Opening: We, the Pizza in Ballston

On October 30th, We, the Pizza franchise is opening their fourth location in the Jamestown Ballston Exchange in Arlington, VA.

A Few of My Favorite Things: Plant-Based Cakes Delivered by Seasonal Roots

Seasonal Roots is an online farmers market that supports family farmers, local artisans, and small businesses who use sustainable practices that are less about short-term profit and more about preserving the land and the environment for future generations. The farmers they partner with grow nutritious produce and humanely raise happy animals for meat, eggs, and dairy while the small businesses create some of the most delicious products! Recently, Seasonal Roots partnered with Empowered Plant Cakes - a plant-based company created by Paige Welch. The cakes are gluten free, raw, plant-based, and absolutely amazing!! 

Recipe: Vegetarian Sunday Dishes with Seasonal Roots

One of my favorite things to do after work is pick up my delivery box full of fresh produce and think up delicious recipes to make for the weekend. Every Sunday, my closest girlfriends come over to my condo to decompress, drink wine, and watch bad TV together. Someone brings the bottle of wine (or more realistically, bottles*), someone is always picking up flowers, and I always request a block or two of cheese and a shareable dessert, but I cook up the dishes to snack on throughout the night.

Out to Brunch: Wildfire

The Wildfire Restaurant weekend brunch menu is delicious! You must check it out. 

The Good Life at Goodstone Inn

Photos by Lauren DeSantis

Every few months I reach my limit on city life.

Eat With Your Eyes: Fried Shrimp Po'Boy

Is your mouth watering?  You can find this Fried Shrimp Po'Boy Sandwich with house-made pickles, bacon and sour cream and onion chips at WK Hearth.  The thinly sliced ciabatta bread works perfectly with the crispy shrimp.  

Celebrate the Holidays at the Clifton Inn

 

Midnight raids on the cookie jar at The Clifton Inn are a time honored tradition for guests at the Relais & Châteaux property located in picturesque Charlottesville, Virginia. While guests are nestled all snug in their beds, Clifton understands that occasionally visions of sweet treats may dance in their heads. From traditional classics that evoke childhood memories like Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Raisin, to more sophisticated holiday favorites including White Chocolate Macadamia Nut and Cranberry, Pecan Chocolate Chip, the over-sized glass jar perched in the open kitchen is constantly stocked and welcomes late night visits. 
 
As guests prepare to fill their own kitchens this holiday season, turkey and some mistletoe may make the season bright, but Clifton has wrapped up a festive package sure to dazzle. With Clifton’s Deck the Halls package, available from December 17-19, guests can forget about chestnuts roasting on an open fire, and pick up some epicurean pointers at Clifton’s holiday dinner cooking demo with executive chef Tucker Yoder. In addition to the festive demo, the two night package includes a gingerbread house-making workshop with pastry chef Christine Ward, as well as a three-course dinner for two in addition to daily made-to-order breakfast and afternoon tea.
 
Whether it’s sating a sweet tooth in the wee hours of the morning, creating a gingerbread house reminiscent of the one that grandma used to have, or even just “the sunshine of a friendly gaze,” there’s something about Clifton that just makes guests feel right at home, [even while they roam,] during the holidays. 

 

Deck the Halls - Chef’s Holiday Package
December 17-19, 2010
$575 per couple

 

• Luxury accommodations for two nights
• Perfect Holiday Dinner Cooking Demo with executive chef Tucker Yoder
• Gingerbread House Workshop with pastry chef Christine Ward
• Three-course dinner for two inspired by the cooking demo
• Full made-to-order breakfast  and afternoon tea daily
• Endless cookies from the cookie jar

Based on double occupancy and availability. Excludes tax and gratuity.

The Clifton Inn – Charlottesville, Virginia – cliftoninn.com – 888.971.1800