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.
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Quite a Year for Poke
I can’t decide whether asparagus or pokeweed is my favorite spring vegetable. Last year poke was surprisingly sparse and late to develop, maybe because it was so rainy. This year, however, is making up for last. Poke (aka poke salat … Continue reading
Adventures at the Kensington Farmers Market
Just when I was jonesin’ for a farmers market experience, I got an email from Lynn Voight of All Things Olive, one of our vendors at the Olney Farmers and Artists Market. She sells at the year-round Kensington Market on … Continue reading
What Happens While You’re Making Other Plans
In case anyone is wondering why I have not posted lately, I suffered a heart attack and subsequent bypass operation in mid-February. I hope to resume my life and blog in the near future.
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My Amazing Alice Waters Weekend 4: Sunday Night Supper
I had the opportunity to volunteer for one of the Sunday Night Suppers sponsored by the “Sips and Suppers” event to benefit Martha’s Table and DC Central Kitchen. This series of twenty or so simultaneous suppers took place in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Alice Waters, Bourbon Steak, chefs, cooking, event, Jaleo, Sunday Night Supper, Zahav
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My Amazing Alice Waters Weekend – Part 3: Saturday Night Sips
As I was walking down Pennsylvania Avenue towards the Newseum, I heard rumbling behind me. I turned to see a large ham mounted on an armature rolling past, flanked by two chefs from Zaytinya. It was the twin of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Alice Waters, chefs, D.C., event, Joan Nathan, Jose Andres, Newseum
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My Amazing Alice Waters Weekend – Part 2: The Portrait Presentation and Reception
After the conversation part of the evening ended (too soon!), the portrait unveiling and reception commenced. From the auditorium, we processed to the Kogod Courtyard – an awesome venue for a party. I have been there in the daytime, but … Continue reading
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Tagged Adam Bernbach, Alice Waters, Cathal Armstrong, chefs, Cowgirl Creamery, D.C., event, exhibit, Jose Andres, Mike Isabella, National Portrait Gallery, Nora Pouillon, reporting, Susan Gage, Todd Gray
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My Amazing Alice Waters Weekend – Part 1: The Conversation
It started on Friday evening, January 20, at the National Portrait Gallery. Alice Waters is one of the seminal influences on food in this country. She sparked a food revolution with her Chez Panisse Restaurant in Berkeley – it was … Continue reading
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Olney Farmers Market Community Meeting
The Olney Farmers and Artists Market will have an organizational meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 1st at 7pm. It’ll be held in the Montgomery General Hospital’s Community Learning Center on the 2nd floor. We’ll be discussing plans for the new season … Continue reading
H-Mart – Adventure in Eating
I’ve been shopping at H Mart ever since they opened the first one around here in Aspen Hill. It’s the best source of fresh vegetables during the winter, and for fish, exotic fruit, and Asian ingredients all year. By happy … Continue reading
Alice Waters to be Honored at the National Portrait Gallery
Alice Waters sparked a food revolution in this country. Her Chez Panisse Restaurant in Berkeley was the first to source ingredients locally and seasonally. Her influence continues with the Slow Food movement and the Edible Schoolyard Project. Now, the National … Continue reading
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Tagged Alice Waters, chefs, D.C., event, National Portrait Gallery
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