Across from Georgetown Cupcake on the other side of M St., sits the chocolate shop J. Chocolatier. It’s a wonderfully cozy little shop, with exposed brick, beautiful chocolates perched in glass displays, and soft lighting. … Read More →
One of my favorite DC blogs is Unsuck DC Metro. I check it every day, mainly for the sheer entertainment value of reading people vent about our beloved Metro, also known by its alias, “Delays … Read More →
If you’re a kid, you’re not doubt putting the final touches on your Halloween costume and dreaming of candy. If you’re an adult, chances are you’re going to a Halloween party in the coming week … Read More →
Today is my mother’s birthday, so this post is for her. Among her many cooking specialties are egg rolls, which she makes every Christmas and on other special occasions. In college, she would sometimes send … Read More →
In recent weeks I’ve bought a vintage Tour de France print, watched Midnight in Paris (starring a horribly miscast Owen Wilson — does he ever change his hairstyle for a role?), seen the French film … Read More →
Paula Deen announced today that she has type 2 diabetes. The news was about as surprising as Meryl Streep winning her gajillionth acting award. Some things you can just see coming. I’m not here to … Read More →
Back in December when I was in NY, I loaded up on bagels at Hand Rolled Bagels in Rye, savoring each one like it was the last I would eat for a long time. Who … Read More →
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a happy and healthy holidays. I spent some time in New York and Massachusetts, ate a whole mess of food, and kicked off 2012 by cooking up … Read More →
15 Valentine’s Day Ideas
This morning, while waiting for over an hour in the Woodley Park Metro — after which time, I eventually gave up, went above ground and grabbed a ride with a co-worker into the office — … Read More →