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FOOD Exhibit Part 2: Miss El Chico and Mrs. Mondavi

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Judy

Just as my favorite part of the media event for the Julia’s Kitchen re-opening back in August was meeting Julia’s niece, Philadelphia Cousins, the best thing about this exhibit’s event was meeting and chatting with several of the object donors. … Continue reading →

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You Know You’re Old When…

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Judy

(and this is NOT a joke!) when you see the stuff of your childhood behind glass at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History FOOD Exhibit, for which Julia Child’s kitchen is now the centerpiece.  Granted, it is subtitled “Transforming … Continue reading →

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Natural Products Expo East, Part 2: Alice Waters, Blue Buddha, Made In Montana

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Judy

Alice Waters gave the keynote address at the Natural Products Expo East.  She is an inspirational speaker, and the audience was there to be inspired! The young people in the chef’s whites are students at Stratford University’s culinary school.  They, … Continue reading →

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I Saw The Mayor Twice In Four Days!

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Judy

The Mayor of Baltimore, that is – and, considering that I had never ever seen any mayor before, this was exciting! The first time was at the 2nd Annual Urban Farm and Food Fair, held on a sunny Saturday at … Continue reading →

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Drinking and Dining Under the Stars – The Farm to Table Dinner

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Judy

Seventy guests enjoyed wine, appetizers, a five-course seated dinner, more wine, and a dessert buffet in the bucolic atmosphere of a working farm last Friday.  The dinner was a benefit for the Olney Farmers and Artists Market.  For the volunteers … Continue reading →

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The Governor Invited Us To A Cookout

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Judy

And we accepted.  In honor of Buy Local Challenge Week, Gov. O’Malley held a party on his lawn for folks involved in local food production and press.  Many little tents were erected and tables under them were populated by teams … Continue reading →

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Julia Child’s 100th Birthday

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Judy

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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Fancy Food Show Part 4: The Parties

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Judy

There are always after-hours events at the FFS.  I attended three of them. The Polish Union of Producers and Employers of the Meat Industry (UPEMI) held a press conference followed by a banquet in celebration of “Tradition, Quality, and European … Continue reading →

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Eating Local First (And As Often As Possible)

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Judy

By coincidence (or maybe not), I attended two similar events within three weeks, each focusing on the local food movement.  I have already written about the Change Comes To Dinner panel and book signing at 6th & I Historic Synagogue.  … Continue reading →

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Crisfield Its Ownself

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Judy

This is how we spent the day in Crisfield while waiting for the Crab & Cruise. We were tempted to take a cruise to Tangier or Smith Island (where the cake comes from), but decided to stay on the mainland.  … Continue reading →

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