Category Archives: Reporting

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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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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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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Farming in the Future: The 2019 Future Harvest – CASA Conference

The future of farming will include Big Data.  And innovative packaging.  And perceiving marketing opportunities.  And providing services to small farmers, scaling for profitability and affordability.  And taking advantage of climate change to grow new crops. With conference sessions, meal … Continue reading

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Israeli Soul Food: Event and Review

Event: Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy Presents Nourish Your Soul: Featuring Michael Solomonov & Steven Cook, in conversation with Joan Nathan Review: Israeli Soul: Easy, Essential, Delicious, by Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook It’s déjà vu all over again.  Another knockout cookbook from … Continue reading

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Bourbon and Beer: Not Just for Boilermakers Any More

Note: This report was contributed by Barry, the resident beer-lover (using the editorial “we”). Last week, we had the opportunity to attend the first tasting of the newest product from Guinness Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House in Baltimore, Guinness … Continue reading

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A Day in the County: A Visit To Common Root Farm and Waredaca Brewing Company

Last week saw the first Heritage Harvest Festival, sponsored by Heritage Montgomery.  This farm tour was not to be confused with the Annual Farm Tour and Harvest Sale, held in July and sponsored by the Montgomery County Office of Agriculture, … Continue reading

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