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.
Tag Archives: Embassy Open House
Cuisine and Coincidence at the Embassy Chef Challenge 2016
Where can one find tastes of eighteen countries’ best dishes in one impressive light-filled atrium? At the Embassy Chef Challenge, an annual event sponsored by Events DC and Cultural Tourism DC, the folks who bring you the Embassy Open Houses … Continue reading
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Tagged D.C., Embassy Chef Challenge, Embassy Open House, EU Embassy Tour, event, Events DC, reporting
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Whirlwind World Tour at the Embassy Chef Challenge
The Embassy Chef Challenge is an annual benefit supporting the free programs and events provided by Cultural Tourism DC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Washington DC’s art, culture and heritage. This is a unique advantage of living in the … Continue reading
Posted in Eating, Events
Tagged Amy Riolo, Botswana, Capricia Marshall, chefs, Cultural Tourism DC, D.C., Embassy Chef Challenge, Embassy Open House, event, Joan Nathan, Mayor Gray, Norway, Poland, Russian Federation, Thailand, Tim Carman, Timothy Cox, Trinidad and Tobago, Uzbekistan
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The Petit Tour of Europe, Part 4: Slovenia
The fourth and last (I promise!) entry about the EU Embassy Open House on May 12, 2012. As our last embassy, we arrived at Slovenia. Sometimes the small embassies are the most enthusiastic about welcoming folks and showing them a … Continue reading
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
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
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