The Secret to Eating Light: There is No Secret
Most of us experience the proverbial post-holiday button-loosening: we’ve eaten way too much, drank a ton, slept more that we’re used to, and generally have not burned enough calories to counterbalance it all. Whatever your reason for feeling gross after the holidays, we’re here to offer a no-nonsense and still delicious approach to January, the detox month.
The Occasional Vegetarian
Too many carnivores dismiss vegetarian dishes as wimpy, unsatisfying, and full of mysteriously suspect textures. They’re missing out! In 2008, give meatless meals a try — even if it’s once a week or once a month.
Victuals & Vittles: The Humble Weblog
Quick recipes and ideas, wine notes, and random musings from the HG staff. This blog is updated several times a week, so please come back and visit in between our monthly editions.
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Chefs to Visit DC, VA High Schools
0 comments | October 6, 2008
If you’re a budding culinarian in a DC or Northern Virginia-area high school, you may be in for a treat next week.
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The Wine Leading the Blind: Am I a Snob?
2 comments | October 3, 2008
I’ve heard many a fellow wine lover refer to the “wine that did it,” the wine that got him or her hooked. Ultimately, it was the wine that catapulted the person to another plane of wine appreciation.
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D.C. Casting Call: The Next Food Network Star
0 comments | September 30, 2008
There’s an open call for cast members of “The Next Food Network Star” (Season 5) in Washington on Friday. If you think you’re up for the culinary challenge — to beat out your competition and win your own six-episode show — read on.
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Comfort Food Challenge Update: Battle Chicken Pot Pie and 'Casserole Crazy'
0 comments | September 26, 2008
The votes are in, and it’s chicken pot pie over lasagna, by a nose!
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Positive Eating: A Movement We Can Get Behind
2 comments | September 17, 2008
In a nation with obesity rates reaching what some health officials call epidemic, it’s so refreshing to read stories like this one in the NYT Dining & Wine section today.
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These Turbulent Times Call for a Cocktail
4 comments | September 16, 2008
Trust me, it’s much better to watch your 401(k) shrivel with a pomegranate martini in hand.
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DC's 'Greenest Restaurant' to Open on Sept. 18
0 comments | September 15, 2008
Founding Farmers purports to be the most eco-friendly restaurant in our nation’s capital, and it opens its doors this Thursday.
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Beets: They're What's for Dinner
3 comments | September 12, 2008
After an ambitious farmers’ market purchase last weekend, there’s a surplus of beets sitting in a bowl at home. What to do, what to do….
In This Issue:
Humble Gourmand Recipes
- Sweet Potatoes with Curried Onions
- The onions pack a spicy punch that’s tempered by the earthy potatoes.
- Pomegranate-Blueberry Smoothie
- Antioxidant-packed blueberries and pomegranate juice come together in a healthy yogurt smoothie that cures between-meal cravings.
- Soy-Lemon Tuna Steaks
- Tired of turkey and prime rib after all those heavy holiday meals? This simple, flavorful fish recipe will cure your ills.
The Wine Leading the Blind
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- Mark West Pinot Noir '06
- There are two things I love about the Mark West winery: their wines and their attitude. While I’m supposed to talk more about the former, the latter is really what makes their Pinot so great.
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- Piper Sonoma Brut Select Cuvee '07
- Piper Sonoma is Piper-Heidsieck’s California venture, boasting spectacular sparkling wines at a fraction of its French cousin’s prices.
The Humble Reviewer
- Uni: A Sushi Place (DC)
- While not exactly value-priced, the quality sushi and good service make Uni a reliable choice.
- Fork (Philadelphia)
- Nibble and sip at this soothing spot in Philadelphia’s Old City.