Looking for something new for breakfast? These made getting out of bed sligggghtly less painful.
Author: tango449
What Is the Best Mayo And Why Is It Kewpie?
When mayonnaise is this good, you put it on everything. Be sure to get the Japanese version and not the Kewpie made in the United States. It may be all in my head, but I feel like the Japanese made is better.
Freezing Herbs and Citrus
Freezing herbs and citrus. What a perfect time to talk about this topic as I’m sure we are all bringing in plants from outdoors and have a desire to want to preserve the freshness of summer.
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What Is Pepperoni and How Do I Get The Best Stuff?
Pepperoni, the number one pizza ingredient.
Chef Patrick O’Connell Opens Patty O’s Café
Patty O’s Café & Bakery
389 Main St.
Washington, VA 22747
(540) 675-3801
https://www.pattyoscafe.com/
American | $$
Nearly 30 years after purchasing the property Chef Patrick O’Connell converted the old Post Office building into his latest show piece, Patty O’s Café and Bakery.
The transformation into an elegant corner café is remarkable. From the fanciest outdoor heater I have ever seen to ridiculously comfortable custom made wooden chairs, no expense was spared.
From the dinning room looking into the bar area we caught a glimpse of Chef Patrick, in his signature Dalmatian print chef pants, watching over even the smallest detail. There is a wonderful fire place in the dinning room and the lighting is spectacular. Too many restaurants feel a “fumble around in the dark” light setting is key to ambience then complain when all the pictures on Yelp are dark and look like crap.
For my first course I had a wonderful Crock of Pimento Cheese with paper thin Carraway Flatbread. Some of the finest Pimento Cheese in Virginia can be found at White’s Wayside Restaurant in Churchville, this is on par with that. The super thin flatbread was perfect, anything thicker would be too much.
For my entrée I chose the Half Pound Angus Burger with Tomato Jam, Crispy Onions, and Comte Cheese. The beef is from the renowned Ovoka Farm in Paris, VA. Ovoka is one of the few Virginia farms raising Angus and Wagyu beef.
For dessert I had the Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse. It was super smooth and not overly chocolate.
If you haven’t been to Washington, VA at night it’s a magical sight year round. The Inn and sounding area, which now includes the Café, is lit up. The Café is open for lunch and dinner Friday through Tuesday. The Bakery is located on the side of the building and opens early in the morning offering specialty coffee drinks and pastry.
The wait staff was professional and attentive. The noise level was low. The menu prices are reasonable considering the quality of the food. If you want an “Inn at Little Washington” type experience at a fifth the price be sure to visit soon.
We Tested 6 Methods for Storing Mushrooms and Found a Clear Winner
The best method for storing mushrooms not only kept them free of slime and mold, it actually made the mushrooms taste better too.
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How Does Salt Work and Why Does It Make Food Taste So Good?
You love salt, but do you really know salt?
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Dizzy Fest is Back
Dizzy Fest
October 9, 2021
10AM to 4PM (ish)
Dizzy Pig BBQ Supply Store
11301 Braden Dr
Manassas, VA 20109
2020 passed without one of Virginia’s premiere BBQ events. Back this year and better than ever, tickets (Dizzy Pig calls them memberships) are going fast. Memberships are $60 each and get you access to sample multiple courses of hot-off-the-grill food creations from over 20 cook teams. The food is prepared on Big Green Eggs and is amazing.
The teams set up early and are cranking out breakfast items by 10am. Here are some examples of the imaginative dishes you can sample.
Smoked Deviled Eggs
Pastrami Breakfast Sandwich
You will learn some great ways to use an array of Dizzy Pig’s world famous seasonings. Dizzy Fest usually sells out so don’t wait, get your membership now.
Guide to Thai Curry Pastes
Everything you need to know about the varieties of Thai Curry Pastes.
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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.
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