tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148816398748643237Sat, 22 Oct 2011 02:48:16 +0000L’Atelier de Joël Robuchonclarkstonflashadleastern accentsLoveless Cafecafe musejim's steaksCulinary Institute of Americaweddingforte belangerFerraraArt and Copy filmshirotorontotroyunion streetfruit bowlpf changspopeyesMagnoliadcsanders cream puffNonnarecchiutinypdVidaliazilly rosen"hour detroit" "best of"datingrecipesdairy deluxela creperiedoughnut plantemerilfood desertMemphis Minnie'sbusboys and poetsLe Cirquebirthday cakeInodutch pancakeMad Menapple brown bettyeastern marketgrand luxjalexanderpizzacider millla bohemeonlineastoriaann arbordessert truckCurbside Cupcakesdessertmagazinesangelos4th Street Cookiescherry blossomsBirch runprojectchickenDC SlicesnycbruschettaBrickskellerchampion housemama NemsDetroit Popcorn Companysomerset inncitronelleNapa ValleyEdible Arrangementstownsend hotelgraetersHush Supper ClubLos AngelesTom's RestaurantzingermansKate's KitchenbiagioBryan VoltaggiocrustSingaporelittle owldominick'sBen's Pizza of SohobreadmatchboxDolce RistoranteraviniaLe Oui Oui Cafecheesecake factorycherry blossomBen'scakenew yorkkona grillmelting potSal's PizzaRuth's Crisbellinicell phoneArtisan ConfectionsChef Jan Van Hautesweet lorraine'sMalatesta Trattoriaapple crispkruse and muermichael's genuineclarkston unionnoviSprinklesFerrara'sMama's on Washington SquareDiddy Rieselake orionroyal oaktriflebuddysfilmKoiteaClinton Street Baking CompanyPizzeria Paradisosmall platesmobilecrepesIci Urban Bistroamerica's brew pubbanana puddingNashvillethanksgivingla bodegaSweetgreenartwedding cakethe cupcake shoppesecret supper clubapplicationsbananasiphonechocolatewestview orchardsPostoSarabeth'sfuture of online datingthe pantryfrench toastLittle Pie CompanySaucadinner and a moviethe brown jugLula CocinapieorlandoJon Hammforte restaurantromeooriginal pancake houseMarcheDolechamppsEclectic WIne Bardinner partyNational GeographicCupping Room CafeFigsThe Crepe Houseorangecentral michel richardmartinibirminghamtop chefDoughboyspastry chefdetroitVoltGreat Lakes Brewing Companybanana splitribsPinkberrywoodward avenue breweryiPhone appsSeattlePomme FritesPastischicagoSâuçáfood politicssweet occasionslawsuitcreme bruleevinoteccaphillyMonell'sNinth Street MarketShake Shackpaninisbrick lane curry houseChef Geoff'scupcakesenoteca romapeking househello cupcakeBibiana OsteriamiamiwaffleSan Franciscophiladelphiapanna cottaEmbassy of BelgiumiPadelephant earszillycakespaellaClevelandrugby grilleTaste of the Nation DCSangriaSavoring food and travel.http://www.jtcomposition.com/noreply@blogger.com (Jackie Turner)Blogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148816398748643237.post-7229089062956685004Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:44:00 +00002011-10-17T15:49:03.739-04:00Here are some of my favorite moments from first trip to Belgium!-Jackie Turnerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JackieTurner/~3/CKO-wiBIEsI/brussels.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jackie Turner)0http://www.jtcomposition.com/2011/07/brussels.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148816398748643237.post-5275384401488234207Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:21:00 +00002011-03-16T15:02:15.707-04:00This place is starting to feel like home.-Jackie Turnerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JackieTurner/~3/BpuR-2Okz30/6-months-in-seattle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jackie Turner)0http://www.jtcomposition.com/2011/02/6-months-in-seattle.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148816398748643237.post-1502225228840329795Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:05:00 +00002011-03-16T14:15:07.497-04:00SeattleThought I'd share some of the great things I've found in Seattle so far. I always enjoy discovering a new place, so I'm sort of attacking the city as I would if I were a tourist. There are plenty of farmers markets and restaurants to keep me busy for months. Maybe years!?First up is shaved ice. I found these at several of the festivals and block parties. I never a knew that a snow cone could be http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JackieTurner/~3/bvFhjWlO-0w/seattle-beginning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jackie Turner)0http://www.jtcomposition.com/2010/08/seattle-beginning.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148816398748643237.post-252173312834946800Mon, 10 May 2010 16:28:00 +00002010-05-20T12:51:46.661-04:00There's only one rule in storytelling: there are no rules.-Filmmaker Barbara Koppel, keynote at the American University graduation ceremonyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JackieTurner/~3/2FY1Hurf7kQ/graduated.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jackie Turner)0http://www.jtcomposition.com/2010/05/graduated.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148816398748643237.post-4769387832567049505Tue, 04 May 2010 02:59:00 +00002010-05-14T09:53:56.845-04:00Pretty geeked about this beta. Graduation is around the corner, so I can finally get back to dominating on XBL!-Jackie Turnerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JackieTurner/~3/t_xI4i6DCJw/back-to-basics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jackie Turner)0http://www.jtcomposition.com/2010/05/back-to-basics.