Source: How to Feed a Dictator, by Witold Szablowski book review – The Washington Post
Recipes
Why a Jar of Roasted Red Peppers Should Be in Everyone’s Pantry
The truly transformative pantry staple beats the pants off your dry beans.
Source: Why a Jar of Roasted Red Peppers Should Be in Everyone’s Pantry
Peanut Butter Pie
This creamy, decadent peanut butter pie recipe has a no-bake filling nested in a buttery graham cracker crust. It comes together in no time, making it an easy, satisfying dessert. I love using peanut butter in both sweet and savory recipes.
Source: Savory Simple Peanut Butter Pie
How to Knead Dough and Why It’s Important When You’re Making a Yeasted Bread
How to knead dough, how to know when you’ve kneaded enough, whether to use a floured or un-floured surface and why it matters.
Source: How to Knead Dough and Why It’s Important When You’re Making a Yeasted Bread
Quick and Easy Skillet Brownie
Raid your pantry for the ultimate that takes 8 minutes to prepare! No skillet? No problem! Check out these pan alternatives…
Source: Quick and Easy Skillet Brownie
Bacon Pancake Dippers
Something magical happens when a crispy piece of bacon gets a warm hug from a pillowy soft pancake…
Source: Bacon Pancake Dippers
What to Eat When You’re Sick – Bon Appétit Recipes
From brothy soups to cleansing teas, these are the recipes we reach for when we’re feeling under the weather.
The Best Brownies Are the Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix and I Will Not Apologize
Don’t make Ghirardelli’s dark chocolate brownies because they’re easy, make them because they’re the best. Sometimes there is no need to make something from scratch when a less expensive, better version is available off the shelf.
Source: The Best Brownies Are the Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix and I Will Not Apologize
The Burger Shack
The Burger Shack
13661 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy. (Rt. 50)
Chantilly, VA 20151
703-263-1901
https://www.theburgershackchantilly.com/
American | $
Not a large place, but most of the business I saw at lunch time was take out.
I ordered a bacon cheeseburger. It was cooked perfectly and had a nice flavor. The frys looked hand cut and were not overly salted.
A local TV station believes it is one of the top ten burgers in the Washington, DC area.
If you’re in Chantilly and are looking for a quick great lunch give The Burger Shack a try.
The Best Stand Mixer for Bakers, According to BraveTart
A brief look at the unique capabilities of a stand mixer (spoiler alert, it’s about power, not convenience), and which model our resident pastry wizard prefers.
Source: The Best Stand Mixer for Bakers, According to BraveTart
