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Food is good
Photo: The Vintage Mixer I’m not the biggest fan of the word foodie. I don’t hate it, I just don’t use it. I’m pretty sure I am what people would call a foodie (yep, I write about food and keep chickens), but I really just think of myself to be someone who really loves good food and …
Last summer, I received a comment on my blog that was so fun. A crew member of House of Cards wrote to say that lots of people on set follow my blog and Instagram. Wait, WHAT DID YOU SAY? I looked the message again. Read it out loud. To myself. Yep, that’s what it says. …
The Arabbers. These guys have been around Baltimore City for 150+ years. Some have said that it’s cruel. One friend said to me, “Oh, they must be selling drugs,” but whatever your take on them, they are part of Baltimore’s history. This article “The Last of the Arabbers” by Eater’s David Frey was eye-opening for me. …
Over the past few years, I’ve sipped my share of cocktails in Charm City. I’ve learned about spirits, bitters and shrubs, infusions, ice (yes, the ice game is key) and more. For example, when the bartender describes a cocktail as “spirit forward,” that usually means boozay. Many of the most creative drinks I’ve had were dreamed up by the folks of the …
I dig fall. Chill in the air, fire pits, sweaters, football (and right now BASEBALL IN BALTIMORE!) And, squash, cauliflower, pumpkins and more. Check out this great little round up of fall vegetables and what to do with them. I love the kitchn – one of the best food sites out there. Fall Vegetables You …
This is by far my most favorite soup. Ever. In the whole world. p.s. It’s not on your stupid diet… My favorite part of the recipe is that last line that reads, “Serve hot with a garnish of hot bacon.” Thank you, Ina. I know we could be pals. Photo: Pink Parsley Ina Garten’s Cheddar Corn …
If you read my blog or follow me on the Insta, you know that I had a definite favorite restaurant in PABU, Michael Mina and Ken Tominaga’s fabulous Japanese izakaya at the Four Seasons Baltimore. Sadly, it closed earlier this year. Coming in November is its replacement, Azumi, from Ouzo Bay owner Alex Smith. In the …
You see these “lists” all the time. Top places to eat and drink in tons of cities. And when they focus on Baltimore, I am sometimes confused. Sometimes I say things to my computer screen like….”Noooooo. They got this all wrong. They clearly don’t live here…who is this person?” Blah blah blah.
Photo: Martha Stewart Celeriac (also known as celery root) is an ingredient that I would actually say I’m obsessed with…and it will be in season any minute. I primarily use it in butternut squash soup, but you can also use it in salads, slaw, stock and more. Look for bright green leaves and solid, crisp …
