The DC area breathed a collective sigh of relief this weekend. Spring finally arrived. I spent the weekend beginning moving preparations – not especially noteworthy or spring-worthy, but I made up for it all yesterday when I walked to work, ate lunch outside, dined at Screwtop after work, then walked …
I bought a pack of lavash flat breads from Trader Joe’s recently with the intention of making pizza. I brushed olive oil on one bread, baked it for about 5 minutes, then heaped on the toppings: salami, fresh mozzarella, sauce, red peppers, and ground pepper. It tasted like a cracker …
In a recent fridge-cleaning frenzy, I discovered many expired food products that needed to be thrown away. As I lined up old condiments, leftovers in tupperware, jam, and more on the kitchen counter, it suddenly struck me that many of these items were stored in perfectly good glass containers. Remembering …
Easter lunch was a success! I went with most of the recipes referenced in my planning entry from last week, though my mom was thoughtful to bring Greek Easter bread and a delicious vinaigrette salad with pomegranate seeds and apples! We tried to decorate with flowers everywhere, and the lovely …
We brunched with our friends Kimberly and Walter at Station 4 again last weekend. Why am I writing about this another time? We actually ordered the same exact dishes too! Well, first of all, Station 4 has proved to be a favorite for the four of us. We dined cheaply …
Maybe this isn’t anything revolutionary, but it was pretty exciting for me. I am not big into making salads–mainly because they just require too many ingredients. Most salads are wimpy anyway. If I’m going to eat a salad, it has to be fresh and impressive. To explain myself further, I …
This Sunday, Chris and I are hosting my mom, my dad, and one of my sisters for Easter lunch! We are very excited, though a little bummed too because we are actually very close to moving into a condo across the street. If only we could be in before the holiday! One …
