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Julia Child’s 100th Birthday

Is today!  Actually, to be totally accurate, it’s the 100th anniversary of her birth.  She died at 92 years of age, so she didn’t make it to 100 alive, except that she lives in our memories and her legacy to … Continue reading

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Change Comes to Dinner – And Sixth & I Street

The Book Katherine Gustafson has written a compulsively readable book full of optimism that we can overcome our nation-wide dependence on big agriculture and addiction to obesity-causing fast food. She writes about initiatives across the country – of individuals, families, … Continue reading

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Fancy Food Show Part 2: Two Tastings

The show provides many opportunities to learn about specialized products and markets.  I took advantage of two of them, one on appreciating Korean food and one on rare tea. Decoding  Korean  Cuisine: A Guided Tasting, first presented an overview of … Continue reading

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Fancy Food Show Part 1: Show Floor

The Fancy Food Show was held in the Washington Convention Center in June.  This annual event, open only to the trade, is a chance for specialty food producers to show their latest products, take orders, scope out their competition, and … Continue reading

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The Petit Tour of Europe, Part 3: Beer, Bread and Chocolate in Belgium

From the friendly Finns, we walked a few blocks to Belgium, and bumped into – guess what?  another line!  This one moved at a slower pace than any of the others, but we were rewarded with a winding amble around … Continue reading

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The Petit Tour of Europe Part 2 – Finland

At the Finnish Embassy, there was a longish line to get in, but it moved quickly.  We were teased by the smell of fish being  grilled at the bottom of the driveway.  Soon enough, we entered the monument to Finnish … Continue reading

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The Petite Tour of Europe, Part 1: The Brits

We had a chance last Saturday to do the Grand Tour without leaving Washington, but because of lines and distances, it turned out to be more of a Petite Tour.  Still, well worth it. This is our third time for … Continue reading

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Body and Soul at the NGA

The National Gallery of Art is one of the unique treasures of Washington, DC and a major reason so many of us are spoiled rotten about museums.  It houses a world-class art collection and, like the Smithsonian, the NGA is … Continue reading

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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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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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