From the monthly archives:

May 2008

Cheddar Garlic Biscuits and Maple Apple Sausage

May 16, 2008

The Diva had a veterinarian appointment on Friday morning, which meant there was a kitty smackdown in Shaw. To say she doesn’t like getting into her carrier is an understatement, especially considering the scratches I now have on my calf. I just feel sorry for the ears of everyone in the waiting room this morning. [...]

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Chicken Stock for Dummies…Which Would Be Me

May 16, 2008

I definitely did not have my kitchen mojo last Saturday. My first attempt at making chicken stock was a failure. Against all the advice I spout, I didn’t have all my ingredients at the ready before I started cooking. So when the recipe called for 3 quarts of boiling water, I wasn’t prepared. I didn’t [...]

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Rhubarb Pistachio Quick Bread

May 15, 2008

Did I mention I had an assload of pistachios? I did? Well I guess you shouldn’t be surprised by this recipe, now should you? So stop judging me! I have little control at grocery stores and will put things in my basket that are totally illogical…like a big ass bag of pistachios when I only [...]

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Cherry Pistachio Scones

May 14, 2008

After several kitchen mishaps during the weekend, I needed something comforting on Sunday. Before heading to the market, I decided to make some scones. I had been craving them since the neighborhood brunch, so I pulled out my Barefoot Contessa cookbook and set out to put my own spin on Ina’s delightful treats.

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Springtime at the Farmers Market

May 13, 2008

I hadn’t been to the Dupont Circle Farmers Market since my last visit in the dead of Winter, which was basically potatoes on parade. So on Sunday, I brought along my new friend Nikka, a Dupont Circle Farmers Market virgin, and James for a look at the start of the growing season (and my lovely [...]

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