Monthly Archives: February 2009

DC Winter Restaurant Week 2009

For restaurant week my husband and I went to PS7’s.  Above are little rolls of happiness.  The two round ones are cottage dill rolls and the square, piece de resistance, well one of the two, is the apple bacon biscuit,

DC Winter Restaurant Week 2009

For restaurant week my husband and I went to PS7’s.  Above are little rolls of happiness.  The two round ones are cottage dill rolls and the square, piece de resistance, well one of the two, is the apple bacon biscuit,

Happy Valentines Day <3

I’ve got so many things in the pipeline to write about and pictures to boot, some things to come: Pho Vietnam, Seared Scallops, Biscuits and Gravy, Sushi, and so much more.  I’ve been swamped at work, so one of these

Happy Valentines Day <3

I’ve got so many things in the pipeline to write about and pictures to boot, some things to come: Pho Vietnam, Seared Scallops, Biscuits and Gravy, Sushi, and so much more.  I’ve been swamped at work, so one of these

Chao/Congee/Porridge/Yummy chicken and rice soup… ish

For most people, chicken noodle soup is ubiquitous with being sick, but for me it’s chao (aka congee) – an asian chicken and rice porridge-ey soup.  Nothing like a steaming bowl of chao to make the sniffles go away, or

Chao/Congee/Porridge/Yummy chicken and rice soup… ish

For most people, chicken noodle soup is ubiquitous with being sick, but for me it’s chao (aka congee) – an asian chicken and rice porridge-ey soup.  Nothing like a steaming bowl of chao to make the sniffles go away, or

Banana Muffins

This is Giada De Laurentiis’ recipe for banana muffins, and they’re fab.  Sweet, fragrantly banana-ey, and so good.  I didn’t make the frosting, but didn’t feel like I was missing anything, still yummy.

Banana Muffins

This is Giada De Laurentiis’ recipe for banana muffins, and they’re fab.  Sweet, fragrantly banana-ey, and so good.  I didn’t make the frosting, but didn’t feel like I was missing anything, still yummy.

Stuffed Peppers

I decided to use breadcrumbs this time because it was easier, but if you have time I’d recommend using rice.  I used to try and add everything but the kitchen sink to my food, but I’ve learned to KISS –

Stuffed Peppers

I decided to use breadcrumbs this time because it was easier, but if you have time I’d recommend using rice.  I used to try and add everything but the kitchen sink to my food, but I’ve learned to KISS –

Broccoflower

My mother in law introduced me to broccoflower last summer.  It’s exactly what it sounds like, a hybrid of broccoli and cauliflower.  Delish!

Broccoflower

My mother in law introduced me to broccoflower last summer.  It’s exactly what it sounds like, a hybrid of broccoli and cauliflower.  Delish!

Happy Vietnamese New Year!!

Chuc mung nam moi!  With holidays comes family gatherings, and with gatherings comes yummy eats.  Here’s a replay of my tet in pictures. Banh bot loc – rice paste with pork and shrimp filling.  Peel banana leaf away and eat

Happy Vietnamese New Year!!

Chuc mung nam moi!  With holidays comes family gatherings, and with gatherings comes yummy eats.  Here’s a replay of my tet in pictures. Banh bot loc – rice paste with pork and shrimp filling.  Peel banana leaf away and eat