Thursday, June 26, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
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Monday, June 16, 2008
Martin's Marinara
Well, I've learned the power of Twitter! On June 11, I posted a tweet about making marinara sauce. Since then, I've had a number of requests on exactly what the recipe is. Since it's a few more than 140 characters, I'll have to revert to old fashion blog technology to get out the recipe (though it will also be on Facebook!).
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So, on to the marinar!
Martin's Marinara
Ingredients
For those of you interested more recipes, I recommend two nifty sites:
So, on to the marinar!
Martin's Marinara
Ingredients
- 1 large can of tomatoes (can use fresh if you want)
- 1 large onion
- a few garlic cloves (to taste)
- 1 cup chicken stock (or vegetable stock if you prefer)
- 1 cup red wine
- 2-3 Tb olive oil
- herbs/spices to taste: oregano, cilantro, basil, bay leaf(ves), paprika, salt, pepper, rubbed sage; I also like to use kosher salt and a freshly ground 4 peppercorn blend for the pepper
- drain tomatoes, reserve fluid
- finely dice tomatoes
- in large skillet, saute tomatoes in olive oil til slightly caramelized
- add onion and saute til clear
- add minced garlic and saute a bit more
- add reserved tomato fluid, chicken stock, wine
- add spices, etc
- simmer for 30 minutes
- puree in blender (or use a mixing stick)
- simmer for 10 more minutes and adjust seasonings (esp. the salt)
- Serve over favorite pasta or ravioli
- Add freshly grated parmigiano reggiano
- bon appetite!
Saturday, June 07, 2008
Hillary was here
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Wednesday, June 04, 2008
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Monday, June 02, 2008
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Mt Vernon
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Thursday, May 29, 2008
Hardhat zone
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Monday, May 26, 2008
DC Memorial Day Parade
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Sunday, May 25, 2008
Ave atque vale: Orleans House
Tom Sarris' Orleans House was a landmark in the Rosslyn neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia for 40+ years.
Home to a giant salad bar and slabs of prime rib, it was the perfect place for college grads to go with the parents for a "real" restaurant dinner (well, for me this was in the less trendy 80s!).
With ironwork, balconies, and lots of greenery, it gave diners an idea of what Tennessee Williams' New Orleans might look like (if it had a steamboat shaped salad bar that is!)
The Orleans House closed in January 2008 to make way for a high rise development on the location. I only went there a couple of times, but somehow knowing it was there was comforting!
By May, the exterior was nearly stripped and the "Old South" look was starting to take on a post bellum look!
Home to a giant salad bar and slabs of prime rib, it was the perfect place for college grads to go with the parents for a "real" restaurant dinner (well, for me this was in the less trendy 80s!).
With ironwork, balconies, and lots of greenery, it gave diners an idea of what Tennessee Williams' New Orleans might look like (if it had a steamboat shaped salad bar that is!)
The Orleans House closed in January 2008 to make way for a high rise development on the location. I only went there a couple of times, but somehow knowing it was there was comforting!
By May, the exterior was nearly stripped and the "Old South" look was starting to take on a post bellum look!
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Clarendon Day Parade
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