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Category Archives: Life

Oink Oink – Culinary Class Night 11

May 19, 2016 1:05 pm \ Leave a Comment \ by

Pork chops, pulled pork, bacon ice cream, corn bread, ribs and mustard cole slaw – last week was a total … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Cooking and Entertaining Tips, Life

Snacking made fun with Graze

May 18, 2016 7:00 am \ Leave a Comment \ by

My weekly grocery trips revolve around two main things: buying dinner ingredients and stocking up on snacks for the work … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Life \ Tagged: dc blogger, food blog, graze box, graze usa, snacks, washington dc blogger

I had a Cow – Culinary Class Night 10

May 12, 2016 1:41 pm \ 2 Comments \ by

The midway point of cooking class was met last Thursday and I wanted to touch on a comment that frequently comes … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Cooking and Entertaining Tips, Life \ Tagged: cooking, cooking school, culinary school, dc food blog, food blog, food network, L'Academie de Cuisine, mystery ingredients, washington dc food blogger

Mystery Market Basket – Culinary Class Night 9

May 4, 2016 1:04 pm \ 5 Comments \ by

Last week Chef switched up our usual lecture/practical structure and we participated on the first of two mystery market basket … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Cooking and Entertaining Tips, Life \ Tagged: chopped, cooking, cooking school, culinary school, dc food blog, food blog, food network, L'Academie de Cuisine, mystery ingredients, washington dc food blogger

Duck Duck Goose – Culinary Class Night 8

April 27, 2016 10:12 pm \ 1 Comment \ by

Chicken! Duck! Brined, wined, flash fried, served with a salad or eaten on it’s own, I have a whole new … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Cooking and Entertaining Tips, Life \ Tagged: chicken, cooking school, culinary school, dc food blog, duck, food blog, L'Academie de Cuisine, washington dc food blogger

An Egg-cellent Evening – Culinary Class Night 7

April 21, 2016 10:53 am \ 2 Comments \ by

Egg night was one of those times when I developed a whole new appreciation for an ingredient as the night … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Cooking and Entertaining Tips, Life \ Tagged: cooking school, culinary school, dc food blog, food blog, L'Academie de Cuisine, washington dc food blogger

All about the Nightshades (Potatoes) – Culinary Class Night 6

April 12, 2016 11:18 am \ Leave a Comment \ by

The first few things that come to mind when I hear the word “potato” are: Sunday night dinners growing up, my … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Cooking and Entertaining Tips, Life \ Tagged: cooking school, culinary school, dc food blog, food blog, L'Academie de Cuisine, washington dc food blogger

Grains and Honing Knives – Culinary Class Night 5

April 4, 2016 11:00 pm \ 1 Comment \ by

I left class Thursday night feeling utterly full, both literally and figuratively. Sampling seven dishes of grains will leave you … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Cooking and Entertaining Tips, Life \ Tagged: cooking school, culinary school, dc food blog, food blog, L'Academie de Cuisine, washington dc food blogger

Mushrooms, Ratatouille and More – Culinary Class Night 4

March 31, 2016 9:29 am \ by

I’ve never met a mushroom I didn’t like. From hen of the woods to white button and portobellos, I think … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Cooking and Entertaining Tips, Life \ Tagged: cooking school, culinary school, dc food blog, food blog, L'Academie de Cuisine, washington dc food blogger

Hot like the Sun, Salty like the Sea – Culinary Class Night 3

March 21, 2016 11:54 pm \ Leave a Comment \ by

When I signed up for Culinary Techniques 101, I skimmed the syllabus and much to my surprise, there was an entire … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Cooking and Entertaining Tips, Life \ Tagged: cooking school, culinary school, dc food blog, food blog, L'Academie de Cuisine, washington dc food blogger

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