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148816398748643237.post-7910832475745126207Sat, 01 May 2010 16:34:00 +00002010-05-20T12:48:46.186-04:00For our final issue of the American Observer, we chose a theme on giving. Wanting to focus on technology, I wrote a short piece on a new local group buying website called DealsforDeeds that provides discounts to businesses that promote sustainable living. Unlike competitors such as Groupon, DealsforDeeds will donate portions of their sales to local nonprofits. Read more here.-Jackie Turnerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JackieTurner/~3/KnHV_fCLlwM/last-issue-of-american-observer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jackie Turner)0http://www.jtcomposition.com/2010/05/last-issue-of-american-observer.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148816398748643237.post-5258544897959796728Sat, 01 May 2010 13:02:00 +00002010-05-12T23:39:07.959-04:00PostoT has tried to convince me that really great pizza does not exist in the District. I found some contenders, including this pie at Posto. I planned to find some dessert on the walk home, but the waiter did that genius thing of bringing the dessert menu as soon as I was done with my meal. One item in particular seemed intriguing, so I gave it a shot. Absolutely delicious and in season - strawberry http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JackieTurner/~3/X5qIHbpTIOM/washington-dc-posto.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jackie Turner)0http://www.jtcomposition.com/2010/05/washington-dc-posto.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148816398748643237.post-8748718921096241304Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:16:00 +00002010-05-13T11:12:17.179-04:00Art and Copy filmI've been following @artandcopyfilm on Twitter for what seems like years in hopes that a screening would arrive in D.C.Once I was old enough to purchase a magazine, I decided which title to buy based on the page count, because I knew it contained more ads. I loved flipping through the glossy pages and tearing out my favorites. Later, working in an advertising agency provided me with an http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JackieTurner/~3/jP9UGMfxRCs/creative-storytelling-art-copy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jackie Turner)0http://www.jtcomposition.com/2010/04/creative-storytelling-art-copy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148816398748643237.post-2861843184970774822Sat, 17 Apr 2010 23:32:00 +00002010-05-07T09:10:20.338-04:00Embassy of BelgiumSweetgreenDC SlicesCurbside CupcakesSâuçáSaucaChef Jan Van Hautesecret supper clubprojectHush Supper ClubdcAs you might already be aware, an unexpected hero of the lunch hour has emerged - gourmet food trucks. Rather than making a reservation for lunch, professionals are following food trucks online and lining up for hot and cold treats.Read about the newest businesses to the truck scene - Sweetgreen, Sâuçá, DC Slices and Curbside Cupcakes - at the American Observer.Food culture in D.C. rivals that http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JackieTurner/~3/IWW8SF7Jlkg/gourmet-food-truck-secret-supper-club.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jackie Turner)0http://www.jtcomposition.com/2010/04/gourmet-food-truck-secret-supper-club.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148816398748643237.post-6337790415199223149Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:48:00 +00002010-04-23T09:27:04.369-04:00Artisan ConfectionsVoltTaste of the Nation DCpanna cottacitronelleBryan VoltaggioVidaliacentral michel richardBibiana OsteriaLast night I was at Taste of the Nation helping with operations at the National Building Museum. The interior was a complete surprise. It has the feeling of a courtyard, which seemed perfect for the size of this event. I commend the organizers, as this was one of the most well-planned and executed programs I've seen. The music and vendor offerings made for a great evening. The spirit of the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JackieTurner/~3/YxnnVWbA1Wg/taste-of-nation-dc_13.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jackie Turner)0http://www.jtcomposition.com/2010/04/taste-of-nation-dc_13.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148816398748643237.post-504181609013848597Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:58:00 +00002010-04-17T19:01:26.447-04:00Embassy of BelgiumprojectdcchocolateChef Jan Van Haute, executive chef at the Embassy of Belgium, does not rely on a pastry chef to assist with the final course. He creates a trio of desserts for the ambassador's guests. First up are Belgian chocolates with a hazelnut filling.Next week I'll file photos of Van Haute preparing dinner and dessert. Van Haute was recently honored as Best Embassy Chef at Cultural Tourism DC's Embassy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JackieTurner/~3/UqHdfC-Gyno/making-chocolates-at-embassy-of-belgium.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jackie Turner)0http://www.jtcomposition.com/2010/04/making-chocolates-at-embassy-of-belgium.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148816398748643237.post-1541965021265919949Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:24:00 +00002010-05-13T11:24:31.316-04:00magazinesiPadIn anticipation of the iPad release, Paidcontent published an article about the 15 Ways Publishers Are Re-Imagining The Magazine. What is most compelling is that the new medium is treated in the same way the internet was years ago. Content is dumped, fitted for the new way of browsing, without much thought to its visual capabilities. The new app is essentially an enhanced PDF. Paidcontent http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JackieTurner/~3/Q7XReEh8llY/ipad-and-future-of-magazines.