Yellow Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream
by It was my roommates birthday yesterday and I wanted to make a little cake (Happy Birthday Kate!). Actually a dozen little cakes. I asked her …
Author: Rex
Rex is an avid griller, barbecuer and bacon enthusiast. He is the Pitmaster for the Rex BBQ competition team. Rex was also featured on the TV show American Grilled. If you have any questions or wish to have Rex decode your favorite dish, click on the ASK REX link in the menu above.
Vodka Martini
I can’t watch an episode of Mad Men without seeing a delicious looking Martini. They have ordered gin and vodka Martinis. But since I am …
Columbia Firehouse
109 South Saint Asaph Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3119 (703) 683-1776 http://www.columbiafirehouse.com/ Columbia Firehouse is located in Old Town Alexandria in the same space as the …
The Ripper
Have you ever deep fried a hot dog? You should. It is amazing. I unpacked the deep fryer the other day to make Poutine and …
Poutine, Oh Glorious Poutine!!!
So I have been searching the DC metro area for cheese curds for a couple of weeks. The other night I went out to dinner …
Fourth of July / Fruit / Pies
Peach Pie
I have been overloaded with peaches lately. I guess there are worse things to be overloaded with. So I pulled out the food processor and …
What to do this weekend in DC – (August 28-30)
Every Friday I pick the best culinary events in the DC area for my readers to enjoy. This weekend there are some great events to …
The Blue Box Revisited – Pesto Mac
The results are in for the FoodieFights.com competition. I ended up finishing in fourth place with 133 pts. Thanks to everyone that voted. If you …
The Old Fashioned
I want to let everyone know that I do read all of the emails that I get. There was a common theme in my emails …
Peach Chutney Stuffed Pork Chops with Bearnaise Sauce
I am trying once again to win the glory that comes with the title FoodieFights.com Champion. I entered last week and was blessed with the …
Chocolate Chewies
The supermarket by my house makes these crunchy cookies that are filled with walnuts and have a chewy center. They are addictive. So I decided …
Eggs Benedict
One of my favorite brunch items is Eggs Benedict. I love hollandaise sauce but some times you just walk into a restaurant and you just …
Homemade Soft Pretzels
So I have been getting prepared for football season. I usually have friends over for bloodymary’s, chili, tacos and beer. This year I wanted to …