A Haitian Orchestral Symphony, and Free Neighborhood Pig Roast!
Sunday, September 9th at the Bloomingdale Farmers' Market
Come to the Bloomingdale Farmers' Market Sunday September 9th for a free neighborhood Bar-B-Que!
There will be free-range pork on the grill, vegetables and fruits in the stands, and a full suckling pig roasting in a fire pit!
There will also be music from a group of 30+ classical musicians from Port Au Prince, Haiti, playing with six violins, two violas, two cellos, a double bass, a flute, and a trio of Haitian tambour drums.
Come and celebrate the Bloomingdale Farmers Market!
Come and help us thank everyone who has helped make it a reality.
Sunday, September 9th
First and R Streets, NW
10am-2pm
Monday, August 27, 2007
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Saturday, August 18, 2007
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to paint, clean, plant and beautify the Gage-Eckington Elementary School
It's that time of year again! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Time to paint, clean, plant and beautify the Gage-Eckington Elementary School . Please join us in making it a better place for our community's children to learn and play!
Saturday, August 25th
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
3rd and Elm street NW
Some ways we can help:
- Painting the School doors
- Weeding, planting and mulching (Johnsons Flowers has donated annuals and mulch)
- Cleaning up trash and glass
- Sweeping the playground
- Weeding / turning the baseball diamond so it can be used
- Possibly helping to prepare some classrooms
FAMILIES!
There will be a Moon Bounce for the kids, so bring the family.
Dress in work clothes and bring gloves if you have them.
PLEASE RSVP so we have enough materials!
dbryson@mfpdc.com or 202 572 0696
Hope to see you all there
Time to paint, clean, plant and beautify the Gage-Eckington Elementary School . Please join us in making it a better place for our community's children to learn and play!
Saturday, August 25th
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
3rd and Elm street NW
Some ways we can help:
- Painting the School doors
- Weeding, planting and mulching (Johnsons Flowers has donated annuals and mulch)
- Cleaning up trash and glass
- Sweeping the playground
- Weeding / turning the baseball diamond so it can be used
- Possibly helping to prepare some classrooms
FAMILIES!
There will be a Moon Bounce for the kids, so bring the family.
Dress in work clothes and bring gloves if you have them.
PLEASE RSVP so we have enough materials!
dbryson@mfpdc.com or 202 572 0696
Hope to see you all there
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Friday, August 10, 2007
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Sunday, August 05, 2007
cops on segways
my wife tells me she saw a segway mounted officer followed by a mountain biking officer in the hood the other day.
i've seen them around the Capitol and in penn quarter, but is this a frequent occurrence in bloomingdale?
i've seen them around the Capitol and in penn quarter, but is this a frequent occurrence in bloomingdale?
Friday, August 03, 2007
creme cafe
a wonderful reader passed on this article:
Express article
TERRELL DANLEY, chef and owner of Creme Cafe, has more than just dinner cookin'. He has a plate full of plans to open a collection of small neighborhood restaurants between U Street and Bloomingdale showcasing good food that's close to his heart, be it down-home breakfast eats or fancy steakhouse fare.
thanks Erin!
Express article
TERRELL DANLEY, chef and owner of Creme Cafe, has more than just dinner cookin'. He has a plate full of plans to open a collection of small neighborhood restaurants between U Street and Bloomingdale showcasing good food that's close to his heart, be it down-home breakfast eats or fancy steakhouse fare.
thanks Erin!
Thursday, August 02, 2007
two more local blogs
Cityslurp
Eckington, DC's urban oasis.
by the way, if you're reading more than a few blogs, consider using a site like bloglines to make it efficient.
and check out this very helpful post over at Eckington ( way better than Spotsylvania)
Eckington, DC's urban oasis.
by the way, if you're reading more than a few blogs, consider using a site like bloglines to make it efficient.
and check out this very helpful post over at Eckington ( way better than Spotsylvania)
Bloomingdale Farmers Market this sunday
The Bloomingdale Farmers Market Is Proud to Welcome
Bread Line Bakery this Sunday August 5th
Voted best baguettes in Dc
Baguettes
Ciabattas
Multi-Grain Loaves
Croissants
Ciabatta loaves
Sunnyside regulars
What will Carlos have for us this week?
Trust Sunnyside to have more great deals on Tomatoes and all thing organic.
If you pick some green tomatoes try this great dish.
Fried Green Tomato Salad with Warm Corn Salsa
Ingredients
TOMATOES:
12 (1/4-inch-thick) slices green tomato (about 2 tomatoes)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
Cooking spray
SALSA:
1 cup finely chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
Preparation
To prepare tomatoes, sprinkle the tomato slices evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Dredge tomato slices in cornmeal.
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 6 tomato slices to pan, and cook 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Coat tops of tomato slices with cooking spray; turn slices over. Cook for 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pan. Repeat procedure with the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, remaining 6 tomato slices, and cooking spray.
