Something special from Mandy's kitchen...
Tucked away in the sea of cookie-cutter luxury town homes in the Maple Lawn development in Fulton, Md., is a well-hidden secret. That secret houses the culinary masterminds of the Ambassador Dining Room, a fine-dining Indian restaurant in the Johns Hopkins Homewood area in Baltimore. …
Impromptu moments in my family often lead to exciting food and travel ventures. One night when I was about six years old, my dad awakened us from our innocent slumber and announced, “we’re going to Williamsburg! “So what did the Stark family do at 11 …
Taiwanese tapioca tea. Call it alliteration, or call it bubble tea. This whimsical concoction is like a treat straight out of a Harry Potter book. Bubble tea partakers tend to either love or hate the drink. I had the opportunity to experience bubble tea this …
When in England, do as the Brits. But, when in Ellicott City and far from the Queen’s country, take high tea at Tea on the Tiber. Although my recollections of England are confined to London’s Heathrow airport, I do surmise that tea time in its native …
Ahhh, Wegman’s! The Disney World of grocery stores, the Mecca of supermarkets, a paradise for foodies. And I now have the privilege or living within 15 minutes of such a place!!!….yes I am a Weg-head. If you are not familiar with the Wegman’s concept, the …
Sometimes your dinner plans just do not unfold as expected. Fate runs its course and you find yourself scrounging for a plan B. Stomachs are growling, blood sugars have spiked far below the recommended level, and crankiness is at an all-time high. This inopportune moment, though it …
It’s time for an episode of “The Best Thing I Ever Ate!” We’ve all seen the show on the Food Network where celebrity chefs, writers, and professional foodies alike share and describe in the most animated ways their favorite eats. Well, now it’s my turn …
– Bruce Springsteen has a song called “Meet me at Mary’s Place,” but I’d rather you meet me at George’s Place. – I’m a regular viewer of the Food Network television show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. I love learning about the unpretentious establishments around the …
