Snowpocalypse Now: The Baking & Cooking Proje...

In case you’ve been under a rock or locked in your house watching nothing but Jersey Shore reruns (who am I to judge…I watch Rock of Love), we’re expecting a bit o’snow this weekend in DC.  In preparation for what apparently is going to be the biggest storm to hit DC EVER (what??? I’m just jumping on the over-panic bandwagon), I decided to try out some new recipes while snowed in.  I threw out...

Support Common Good City Farm...

One of my favorite non-profit organizations in DC, Common Good City Farm, is hosting a fundraising event called Sounds of Hope on Friday, September 18th at the Potters House.  As some of you may already know, Common Good City Farm (formerly the 7th Street Garden) provides hands on farming experience while educating the public about healthy eating and sustainable agriculture.  Common Good City Farm also provides lower...

On Hiatus...

Don’t adjust your sets…it is in fact The Boy writing this little missive.  I’m sure you are all wondering why Shaw Girl hasn’t posted more peach recipes lately.  Unfortunately, some health concerns have come up and she is unable to do much cooking or photographing.  So as much as this pains her, she will have to put Adventures in Shaw on hiatus until she gets better.  Hopefully you guys will...

Yeah, I’m Free…Free Fallin’!...

Oh yeah, that’s me…and that’s the sky.  As you can clearly see, there is a man strapped to my back and I’m pretty much hurtling to the ground.  I was bat shit terrified on the plane, but I did it…and it was fan-fucking-tastic! ...

FoodBuzz 24, 24, 24: Virginia Farmland Summer Sols...

The local food movement has gathered steam over the last two decades, bringing with it an intent to educate the American public about the food they eat.  Considered one of the founders of this movement, Alice Waters has been championing organic and locally grown, in season produce for years.  Her teachings have helped to bring about a higher consciousness of agribusiness and how it feeds us.  Taking this idea of following...