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Three Fowl Things
You don’t have to go far to find strange things these days – just browse your local main-line supermarket. I’m used to finding exotic ingredients and quirky imported products in ethnic markets, but here are three surprising things found in my local Harris Teeter and Giant Food. Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Product Review, Reporting
Tagged chicken paws, deep-fried turkey, Giant food, Harris Teeter, reporting, review, terducken
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Magic Potions – Magic Play
The magic of Round House’s current production goes far beyond the mere conjuring of a vasty storm at sea by a master of the very elements. No, this Tempest keeps the viewers amazed and amused by a constant stream of stage magic, harmonizing songs and fabulous acrobatics, all seamlessly integrated into the original text of the play. And all this is enhanced after perhaps indulging in some well-curated victuals. Continue reading
Posted in Eating, Events, Media Review, Reporting
Tagged eating, event, review, Round House Theatre, The Tempest
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My (Partial) Week of Italian Food in Washington, DC
The Embassy of Italy’s Istituto Italiano di Cultura – Washington celebrated the Week of Italian Food in America. That week also saw the opening of the Carpaccio exhibit at the National Gallery of Art. Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Eating, Events, Reporting
Tagged chefs, cooking, Embassy of Italy, event, National Gallery of Art, reporting, review
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Review: Nine Night at Round House
The Jamaican funeral tradition of Nine Night shapes the current production at the Round House Theatre. Family matriarch Gloria has died and lies in state in her bedroom, while her family welcomes the community to celebrate her life with food, drink, dancing, and the airing of grievances. Continue reading
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Tagged event, Nine Night, reporting, review, Round House Theatre
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Dogfish’s Latest Spin: Fermentation Engastration, Layers and Lay-ers
I should not have been surprised to learn of a collaboration between Gastro Obscura and Dogfish Head Brewery. Continue reading
Nollywood Dreams Review: Your Dreams Too Could Come True!
The current show at Round House assures many laughs, admiration for the set and lighting design, envy for the amazing costumes based on African fabrics, and a few tasty snacks as well. What’s not to like? Continue reading
Posted in Eating, Media Review, Reporting
Tagged Bollywood Dreams, event, review, Round House Theatre
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Grace, It’s Generational
Grace, a new musical playing until May 14 at Ford’s Theatre, celebrates the multi-generational culinary tradition of a long-established restaurant and catering business run by the black Minton family in Philadelphia. With daughter Ruthie in danger of losing the restaurant as the customer base vanishes through neighborhood gentrification, the family must pull together to save it. Continue reading
This Year’s Mid-March Madness: Ides, Pi Day, Guinness, Guinness Pie Day
Once again, a convergence of events conspire to produce cognitive dissonance and tasty culinaria!
It’s March, and the wonderful folks at Taylor Strategy, on behalf of Guinness, sent me a couple of cans to cook with. Last year I made Guinness Potato Cheese Soup, but this year I decided to honor Pi Day by making a round baked good with filling and crust. With Guinness, of course.
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Tagged cooking, Giant food, Guinness, Harris Teeter, Olney, reporting, review
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Good for What Ails You: Something Like Penicillin, Made with Cascade Moon Edition 2 Whisky
The weather at this time of year cries out for a warming, restorative drink; something with spice, which can warm you even while the drink remains cool. We found a good use for a special edition whisky from George A. Dickel/Cascade Hollow Distilling Company in a variation on a classic cocktail called a Penicillin. Continue reading