The Watergate Hotel Hosts DC Holiday Market

DC Holiday Market at The Watergate Hotel
Preview by Claire Garrison

Fa-la-la-la-la-feeling like time to shop for perfect gifts is almost up.  The Watergate Hotel hears your fears and this year they are hosting a collection of unique and upscale vendors for an indoor DC Holiday Market.  This weekend only (November 30 - December 1) shop the pop ups in the warmth of the luxury hotel. 

Thinking of Drinking: Smoked Cider

Add some smokiness to your fall/winter with a Smoked Cider recipe from Masa 14.

On the Road Again: Indian Rocks Beach, Florida

We spent Thanksgiving at the beach in sunny Florida.

Holiday Recipe: Peppermint Bark

Photo by Emily Clack

The holidays are getting close.  Instead of bringing a bottle of wine to the next party, try making a home-made treat that everyone will enjoy.

Miracle on Seventh Street Pop-Up Bar is Back!

The most festive bar in D.C. is open and ready to spread some holiday cheer.

Dining Out: Plant-Based Israeli Eatery Now Offers Traditional Israeli-Style Falafels!

Hope your bellies are still satisfied from Thanksgiving!  

The Israeli street food-inspired eatery, Shouk, is now serving falafels! Shouk is the Hebrew word for market, referring to the open-air fresh markets common in Israel and the Middle East. The D.C. chain, which is located in Mt Vernon Triangle (655 K Street NW) and Union Market (395 Morse Street NE), is certified kosher and the menu is completely plant-based. 

What do I do with all of this left-over turkey?

Make some Turkey Potpie.  That extra turkey is "money in the bank."  Don't just reheat and repeat.  

A Thanksgiving Menu for a Small Crowd with Wine Pairings

One year my family was set to come to town, but couldn't at the last minute.  We didn't want to make a whole turkey for the two of us (at the time), but we wanted the Thanksgiving flavors.  I came up with this menu so we could get a little taste of turkey and all the yummy sides.  Enjoy!

Get Ready for Thanksgiving with these Fall Cocktails!

You know I'm a sucker for a fabulous fall cocktail.  Here's some of our Capital Cooking favorites:

10 Cranberry Recipes You Didn't Know You'll Love

Since fall is here, you might be looking for the perfect recipe to add cranberries to your meal. Tired of the canned cranberry sauce? Try my Cranberry Salad, Cranberry Apple Sauce, Cranberry Margarita or my Cran-Apple Cobbler Cocktail!

10 of the BEST Fall Recipes You Haven't Made

Fall is here!  Celebrate the season with some my favorite fall recipes.

Happy #DCCocktailWeek!

Where should you go to celebrate?

Thinking of Drinking: Spiked Fig Apple Cider

This is great for Thanksgiving or any fall party.  At a Lamb and Fig dinner, I made this Spiked Cider with figs and Diep 9 to go with our meal.  Special thank you to the California Fig Association for contributing the delicious fruit.  

Dining Out: Jardenea’s Fall Dinner

I was really looking for a hidden gem to indulge in some fall classics. Jardenea’s, tucked away inside of the Foggy Bottom boutique hotel Melrose Georgetown, was just the perfect place.

Top 5 Fall Soups

It is that time of year... soup time!  Are you craving soup?  I am!  Check out these recipes below to celebrate the season.  

Cheese Stolen with Bosio Tropical Passion Fruit Moscato

Photo from Lana's Cooking

I love a good bubbly to pair with brunch.  Forget the mimosas and try this Tropical Passion Fruit Moscato.

Thinking of Drinking: Negroni

You might find Italians drinking a Negroni or two after work and before dinner.  The Italians love a classic apertif to stimulate the appetite.  Saluti!

Free Event: Register for the 5th Annual Chile Chef Challenge!

Next Week! The Ambassador of Chile, Alfonso Silva Navarro, Foods from Chile & RAMW are putting on the 5th Annual Chile Chef Challenge! Food & Cocktail Battle. On Monday, November 5, 2018, from 6-9PM at the National Restaurant Association Headquarters DC Chefs and Mixologists will battle it out – and you get to decide what restaurants are your fave!