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Peruvian Dishes in DC Are Reinvented at Las Canteras… Kind of.

Chef B — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:11:47 +0000

One of the most fun things about moving back to DC has been discovering the food scene. It’s a completely different gastronomic city from 7 years ago when I left for Atlanta. At the time I had an extraordinary social life, doing the most in DC. Adams Morgan was one …

Strawberry Shortcake with Sage & Lemon Whipped Cream

Chef B — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:27:38 +0000

We interrupt the regularly scheduled flan to bring you something much simpler, almost as good, but just as pleasing to any palate. The strawberry shortcake. It’s all American. It’s pretty. It’s super good. And it’s appropriate for Mother’s Day this Sunday. Only, I made it early this morning for …

Un Toro Azul en Cinco de Mayo {A Blue Bull on May 5th}

Chef B — Sun, 05 May 2013 19:47:39 +0000

Cinco de Mayo, the most celebrated unMexican holiday in the US is in full effect. While most of you have been enjoying the generous amount of tastings, swigs, and fiestas, I’ve been traveling and tasting my way through Richmond, VA. I wanted to share something up for the liveliest …

Whiskey Smash, Bourbon Vanialla Ice Cream, & The Kentucky Derby

Chef B — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:42:36 +0000

(image c/o Donna from Cookistry)

I should in Kentucky right now, rocking my baddest hat. Really. The famed Kentucky Derby is this tomorrow and I’m not going to be there. After watching an intense race last year, which happened as a result of my mother’s recent (in the last 2 …

World’s Top 50 Restaurants. Spain Reigns and Peru Impresses.

Chef B — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:26:17 +0000

(Virgilio’s quinoa and seed sampling during Master Chef classes in Melbourne, Australia; via my iPhone)

The World’s Top 50 Restaurants was announced on Monday and I’m particularly thrilled. Spain dominates. Just the more reason I must go back pronto and indulge in the cuisine a leading group of 600 deem …

The Life of Espresso via Instagram

Chef B — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:40:39 +0000

Some luscious espresso shots via my Instagram. Clockwise: Capp in DC; Cuban shot at home; Capp in Melbourne; Triple shot in Sydney; Double in Yarra Valley; Shot in Melbourne.)

I’ve not been around in two weeks only due to more travel… My hands and my cutting board are missing …

Sopa China… Asian Soup For the Real Soul

Chef B — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:19:51 +0000

This is no top selling book cliché. Seriously. This soup will quickly become a “recipe” plastered all of your fridge until you figure it out, much like my dad did.

And so it goes… my father used to travel a lot for work as a field journalist. Sometimes he’d be …

#FlanFridays: Spiced Guava & Ricotta Cheese Flan

Chef B — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:43:26 +0000

I love fancy food — food that makes me smile, do a happy dance, and has an infectious spirit — I push my creative scale to produce beautiful and memorable food.

When I’m feeling uninspired — like every single waking hour these last 8 days — I take a 10 …

Spring Has Sprung…and a Salad Diet

Chef B — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:59:03 +0000

Finalmente… the temperature has shifted and just like the autumn leaves watermark the moist ground with an earthy impression, spring’s flower tickle our joys, brighten our days and invite afternoons of lasting fragrances. I’m particularly excited about the new season for many reasons, most of which I’ll sprinkle throughout …

Papas a la Huancaína

Chef B — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:39:32 +0000

I’m so not ready for Spring. I know, sounds insane and unnatural. Since I missed 3 solid weeks of winter while traveling, and actually suffered through Melbourne’s heat wave reaching 100F, I still would love to enjoy some chili weather. The thought of hot weather had me a bit anxious …