For Foodies

Dinner on a hot summer evening - sourdough baguette thinly sliced topped with roasted red pepper and artichoke tapanade, Olive tapanade, Tzatziki (creamy garlic cucumber dip) and Tabbouli. Marinated vegetable kabobs cooked on the grill with a refreshing mixture of cranberry apple juice and tea over crushed ice.  Outstanding.

Fall in Virginia - The Local Market

The fall weather in Virginia is sunny and crisp, leaves are falling rapidly.   A perfect day to go to the Local Market in Falls Church, VA http://www.facebook.com/#!/thelocalmarket where all items sold are made within 100 miles of Falls Church.  We have tried the bread, cheese, organic butter, cookies, frozen pasta, honey and the most amazing brownies ever.  Oh, and I did bring home 6 apple cider donuts which taste of sugar and cinnamon and smell Divine.   They lasted about 12 hours tops.  I love this market.

Farmer's Market

It's strawberry time at the market.  The smell of fresh strawberries filled the hot still morning air.  The crepes with Nutella (a hazelnut chocolate spread) and fresh strawberries looked amazing. 

Farmer's Market

We have a fresh farm market in front of our building in downtown Washington, DC every Thursday from May through November thanks to Michelle Obama.  How cool is that?

I don't knit but was drawn to the beautiful colors of yarn, when I paused to take a photo the lady at the booth was explaining the stuff (fleece - sheep hair) in the bag to several people.  She said some people use it for doll hair.  I found that intriguing.