A salad that made me blush

I wanted to entitle this entry... "For a good time visit Restaurant Eve", but I think the photo will speak for its self.
Restaurant Eve is located in Alexandria Virginia and is a very popular spot with an excellent reputation. They have a really sweet deal in the bar/bistro where for $15.00 you can get any two
Items off of the Lickity split menu.
But diners beware, your foods presentation could make you to blush.

More photos from cooking class

A surprise lesson in Lebanese cooking

About three weeks ago I was treated to a cooking class at the Lebanese Taverna. The friend that treated me, Gladys, is in a class I am taking on web design. The entire experience was fabulous. The evening consisted of appetizers of hommos, baba ghannouge, tabouleh and sambousck. Delicious Lebanese white and red wines flowed all evening. At each place on the table was a cutting board, knife, and recipes for the evenings menu. Instruction, demonstration and participation were all part of the night, concluding with eating every thing we made.

The Menu was...
Lentil Soup
Rice and chicken
Shakshouky
Mamoul

I enjoyed the meal so much I recreated the entire menu for my parents three days later.
All the specialty foods like rose water are conveniently available and for sale at the market where the classes take place.

Dare I?

I am seriously contemplating designing an entry for the Peep Diorama Contest, sponsored by the Washington Post.
This annual contest has become a Washington DC tradition.
www.washingtonpost.com/postfun

Juice, the nectar of life

Juice made from golden beet, cucumber, apple, grapes, ginger, carrot, and lime.
A delicious blend of awesomeness!

It will become evident that I am a bit obsessed with juice these days.
My tool of choice is a vintage Atlas Juice Master, which I procured from my Aunt Sylvia, former NY model and showgirl.

More pie photos

Sisters rock the pie world!

The Pie Sisters, Georgetown
I was skeptical about a pie shop (not being a big fan of pie) but after trying one of the little hand held pies, called cuppies, I am a believer. Omg! I am dreaming about pie now.
I actually know the family from which the pie sisters came and have always thought highly of that family. When their mother told me about their vision of a pie shop in Georgetown that (in its own way) would rival the popularity of GTCupcake, I could not imagine.
I now am a huge fan! Even if you do not like pie, you have to give it a try. I cant even describe how perfect the key lime pie cuppie was. It was the perfect crust with the perfect filling.
Mmmmmm pie!