My introduction to eggnog came at about the age of 7 in the form of my grandmother’s do-it-yourself kit: One egg, an 8-ounce glass, a spoonful of sugar, a little bottle of vanilla extract and a fork.
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Some Tasty Creations From Falls Church Dining Hot Spots
We asked three Falls Church restaurants participating in the Taste of Falls Church this weekend to share with us some of their signature creations.
‘Green Fairy’ Flits Back to Legal U.S. Status
When the first legal absinthe in a century went on sale in the U.S. a few weeks ago, it kicked off a demand for the controversial liquor all across the country.
Dowd On Drinks: Tradition Is In Good Taste For The Holidays
If there is any holiday season that demands attention to tradition, we’re in it.
Dowd On Drinks: Tradition Is In Good Taste For The Holidays
If there is any holiday season that demands attention to tradition, we’re in it.
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“The Nutcracker,” performed by the Center Dance Company of Arlington, Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd. (at Rt. 50), Arlington, Nov. 30-Dec. 2.
Dowd On Drinks: Autumn Pleasers In A Glass
When autumn’s chill becomes a factor in your food and drink choices, the usual suspects come to mind: stews, roasts, hot toddies, hard apple cider — hearty stuff we’ve known about since childhood.
Dowd On Drinks: Dr. Melfi’s Latest Case — Of Wine
Celebrity-owned wine companies are commonplace. Think Francis Ford Coppola, Fess Parker, Jerry Garcia, Greg Norman, Olivia Newton-John and so forth.
Down on Drinks: Costa Rican Treat Elusive
A reader e-mailed me for help in locating guaro, a sugar cane-based liquor from Costa Rica. “I saw a posting you made regarding … guaro. After trying it in Costa Rica, I have been trying to locate it here. I live in Florida, but travel to California frequently. Please let […]
Dowd on Drinks: Innovation On The Rocks
In my travels, I continually come across some truly innovative cocktail recipes. Rather than let them go unappreciated by the reading public at large and enjoyed only by the select circle that frequents those cocktail bars or Web sites, here are a few I’d like to share.
