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Eggplant - 1 Jan 2012
There are so many different varieties of this beautiful vegetable. Which kind to use in which recipe? read more...
Baked beans - the musical fruit - 1 Jan 2012
Beans, beans, the musical fruit, the more you eat, the more you toot. The more you toot, the better you feel, so let's have beans at every meal! read more...
Yasaman Persian Bakery - one of my favorites - 1 Jan 2012
Depending on who's behind the counter, it can be a little daunting shopping at Yasaman. Most of the women who serve are distant and seldom smile. Get over it. You're there for the best walnut macaroons you've ever eaten. read more...
Breads - a good chew - 1 Jan 2012
Not so long ago, the only bread available in Washington came sliced in cellophane packages. Now you can't move for choice among breads studded with everything from olives to cheese. But where can you get a plain brown loaf? read more...
The best of the area's markets - 12 Oct 2010
Here's my personal directory of the best of the area's markets, bakeries, supermarkets, and other food sources, listed under type and nationality and linked to a full article.
Of course, there are hundreds more around the capital. But these are the ones I believe worth a mention. If you have any favorites you'd like to see included or reviewed, email me. read more...
Weekly notification of new articles? - 11 Nov 2009
I've stopped mailing these out because my own Inbox is increasingly stuffed with unsolicited emails. And I would hate you to feel about receiving eatWashington notifications the way I resent being bombarded.
But if you would like to keep receiving alerts, just let me know by email at eatwashington@gmail.com. read more...
Extras: Pickled garlic - 31 Dec 1969
Pickled garlic - Kratiem Dong - is a popular Thai specialty that is very good for high blood pressure sufferers. Since you can buy huge containers of ready-peeled cloves at CostCo or H Mart and even some Giants, it's worth knowing how to make it at home. read more...
The lunch shift is over and chef Peter Smith, owner of PS 7’s restaurant is surrounded by gin. No, he’s not relaxing over a drink. The gin is in bowls in an pre-formed state. It’s the mash, a mix of herbs and berries and peels and roots that Smith has worked out how to use in his food as flavorings.
Chew On This: Your first 'Duh' of the year...
Eggplant
Baked beans - the musical fruit
Ribollita - wondersoup or wodge?
Yasaman Persian Bakery - one of my favorites
Breads - a good chew
Duck & goose
A festive 'Special': Foie Gras Creme Caramel
Festive presents weird and wacky at World Market
Walnut oil
The perfect Yorkshire pudding
Chew On This: The acai berry diet can only thin your wallet...
The Queen Mum's favorite cake
West Indian Black Cake
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