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Mighty Vegetables: Review of Vegetables Unleashed by Jose Andres and Matt Goulding

When will Jose Andres win the Nobel Peace Prize?  He certainly deserves one.  Not only does he personally rush to the rescue at global disasters, feeding and giving comfort to thousands, but he advocates for healthy diets and food waste … Continue reading

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Sheroes and A Hero at the National Book Festival

The Saturday morning of Labor Day weekend, on stage at the Convention Center, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg appeared alive and well, followed by Jose Andres in conversation with Diane Rehm.  The rest of the day was fun, but anticlimactic.   What … Continue reading

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Review: The New Chesapeake Kitchen by John Shields

Another winning cookbook by one of the champion promoters of our local foodshed!  John Shields’ latest book is a repeat of a winning formula – a collection of recipes by chefs and home cooks all around the Chesapeake Bay and … Continue reading

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The Last Rational Regional Book Festival

There was a time, back in the Golden Age (five years or so ago), when there were at least three book festivals in this area with food/cookbook tracks, but lately, in an alarming trend, two of them have all but … Continue reading

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Who Eats, Who Dines, Who Tells Your Story – Review

The Hamilton Cookbook: Cooking, Eating, & Entertaining in Hamilton’s World by Laura Kumin At the time of this writing, I have failed to win the ticket lottery to the Washington, DC production of Hamilton for about a week now.  This … Continue reading

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Review: Rasika: Flavors of India Stories by Ashok Bajaj; Recipes by Vikram Sunderam; Coauthored by David Hagedorn

Many consider Rasika the best Indian restaurant in Washington, DC.  For years, the crispy spinach (palak chaat) dish has been the subject of constant requests for the recipe by patrons.  It has now been revealed, along with many others, in … Continue reading

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More Wisdom from Joan Nathan – Review: King Solomon’s Table

In her last book, Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France, Joan Nathan discovered the breadth of international influences on the cooking of one ethnic group in one country.  Now, she has expanded her range to … Continue reading

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Two Queens, The Governor, and Soft-Shelled Crabs: The 2016 Governor’s Maryland Buy-Local Cookout

Once again, the 2016 Governor’s Cookout was the place to be for the finest interpretations of our amazing local ingredients.  Even the July evening was temperate for the time of year. There were opportunities to schmooze with interesting characters and … Continue reading

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Cookbook Review: Dinner: Changing the Game by Melissa Clark

Melissa Clark dropped by Politics and Prose last week in honor of her latest cookbook, Dinner: Changing the Game. It’s the 38th book she’s written or collaborated on.  Since her last book tour, in 2011, she’s been making videos with … Continue reading

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Review: Mexican Today: New and Rediscovered Recipes for Contemporary Kitchens by Pati Jinich

Bless Pati’s heart.  She’s a wonderful cook and teacher, and her winsome personality shines in conversation and on the small screen.  However, the design of her latest cookbook is maddening.  Let me explain. There are the expected beautiful pictures of … Continue reading

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