The cupcake craze in this area has reached a frenzied pace, with shops cropping up in metro DC at neck breaking speed. Local publications seem to have no trouble finding an audience for their continuous stream of articles on the “cupcake wars” since every time a new bakery opens, the list [...]
Bangkok 54 off of Columbia Pike in Arlington has topped lists for the best Thai food in metro DC over the last several years. Touted among critics for its authenticity and contemporary decor, the restaurant has responded in turn with elevated prices for standbys such as Phad Thai and Chicken Satay. [...]
On a trip to Sicily my parents took a cooking class with an old Italian grandmother who taught them the most surprisingly simple and delicious recipe for tomato sauce. In our family it is now used on everything from pasta to pizza, and always as a topping on breaded Italian cutlets. True to the Italian [...]
My wife Molly gave birth to our first child this past week on Friday. Both mother and baby Peter are happy and healthy, but of course tired. As there are no recipes that I am aware of that can made with colostrum or breast milk, I decided to jump in with a guest post. As [...]
In the two week lead up to the start of Top Chef season 7 I can’t help but get excited for two reasons. For starters, it is the first time the show was filmed in my hometown of Washington DC. But more importantly, one of the contestants and a strong candidate for the show’s top [...]
In the first part of this series I focused on vinaigrettes, which are usually my go-to choice for dressing a salad. I can’t resist a properly made Caesar salad, though, and once I learned how to make an exceptional one from scratch it was hard to have it any other way. Creamy emulsifications have their [...]
As area farmer’s markets open this month for business, seasonal produce is gradually unveiled, starting out sparse only to unfold into a bounty of lush produce later this summer. After an especially harsh winter, market shoppers turn out in droves to snatch up the first tender offerings from the spring garden, and local vendors do [...]
What’s on Molly’s Menu? It depends on what’s in season, what looks and smells good at the market, and what inspires the Chef daily. Inspiration can come from the weather, an enticing bottle of wine that begs to be paired accordingly, a meal at a local restaurant, or a culinary trip across the world. Food is the medium and the canvas can be expansive or simple, so long as the flavors, textures and temperatures harmonize in a way that charms the palate. Reviving the art of cooking in your home means reconnecting with the food you eat, understanding how to distinguish the best ingredients, and learning a few fundamental techniques that can be applied to many recipes. Why be a spectator when you can immerse yourself in one of the most integral and pleasurable aspects of life?
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