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VIDEO: A Chocolate Life — J. Chocolatier

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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. The weather around DC appears to have gone south in … Read More

Video: My Family Tries Durian

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Possessed with a cast iron stomach and an inimitable willingness to eat anything, not much fazes Andrew Zimmern of “Bizarre Foods.” Yet I distinctly remember the episode where one food practically brought him to his knees; it was durian, a fruit he described as tasting … Read More

Video: Top Chef Meals — Delivering Meals to the Homebound

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According to recent statistics, over 20% of Westchester’s residents are 60 years of age or older, with seniors ages 85+ representing the fastest growing segment of the population. For seniors who are unable to cook, finding a way to eat can be difficult; restaurant meals … Read More

VIDEO: Halloween Cakes at Riviera Bakehouse

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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 (and possibly planning a costume of your own). At Riviera … Read More

VIDEO: Making Chinese Egg Rolls

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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 me back to school with a few egg rolls after … Read More