I have been a wine girl since my early 20s.  It started with me wanting to learn more about wine and never wanting to feel intimidated by a wine menu.  I'm sure we have all been at a restaurant, handed a wine menu, and insecurity of not knowing how to read a wine list.  The [...]

I start every day with a cup of coffee.  But, I'm like the potion lady (mom) because once I've had my daily cup of coffee it's tea for the rest of the day.  I give you – L'Âge de Thé. This tea company specializes in rare and unique tea blends that are perfect for the [...]

The plus side to working from home is  the ability to plan and implement my weekly lunch and dinner menus.  I was always on the frugal side for lunch because I rather spend my money on travel than a quick meal in D.C. which gets expensive very quickly.  I did treat myself once a week, [...]

The temperature has dropped in the DMV, but last weekend I did something for the very first time.  I went apple picking.  Yes, you read that correctly.  My friend Olga of the fabulous food blog Mango & Tomato wanted to go and I told her "I'll drive."  This is why I love a food partner [...]

I have been having a love affair with wine over the past few years.  When I spent time in Paris a few years ago I really got bit by the wine bug and there is not a day that I don't have wine with dinner.  I've been blessed to have attended some great food festivals [...]

I'm so happy that it's Friday.  I've completed the first week of working from home and it's been an adjustment.  I'm working on my time management and making sure that I organize my time accordingly.  It's been an interesting week getting my life in order, but it feels right.  Today the temperature has dipped, but [...]

Oyamel is celebrating Day of the Dead with a curated menu.   If you don't know what the Day of the Dead means click the link.  Wiki has a great explanation.  Here's the menu rundown: Monday, October 25:  Mole Verde con Pierna de Puerco – Green mole made from pumpkin seeds, cilantro, epazote, and tomatillos and [...]

The farm-to-table movement would not be happening the U.S. if it was not for Alice Waters.  The revival of farmers' markets, consumer supported agriculture co-ops (CSA); and eating locally is a direct reflection of the passion and tireless fight of Alice Waters.  As a child growing up in the South I thought chickens came from [...]

Cuba Libra Restaurant and Rum Bar recently opened this month in D.C.  I've been to the one in Philadelphia and love the music, food, and art the restaurant has in preserving the Cuban Heritage. Thursday, October 28th 100% of the food sales during dinner service will be donated to help restore America's Front Yard. I [...]

Ina Garten is at again.  I have just pre-ordered her new cookbook How Easy Is That: Fabulous Recipes and Easy Tips.  I love watching Ina create food that's easy and delicious.  I have all her cookbooks and I consistently go back to them.  Ina is the person that turned me on to D'Artagnan White Truffle [...]