Charm City Cook
My mom’s crab soup is a classic. It’s simple, easy and incredibly comforting. Like a lot of things she made for us over the years, the recipe wasn’t written down in its entirety — until now. Mom and I have been talking about this soup for the last few months, which kind of broth, crab …
Even though this is primarily a food blog, every so often i like to write about other areas of life that interest me, like mental health and home organization. Like many of you, over the past year I experienced some personal challenges. But when I think about it, there was also a lot of growth, …
The world of booze-free cocktails is changing very, very quickly, friends. Gone are the days of your only non-alcoholic (NA) options at a bar or restaurant — or at home for that matter — being soda, iced tea, water, juice, etc. Boring. So limited! But, with the rise of “mindful drinking”, lots of exciting new …
Everyone has tools that they use all the time and we’d be lost without. I taught a cooking class at a friend’s house a while back and left my favorite spatula behind – you would have thought I left my arm there – I missed it so much! Yes, it’s probably weird that I have …
Over the last few years, I’ve fallen for Virginia. Here are a few reasons: It’s not very far from Baltimore. I can drive country roads on my way there. The people I’ve encountered have been friendly and down to earth. I don’t have to cross the Bay Bridge to get there. Did I mention country …
I put a post on Facebook a while back asking for travel ideas. I wanted a place I could drive to, three hours or less, no big scary bridges (sorry, Eastern Shore) and a relaxing environment. A friend of mine messaged me about the Savage River Lodge. She said they have yurts and cabins and …
Walking through Lafayette CemeteryOysters at PecheSazeracs at Tujague’sLive music at Preservation HallBeignets at Cafe Du MondeThe Piano Bar at Lafitte’sRamos Gin Fizzes at the Sazerac BarThe best bartender at The French 75 BarOyster Po’boys at ParkwayFrozen Irish Coffee at Erin RoseLate Night Martinis at Clancy’sWine and jazz at BacchanalBrunch at Compère LapinCrab beignets at La …
I like being at home. But I also really, really like staying in hotels. Two nights is ideal, but really one night with a soaking tub, room service and a huge bed — yes! I’m actually planning my next hotel stay in my head right now. What can I say, I like what I like. …
THE BEST EGG SALAD INGREDIENTS 8 cooked eggs, peeled and coarsely chopped 1/3 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons crisp celery, chopped 2 teaspoons Maille Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon Maille whole grain mustard Frank’s Red Hot sauce Salt and pepper Romaine lettuce hearts Bread of choice INSTRUCTIONS Place cooked eggs into a large bowl Add mayonnaise, …
