Leandro the Missing (found
here) has requested a beer post, so here goes:
One of my pleasures is to meet for lunch at
Jaleo. The chef Jose Andres is a celebrity in the Washington, DC area with several restaurants, a cooking show on PBS, and a recipe book called
Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America
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I like the tortilla de patatas, the gambas al ajillo, and the ensalada de remolacha con citricos, topped off with a delicious
Alhambra Negra and a cup of coffee.
This full-bodied lager is brewed in Spain with an alcohol content of 6.4% and is described as having an educated Mediterranean taste, a touch of caramel, and a trace of licorice. My current fav.
An orange line treat: the Arlington Farmers Market. I've been going every Saturday morning since early February and this is the first new-to-me crop: Brussels sprouts!
cookbook and will let you know how they turn out. And later on today, I've roped Eric into watching Ingredients, a documentary about the slow food movement in America.
The Yummi Cookbook
is now available on Amazon! The author, Nathalie Thandiwe, is an Adams Morgan friend of mine who now lives in the NYC area. Jason and I collaborated with her on the cover design and interior layout. She's a holistic chef, a trained herbalist, a radio show host, and an awesome mom. Recipes include clever titles like Jamaican Me Crazy Red Beans and Rice. To find out more, click on the link.
Leandro the Missing (found here) has requested a beer post, so here goes: 
Whenever Sur La Table sends me a $10-off coupon, I buy a cookbook. I guess that's in direct conflict with my promise not to buy any new books this year, but this one cost me $2.95. When I go to Egypt next, I'll buy an authenic tagine with a wonderful pattern and hope the color is free of lead. Until then I will make these spicy stews in a stock pot. I'm looking forward to the cooler temperatures. It brings out the best in me.
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