Hugh Acheson on Life in the South, Instagram and His Fave Places to Eat
Photo credit: Emily Hall Hugh Acheson is my favorite Instagrammer. Okay, I …
House of Brownies
A brush with fame. But…this is Baltimore, so it was the most low-key brush with fame ever.
Salted Caramel Brownie Love in the Baltimore Sun
Photo by Amy Davis – The Baltimore Sun Well, this week was an exciting one. I’ve been making my salted caramel brownies for about two years now and this week, they were highlighted by The Baltimore Sun. Big thanks to writer Laura Cech and photographer Amy Davis – they both did a great job. None …
Chef Chris Scanga of Petit Louis Bistro
Every once in a while, I meet a Baltimore chef who’s actually from Baltimore. That’s nice. They already know the city, understand the vibe. It has to be hard to come into a city you’re not from and really understand your audience…that takes some time. Chris Scanga of Petit Louis had a leg up. He …
The Local Fry: Fries and Wings…and Paris!
Before we talk about food, I need to tell you something. The owners of The Local Fry – Liz and Kevin – met in Paris. Seriously, I love that. I have been to Paris three times and never met my person. I don’t think he lives there. But I still love Paris.
Spring Has Sprung At Area Farmers Markets
Spring. It gives you a feeling of hopefulness, no? Me, I’m hopeful for asparagus. And peas. And oh yeah, rhubarb! (And tulips, peonies, hydrangeas…) The JFX farmers market opened last Sunday, daffodils are out and the winter coat has been moved to the back of the closet. Thank GOD.
Chef Josh Hershkovitz of Hersh’s Pizza
Josh Hershkovitz of Hersh’s Pizza is a man of many talents. A Baltimore native and graduate of McDonogh School and the University of Chicago, he studied both sculpture and philosophy in college. He also has an MBA. And the cooking. He certainly has that down. Aren’t you glad he chose cooking? After college, Josh briefly moved …
Sparkling Grapefruit Sangria To Toast The End Of Winter
Yes, it snowed in Baltimore on the first official day of spring. Poo. Everyone’s pretty sick of winter. Even, me…and I love snow. Well, I have to admit it’s mainly because for the last 13 years I worked at a school, so I’d get snow days. Yes, snow days are the best. (However.) I’m ready …
Zensations By Jen Has A Cure For What Ails You
For aches, pains, tiredness and more, Jenny Ehrhardt of Zensations by Jen has you covered. Naturally.