Laura’s Blueberry Burnt Basque Cheesecake

January 12, 2023

If you’ve been reading this blog for a little while, it might be apparent to you that we love cheesecake in our household. For my anniversary this year, I made […]

Mocktail of the Month: Enjoy These ‘Drynuary’ Treats 

January 11, 2023

 “Drynuary” or “Dry January” is the practice of not drinking alcoholic beverages during the month of January. For some it’s a way to make a “clean start” to the new […]

Laura’s Soft Amaretti Cookies

January 5, 2023

I love the flavor of almond. It comes across, at least to me, as such a natural flavor. It makes me feel as if I’m eating something healthful as it […]

Laura’s Candy Cane Cookies

December 22, 2022

I’m not a big candy person. I love baked goods, pies, cakes, patisserie, you name it. Candy, however, has never been my thing. On Halloween, I was the kid that […]

D.C.’s ‘Night Mayor’ to Head Restaurant Association

December 19, 2022

Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), the trade association representing restaurants and the foodservice industry in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, will have a new president & CEO — Shawn Townsend […]

Laura’s Gluten-Free Linzer Cookies

December 15, 2022

These linzer torte cookies — aka gluten-free linzer cookies — are not only delicious, but quick and easy. The recipe is egg-free as well with a vegan option. I did […]

Grand Openings for L’Avant-Garde and Yellow Cafe

December 7, 2022

Georgetowners have been anticipating the debut of these two restaurants for quite some time. They open this week. L’Avant-Garde L’Avant-Garde, a contemporary brasserie by Fady Saba along with storied Michelin-starred […]

Speakeasy & Sports & Pasta = Rx for Great New Restaurant Openings  


Paul Brito and partner will open Code RED in Adams Morgan, featuring eclectic upscale food with a nod to the 1930s at 2440 18th St NW where Bom (and before that […]

Cocktail of the Month: Bejeweled Wonders Inspired by T-Swift

December 1, 2022

“In my heart is a Christmas tree farm where the people would come to dance under sparkling lights,” croons Taylor Swift in her holiday classic smash “Christmas Tree Farm.” The […]

Cookie and Kate: Buffalo Cauliflower


By Cookie and Kate This buffalo cauliflower recipe has been a long time coming. I’m glad to get it to you just before the big game! This recipe is a vegetarian […]