It’s been awhile since I’ve posted, so I wanted to come back with the most delicious dish I’ve made recently — and with the least amount of effort: Ravioli in Prosecco Cream Sauce by Mother Thyme. I would describe the sauce as a fun spin on white wine alfredo. And doesn’t a little bubbly make … Read more
Chris & I had the best night the other weekend with our friends Walter & Kimberly! W & K are always up for a food, wine, and/or DC adventure, and they contacted us awhile back about LivingSocial tickets for a Founding Farmers popup restaurant previewing new additions to the seasonal menu. I was especially excited, … Read more
I was inspired to make jalapeño pesto after visiting Rustico to make pizza last month. It’s so easy! You can basically use all of the standard ingredients for pesto and just add a jalapeño (or two) plus a little bit of lime. Jalapeño pesto makes a wonderful creamy pasta sauce (just add some heavy cream … Read more
Clarendon just got a new Mexican place! Lime Fresh Mexican Grill. I always love it when West Coast hotspots make it over our way. As you would expect, this restaurant uses humanely-raised meat, local produce, and makes all of the sides and sauces onsite. Besides the Wilson Blvd location in Clarendon, Lime has also spread … Read more
In honor of the Boston Marathon yesterday, I would like to share my new favorite night-before-a-race dish: a simple, but refreshing adornment for spaghetti. Carboloading is one of the best things about running. You get to overdose on pasta all in the name of fitness! The only downside is trying to stay away from cheese, … Read more
Our dinner at The Ashby Inn & Restaurant was one of the most amazing meals we’ve ever had! As mentioned before, The Ashby Inn is a Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurant run by Chef Tarver King. Since it was our anniversary, Chris & I went all out and tried the Chef’s five course tasting menu with … Read more
On Saturday, The Ashby Inn gave us complimentary tasting cards for three different wineries in Fauquier County. The afternoon was filled with 70-degree sunshine, and we had just completed a 4-mile run. It was the perfect opportunity for some great wine-tasting! Our first stop was Barrel Oak Vineyard. From our coupon, I read out loud … Read more
