Where I. posted an article on WhereInDC - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
I have loved doing this blog for the last year and change.  I loved creating and trying out new recipes.  I ate at a lot of amazing restaurants (and yes, some duds).  But it was fun and entertaining.  But I’m starting a new and very positive chapter in my life and have decided to spend more ...
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Where I. posted an article on WhereInDC - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
I know how many feel about Lauriol Plaza.  And I am one of those who groans and rolls her eyes when the restaurant comes up as a dinner choice.  But when it was clear I wasn’t going to get out of going this time, I decided to suck it up and go.  Besides, maybe it would be better than the last t...
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Where I. posted an article on WhereInDC - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
OK, so before I tell you what I thought of this recipe of Irish Soda Bread (which used yogurt), I need to tell you that I needed to use up some Greek yogurt that was in my fridge.  I also need to confess something that I haven’t yet told you. I hate yogurt.  I love the frozen stuff, but it’s ...
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Where I. posted an article on WhereInDC - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
Again, using up more of the yogurt in my fridge by making a recipe for cinnamon raisin yogurt biscuits. As with any biscuit recipe, don’t over-mix!  With the cinnamon/sugar mixture, I’d put in 3/4 of the mix and keep out only 1/4 of it for the top.  When I did a 50/50, I found I had too much ...
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Where I. posted an article on WhereInDC - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
Continuing to use the Daily Drool Web site, I made the whole wheat dog cookies from Dublin, OH that are about 1/4 the way down.  I didn’t have any wheat germ and I ommitted garlic since it is toxic for dogs.  Instead of regular milk, I used 1/4 cup of whipped cream.  Also, I substituted unbl...
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Where I. posted an article on WhereInDC - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
I know, low-fat fudgy cream cheese brownies?  Is that possible?  It is — I promise!  I was shockingly enjoying them because the brownies were chocolate-y and moist.      I think I could have lived without the cream cheese top and saved myself some more calories.  But I know that’s just...
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Where I. posted an article on WhereInDC - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
In one of Food & Wine’s recent magazines, they provided a recipe for Jacque Pepin’s favorite pound cake.  They said he likes to add candied citrus fruit rinds, etc.  Since I couldn’t find it posted online somewhere, here the recipe: 2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 1 1/4 c sugar 1 ts...
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Where I. posted an article on WhereInDC - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
In honor of Paul Harvey, I thought I’d do a brain dump on a few of the restaurants and recipes that I had been waiting to post.  Instead, here’s a very abbreviated version of my thoughts: Restaurants: Pret a Manger – If you’re a reader of this blog, you know I hate pre-made sandwiches. ...
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Where I. posted an article on WhereInDC - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
I know I took a break from talking about pho, but I left the best for last.  I love Pho Saigon and it’s closely tied with Pho Xe Lua for the best pho so far.   Here’s the menu: Food: What makes this one of the best pho places? The broth was incredibly aromatic and flavorful.  The beef wa...
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Where I. posted an article on WhereInDC - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
I love spice cookies and the photo from this spice cookie recipe looked perfect!  It was super easy to mix, but I would recommend doubling the amount of raisins.  Yes, I actually had some in my cupboard and used them in the recipe.  I would also put the dough in the fridge so the cookies don’...
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