Archive for October, 2009
Bisphenol-A
There has been a flurry of news lately regarding the chemical Bisphenol-A, or BPA for short. Nalgene, the producers of reusable water bottles, went under attack last year for using polycarbonate plastics containing BPAs, and have since stopped producing bottles using the toxic chemical. Sigg, the producer of the trendy aluminum water bottles that took [...]
Spicy Red Pepper and Leeks Frittata
Here’s another recipe that doesn’t take too much prep time, but can be extremely rewarding, and extremely versatile. You can substitute in almost any vegetable combination you can think of, and they’ll generally work out great. For this one, leeks and peppers seemed to be the right combination for this recipe. That, and it’s what [...]
Paleo Pumpkin Muffins
I know that for some people, it’s really hard to go Paleo, when your body is absolutely screaming for some refined carbs. So it was rather fortuitous that a few weeks ago at a CrossFit competition up in Baltimore, I met Alyssa D. from CrossFit OldTown, who off the top of her head, gave me [...]
Guajillo Grill
Guajillo Grill, more commonly referred to as just Guajillo, is a little neighborhood Mexican restaurant tucked away in the same strip mall as the now infamous Ray’s Hell Burger on Wilson Boulevard. Well, famous if you live in the DC Metro area, anyways. In fact, Guajillo is right next door, and if you can resist [...]
Friday Recommended Reading: Mark’s Daily Apple
Is your Friday moving a little slow? I’ve found that Mark Sisson’s blog, Mark’s Daily Apple, is a great blog for getting you ramped up on the Paleo Diet. The Primal Blueprint Carbohydrate Curve is a excellent quick read for those of you who want to get a better idea of how excessive intake of [...]
A Note About Café Atlantico…
If you are a vegetarian or vegan, DON’T GO! Taking a bite into a dish that was served to us as “mango???….” was the worst experience I have had in a restaurant (even the meal that turned me into a vegetarian wasn’t as bad as this mango anchovy dish). I inspected the inside of the [...]
Busboys & Poets
Busboys & Poets has becoming a thriving chain of restaurants in DC, and their success is well deserved. One part bookstore, one part lounge, and one part restaurant, mix well, and you have what’s become a distinct DC name that’s hard to turn down as a favorite place to eat. The menu tends to stick [...]
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
This is by far one of my easiest recipes, and one of the most rewarding. It’s simple, doesn’t require a ton of ingredients, and if you make enough, you’ll have plenty leftover for any unwanted or wanted house guests you may have. Just sayin’. So let’s get started. Ingredients 2 lbs. of brussel sprouts 2 [...]
Café Atlantico’s Latino Dim Sum
Cafe Atlantico holds a Latino Dim Sum brunch every Sunday morning up until 1:30 in the afternoon, and after reading a glowing review, I decided to get a few people together for their tasting menu. The tasting menu consists of 14 dishes for $35, or a 12 dish vegetarian tasting menu for $25, which was [...]
The latest in diets…
As of today, I’m converting to a new diet to sustain my lifestyle. I’m going to become the world’s first quadratarian. I’ll only eat foods that come in sets of four. Anything that I can’t eat four of, well, then it shouldn’t be in my diet. If eating this way is wrong, oh baby, then [...]
