As one-time Californians, the husband and I take our taco eating very seriously. Fortunately, we’ve staked out a number of acceptable local places over the years, and they’ve become favorites of the foodie tots as well. It’s hard to go wrong at any restaurant that provides free chips and salsa to satiate the can’t-possibly-wait-another-second-before-eating needs […]
5 Local Taco Joints for Cinco de Mayo
May 5th, 2015 · Comments Off on 5 Local Taco Joints for Cinco de Mayo
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A Trip to France via Olivia Macaron
July 14th, 2014 · 1 Comment
In preparation for Bastille Day (July 14), we took a field trip to learn the secrets behind our newest favorite treat, authentic French macarons. Olivia Macaron opened in Georgetown in 2013, just off of M Street across from Dean & DeLuca. The foodie tots love to check out the latest window display, featuring macaron trees […]
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In the Kitchen at Cava Grill
June 5th, 2014 · 3 Comments
We recently went into the kitchen at one of our favorite local eateries to learn how to make falafel. The foodie tot and I frequently lunch at Cava Grill on her days off from preschool. When I was explaining to her recently that both hummus and falafel start out from the same ingredient, chick peas, […]
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Kids Food Festival, Nov. 2-3, Union Market, DC
November 1st, 2013 · Comments Off on Kids Food Festival, Nov. 2-3, Union Market, DC
This weekend, Nov. 2 & 3, the Kids Food Festival comes to Union Market in Washington, DC. Originally held in NYC, this special event presented by the Creative Kitchen includes cooking and fitness demos and food entertainment — like the “Balanced Plate Scavenger Hunt” based on USDA ChooseMyPlate.gov guidelines. Activities take place from 10am to […]
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The DC Scoop Returns Sunday
July 19th, 2013 · Comments Off on The DC Scoop Returns Sunday
The DC Scoop, an annual taste-off of some of the District’s best* frozen treats, returns to Union Market this Sunday, July 21. Taking place from 1:00 to 4:00pm, participants will taste and vote on ice cream, gelato and other treats from over a dozen local purveyors. Three well-loved children’s performers will keep the kids entertained, […]
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