Alexandria Farmers Market Watch: The weather was gorgeous in Alexandria this weekend, but my farmers market visits were brief due to visiting in-laws and a packed toddler-centric schedule of activities. (Three years in, I’m realizing that Mother’s Day is really not so much about me…) At the Del Ray Farmers Market, Three Way Farms had […]
Entries Tagged as 'proteins'
At Market: Pork Tenderloin with Rhubarb Barbecue Sauce
May 12th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Tags: at market · NoVA Locavore · proteins · recipes
Free Range, Grass-Fed Beef (and Pork and Chicken)
April 17th, 2009 · 21 Comments
Part V of the Sustainable Family Supper series, and my submission to this week’s Fight Back Friday, hosted by the Food Renegade. It’s probably obvious by now that we are not vegetarians by any means. I actually did abstain from red meat for nearly 5 years during my idealistic youth (high school and college) for […]
Tags: at market · eatLocalDC · NoVA Locavore · proteins · sustainable family supper
Lamb and Leek Stew
April 10th, 2009 · 2 Comments
Did you know that lamb is one of the healthier red meats? It’s high in B vitamins, zinc and iron and half its fat is unsaturated. Its tenderness also makes it easier for young toddler palates, who tend to be more sensitive to tougher meats. Of course, it is also more expensive, particularly if you’re […]
Tapas for Toddlers
January 8th, 2009 · 9 Comments
It’s no secret that tapas are one of my favorite foods and Jaleo, the first outpost of gregarious local chef Jose Andres’ growing empire is my favorite local restaurant. When you think about it, tapas (“little plates”) are really the ideal toddler-friendly meal, with small portions, varied colors and textures that catch their eye without […]
Tags: cooking with toddlers · proteins · recipes
Turkey Chanterelle Pot Pie
November 28th, 2008 · Comments Off on Turkey Chanterelle Pot Pie
There are few things more comforting on a chilly winter day than a piping hot chicken pot pie out of the oven. Pot pie was one of the first things I taught myself to make when I was learning to cook, and is what I crave when I’m sick. This turkey version provides another option […]
