Saturday Morning Potatoes

It’s almost the weekend! Almost every weekend at our house, these Saturday Morning Potatoes make an appearance at our breakfast. They are Mr. Wonderful’s favorite thing to have alongside eggs, bacon and waffles. Have you heard me mention that I absolutely love Poblano peppers before? If not, let me tell you, they are one of… Continue reading Saturday Morning Potatoes

District 21 at Francis Tuttle School of the Culinary Arts

This past weekend, I was given the treat of trying out the new fancy schmancy restaurant called District 21 at Francis Tuttle School of the Culinary Arts. Tuesday night,  June 18th, District 21 opened its doors to you, the public for dining pleasure! District 21 will be a place for culinary students to work out… Continue reading District 21 at Francis Tuttle School of the Culinary Arts

Pie Junkie – Slices of Deliciousness

I had my first divine bite of a Pie Junkie pie a year or so ago at S & B Buger Joint. At the time I described them as “sinfully delectable pies”.  I remember our group just raving about them. I mean we loved the burgers, but we went nuts over these pies.  Later on,… Continue reading Pie Junkie – Slices of Deliciousness

Mama Sinmi’s Chop House – West African Cuisine

CLOSED Friday at noon found me driving aimlessly around the Warr Acres/Bethany area in search of lunch. I wanted something different, but something reasonably healthy. I wandered in my SUV south down MacArthur Boulevard and glanced from left to right when something caught my eye. Mama Sinmi’s Chop House -West African Cuisine? What is this?… Continue reading Mama Sinmi’s Chop House – West African Cuisine

Ajanta Cuisine of India

This may be the shortest and sweetest post I’ll ever do on a restaurant.  Specifically, the restaurant I’m briefly mentioning is Ajanta Cuisine of India at 122nd and N. Pennsylvania Avenue. The reason behind my brevity is simply this. I can only order one thing off their menu. Period. And it’s their Chicken Tikka Masala.… Continue reading Ajanta Cuisine of India

How to Make Homemade Pasta

Homemade Pasta. You know the difference when you dine out and taste it. You crave it at home. Who knew the recipe and technique could be so easy? With three ingredients (salt is optional and would make 4)  and some good old-fashioned patience, you too can make homemade pasta at home. Let’s talk equipment.  Not… Continue reading How to Make Homemade Pasta