Coconut oil is a versatile ingredient that works wonders in both sweet and savory applications. Here’s how to make the most of your jar. Read More
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Here Are D.C.’s 2018 James Beard Awards Semifinalists
Here are the local players who made the first cut Beard season has officially arrived: Today the James Beard Foundation released its list of Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists for 2018. On Wednesday, March 14, the foundation will release its (much shorter) list of final nominees at Philadelphia’s Parc, hosted by James Beard Award–winning restaurateur Stephen Starr alongside the Foundation’s new CEO Clare Reichenbach .
Source: Here Are D.C.’s 2018 James Beard Awards Semifinalists
Food Among Friends
As often as possible my wife and I get together with a group of amazing friends near Charlottesville for wonderful conversation and great food. Everyone is a skilled cook and comes up with simple but savory dishes to satisfy our group that includes gluten free and vegetarians. Take a look at our lunch.
Smoked Steelhead Trout
Lentil Salads
Salad Greens
Kale with cranberries and a poppy seed dressing.
Mushroom Lasagna
Raspberries
Grilled Lemons
Grilled pineapple, half brushed with maple syrup and half with a ginger sauce.
Deviled eggs, half dusted with Dizzy Pig Bombay Currish and half with their Pineapple Head seasonings.
Tiramisu, half gluten free and half with extra gluten.
Flourless Chocolate Cake with home-made whipped cream, crystalized orange peel, and a blood orange sauce.
Petit Louis Bistro
Petit Louis Bistro
10215 Wincopin Cir.
Columbia, MD 21044
410-964-9999
http://www.petitlouis.com/
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French | $
We met a friend for lunch on a really cold day. Once inside we found a quaint French bistro with a fireplace burning and warmed up quickly. Normally I post about dinners but this lunch was exceptional. It is also worth noting the owners, the Forman Wolf Restaurant Group, will close Petit Louis Bistro soon to do a brand reset and remodel. The new restaurant will be a more casual Italian space called Lupa.
The décor is classic bistro.
The rich full bodied coffee with the fireplace warmed me up.
The traditional French Onion Soup was excellent and not overly salty.
I ordered the Beef Bourguignon with Braised Beef, Egg Noodles, Mushrooms, Bacon, and Pearl Onions. The beef was super tender in a wonderful sauce. The soft egg noodle are perfect for the dish.
My wife had the Grilled Shrimp Brochette with Ratatouille , Tomato Coulis, Garlic Butter Sauce. The shrimp was cooked perfectly with a wonderful garlic butter sauce.
Crispy Eggplant with Roasted Tomato , Chèvre, Pistou, and Olive Tapenade.
Crème Brûlée with caramelized sugar and cocoa nib tuile.
Blood Orange Gateaux, a crème anglaise, pistachio buttercream, crispy meringue, and candied pistachios dessert.
My Chocolate Mousse with Espresso, Grand Marnier, and Lace Tuile was amazing. It was smooth with just the right chocolate taste.
I’m not sure how much longer Petit Louis Bistro will be around but if you are in the area and have a chance to get lunch before it closes you won’t be disappointed.
How to Buy Olive Oil: A Beginner’s Guide
It’s a confusing world out there. Here’s how to buy olive oil that you can feel great about, without breaking the bank.
Inn at Little Washington Marks 40th Anniversary with 4 Gourmet Bashes
The year-long celebration includes caviar, concerts, and trips to France Award-winning restaurateur Patrick O’Connell is celebrating the four decades he’s spent turning the sleepy town of Washington, Virginia, into a culinary destination by throwing four lavish parties spread across two continents and spanning 350 years.
Source: Inn at Little Washington Marks 40th Anniversary with 4 Gourmet Bashes
4 Simple Sous Vide Recipes to Start Your Sous Vide Journey
Sous vide steak, chicken, pork belly, and more ways to play with your new kitchen toy.
Source: 4 Simple Sous Vide Recipes to Start Your Sous Vide Journey
How the Instant Pot became a viral sensation through word of mouth
By this point, you’ve probably heard of the Instant Pot. Chances are, you or someone you know owns one. It’s an electric pressure cooker that can do almost everything and costs around $100. The first Instant Pot was created in 2009, and it’s been steadily amassing fans ever since.
Source: How the Instant Pot became a viral sensation through word of mouth
We Ate at Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
5805 Trinity Pkwy
Centreville, VA 20120
703-266-9755
https://www.carrabbas.com
Italian | $
The water was good.
The Best Shrimp Quesadillas
Check your local supermarket on January 2nd and I bet you will find a deal on some left over shrimp party platters. Her is a great recipe for a tasty mixture of spicy shrimp, sautéed onions & bell peppers, garlic, and melted cheese crisped in a tortilla. These quesadillas are simple and a delicious way to enjoy shrimp! Calling all shrimp lovers! These DELICIOUS shrimp quesadillas are a must try.
Source: The Best Shrimp Quesadillas
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