To prepare salsa, return pan to medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté 3 minutes. Add corn and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Stir in vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Remove from heat; stir in parsley. Serve warm salsa over tomato slices.
Yield
4 servings (serving size: 3 tomato slices and about 1/3 cup salsa)
Nutritional Information
CALORIES 161(29% from fat); FAT 5.2g (sat 0.7g,mono 3.5g,poly 0.8g); PROTEIN 3.5g; CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg; CALCIUM 22mg; SODIUM 311mg; FIBER 2.7g; IRON 1.1mg; CARBOHYDRATE 27g
Krista Ackerbloom Montgomery & Ann Taylor Pittman , Cooking Light, AUGUST 2005
Jazz up your home with flowers from Dragonfly
Dragonfly Flowers and Handcrafted Vinegars
New Asbury Farm Lamb
try grilled lamb kabobs!
If you are looking for a kabob with a kick, this is it! Lamb is marinaded in a spicy blend of herbs, creating a flavorful lamb kabob.
Serves 8.
INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs lamb fillet, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 green peppers
2 pints cherry tomatoes
2 onions
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For the marinade:
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon turmeric (or more if desired, depending on how spicy you desire)
pich of ground red pepper or cayenne
PREPARATION:
Up to 24 hours prior to grilling, combine marinade ingredients and pour into freezer bag. Place lamb cubes in marinade and refrigerate until ready to grill. Be sure all pieces of lamb are covered with marinade.
Prepare vegetables. Wash and dry veggies. Cur green peppers and onions into 1 inch chunks. Set aside.
Prepare skewers by spraying a light coat of cooking oil to prevent sticking. Place lamb and vegetables on skewers. Grill spicy lamb kebabs for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. Serve with hummus, baba ghannouj, or turkish cacik, a cucumber yogurt sauce for dipping.
Join the hip arts crowd at the BFM next to the Big Bear Cafe along R st nw between First st and Florida ave. Sunday 10am till 2pm
we take WIC and CSF
Thanks for your support your market manager ted mcginn
Bread Line Bakery this Sunday August 5th
Voted best baguettes in Dc
Baguettes
Ciabattas
Multi-Grain Loaves
Croissants
Ciabatta loaves
Sunnyside regulars
What will Carlos have for us this week?
Trust Sunnyside to have more great deals on Tomatoes and all thing organic.
If you pick some green tomatoes try this great dish.
Fried Green Tomato Salad with Warm Corn Salsa
Ingredients
TOMATOES:
12 (1/4-inch-thick) slices green tomato (about 2 tomatoes)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
Cooking spray
SALSA:
1 cup finely chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
Preparation
To prepare tomatoes, sprinkle the tomato slices evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Dredge tomato slices in cornmeal.
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 6 tomato slices to pan, and cook 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Coat tops of tomato slices with cooking spray; turn slices over. Cook for 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pan. Repeat procedure with the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, remaining 6 tomato slices, and cooking spray.
To prepare salsa, return pan to medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté 3 minutes. Add corn and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Stir in vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Remove from heat; stir in parsley. Serve warm salsa over tomato slices.
Yield
4 servings (serving size: 3 tomato slices and about 1/3 cup salsa)
Nutritional Information
CALORIES 161(29% from fat); FAT 5.2g (sat 0.7g,mono 3.5g,poly 0.8g); PROTEIN 3.5g; CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg; CALCIUM 22mg; SODIUM 311mg; FIBER 2.7g; IRON 1.1mg; CARBOHYDRATE 27g
Krista Ackerbloom Montgomery & Ann Taylor Pittman , Cooking Light, AUGUST 2005
Jazz up your home with flowers from Dragonfly
Dragonfly Flowers and Handcrafted Vinegars
New Asbury Farm Lamb
try grilled lamb kabobs!
If you are looking for a kabob with a kick, this is it! Lamb is marinaded in a spicy blend of herbs, creating a flavorful lamb kabob.
Serves 8.
INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs lamb fillet, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 green peppers
2 pints cherry tomatoes
2 onions
----------------------------------------------------------
For the marinade:
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon turmeric (or more if desired, depending on how spicy you desire)
pich of ground red pepper or cayenne
PREPARATION:
Up to 24 hours prior to grilling, combine marinade ingredients and pour into freezer bag. Place lamb cubes in marinade and refrigerate until ready to grill. Be sure all pieces of lamb are covered with marinade.
Prepare vegetables. Wash and dry veggies. Cur green peppers and onions into 1 inch chunks. Set aside.
Prepare skewers by spraying a light coat of cooking oil to prevent sticking. Place lamb and vegetables on skewers. Grill spicy lamb kebabs for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. Serve with hummus, baba ghannouj, or turkish cacik, a cucumber yogurt sauce for dipping.
Join the hip arts crowd at the BFM next to the Big Bear Cafe along R st nw between First st and Florida ave. Sunday 10am till 2pm
we take WIC and CSF
Thanks for your support your market manager ted mcginn