Tag: foodie

Foodie: Savor the flavor of homemade buttermilk biscuits

By Peter McCall, executive chef at Jackson 20 I am one of the fortunate ones. Growing up with my mother, I got to help make...

The evolution of outdoor dining in Alexandria

By Missy Schrott | [email protected] When it’s not 90 degrees with 75 percent humidity and when people aren’t sprinting for cover in an impromptu thunderstorm,...

Foodie: Keep your gut happy with a roasted fruit and vegetable...

By Elizabeth Holm These days, popular wellness literature is filled with recommendations for improving gut health. Research shows that the gastrointestinal tract is filled with both...

Foodie: Fifteen must-have items to keep in your pantry

By Jill Erber When time is plentiful, planning menus, shopping and cooking can be creative and blissful experiences. But when time is not plentiful, choosing...

Foodie: My obsession with spice

By Chad Sparrow Hot peppers are like a drug for me, something I have to eat on a daily basis. But where did this come...

Foodie: Rosemary chicken can be medicinal and flavorful

By Elizabeth Holm For a number of years, I have experienced a diminished sense of smell; not a complete lack of smell, but a decreased...

Foodie: Your Valentine’s date(s)

By Denise Dunbar | [email protected] There’s no time like Valentine’s Day, and really this whole weekend, to enjoy a good date. Dates are satisfying, healthy...

Foodie: Entertain like a pro this holiday season

By Jill Erber Holidays are the time to go big and bold, especially with food. How do we elevate our offerings in keeping with the...

Foodie: Gorgeous, delicious and nutritious pumpkin

By Elizabeth Holm This time of year, we are constantly reminded of pumpkins. Jack-O-lanterns at Halloween and pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving are traditions that many...

Foodie: Eat your way around Alexandria in August

By Alexa Epitropoulos The face of Alexandria is changing, and nowhere is that more evident than its quickly evolving restaurant scene. August presents the perfect opportunity to...