food and Drink for a Good Cause
This year’s Saturday Night Sips was held once again at the Newseum, and it once again featured an array of creative cocktails, nibbles from the area’s trendy restaurants, and artisanal, handcrafted food by hopeful, entrepreneurial purveyors. Some new features: a … Continue reading
TICKETS ON SALE FOR SIPS & SUPPERS
Last year, I reported on these two related events in this space (see My Amazing Alice Waters Weekend Parts 3 and 4). This year’s events promise to be just as enjoyable for participants and beneficial for the two charities doing such … Continue reading
First Winter Market at Museum a Winner!
We had a great turnout for the first indoor Olney Farmers and Artists Market of 2013, inside the Sandy Spring Museum. Although there was not enough room for all of our usual vendors, many were there (and others will be … Continue reading
Posted in Eating, Events
Tagged farmers market, OFAM, Olney, Steven Howard Chocolates, The Winery At Olney
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FOOD Exhibit Part 2: Miss El Chico and Mrs. Mondavi
Just as my favorite part of the media event for the Julia’s Kitchen re-opening back in August was meeting Julia’s niece, Philadelphia Cousins, the best thing about this exhibit’s event was meeting and chatting with several of the object donors. … Continue reading
Posted in Cookbook Review, Eating, Events, Food Book Review
Tagged cookbook, D.C., El Chico, event, exhibit, history, Julia Child, Mondavi, NMAH, reporting, review
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