Category Archives: Food
West Frederick Farmer’s Market
According to the blog Grown In Frederick the West Frederick Farmer’s Market is staying put. There was a lot of drama at the end of last year as to whether they would remain at their long-time Baughmann’s Lane location but they have … Continue reading
In Search of Jicama
The Frederick News Post food section had an article about Jicama this morning called “In search of Jicama“. I love Jicama. It’s kind of like a large crispy, sweeter, water chestnut if you’ve never had it. We have a recipe for … Continue reading
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Caballo Viejo
Just saw that Caballo Viejo is closing. Did a review of it back in 2008. Sorry to see that it is going. I wonder if our tastebuds have been too ruined by tex-mex to appreciate authentic Latin cuisine?
Filed under Food, Restaurant Reviews, Restaurant- misc.
Farmer’s Market
I must confess I’ve got Spring fever. I just can’t wait to get to the Farmer’s Markets and the local produce gets up and rolling again. What’s the story on the West Frederick Farmer’s Market? Anybody know?
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Thanksgiving 2009
Happy Thanksgiving to all! My favorite holiday since its about food, drink, family and gratitude. Dinner for 12 at stately Fred Manor: Appetizers: Cheese Plate & assorted munchies To drink: assorted bubblies: La Marca Prosecco, Soligo Prosecco and Conde … Continue reading
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Odds and Ends
Just received word that the magazine Edible Chesapeake is ceasing publication. That’s sad as I always looked for it at the Common Market and enjoyed reading it. From the release: I will no longer be publishing Edible Chesapeake magazine. The decision is … Continue reading
Farmer’s Market Book
As promised in my earlier post there is one book that I find invaluable in helping me turn farmer’s market finds into delicious food on the table. That is Vegetables from Amaranth to Zucchini: The Essential Reference by Elizabeth Schneider. This is … Continue reading
Farmer’s Market Finale
I don’t blog too much about my favorite farmer’s market, the West Frederick Farmer’s Market. Not because I don’t love it, but because the blog Grown In Frederick (a long time resident of my links list), does such a good job. … Continue reading
Truffle and Salt
About as local as the topic of this next post gets is the fact that you can buy it on the internet and have it shipped to Frederick, but every once in a while I just have to mention something … Continue reading
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Isabella’s Meats
The other night Mrs. F and I were eating at Isabellas. While I felt guilty not trying something new so I could report on it here, it was a very rare date night so I wanted to make sure there were … Continue reading
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When I Grow Up
When I grow up I want to be a blog just like this one. Seriously, this is a phenomenal blog that I read regularly even though I don’t do much in Howard County except drive through it. This is a true … Continue reading
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Current Top Chef Odds
You’ve got to love having Top Chef in Vegas. Where else are you going to have the bookmakers giving weekly odds on the contestants? They are updated following the week nine restaurant wars episode and Bryan is still in fourth. No surprise … Continue reading
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Jefferson Pastry Shoppe- a Hidden Gem
Family traditions are funny. Mrs. F brings her family’s Halloween tradition of eating donuts and cider after pumpkin carving. The kids love it, but I have to admit the combination of cider and donuts always struck me as a little wierd. However … Continue reading
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Odds and Ends
Black Ankle Vineyards is having a lot going on over the next month. Winemaker for a day on October 24th, a Sunday evening pasta & wine dinner on November 15 and most intruiging to me: “Leafstone vs. The World” on November 8th. … Continue reading
Top Chef- Go Bryan
All of us in the Fred household have been following Top Chef religiously. Actually we have watched the show as a family since season 2. Since we TIVO it I have been ducking the front page of the Frederick … Continue reading
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Frog Eye Farm
Frog Eye Farm is open for business! They finally put the sign out front. However this year the farm is only open on weekends. They have tons of blueberries. We’ve been eating so manyof them its a wonder we’re not … Continue reading
Brunswick Farmers Market
The Brunswick farmer’s market is now being held on Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m. This is a change from last year. The location is the same, but I haven’t had a chance to go this year so no current reports on it. Here … Continue reading
Truffles
The candy kind I mean. You may remember that I had complained back before Christmas about the Candy Kitchen. They seemed in disarray and tired. However, last week I was out stretching my legs and stopped by. Looking around I saw … Continue reading
Budget Cuts and the Fourth Estate
I don’t think anyone is envious of those poor souls labouring in the newspaper business right now. However one of my favorite abuse pinatas: the Frederick News Post is really plumbing the depths. Yes in their current “In Good Taste” column … Continue reading
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An Outstanding Cookbook
The sleeper hit of Christmas has to be the book I gave Mrs. F called Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day by Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois. In short this book is amazing. We have always dabbled in baking but this book … Continue reading
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Odds and Ends &The Candy Kitchen
With all that’s going on blogging is always a little light this time of year. Busy planning the menus! Just noticed that the Frederick Wine House is having the Willm Cremant d’Alsace available for tasting tomorrow (12/24) from 4pm -7 … Continue reading
Washington DC International Wine & Food Expo
Just noticed that the 10th annual Washington DC Wine & Food Expo is coming February 14th and 15th. Anyone ever been? I haven’t and am wondering if it is worth it. I like the fact that wine comes first in … Continue reading
Odds and Ends
1. Volt is having a truffle tasting night tomorrow. From their email: For one night only, on Friday, November 21, VOLT invites you to an evening of gastronomic indulgence. Welcoming guests into the Chef’s Dining Room, Chef will craft a … Continue reading
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Reflections on Fish and Chips
This comment by Mazeway on Frederick Maryland Online (who BTW writes the great blog The Frederick Vegetarian -link at right) got me thinking about fish and chips. Rarely has a dish consistently disappointed me more. I lived for several years in England and love fish and … Continue reading
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