Author Archives: Judy

About Judy

I have been cooking and eating all my life, around the country, world, and throughout history (I hold Master Cook status in the Society for Creative Anachronism). In real time, I help run the Olney Farmers and Artists Market in Olney, Maryland, arrange their weekly chef demos and blog from that website (olneyfarmersmarket.tumblr.com) on Market matters. This personal blog is for all things foodie: events, cookbooks, products, restaurants, eating.

Soup of the Evening, Beautiful Soup

I didn’t manage to experience (immersively!) the installation by the conceptual artist Rirkrit Tiravanija at the Hirshhorn last summer, but I did arrange a visit to Glenstone before the end of its similar exhibit.  It closes April 5, so there’s … Continue reading

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So Much Art! So Little Time.

Last year saw a surfeit of wonderful art exhibits at Washington’s museums.  For two at the National Gallery of Art, I can happily report on elements of food and cooking.  The Life of Animals in Japanese Art ran from June … Continue reading

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We All Scream for Jeni’s: Two More Splendid Ice Cream Shops to Open

The first Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Scoop Shop in our area opened in October, 2017, at 17th and U St. NW.  I was at the opening, but for some inexplicable reason neglected to post about the event.  Now, I have … Continue reading

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Almost As Good As Dublin: Guinness Over The Moon Milk Stout and Stock Ale Aged in Bulleit Bourbon Barrels

NOTE: I had almost finished this article about Milk Stout when I got a second box-full o’goodness from Guinness: a sample of their new Stock Ale.  I decided to go with reviewing each of them separately, but serially.  NOTE ALSO: … Continue reading

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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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Maryland Royalty and Other Great Things: The 2018 Governor’s Buy-Local Cookout

With all the buzz about the British royal family (now with a healthy injection of New World genes), I thought it would be appropriate to start my account of the latest Governor’s Buy-Local Cookout with our very own Maryland royalty.  … Continue reading

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News Flash: Redbud Flowers Are Edible, And So Are Hon Tsai Tai

Yes, I have recently learned that the redbud tree’s flowers, like many others, can safely be consumed.  I’ve been meaning for a few years now to try my hand at pickling cherry blossoms, but have been unable to source flowers … Continue reading

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Tintoretto! Tentacles! What Do These Things Have in Common?

Why, the National Gallery of Art, of course.  Specifically, the impressive new exhibit of Jacopo Tintoretto’s art, and the new tie-in menu at the Garden Café.   The show, on view through July 7, includes almost 50 paintings and some … Continue reading

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As One Store Closes, Another Store Opens: The New Olney Giant

In the year of our lord 1972, a bright, shiny new supermarket opened in Olney, a sleepy suburb about midway between Baltimore and Washington, D.C.  There weren’t many food shopping options here then; Giant was a brave, lonely pioneer (although … Continue reading

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