The best part of working downtown is getting to revel in DC’s almost over-booming food truck scene. Every food niche has a home aboard one of the many, many trucks, so lunch is never boring. People who aren’t familiar with them sometimes think it’s gross to eat food from a truck, and while some are nasty, the majority of them are incredibly delicious and even gourmet. I’ve done some serious truck testing, and now, you don’t have to. Use this … Continue reading
One of my favorite parts of any party is getting to nosh on different appetizers. Sometimes, I don’t even require a meal if the appetizers are good enough. If you’re hosting friends, I strongly recommend that you make these savory palmiers to pique your guests’ appetites. They are relatively simple to make if you use store-bought puff pastry, and you can make endless varieties depending on what you put in them. I made these palmiers recently for a Thanksgiving party, … Continue reading
Are you having trouble sleeping? Do you find yourself lying awake in bed obsessing over appetizers and guest counts? (I know my Stella puppy is. She’s been working like a dog!) Given our proximity to Thanksgiving and other upcoming celebrations, I diagnose you as a very attentive soon-to-be host, and I have just the remedy you need. A well-planned menu and a strategic plan of attack will help relieve your stress, and allow you to enjoy your own hospitality as … Continue reading