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Farm Volunteer Day with DC Food Bloggers

One of my new year's resolutions is to visit more local farms, so when Laura from the garden variety philosopher invited me to invite food bloggers to volunteer for a day on Eco Farms I said "yes. we. can."  Want to come with us? We are volunteering on May 23rd.  A carpool will leave from Adams Morgan at 12:30 (we will probably meet for breakfast around 11:00).  We'll head out to Eco Farms in Maryland and get dirty...literally.  We'll return around 6:30. If you would like to come, you can RSVP here.   There are about 12 slots and I think they will fill fast, but, no worries, Laura goes every Sunday and if you would like to volunteer on another day then email her directly at laura.g.toscano@gmail.com for the details.

Update: The volunteer slots for the 23rd are full.  Please make sure to email Laura for additional volunteer dates.

 Photos by the garden variety philosopher

 

Food Blogger Happy Hour: Art and Soul on April 7

As much as I like Capitol Hill, I never make it over to that side of town, even though it's really close.  That's unfortunate for me since a dozen much praised restaurants have opened during the past couple of years.  My laziness is going to change on April 7th, when I join dc food bloggers for happy hour at Art and Soul.  I can't wait to try their biscuits, which I've heard so much about, and, a quick peak at the menu reveals deviled eggs, pork rinds, and chips and dip.  Oh dear.  I better not eat lunch that day.  Join us by RSVPing on the DC Food Bloggers Facebook Fan Page.

Thanks to the planning committee for their hard work in making these events happen:

Arugula Files
Beer Spotter
Biscuits and Such
Capital Cooking
Capital Spice
Common Man Eats
Dining in DC
Girl Meets Food
Gradually Greener
Modern Domestic
Thrifty DC Cook
We Love DC

 

DC Food Blogger Happy Hour: March 3 at Vinoteca

 

Does a glass of chenin blanc and a slice of jamon iberico sound like heaven to you?  Then join us March 3 at Vinoteca for the next food blogger happy hour. 

DC food bloggers have a new Facebook fan page, a virtual space to hang out, converse, and get to know each other.  If you are a food blogger (or a food lover) feel free to "become a fan."  We'll be posting future events via Facebook, so it's a great way to keep up on what's going on.

Coming to Vinoteca on March 3?  Please RSVP here. 

A lot of people make these happy hours happen.  As always, thanks to the planning committee:

Arugula Files
Beer Spotter
Biscuits and Such
Capital Cooking
Capital Spice
Common Man Eats
Dining in DC
Gradually Greener
Modern Domestic
Thrifty DC Cook
We Love DC

This is YOUR event.  If you would like to get in on the planning action, leave a comment.

Food Blogger Happy Hour: February 3 at Againn

Yes, it's that time again.  Come join local food bloggers and food lovers at our monthly happy hour.  The February happy hour is at Againn, and, from the looks of the menu (and the buzz around town), it's going to be a tasty one.

Special thanks to Thrifty DC Cook for making the arrangements and thanks to the rest of planning committee, Modern Domestic, Beer Spotter, Biscuits and Such, Capital Cooking, Capital Spice, Common Man Eats, Dining in DC, Gradually Greener, and We Love DC.

I almost forgot, please RSVP over at Thrifty DC Cook.

Food Blogger Potluck: Photos

Last night, on my way to the food blogger potluck, I had a panic attack on U Street.  Would people bring food to the potluck or would we all be standing around drinking red wine on empty stomachs.  Hello! How absurd was that?  It was a food blogger happy hour.  Of course, everyone brought dishes.  And not just any old dish, either.  They brought their A-game.   Asian chicken wings, stuffed mushrooms, Thai lemon grass soup, pate en croute, sweet potato pie, spinach pie, artichoke dip, onion dip, walnut and feta dip all fought for space on the table and bar. And there were enough sweets to keep the tooth fairy off the dole.  

Food Blogger Potluck: January 6 (2010!)

 

What could be better than a food blogger potluck? Um, peace on earth?  That's all I can think of. 

Come join us for our Potluck Post-Holiday party. Special thanks to Union Row and Capital Cooking for providing the space and thanks to co-hosts: Gradually Greener, ModernDomestic, The Arugula Files, Capital Spice, Capital Cooking, DininginDC, WeLoveDC, Beerspotter.

Please bring a dish and/or drink to share. RSVP here. We look forward to seeing you on January 6th. 2010!  Mark your calendars.

I cannot wait to try dishes from some of my favorite DC food bloggers!

p.s., Spread the word by posting this flyer on your blog. 

DC Food Blogger Happy Hour at Churchkey: Photos

 
It's not hard to tell why Churchkey is one of the hottest spots in town.  The beer list is longer than the Declaration of Independence (and the content is just as important).  Unlike most "beer bars" in town, the food isn't an afterthought.  One bite of those creamy/crunchy mac and cheese sticks and YOU HAD ME AT HELLO.    Here are some photos from most recent food blogger happy hour at Churchkey.

Reminder: Food Blogger Happy Hour on December 2 at ChurchKey

 

The next food blogger happy hour is at ChurchKey, the much talked about beer-topia on 14th street. Please RSVP  to Orr at Young and Hungry, who graciously volunteered to track RSVPs for this month's event.  (Please note that I closed the comments to ensure that RSVPs are recorded in one place. Please take the extra click to tell us you are in).

Special thanks to the planning committee: Jenna from Modern Domestic, Cathy from We Love DC, Elizabeth and Mike from Capital Spice, Lisa from Dining in DC, Amelia from Gradually Greener, Lauren from Capital Cooking, and Orr from Young and Hungry.  Also thanks to Metrocurean for letting us use her photo for the flyer.

What happens at these happy hours?  Check out past events here, here, and here.

{p.s., please feel free to post this flyer on your own blog!}