Free Things in DC: Artomatic 2008...

And this is one of the many things I love about DC: a 12 story building filled with visual art and theatrical, dance and musical performances…all for free! It’s called Artomatic and it’s running until June 15th. Bonus points for being VERY metro accessible (you can see the building where it’s housed – Capitol Plaza – from the train) and did I mention it’s free? ...

Goat Cheese, Artichoke and Roasted Red Pepper Pizz...

I have found the Holy Grail of pizza doughs…and I am a better woman because of it. This dough can take on any toppings and still come out crisp and sturdy. It can withstand my falling asleep slightly while waiting for it to cook in the oven and still come out tasting fantastic. And since I still had three balls of dough left from the original recipe, I decided a homemade pizza would be a good way to pass the time...

Adventures in…U Street Dining (Happy Birthda...

About a month ago, I hopped onto the metro and went up one stop to U Street (I’m not lazy…just really, really bad with directions), a neighborhood I know little about. I was meeting Jamie (not to be confused with my friend James…two completely different people, trust me) for dinner at Creme Cafe and Lounge and didn’t want to be late. I opted to take the metro instead of wandering around aimlessly in...

Top Chef Rant…...

Okay, I have just finished watching this week’s episode of Top Chef and if you have TiVo’d it and don’t want to know the results, don’t read beyond the jump. But to say I am PISSED is an understatement… ...

Asparagus, Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato SauteR...

I have eaten polenta numerous times at restaurants, but I’ve never made it before. So as I was trying to keep my sanity while quarantined, I decided to try my hand at a creamy polenta. When it was done, I decided to top it with some of the asparagus, roasted red pepper and tomato saute I had made a few days earlier. And let me just say, don’t even bother with the whole grains…go polenta all the way with...