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Merry Ethiopian Christmas

Funny, I just made Ethiopian last night... it is so easy around here (I live in Arlington) to find good quality ingredients if you want to give it a try. I love making it, but we do go out to eat in the U street corridior... my man's favorite is the raw special Kitfo at Etete. I am going to have to check that bakery out.

VioletHeather at 4:54PM on 01/07/08

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Great Gelato. Not Ice Cream. In the U.S. Where? Whose?

I third Dolcezza. I think last summer I had siux different pints in rotation... the lemon and opal basil sorbetto was incredible, and I must embarrasingly admit to having consumed an entire mixed pint of the Toigo Orchards pear and dark chocolate. The stomach ache was profound, but worth it.

VioletHeather at 4:49PM on 01/07/08

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Where should I eat in Charlottesville?

I totally second your recommendation for the Main Street Market. My boyfriend and I live in Arlington, and when we recently visited C-ville we were so surprized by this little foodie mecca. And please, don't dare skip the chocolate shop. It is totally awesome.... I think we may have to make the 3 hour drive for a day trip :)
The city is also surrounded by vineyards, so we usually hit a few when we go :)

VioletHeather at 11:31AM on 12/28/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Heritage Smoked Ham

Definitely swiaa and mustard, but it has now come to my attention that pimenton spread would be awesome on there as well....

VioletHeather at 12:12PM on 12/12/07

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Merry Ethiopian Christmas

Funny, I just made Ethiopian last night... it is so easy around here (I live in Arlington) to find good quality ingredients if you want to give it a try. I love making it, but we do go out to eat in the U street corridior... my man's favorite is the raw special Kitfo at Etete. I am going to have to check that bakery out.

VioletHeather at 4:54PM on 01/07/08

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Great Gelato. Not Ice Cream. In the U.S. Where? Whose?

I third Dolcezza. I think last summer I had siux different pints in rotation... the lemon and opal basil sorbetto was incredible, and I must embarrasingly admit to having consumed an entire mixed pint of the Toigo Orchards pear and dark chocolate. The stomach ache was profound, but worth it.

VioletHeather at 4:49PM on 01/07/08

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Where should I eat in Charlottesville?

I totally second your recommendation for the Main Street Market. My boyfriend and I live in Arlington, and when we recently visited C-ville we were so surprized by this little foodie mecca. And please, don't dare skip the chocolate shop. It is totally awesome.... I think we may have to make the 3 hour drive for a day trip :)
The city is also surrounded by vineyards, so we usually hit a few when we go :)

VioletHeather at 11:31AM on 12/28/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Heritage Smoked Ham

Definitely swiaa and mustard, but it has now come to my attention that pimenton spread would be awesome on there as well....

VioletHeather at 12:12PM on 12/12/07

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Win Your Thanksgiving Turkey!

Brined definitely, then roasted in the oven... boring maybe, but always turns out perfect :)

VioletHeather at 12:23PM on 11/16/07

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Cook the Book: 'Savory Bread From the Mediterranean'

paratha and naan are my favorite :)

VioletHeather at 3:40PM on 10/10/07

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Eastern Market: Almost Back to Normal

I am from Arlington, Va and used to go to Eastern Market a lot on the weekends. It looks like it is hopping again... time to go back! thanks for the pics and the story, Ed :)

VioletHeather at 12:26PM on 09/21/07

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Cook the Book: 'Southern Belly'

For Cajun, the Gumbo Shop in NOLA, for BBQ, Stamey's in Greensboro, NC, and local Southern, Southside 815 in Alexandria VA. They have the best sweet potato biscuits and peach and pepper jelly.

VioletHeather at 10:14AM on 09/14/07

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Voluptuous Veg and Prurient Protein

Oh those Mega Whole Foods are really one of my favorite places to shop. We just got one out in the DC area about 6 months ago, and I love the place. The wine bar alone is worth the drive. That and my boyfrined likes to play w/ the giant emu eggs :)

VioletHeather at 10:57AM on 09/07/07

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My 'Local' list

For DC and Northern VA:
Restaurants:
Jaleo - DC or Crystal City... great tapas
Bebo - Crystal City... wonderful pizza and the rest of the menu rocks too
Kotobuki - DC (Palisades)... best bargain sushi, so fresh
Sushi-Ko - DC (Glover Park)... best expensive sushi
Etete - DC (U St. Corridor)... great Ethiopian, great prices
Heritage India - DC (Glover Park)... great Moghul Indian
Dolcezza - DC (Georgetown)... best gelato ever
Colorado Kitchen - DC ... small cozy , great brunch
Two Amy's - DC (Woodley Park)... great authentic Neopolitan Pizza (D.O.C.) actually
Markets:
Arrowine - Arlington.... great wine, great cheese, all at great prices
My Organic Market - Alexandria and locations in Maryland... all organic all the time
DC Fisherman's Wharf - explains it all :)
Cowgirl Creamery - DC (Penn Quarter)... great cheese

VioletHeather at 12:20PM on 09/04/07

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Have you ever won a food-related contest?

I took second place last year in the Alternative Burger competition for Sutter Home's Build A better Burger in Napa, CA.
I made a Bstilla Burger.

VioletHeather at 3:47PM on 07/06/07

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Cook the Book: 'The Summer Shack Cookbook' Giveaway

I have to vote for steamed blue crabs, just caught that morning, covered in Old Bay seasoning. I just had some this weekend, and nothing else says summer at the shore.

VioletHeather at 3:19PM on 06/19/07

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Restaurants in DC - Dupont Circle?

Emily20008
I have had several bad experiences there with becoming ill after eating... and I have an iron stomach and wild culinary habits.... so out of curiosity I checked their rating with the health department, and it was atrocious... great sweet potato fries, but i have been sickened by their burgers and chicken... just my .02 :)

VioletHeather at 4:58PM on 06/15/07

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Restaurants in DC - Dupont Circle?

Emily20008
I have had several bad experiences there with becoming ill after eating... and I have an iron stomach and wild culinary habits.... so out of curiosity I checked their rating with the health department, and it was atrocious... great sweet potato fries, but i have been sickened by their burgers and chicken... just my .02 :)

VioletHeather at 4:58PM on 06/15/07

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Restaurants in DC - Dupont Circle?

Emily20008
I have had several bad experiences there with becoming ill after eating... and I have an iron stomach and wild culinary habits.... so out of curiosity I checked their rating with the health department, and it was atrocious... great sweet potato fries, but i have been sickened by their burgers and chicken... just my .02 :)

VioletHeather at 4:57PM on 06/15/07

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Restaurants in DC - Dupont Circle?

As far as Dupont is concerned, I have heard Teaism is good.... I would stay away from Luna Grill. If you don't mind Metro-ing it a bit, I can give you a great Ethiopian place..... it is called Etete... in the U street corridor... incredible food, great service, great prices, and the honey wine is house made and to die for... other restaurants worth the Metro ride for are Indique,great modern Indian located conveniently near the Zoo...of course I would also be remiss if I did not mentio Jose Anres's restaurants, Jaleo, Cafe Atlantico, and Oyamel... all wonderful and in the heart of downtown...
if you find yourself in Georgetown, make your way to Dolcezza on Wisconsin... best gelato in the city... hope that helps!

VioletHeather at 11:29AM on 06/15/07

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