Everything you need to know about the varieties of Thai Curry Pastes.
Source: Guide to Thai Curry Pastes
Author: tango449
Homestead Farm Market
Homestead Farm Market at Fruit Hill Orchard
2502 N. Frederick Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
540-323-0221
https://thehomesteadfarmatfruithillorchard.com/
Just west of Winchester, VA on Route 522 is the wonderful Homestead Farm Market. It is just a few miles past the large, pricy, market drawing customers from the Northern Virginia suburbs.
There is a nice selection of high-quality fresh vegetables.
They offer many local jams, honey, jellies, and wines.
You can’t find any fresher than “while you wait harvesting.”
Upstairs is a mixtures of antiques and modern-day accent pieces.
September is a great time to visit and get a glimpse of their sunflower field. If you are making that fall trip to any of the orchards in the Winchester area be sure to stop by the Homestead Farm Market. You won’t be disappointed.
Dried mushrooms are an umami powerhouse. Here’s how to use them.
Dried mushrooms are worth keeping on hand, whether you’re subbing them for fresh or want to add savory oomph to your recipes.
Source: Dried mushrooms are an umami powerhouse. Here’s how to use them.
What Is Mexican Oregano? And Is It Really Different From the Other Stuff?
Allow us to explain.
Source: What Is Mexican Oregano? And Is It Really Different From the Other Stuff?
KitchenAid Cordless 5-Cup Chopper On Sale
Amazon has the black, red, and blue velvet models of this great prep tool on sale for $69.99, 30% off the regular price. The cordless feature is awesome.
Old Dominion Doggery
Old Dominion Doggery & Burger Shoppe
133 E King St.
Strasburg, VA 22657
540-465-1700
http://www.olddominiondoggery.com/
American | $
Many people know Strasburg, VA, about 80 miles west of Washington, DC, for it’s antique malls. On our last trip we discovered Old Dominion Doggery right on the main street in town. We have probably driven passed it 10 or 15 times over the years. Something caught my eye and my brain screamed “HOT DOGS”.
A simple but fun décor.
They offer an extensive menu of unique hot dog and hamburger combinations. The wall board shows some of their more popular selections.
My wife had the Philly Burger with Grilled Peppers, Onions, Sautéed Mushrooms, and Cheese Whiz. They use 100% grass fed beef and the burger was quite tasty. The hand cut fries was great.
I had to go for the Chopper Dog, wrapped in Bacon, deep fried, then topped with BBQ Sauce, Onions, and Relish. It was off-the-charts good. A great combination of sweet, tangy, and a salty crunch from the deep fried bacon.
If you are rolling through the area and hungry for something different consider stopping in. The food is simple high quality fare at a reasonable price. The staff is friendly and the noise level was low late in the afternoon.
Baking powder vs. baking soda: How they’re different, which to use when and more
While they serve a similar purpose, baking powder and baking soda are different and not necessarily interchangeable.
Source: Baking powder vs. baking soda: How they’re different, which to use when and more
Instant Pot Prime Day Sale
Amazon has the 8qt Duo Plus Instant Pot, lately priced at $119.95 for $89.99 today and tomorrow. The larger pot makes a difference when cooking for 4 or more.
Zojirushi 5-1/2-Cup Rice Cooker Deal on Prime Day
Amazon has dropped the price on the Zojirushi large rice cooker to $99.99 from $162.19. Zojirushi is the Gold Standard of rice cookers. We have had ours for 20 years and its still going strong.
A ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Finalist Is Opening a Giant Italian Restaurant in Tysons Corner
Chef Declan Horgan | Photo by FOX via Getty Images
Chef Declan Horgan is working with the owner of Texas Jack’s on a “nouveaux ranch” restaurant that will serve pizza, pasta, and seafood The owner of popular Arlington’s barbecue joint Texas Jack’s has hired an experienced D.C. chef with a some reality TV notoriety to his name to run an 11,000-square-foot Italian restaurant coming to Tysons later this year.
Source: A ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Finalist Is Opening a Giant Italian Restaurant in Tysons Corner
