Typical home cooked dinner
Russ was home on Sunday! It’s always great to have my family back home during meals, and this time it let me blog on what a traditional home cooked dinner…
Browsing Category Pan out
Not Just Another Chinese Banquet
This is one of the more fun and elegant Chinese outdoor banquet events that I’ve enjoyed in DC for several years. It’s a diplomatic function held yearly in Twin Oaks,…
Chinese Banquets Set Standards
There are banquets, and there are banquets. We were at a Chinese banquet over the weekend and I thought maybe I should blog about it. It’s wonderful that everywhere…
Hucksters recalling memories
Ever heard the call of a huckster? Do you know what a huckster is? Hucksters are food vendors who sell vegetables and food in carts in streets and alleys. It’s…
Mid Autumn Festival in DC
On Friday night, the night of the super moon, we and some 300 people celebrated Mid Autumn Festival in Washington DC Chinatown. We sat on the lawn of Chinatown Park,…
Party at sunrise: Let’s roll!
Talk about amazing table presentations. This table was set up and ready by 5.45 AM! We had to put out all our goodies–and get the coffee brewing–before our cycle class…
Simply gorgeous
How beautiful is this set up! I’m always captivated when I see food displayed so attractively. People are just so incredibly creative. Each tiny cup cake and mini tart is…