Thinking of Drinking: Easter Cocktails

In case you missed our segment on Let's Talk Live, you can watch it here. Check out the cocktail recipes below!

Thinking of Drinking: Spring Punch

This punch is extremely refreshing and easy to drink. Be careful because it hits you when you least expect it. Have a blast drinking this on Easter. 

Perfect Pair: Asparagus Risotto

Asparagus is in season.  Celebrate with this asparagus risotto that will melt in your mouth.  Taste it for yourself!

Thinking of Drinking: Carrot Cocktail

Celebrate spring with this fresh carrot drink.  Keep it out of reach if you see Peter Rabbit.

Thinking of Drinking: Chocolate Easter Bunny

Rather than loading up on lots of Easter candy, get your chocolate fix by making one of these Chocolate Easter Bunny cocktails.  If you don't have Diep 9, you could use an alternative chocolate and vanilla cordial liqueur.

Chance For Life Charity Event and Taste Experience Raises $1.6 Million for Cancer Research

On Saturday, March 10th at the MGM National Harbor the D.C. charity event of the year helped in raising $1.6 million dollars to help fund pediatric cancer research at the Children's National Health System. Chance for Life, presented by Boeing, featured an all day 700-person poker tournament, an incredible line up of D.C. Chef's at their nighttime Taste Experience, multiple top-shelf open bars, one of the largest silent-auctions in the region, and an amazing cocktail party afterwards. All of the proceeds went to fighting against childhood cancer. 

Perfect Pair: Roasted Asparagus

The key to good asparagus is not to over cook it.  Think:  crisp crunch and not soggy.  This is a wonderful spring side dish.  Enjoy!

Aunt Linda's Award Winning Carrot Cake

This is the best dessert for spring. 

Happy St. Patty's Day!

Years ago, in 2006, I spent St. Patrick's Day in Savannah, GA.

Perfect Pair: Potato Gratin

Photo by Janelle Rigler

Love these potatoes! This recipe was featured in the Capital Cooking Cookbook.  These are lovely on Easter.

Recipe: Spicy Moroccan Hummus

Spice up your life this summer with my Moroccan hummus.  Spicy Moroccan Hummus is perfect dip.  

RAMMY Nominations 2018

The 2018 RAMMY Finalists have been announced! 

Recipe: Creamy Polenta

Photo by Emily Clack

Looking for ideas for sides?  Try my creamy polenta.  I picked up a variety of different types in Italy, but you can also find it at your local grocery store.

Thinking of Drinking: Lucky Charm

This cocktail is perfect for St. Patrick's Day.  It tastes like the chocolate marshmallows in Lucky Charms.

Opening: New CIRCA Chinatown

By Claire Goldman

Follow the dragon mural from the Metro exit at 7th & H Street NW into DC area chain CIRCA's newest location.  CIRCA at Chinatown is an excellent option for pre or post concert or sports event at Capital One Arena, after work happy hour or downtown brunch, lunch or dinner.

8 Must-Try DC Emerging Brands

Avocado Gelato, Frozen Donuts, Vegan Snacks, Edible Cookie Dough, and so much more. Want to shop #MadeinDC? Check these entrepreneurs from Union Kitchen out.