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jackie Turner)0http://www.jtcomposition.com/2010/03/ipad-and-future-of-magazines.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148816398748643237.post-8802430551183465870Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:13:00 +00002010-03-27T15:28:15.146-04:00mobiledatingonlinefuture of online datingfilmiPhone appscell phoneapplicationsprojectiphoneBrian Krist wrote and directed this short film about the application he envisions for the future of dating. The story focuses on the integration of mobile applications and was published in the American Observer's March 27 edition. Laura Greenback gathered a fantastic cast and we assisted with production and creating a lively scene.-Jackie Turnerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JackieTurner/~3/qqxZPTJRQ0Y/future-of-online-dating-and-mobile.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jackie Turner)0http://www.jtcomposition.com/2010/03/future-of-online-dating-and-mobile.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148816398748643237.post-9010523913418796681Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:13:00 +00002010-04-07T10:21:37.981-04:00cherry blossomscherry blossomdcIt's the most beautiful time of the year.-Jackie Turnerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JackieTurner/~3/1sIXBfgGtH4/washington-dcs-cherry-blossom-season.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jackie Turner)0http://www.jtcomposition.com/2010/03/washington-dcs-cherry-blossom-season.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148816398748643237.post-5192823390215549852Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:14:00 +00002010-04-23T09:25:49.760-04:00nycJon Hammcreme bruleebruschettaBen'sMad MenLe CirqueInoBen's Pizza of SohopizzaPastisI feel a sense of peace when I walk through the streets of New York. It's a second home of sorts, although I have no real first home to name. Although there is always something new each time I return, it still feels familiar. I usually return to the old haunts, since I spend plenty of time recalling the tastes and sounds that I am missing. But this time I hit up some (new to me) classics.First http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JackieTurner/~3/9y3_CAfAnaA/new-york-pastis-ino-le-cirque-bens.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jackie Turner)0http://www.jtcomposition.com/2010/03/new-york-pastis-ino-le-cirque-bens.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148816398748643237.post-6303610746379083920Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:05:00 +00002010-03-20T21:03:15.808-04:00bruschettaI finally had a few minutes to try the bruschetta recipe and on first taste, I think it turned out pretty well. Looks good, no? I substituted the canned tomatoes for fresh ones.I'm going to leave it overnight in the fridge and see if the flavors are stronger tomorrow. -Jackie Turnerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JackieTurner/~3/jkyaLW_QDuo/homemade-bruschetta.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jackie Turner)0http://www.jtcomposition.com/2010/03/homemade-bruschetta.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148816398748643237.post-5438747832922589101Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:09:00 +00002010-03-14T11:25:29.726-04:00food politicslawsuitDolefilmbananasBananas - my favorite to-good-to-be-true fruit. Anytime of the year I can find a really great tasting banana. Great alone or on top of my crepes/pancakes/waffles. I read about how awful they were for the carbon footprint, but considering I'm buying most of my produce locally, I rationalized that it evened out somewhere. And then I saw a film about the farming and it got me thinking.The DC http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JackieTurner/~3/PMjUzIubFTU/bananas-and-politics-of-food.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jackie Turner)1http://www.jtcomposition.com/2010/03/bananas-and-politics-of-food.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148816398748643237.post-5801351748425589295Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:15:00 +00002010-03-06T12:01:04.838-05:00bruschettaReally good bruschetta is hard to find. Best of the U.S. has to go to Maletesta Trattoria in NYC that I sampled last year. One surprisingly good bit was in Singapore. A friend took us to mezza9 and the bruschetta was to die for. Some bites can never leave my mind. Doesn't this just look delicious?Like creme brulee, I may take a stab at making it at home so I never have want for it.One of my http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JackieTurner/~3/UT-KGq6Kz70/thinking-bruschetta.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jackie Turner)2http://www.jtcomposition.com/2010/03/thinking-bruschetta.