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• To Market To Market Curried Greens

  

  This article was written for and originally appeared in the Virginia-Highland Civic Association's e-newsletter, VOICE, on November 13, 2012:The sidewalks come t... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Curried Mustard Greens And Sweet Potatoes

  

  This article was written for and originally appeared in the Virginia-Highland Civic Association's website and e-newsletter, VOICE, on November 13, 2012:The... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Curried Greens with Sweet Potatoes

  

  The sidewalks come to life each Saturday between April and December as neighbors scuttle by with empty shopping bags headed toward the Morningside Farmer’s... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• TOW: Barding

  Barding is a 19th century technique for wrapping meats in a layer of fat before cooking it. Barding maintains the moisture of the meat while it cooks and helps... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Technique of the Week: Barding

  

  Barding is a 19th century technique for wrapping meats in a layer of fat before cooking it. Barding maintains the moisture of the meat while it cooks and helps... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lemon Glaze Memorialized

  

  We recently shared our bread pudding recipe with on our friend, Maureen’s whose blog "The Orgasmic Chef" has gorgeous photos and delicious recipes. We are... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Comforting Bread Pudding for Sandy

  

  Our friends at Jenn Cuisine and Creative Culinary have created a blogging event to raise awareness of the relief effort for victims of Hurricane Sandy. Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Technique of the Week: Curing

  

  Preserving food by using a combination of salt, nitrates, nitrites or sugar is a technique called curing. Some curing processes also involve smoking for... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Hydrating Agua Fresca

  

  We have all heard the old admonition to drink at least eight glasses of water every day, but few people actually do so. In the summer months, the hot weather... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Hot Deviled Turnovers

  

  These little devils make a perfect nosh before and after trick or treating. They also can be made ahead and frozen and then reheated on a busy evening like... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Technique of the Week: Deviling

  

  When the term “Devil” is used as a culinary term, it refers to dishes prepared with hot seasonings, usually mustard or cayenne pepper. Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Holiday Preview Stuffed French Toast

  

  Yesterday morning before most folks had finished their first cup of coffee, seven stalwartly foodies were seated the Cook’s Warehouse indulging in a delicious... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Harvest Pumpkin Crème Brûlée

  

  The French dessert known as crème brûlée is one of the most popular desserts in American culture. Widely available in restaurants around the country, this... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Morning Pause Cortado

  

  There are few things better on a brisk Fall morning than the feel of a hot coffee mug cupped in your hands as the aromatic steam drifts upward to gently warm... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Morning Pause Cortado

  

  There are few things better on a brisk Fall morning than the feel of a hot coffee mug cupped in your hands as the aromatic steam drifts upward to gently warm... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Health Benefits of Coffee Smoothie

  

  Coffee has been used for centuries to provide energy and keep workers awake on long shifts. Many people drink it just for the flavor, while others rely on it... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Technique of the Week: Espressing

  

  The term “espress” is derived from the Italian word for “express” since espresso is made expressly for and served immediately to the customer. Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Love Thy Neighbor’s Peruvian Aji Pepper Sauce

  

  We have lived in the same neighborhood for the last 22 years. When we bought our house, we never imagined we would live in the neighborhood for this long, but... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Grilled Oysters with Chipotle Chermoula

  

  If you have followed on our food adventures for any length of time it should be fairly clear that we have an eclectic interest in ingredients, cuisines (and... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Technique of the Week: Shucking

  

  Shucking is a culinary term used to describe the removal of the outer shell or “shucks” from either corn or oysters. Interestingly the term is not used in... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES