Johnna Knows Good Food

Food.Fun.Stuff: Newbies

johnnaknowsgoodfood@gmail.com (Johnna Knows Good Food: Yum Yum, Gimme Some!) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:27:00 +0000

"Everyday a Star is Born!" Well, here in the District everyday a restaurant is born. For us to be some pretty health conscience people, we sure do love to eat all that is good...and sometimes bad....

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Recipe: Easy Spinach Alfredo

johnnaknowsgoodfood@gmail.com (Johnna Knows Good Food: Yum Yum, Gimme Some!) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:34:00 +0000

Easy Spinach Alfredo 1 package (16 oz.) linguine 2 (16 oz.) jars Alfredo sauce (*Suggestion: Classico or Bertolli) 1 (10 oz.) package frozen whole leaf spinach or 2 (10 oz.) bags fresh spinach...

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Top Five Wednesdays

johnnaknowsgoodfood@gmail.com (Johnna Knows Good Food: Yum Yum, Gimme Some!) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:37:00 +0000

Top Five Wednesdays: To keep the week interesting on Hump Day, we decided giving you a "Top Five" list would be fun. Each Wednesday we will showcase the "Top Five" something i.e. top five burger...

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Food.Fun.Stuff: Happy Halloween!

johnnaknowsgoodfood@gmail.com (Johnna Knows Good Food: Yum Yum, Gimme Some!) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:45:00 +0000

Goblins and Bloody Tales is what will make up this weekend. It's that time of year to dress out of character and wear that wig you've been dying to try but never had the nerve to pull it out during...

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Drinks on Me: Candy Corn Cordials (Alcoholic)

johnnaknowsgoodfood@gmail.com (Johnna Knows Good Food: Yum Yum, Gimme Some!) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:29:00 +0000

Candy Corn Cordials For the infused vodka: 1/2 cup candy corn 1 1/2 cups vodka For the cordials: 2 ounces orange liqueur Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 large egg white Candy corn, for garnish Infuse the...

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Food.Fun.Stuff: Doors Closing & Foodies Get Buzzed

johnnaknowsgoodfood@gmail.com (Johnna Knows Good Food: Yum Yum, Gimme Some!) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:36:00 +0000

A couple of things on the foodies agenda: >Tom Sietsema reports that Rock Creek will be closing its doors. Well not all the way. The Rock Creek at Mazza Gallerie is shutting its doors except for...

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Food.Fun.Stuff: Misogynist or Misunderstanding??

johnnaknowsgoodfood@gmail.com (Johnna Knows Good Food: Yum Yum, Gimme Some!) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:39:00 +0000

Misogynist or Misunderstanding?? That's the question looming around Zaytinya's Mike Isabella after he was voted off the Top Chef island last night (*His leeks were undercooked...). Isabella made the...

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Johnna's Pick of the Week (Travel Edition): Charleston, S.C.

johnnaknowsgoodfood@gmail.com (Johnna Knows Good Food: Yum Yum, Gimme Some!) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:03:00 +0000

Southern Comfort. Not the alcohol but these are the two words to describe a recent trip to Charleston. Now we know other southern cities such as New Orleans, Houston and Atlanta are considered the...

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Drinks on Me: Green Tea Latte (Non-Alcoholic)

johnnaknowsgoodfood@gmail.com (Johnna Knows Good Food: Yum Yum, Gimme Some!) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:02:00 +0000

Green Tea Latte 1 cup soy milk 1 cup water 1 tbsp. green tea powder (matcha) 2 tbsp. white sugar In a small pot and combine the soy milk, water, green tea powder and sugar. Warm over medium...

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Happy Monday: Public Bar (DC)

johnnaknowsgoodfood@gmail.com (Johnna Knows Good Food: Yum Yum, Gimme Some!) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:08:00 +0000

Each Monday we spotlight a Happy Hour in the District (*There are a serious lack of resources to find out about a good happy hour...). This week our attention turns to Public Bar (*who we thank for...

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Recipe: Asparagus-Goat Cheese Pasta

johnnaknowsgoodfood@gmail.com (Johnna Knows Good Food: Yum Yum, Gimme Some!) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:13:00 +0000

Asparagus-Goat Cheese Pasta 1 lb. asparagus 1/2 lb. thin spaghetti 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth 4 oz. goat cheese 1 tsp. grated lemon peel 1/3...

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Etiquette Tuesday: "Can you hear me now??"

johnnaknowsgoodfood@gmail.com (Johnna Knows Good Food: Yum Yum, Gimme Some!) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:27:00 +0000

Cell phones. The bane of the dinner parties existence. Cell phones have become such a integral part of our culture today that it almost seems as if we never lived without them. This, however, is not...

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Food.Fun.Stuff: In and Around the District...

johnnaknowsgoodfood@gmail.com (Johnna Knows Good Food: Yum Yum, Gimme Some!) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:37:00 +0000

Check it: >Free Wine Tasting @ Bistrot Lepic- When we heard they would be serving up Free Champagne tonight, our ears definitely perked up. Free wine is pretty common in the District, somebody's...

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Drinks on Me: Pineapple Grand Marnier Margarita (Alcoholic)

johnnaknowsgoodfood@gmail.com (Johnna Knows Good Food: Yum Yum, Gimme Some!) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:26:00 +0000

Pineapple Grand Marnier Margarita 1 oz. Grand Marnier 2 oz. Tequila 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice 1 1/2 oz. pineapple juice Ice Cherry (for garnish) In a tall glass add the Grand Marnier, Tequila, lime...

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Food.Fun.Stuff: This and That

johnnaknowsgoodfood@gmail.com (Johnna Knows Good Food: Yum Yum, Gimme Some!) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:33:00 +0000

In and around the District...: >After leaving Columbia Firehouse, Orlando Hitzig is getting cozy in his new restaurant home, Creme Cafe. Hitzig said that his time off was "a long vacation I didn't...

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Top Five Wednesdays: Pumpkin Carvings

johnnaknowsgoodfood@gmail.com (Johnna Knows Good Food: Yum Yum, Gimme Some!) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:37:00 +0000

'Tis the season to carve pumpkins. Somewhere around the end of September/early October until late November is the season of the pumpkin. We thought pumpkin carving was reserved for Halloween but...

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Recipe: Kale with Bacon and Asiago

johnnaknowsgoodfood@gmail.com (Johnna Knows Good Food: Yum Yum, Gimme Some!) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:59:00 +0000

Kale with Bacon and Asiago 1 lb. kale 1 lb. bacon 1/2 cup minced onion 1/2 cup thinly sliced Asiago cheese Wash and chop the kale. Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook slowly in a skillet. When...

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Food.Fun.Stuff: Thursday Randomness...

johnnaknowsgoodfood@gmail.com (Johnna Knows Good Food: Yum Yum, Gimme Some!) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:13:00 +0000

Thursday Randomness: >Kebabs from Beirut. Now instead of traveling half-way across the world, Washingtonians will be able to enjoy authentic kebabs from Beirut-based Kababji Grill. Kababji is set to...

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Drinks on Me: Manhattan (Alcoholic)

johnnaknowsgoodfood@gmail.com (Johnna Knows Good Food: Yum Yum, Gimme Some!) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:09:00 +0000

Manhattan 2 oz. bourbon 1/4 oz. sweet vermouth 3 dashes of bitters Ice Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker over ice; strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a cherry and...

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Happy Monday: Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar (DC)

johnnaknowsgoodfood@gmail.com (Johnna Knows Good Food: Yum Yum, Gimme Some!) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:20:00 +0000

Happy Monday!! We love a holiday week and this week rings in Veteran's Day. Veteran's Day calls for drinks! (*We find any reason to celebrate;-) This week our Happy Hour spotlight is on Bistrot Lepic...

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Food.Fun.Stuff: Giveaways!

johnnaknowsgoodfood@gmail.com (Johnna Knows Good Food: Yum Yum, Gimme Some!) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:34:00 +0000

Two Giveaways Going On Right Now: >Remember we told you about the Sugarloaf Festival going on this month?? If not, check it here. We still have tickets available, please shoot us an email if you're...

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Recipe: Garlic Parmesan Sauce

johnnaknowsgoodfood@gmail.com (Johnna Knows Good Food: Yum Yum, Gimme Some!) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:44:00 +0000

Garlic Parmesan Sauce 1/4 cup butter 3 cloves garlic (minced) 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt (to taste) Pepper (to taste) 1/2 cup half and half Saute the garlic in the butter over low-medium...

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Etiquette Tuesday: Are You Waiting on Me or Them?

johnnaknowsgoodfood@gmail.com (Johnna Knows Good Food: Yum Yum, Gimme Some!) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:45:00 +0000

Etiquette Tuesday: Wait staff, this one is for you. Scenario: Have you ever been to a restaurant or bar or the like and the wait staff seem more interested in conversing with one another than...

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Food.Fun.Stuff: Flavor Trip & Cookies

johnnaknowsgoodfood@gmail.com (Johnna Knows Good Food: Yum Yum, Gimme Some!) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:47:00 +0000

>Flavor, Flave- Flavor Tripping hits the District December 11. Flavor Tripping is a monthly event that allows guest to taste the West African berry called synsepalum dulcificum, or "trippy fruit."...

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Food.Fun.Stuff: The BGR is Free

johnnaknowsgoodfood@gmail.com (Johnna Knows Good Food: Yum Yum, Gimme Some!) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:48:00 +0000

Today! FREE Burgers. We repeat, FREE Burgers. Yup, The BGR Joint is providing the juicy stuff for all patrons who stop by any of their three locations from 11 am-12 pm today. The Catch: The patrons...

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