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My first delivery in the soupscription was a superb showcase for the full kaleidoscope of summer flavors. Both the Indian style chickpea vegetable salad and curried red lentil peach soup channeled Indian flavors with a twist, the former with amazingly fresh vegetables and herbs mixed in and the latter with peachy sweetness shining through. The late summer vegetable chili was comfort food perfection with a nice, chunky texture. The cucumber gazpacho however totally stole […]
In what seems like a never-ending stretch of social distancing, I have diligent about sticking close to home over the past six months, venturing out only on rare occasions. While I have enjoyed trading in my evening commute to be more creative in the kitchen, I’ve missed the simple luxury of going out to eat and the only potential danger was potential gluten and/or dairy cross contact. Luckily, a recent visit from […]
In light of the ongoing devastation of the coronavirus epidemic, it’s more important than ever to support restaurants and companies that cater to gluten-free diners. Covid-19 considerations or not, being a gluten-free diner can be challenging, so any eatery or product that makes life more navigable to those of us with dietary restrictions are the MVPs of every community. One stalwart in my community of Washington, DC is Seoul Spice, the 100% gluten-free […]
At a national, regional, and local level, the last two weeks have unleashed a swirling storm of emotions: outrage, exhaustion, heartbreak, but also renewed hope the “more perfect union” generations of Americans have dreamed of can be realized. That can’t happen however, without the clear and unequivocal acknowledgement that Black Lives Matter. By typing, saying, or shouting those words in protest, millions across the country are uniting to reject the national paradigm that […]
When it comes to dining out, I disproportionately go for lunches and dinners rather than breakfasts, especially in DC. It’s not that I’m not an early riser (which I am), it’s that too often gluten and dairy-free options on a breakfast menu are so limited I’m stuck with very few options that don’t exactly translate to something I can’t make at home (such as omelets). In looking for brunch options […]
While I wait in eager anticipation for Sweet Crimes’ 100% gluten-free bakery to open in the Capitol Hill neighborhood this year, the next best thing is their ongoing popup at Ice Cream Jubilee’s storefront on bustling 14th Street in Washington, DC. I fell in love with their irresistible, fresh-fried donut holes at the Navy Yard foodie-emporium Smorgasburg last year (read my review). In this popup iteration, they’ve expanded the amount of […]
Cementing January as a food-lover’s wonderland in this area, Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week was conveniently timed right on the heels of the Bethesda’s iteration. With so many great restaurants and tempting menus to choose from, I look forward to a perfect excuse to try restaurants that have been on my radar awhile but I just haven’t stopped by yet. Karma Modern Indian certainly falls into this category. Located in the Chinatown area […]
I love the period of transition between one year to the next. There’s nothing more exciting than looking ahead to all the possibilities that await in the next 365 days and I relish the opportunity to reflect on the year that was and set goals for the coming year. As the new year has turned, I can’t quite begin with a clean slate yet because I have to wrap up a […]
Although I see an abundance of food trucks all over DC, very few are gluten-free friendly. Cooking in such close corners is certainly not conducive to avoiding cross-contact with wheat, barley, and rye, so the only food trucks I trust are ones that are 100% free from gluten. While attending the opening festival of the Kennedy Center’s new expansion, I was thrilled to discover a new-to-me food truck that fit the bill with […]
One of the greatest things about summer in DC is the abundance of street markets and farmers markets that pop up throughout the city. We’re truly spoiled for choice, and every weekend presents a new opportunity to explore each of DC’s eight wards. Although it opened this spring to much fanfare, until now I haven’t stopped by one of DC’s newest food-centered markets: Smorgasburg. Setting up every Saturday in the Navy Yard’s […]