Charm City Cook
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Photo: Bloom & Nourish It’s technically still summer…as my melted lip balm in the car told me just yesterday. BUT…fall will be here before we know it. Fall is the best. A chill in the air, football games, pumpkin everything — and WOW, baseball is still going — here we come post-season! How cool is …
A few weeks ago, I attended a media dinner at The Corner Pantry, the new cafe and bakery in Lake Falls Village, the small shopping center at the corner of Falls Road and Lake Avenue. The cafe space had previously been Banksy’s Cafe and I felt bad that I never had a chance to go …
Rejoice, rejoice…the farmers market is brimming with local, gorgeous tomatoes. (And corn!) It almost makes me want to cry. To see the tomatoes in my garden thriving…it’s something special. I love to make tomato sauce, tomato sammies, tomato soup and more while these beauties are in season. My favorite thing to make (and can) is Tomato Basil …
Salsa Verde is a great thing to have around and in the summer – so much brighter and lighter than the usual salsa. You can get fresh local tomatillos at your local farmers market right now. Check out this great version from Rick Bayless. Ingredients: 8 ounces (5 to 6 medium) tomatillos, husked and …
Rejoice, rejoice…the farmers market is brimming with local, gorgeous tomatoes. (And corn!) It almost makes me want to cry. To see the tomatoes in my garden thriving…it’s something special. I love to make tomato sauce, tomato sammies, tomato soup and more while these beauties are in season. My favorite thing to make (and can) is Tomato Basil …
I hadn’t been to Sobo Cafe in years. Anna Leventis, a Baltimore native, has owned and operated the restaurant since May of 2012 and I’ve heard consistently positive things about this place, so I thought it was time I visit again. And I’m glad I did. What a gem. Spreads of spicy feta, rosemary hummus, …
In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner, the Smithsonian Channel and the National Museum of American History created “Raise A Glass to History.” The Smithsonian chose 14 mixologists from around the country to create a patriotic cocktail and Baltimore’s own Brendan Dorr of B&O American Brasserie was one of those chosen. Brendan’s …
I’ve been having a hard time writing this post. It’s not a eulogy. It’s not an obituary. Fred Rasmussen has written a quite lovely one. Have you read it? Here you go. Nelson Carey, Grand Cru wine bar owner, dies at 50. This is just a thank you. Many considered Nelson a friend, mentor and …
One of my favorite food websites is The Kitchn. For a home cook like me, it is a great resource. I have already referenced this post about a dozen times to see if I’m storing my farmers market purchases properly! A Few General Guidelines Do Not Store Fruits and Vegetables Together. Fruits that give off high …
