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One of the ancient grains from way back when rediscovered by chefs and nutritionists.
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Plaza Latina - one of my favorite markets - 13 Apr 2009

The mother of BLT Steak chef, Victor Albisu, owns this Latino market that used to be in Alexandria, on Pickett Street. Now you'll find it in the Idylwood Plaza, behind Whole Foods on Leesburg Pike. A Peruvian, she makes her own sausages and chorizos, from Guatemalan, Argentinian picante, Mexican and Salvadorean recipes, along with morcilla. And there's a range of meats at remarkable prices from the cheerful butchers behind the counter. read more...

Sides: Quinoa - an alternative to risotto - 8 May 2008

If you feel cooking risotto successfully is a daunting process, try quinoa instead. Not only is it one of the most nutritious grains around, it's also a breeze to turn into a dish to eat with meat or fish or cook up with vegetables for a vegetarian meal. read more...

Quinoa - 8 May 2008

Quinoa is a grain so ancient it's sometimes called the 'mother' of all grains. read more...

Two women to watch
There are culinary people whose careers are worth keeping an eye on. On my list of foodies to follow is Janet Cam, one of the restaurant world's really good general managers - warm but professional, with a great wine palate to boot. And she's about to be back on the floor of a new Washington restaurant in whose kitchen you'll find Roberto Donna's once right-hand/left-hand executive chef, Amy Brandwein.
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