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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: Reporting
Minimal-Maximal: The Expanded Glenstone Museum Opening October 4 in North Potomac, Maryland
When I saw advance pictures of the new pavilions at Glenstone, opening next week in North Potomac, Maryland, I thought, “It looks like the Getty without the views.” After a press visit, I must admit that my impression was misinformed. … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Reporting
Tagged Brian Patterson, Emily Rales, event, exhibit, Glenstone, Mitchell Rales, Paul Tukey, reporting, Ruth Asawa, Yayoi Kusama
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At Long Last, LEON: The British Chain Arrives in Washington
We have been honored with the first U.S. location of LEON, which is serving up dishes much more interesting than the phrase “British food” might conjure in American imaginations. Think not about fish and chips, stodgy roasts, or mushy peas … Continue reading
Posted in Eating, Events, Reporting, Restaurant Review
Tagged D.C., John Vincent, LEON, review
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The Cheese Stands Alone: A Field Trip to Caputo Brothers Creamery
“Where’s the ricotta?” Jimmy and Carl had got me hooked on this fresh cheese they brought to sell at the Olney Farmers and Artists Market, and then they cruelly stopped bringing it. They gave me some runaround about it being … Continue reading
Posted in Eating, Product Review, Reporting
Tagged Caputo Brothers Creamery, David Caputo, farmers market, Mark Severn, OFAM, reporting, ricotta, Rynn Caputo, Slow Food
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A Field Trip We Could Walk To: Sandy Spring Gardens
When I told Tom Farquhar where we lived, he said, “you could walk to the farm!” Well, we could if it weren’t so hot (and we weren’t sure we could find the field back behind Lethbridge Court), so we drove … Continue reading
Kids, Queens and Ice Cream: The Governor’s Buy-Local Cookout, 2017 Edition
Another terrific iteration of the summer’s showcase of local products! There were some changes and some good old reliables at the 2017 Governor’s Buy-Local Cookout. This year’s innovation: the invitation to present a dish was extended to include not just … Continue reading
Posted in Eating, Events, Reporting
Tagged AACC, Annapolis, chefs, event, Future Farmers of America, Government House, Governor Hogan, Governor's Buy Local Cookout, reporting, Susan Callahan, UMES, Yumi Hogan
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It Never Gets Old 3: The Fancy Food Show, 2017 Edition Part 3: Levitation
New this year, the Level Up program presented a selection of exhibits and talks addressing the Future of Food. It was both literally and figuratively elevated – upstairs from the exhibit floor and filled with blue-sky notions. I caught a … Continue reading
It Never Gets Old 2: The Fancy Food Show, 2017 Edition Part 2: The Parties
Off-site parties are a fixture of the Show. We attended two outstanding ones: the French Pavilion cocktail party, and the wonderful Urbani truffle cruise. There were many delicious tidbits at the French party, including jambon de Bayonne, with jolly jambonniers … Continue reading
Posted in Eating, Events, Reporting
Tagged caviar, cidre, Fancy Food Show, France, jambon, Parties, prosciutto, reporting, Urbani Truffles
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It Never Gets Old: The Fancy Food Show, 2017 Edition Part 1: The Show Floor
There were many new things to write about at this year’s show, as well as lots of those tried-and-true features which I look for from years past. I once again found myself spending lots of time in the Italian pavilion. … Continue reading
Posted in Eating, Events, Reporting
Tagged Berry Bible, chefs, Emmanuel Piqueras, event, Fancy Food Show, Fiasconaro, Italy, Jewish, Matzo Project, Rao's, reporting, Rosanna Di Michele, Sabor y Fusion, Stroopwafel
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