Events: Eat Spain Up! Washington D.C. Events from Sept. 21 till October 29th

On Thursday, September 21st Eat Spain Up!, a program and gallery that explores Spanish regions and brings together the food and culture of Spain to Washington D.C., opened to the public at the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain. Through the month of October, Washington D.C. audiences have the opportunity to dive into Spanish culture, culinary traditions, and new gastronomic innovations. The events this month explore Spain through its food, and is accompanied by two visual exhibits by renowned graphic designer and artist Manuel Estrada. 

Thinking of Drinking: Spiced Pear Cocktail

Photo by Bryn Wallace

Feels like summer, but add a little spice to your fall with this Spiced Pear Cocktail.

Eat with Your Eyes: Sunomono

You can find these spicy marinated cucumbers at Katana in Chicago for $7.

Uncorked: Beaulieu Vineyard

As we head into cooler months where the focus shifts to red wines, check out the newly-released Beaulieu Vineyard 2014 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

Happy 3rd Birthday, #babycapcook

This beauty turned 3 and I couldn't feel more blessed.  I am incredibly thankful that she made me a mom and am so lucky she's my daughter.

Uncorked: Spooky Wines

It isn't October yet, but we know that the die-hard Halloween fans already planning their costumes and stocking up on candy corn as we speak. Here are four wines options to consider as great alternatives to pumpkin spice punch bowl concoctions for the sophisticated, spooky celebrant.

Recipe: Watermelon, Cucumber and Feta Salad

I love this recipe.  Enjoy!

Eatsa Hosts Barre 3 Class

By: Claire Goldman

Even though Eatsa serves healthy vegetarian bowls, fitness conscious Washingtonians still want to work for their dinner.  Recently, Barre 3 made a group of us sweat for our supper at Eatsa's K Street location.

Uncorked: End of Summer Wine

Summer is coming to an end, but ride it out sipping on these wines. The Orgo is a white or "Amber" wine is made from 100% Rkatsiteli grapes from Georgia.  The fresh peach notes in this wine make it pair nicely with grilled pork loin or fish.

Home and Hungry

I made it home to St. Louis and immediately started eating my way around town.  There's a ton of new places to try and I haven't been disappointed.

Uncorked: Canned Wine

Francis Ford Coppola Winery is now offering their Diamond Collection white wines in cans.  Perfect for a picnic! Check out their Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Sauvignon Blanc.