The Anti-Diet Foodie
[Since posting this review, Plated has suspended their meal kit service. They do still make a few boxes and sell them at select grocery stores in California. I was disappointed by this change, because I had grown to really love their service.] When it comes to meat kit services, I have been rather loyal to…
Read MoreOh, how it has been such a crummy weekend. The dreary rain has been a damper on my spirit. On a Sunday like today, there is very little that will get me out of the house. One of those would be Indian food with all the warm spices and goodness in my stomach. Another one would…
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This past week was intense to say the least. The good news is that better times are on the horizon. The other good news is that I got out of town over the long weekend and got to spend some peaceful time with friends at a house along Deep Creek Lake. This was just what…
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Since I started my blog, I have been searching for all things food-related to do in DC. I am no stranger to eating out in DC, but I wanted a more personal experience with food. I was scrolling through the “food” tab on Facebook events looking for inspiration for my blog. This is how I…
Read MoreI want to share a little bit about my personal philosophy on cooking and recipes. To do this, I am going to tell a story about my late grandmother, Joella (Jo). My grandma was a small but fierce Italian woman and a truly legendary cook. Because I lived at my grandparents house with my dad…
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If you can believe it, I have now lived in Montgomery Country, MD for over three and a half years, and I had not been to the state capital yet. Annapolis is only a 45 minute to an hour drive from where I have lived and currently live in Maryland, but I have never ventured…
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Today, I attended the Around the World Cultural Food Festival in Freedom Plaza. I think it would have been better named ‘A Foodie Paradise.’ Local restaurants represented food from Argentina, Brazil, China, Colombia, El Salvador, Greece, Guam, Hawaii, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Lebanon, Nigeria, Peru, Trinidad & Tobago, New Orleans, and Vietnam. DC is an international…
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A few weeks ago, I saw Chef Geoffrey Zakarian make slow cooker mussels on Food Network’s The Kitchen. While I was skeptical of making mussels in the slow cooker, I decided to try this recipe for dinner with my friends. I trusted that GZ would not lead me wrong. The prep for this dish was very…
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Let’s talk about tacos. I love tacos! Tacos are the light of life. I’d lose my mind if I couldn’t have tacos. I honestly can’t comprehend the fact that there are people who don’t like tacos. It makes me sad that they don’t experience the euphoria of chowing down on a perfectly crafted taco. Now…
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My absolute favorite thing about food is sharing it with people. Food to me is about community and spreading joy. My friends know I love to host people for dinner and parties so I can experiment with new recipes. I also love to go to restaurants with my friends to share a wonderful culinary experience.…
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Catie Cooks 