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Due to the pandemic, we are all stuck at home. ...
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Epic Failure – Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes
Not every recipe can be a huge success. I am 2-2 with the pancakes on this blog. The deep fried pancakes were a horrible failure,…
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Happy Labor Day!! I went to the store to make some nice green chili sliders but when I was walking through to the deli, I…
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Time to cool down, Spaghetti Salad
It was a warm one the other day and I wanted something light and refreshing for dinner. So I called up my Mom and asked…
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What to do this weekend in DC – (September 4-7)
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…
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Yellow Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
cheese, Fourth of July, Potatoes
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…