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Welcome Back Post: Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

Welcome Back Post: Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

Hello? Is… is anyone there? I know it’s been quite some time… but I’m still here! A lot has happened since last I blew the dust off this little online sounding board, and I’m finally here to share it with all of you. Where to 

Placeholder Update: Almost Married Edition! Support Local Restaurants

Placeholder Update: Almost Married Edition! Support Local Restaurants

Gah! Has it really been over a month since I posted anything here? Readers (if any of you are still out there), I am so sorry. Life, you know? I’ve been busy with work, taking care of the house and pets and, of course, planning 

A Brief Update About A Busy Former Chef

A Brief Update About A Busy Former Chef

Hello all! Been a while, I know. Things have been busy over here at the Berman-Resnick homestead. Plus, that heatwave, am I right? Bleech. Due to the oppressive heat, we haven’t been doing too much cooking around here lately. If you’re looking for some low-heat 

At Last, Date Night

At Last, Date Night

It finally happened. Last Sunday night, Liz and I went out on a date night to a restaurant. It feels like it’s been forever. Dining out is one of our greatest pleasures, and I can’t even tell you all how much we’ve missed it. So, 

You Can’t Be Depressedo When You Make Your Own Pesto

You Can’t Be Depressedo When You Make Your Own Pesto

A good summer morning to each and every one of you! It’s been a hot few weeks here in the nation’s capital, lemme tell you. Amidst this heat comes some good news, though. Indoor dining is set to return next week! W00T! All my restauranteur 

A Soup For All Seasons

A Soup For All Seasons

Hey friends, welcome back! Glad to have you with me again. Apologies, blah blah blah, long absence, blah blah blah, life etc. Anyways, I hope all of you have been holding up well, getting vaccinated and are dealing okay with a scorcher of a summer. 

Strawberry (and Tomato) Fields Forever

Strawberry (and Tomato) Fields Forever

Readers, where you at? I know it’s been yet another extended absence on my part, but I hope you’re all well and eager to read my latest update. Exciting things, for sure, have been happening. The most exciting and important thing is that Liz got 

The Most Misunderstood Dish of All: Risotto

The Most Misunderstood Dish of All: Risotto

Happy weekend, dear readers. I got my first vaccine shot yesterday and I’m feeling pretty great about that. I hope that all of you are close to getting vaccinated, too. I’m feeling a bit out of sorts, though. A little achy and overtired, nothing to 

The Old “I’m Sick of Cooking!” Cooking Post

The Old “I’m Sick of Cooking!” Cooking Post

Just another manic Monday, friends. Welcome back, I hope you’re all well. I have some exciting news in my personal life: I’ll be getting my first vaccine dose this Friday! Whoo! Freedom! I can’t wait. I’ve been feeling some pretty extreme cabin fever lately. This 

H.C.T.P. #4: Fresh Flour Tortillas

H.C.T.P. #4: Fresh Flour Tortillas

Hello friends and readers! Once again, it’s been a while, hasn’t it? I’m going to stop apologizing for these unplanned lapses. I mean, life, am I right? I’ve just finished up on several larger projects outside the blog, so for the time being, I am