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148816398748643237.post-9079172775935283848Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:45:00 +00002010-03-05T18:08:17.982-05:00Chef Geoff'sdcOn Saturday we had our final course completion celebration at Chef Geoff's. Only one more class remaining and we are graduates! At this stage it's nice to know that in a few months I'll have more free time, but I will miss the discussions and perspectives offered by my fellow students and our professors. The best thing about graduate school is that almost every class focused on activities I wouldhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JackieTurner/~3/FDXXFJFS9CM/washington-dc-chef-geoffs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jackie Turner)0http://www.jtcomposition.com/2010/03/washington-dc-chef-geoffs.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148816398748643237.post-3468578807785449756Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:07:00 +00002010-03-05T18:19:17.231-05:00projectOur latest class project was incredibly challenging. In short, our study "examines present situation for Academic Technologies at American University, including its strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for continuing progress. Consultants’ Report recommendations are based on more than three dozen interviews at American University and with experts around the country; competitive analysis of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JackieTurner/~3/LPzWg50_0Zk/class-presentation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jackie Turner)0http://www.jtcomposition.com/2010/02/class-presentation.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148816398748643237.post-6407265585775047694Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:47:00 +00002010-03-06T11:31:44.802-05:00Loveless CafeNashvilleMonell'sMarcheI've decided that, in Nashville, the best kind of person to be is a tourist. There is no way to justify hanging out at The Loveless Cafe on a weekly basis. But that is what I want to do, after consuming these biscuits. Look at them.The waitress continued to bring them to the table. And I wouldn't stop her. Seriously the best biscuits I've ever had. And I haven't had any good ones since I moved onhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JackieTurner/~3/tyT6cnBzqEg/nashville-marche-monells-loveless-cafe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jackie Turner)0http://www.jtcomposition.com/2010/02/nashville-marche-monells-loveless-cafe.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148816398748643237.post-3578616408454399322Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:30:00 +00002010-02-12T21:39:23.850-05:00It's snowmageddon. Actually snowmageddon #2 for DC this winter season. But this is definitely the hardest we've been hit. Records are sure to be broken. In my time living on the East Coast and the Midwest, I have never seen anything like it. I attempted to walk through the blizzard this morning and I lasted 10 minutes. I was trying to get to Amtrak to go visit family and it just wasn't meant to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JackieTurner/~3/wsVxWSRWR0Q/snowmageddon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jackie Turner)0http://www.jtcomposition.com/2010/02/snowmageddon.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148816398748643237.post-5587832845881511528Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:24:00 +00002010-05-07T09:10:08.054-04:00food desertdcFor our last class, my group conducted an extensive report on some problems facing D.C.'s Ward 7 and 8.Washington D.C. Ward 7’s more than 70,000 residents rely on two grocery stores to serve their needs. Most have to shop at the numerous corner stores that are located in Ward 7’s nearly 30 neighborhoods. Though convenient, these stores have mostly greasy fast food, fatty snacks and overpriced http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JackieTurner/~3/W_iEC39grUw/washington-dcs-food-desert.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jackie Turner)0http://www.jtcomposition.com/2009/12/washington-dcs-food-desert.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148816398748643237.post-5647759070275176061Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:21:00 +00002010-03-27T11:31:16.409-04:00apple crisppiecreme bruleeflashprojectrecipesAlthough I'm thoroughly enjoying my coursework, I look forward to the leisure time I will have after graduation. Here's the latest project I've completed in Flash, a little something to help you savor the fall. My classmates were the lucky taste testers for the third recipe (tart pie) that I've demonstrated below. For my first pie, I was very pleased with the turnout. It's an incredibly easy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JackieTurner/~3/tnV0tbe2yAM/finally-fall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jackie Turner)0http://www.jtcomposition.com/2009/10/finally-fall.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148816398748643237.post-3953885469744747433Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:13:00 +00002009-08-17T13:41:01.043-04:00Ici Urban Bistroprojectpastry chefThis latest project has kept me incredibly busy. School is so time-consuming, even for a part-timer like me.Here's my exclusive behind the scenes look at a pastry kitchen. Chef Beverly Bates at DC's Ici Urban Bistro preps a birthday cake and talks about her start in the business. I filmed this with a single camera.Seasoned Chef from Jackie Turner on Vimeo.-Jackie Turnerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JackieTurner/~3/D0BEZ3qd3GQ/latest-project.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jackie Turner)0http://www.jtcomposition.com/2009/08/latest-project.html