Category Archives: Food
Cupcake Wars Frederick Style- Sweet Angela’s Cupcakery
For years Frederick managed to survive without a single cupcake store, but now we find ourselves in the enviable position of having two within 400 yards of each other. I reviewed the original cupcake bakery, Angelcakes, here about ten months ago. Since that … Continue reading
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Delicious Asian
Just wanted to say that I’ve been on an Asian kick lately. In the space of a week I have eaten at both Lucky Corner and Sumittra. I’ve reviewed Sumittra before and found it to be excellent. I been back at least half a dozen … Continue reading
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Wegmans claims its first victim
Bloom announced that they will be shuttering their Walkersville store in February.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Yesterday I was in a foul mood. I was a grumpy parent, a crabby spouse and a surly boss. Not quite as bad as Kevin Spacey in Swimming With Sharks (favorite clip here) but pretty close. I’m not sure what my … Continue reading
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Chef Bryan Voltaggio Snapped at the Farmer’s Market
Not trying to get all paparazzi on you but here is a recent picture of Chef Voltaggio at the West Frederick Farmer’s Market shopping. It’s not my picture so I’ll just link to it. This serves as a great reminder to … Continue reading
VOLT ink party
Got an email from VOLT. They’re having a party at Harry Grove stadium next Tuesday the 18th: Please join the Voltaggio Brothers for an action packed night at the Harry Grove Stadium – Home of the Frederick Keys Baseball Team … Continue reading
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Frog Eye Farm For Sale
In scanning the real estate listings in my other life I noticed that Frog Eye Farm; the most excellent pick your own blueberry farm that we have been patronizing over the years is up for sale. I was aware that … Continue reading
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Angelcakes
Everybody knows that cupcakes are all the rage. With reality TV shows, cookbooks and a proliferation of stores it was only a matter of time that a cupcake store would open in Frederick. Now to be fair the store is … Continue reading
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Frog Eye Farm 2011
Received an email from Stacey who let me know that Frog Eye Farm will be opening this weekend! My previous posts will let you know why I am so excited about this. The big news for this year is that they … Continue reading
Coal Fire Pizza- Frederick
The other day I stopped by the new Frederick Wine House location at the Wegman’s shopping center. I’ll do a full review of that later, but while I was there I noticed the Coal Fire Pizza restaurant located just a … Continue reading
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Chicken
Sometimes foodies can be insufferable. This video is hilarious and puts it in perspective. I’ll make sure to watch it from time to time to stay grounded about these things.
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Actual Recipe From Food Network Website
I recently came across this actual recipe from the Food Network and could not stop laughing! Some of the comments are pure comedy gold!
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West Frederick Farmer’s Market
Reminder:- the West Frederick Farmer’s Market kicks off its 2011 season this Saturday, May 7th at 10:00 am. It is at the same location (110 Baughman’s Lane (Potomac Physicians Parking Lot), Frederick, MD 21702) as it has been in past … Continue reading
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Voila!
Confession time: I hate coffee- dislike the taste so much that I don’t even care for mocha ice cream. My caffeinated beverage of choice is tea and I am nuts about a relatively new place (fiveish months old?) that has opened in downtown … Continue reading
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Sumittra Thai Cuisine
First of all I really had no intention of doing this review. A full review on a brand new restaurant isn’t fair to anyone. However last Thursday we were walking downtown, hungry and decided to see if the new Thai restaurant … Continue reading
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Menu For Friday
Caramelized onion, sausage, and manchego cheese Flatbreads With Belle de Brillet Pear Martinis Duo of Moroccan Salads: Beet/Tomato and Carrot 1988 Veuve Cliquot Champagne Brut Vintage Rare Heirloom Squash Farrotto with “Mashed” Cauliflower and Brussel Sprout Chiffonade 2005 Windy Oaks … Continue reading
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Frog Eye Farm 2010
Drove by the entrance and saw that the sign was out so that must mean that they are open for business. I’m assuming that they are only open on weekends like last year but that is unconfirmed. I’m going to … Continue reading
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Moxie Bakery & Cafe
Had a wonderful mid-morning bite to eat last week at the Moxie Bakery & Cafe. I’ve driven by the place many times and its been on my (long) list of places to visit. Sat outside with Mrs. F at one of their … Continue reading
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Peas From The Garden
Harvest time! Tons of peas from the garden. Got all hands on deck this morning and shelled.
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Halibut
While we are on the topic of seafood I just had to mention that I had halibut on a white asparagus risotto with a rhubarb ginger compote for lunch at VOLT last week and it was absolutely the best piece of fish … Continue reading
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Seafood- Where to Buy in Frederick County?
I’m hoping some readers can help Fred out. We usually buy our seafood from the Common Market and we’ve always been happy with what we have got there. But like a man with the TV remote I’m always wondering if … Continue reading
South Mountain Creamery
As I was coming down the stairs this morning in a barely conscious fog I saw someone standing in the pre-dawn light on the front porch. Get the 12 gauge? No luckily I was sensate enough to realize it was just our … Continue reading
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