New Year’s Celebration
Throughout the year, we host lots of dinners and parties as well visiting restaurants all over for both work and pleasure. When it comes to celebrating … Continue reading New Year’s Celebration
Category: Tips
Cookbooks, Magazines and other Sources of Inspiration and Recipes
There are so many sources of inspiration, it is almost mind boggling to figure out where to turn when planning to cook a meal or entertain. From cookbooks to web sites, the options are endless and we’ve narrowed down our … Continue reading Cookbooks, Magazines and other Sources of Inspiration and Recipes
Brown Butter
In short, brown butter creates an intense nutty and sweet flavor that enhances just about anything you bake, sauté or you drizzle it over, especially chicken or seafood. It is a trick to get this right because there is a … Continue reading Brown Butter
Pool Party Tip
No one likes to eat at a pool party and the events are always on a hot sunny day. So when you make your dips, food and so on, the chow just kind of sits on the table and people … Continue reading Pool Party Tip
Bonney’s Going Away Pool BBQ
People move in and out of Washington D.C. all the time. From politicians to the people who report on them, there’s always constant change. As a result, there are a lot of welcoming and going away parties. But when a good friend is coming or going we love to have an informal celebration. When Bonney decided to move to New York City for a new job at her company, we had to think hard about what kind of party we wanted throw, considering it was the second one we have had for her! We always like our parties to be … Continue reading Bonney’s Going Away Pool BBQ
Roast Chicken Breasts
This is a core recipe for so many meals and dishes. It is simple and creates juicy and flavorful white meat to be used in soups, stews, salads and hundreds of other recipes. Ingredients Whole split chicken breasts with skin … Continue reading Roast Chicken Breasts
Roasted Peeled Garlic
Roasted peeled garlic creates an infused olive oil for cooking and the garlic gloves have so many uses from serving with a grilled steak to mashing in with whipped potatoes. It’s always a staple in the kitchen, especially during grilling … Continue reading Roasted Peeled Garlic
Frying Tips
I always had concerns about deep frying for guests especially after the cocktails start flowing and they begin to hover in the kitchen. Having a pot of 360 degree oil bubbling on the stove as guests mingle could lead to … Continue reading Frying Tips
Freshly Ground Peppercorns
Before I get going on putting together a meal, I use an herb grinder to prepare readily available pepper, rather than having to slow down every time with a hand grinder. Continue reading Freshly Ground Peppercorns
Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese
Parmesan cheese, as we refer to it, means one thing, freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiono cheese. I like to buy it in blocks and throw it in the food processor just before I need the cheese to maximize flavor. Of course there … Continue reading Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese
The Perfect Scrambled Egg
There is an ongoing debate about how to best scramble an egg. In South Carolina, we were celebrating Haley’s 25th birthday, when the conversation turned to breakfast talk and scrambling eggs. There were plenty of opinions, but everyone agreed on … Continue reading The Perfect Scrambled Egg
The Le Poisson Rules
Required behavior of all those entering these grounds: All ranks shall be left outside; similarly, hats — and particularly swords — are not to be carried beyond the Reception Hall. Gentlemens’ shirts shall cover their shoulders and be worn unless … Continue reading The Le Poisson Rules
