a dear friend, community activist, academic, librarian, writer, artist, arts organizer and general all around genius that i know recommended a book on community building to me.
The Great Neighborhood Book
A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Placemaking
Jay Walljasper, Author
New Society Publishers www.newsociety.com
ISBN 978-0-86571-581-3
It listed on this terrific website.
Project for Public Space
Sunday, September 16, 2007
the prince is raising the bar
look at all these posts and video and all!
Prince of Petworth, you're kicking some ass on the neighborhood blog scene.
nice job.
Prince of Petworth, you're kicking some ass on the neighborhood blog scene.
nice job.
thinking about farmers markets
i went down to the Bloomingdale Farmers Market today and now, while i'm enjoying an awesome heirloom tomato, pesto on "flute" sandwich i'm thinking about farmers markets.
When i was a kid we would only go to farmers markets occasionally. We'd make a special trip to the Union Square Farmers Market in New York, or to small roadside stands for seasonal harvests like apples, or corn, and to a few amish markets. But only a handful of times a year.
I was more interested in the adventure than the produce. All i wanted to eat was a tuna salad sandwich and a yoo-hoo. or pizza and soda.
It wasn't until i went to college that i actually met produce farmers, vegetable gardeners and began to care about the origins of the food i ate. It was then that i began making trips on my own to the few farmers markets that i knew of. and even then, it wasn't that often.
After college, i worked and lived on a Community Supported Agriculture farm in Maryland for 6 months. I ate really really well. We also set up at farmers markets and made deliveries of "shares" of each weeks harvest.
I learned to love farmers markets. After i left that farm, i would often go to farmers markets and roadside stands, but not religiously, more of a ... oh what would i like to do today kinda thing. I used to work at the Shakespeare Theatre and would hit up on the thursday afternoon penn quarter market, and i always encourage my wife to go, since she currently works in that hood.
Now, i try to make it every sunday to the bloomingdale farmers market and want to include it in my regular shopping habits. I love the quality of the produce there and feel that its an important thing to support.
While its pretty small and limited, the stuff available at the market is amazing. the heirloom tomatoes i got today were perfect, and i still can't believe bread line is setting up in our hood. they are simply the best bakery in the city, but the hours and the location of their shop was never convenient for me.
I have hopes that the market will grow and take over the entire street, but in the meantime i'll still do my best to make it every sunday.
I'm glad that establishing farmers markets has been a growing trend
here is the most current list of farmers markets in DC that i could find
When i was a kid we would only go to farmers markets occasionally. We'd make a special trip to the Union Square Farmers Market in New York, or to small roadside stands for seasonal harvests like apples, or corn, and to a few amish markets. But only a handful of times a year.
I was more interested in the adventure than the produce. All i wanted to eat was a tuna salad sandwich and a yoo-hoo. or pizza and soda.
It wasn't until i went to college that i actually met produce farmers, vegetable gardeners and began to care about the origins of the food i ate. It was then that i began making trips on my own to the few farmers markets that i knew of. and even then, it wasn't that often.
After college, i worked and lived on a Community Supported Agriculture farm in Maryland for 6 months. I ate really really well. We also set up at farmers markets and made deliveries of "shares" of each weeks harvest.
I learned to love farmers markets. After i left that farm, i would often go to farmers markets and roadside stands, but not religiously, more of a ... oh what would i like to do today kinda thing. I used to work at the Shakespeare Theatre and would hit up on the thursday afternoon penn quarter market, and i always encourage my wife to go, since she currently works in that hood.
Now, i try to make it every sunday to the bloomingdale farmers market and want to include it in my regular shopping habits. I love the quality of the produce there and feel that its an important thing to support.
While its pretty small and limited, the stuff available at the market is amazing. the heirloom tomatoes i got today were perfect, and i still can't believe bread line is setting up in our hood. they are simply the best bakery in the city, but the hours and the location of their shop was never convenient for me.
I have hopes that the market will grow and take over the entire street, but in the meantime i'll still do my best to make it every sunday.
I'm glad that establishing farmers markets has been a growing trend
here is the most current list of farmers markets in DC that i could find
Friday, September 14, 2007
{a reading series at Big Bear Café}
CHERYL'S GONE
{a reading series at Big Bear Café}
8:00 Thursday Sept 20
Featuring
Mike Maggio
{author of deMOCKracy, a DC Poet Against the War}
Mike Scalise
{essayist on bad jobs, bad luck, & nyc}
Carolyn Joiner
{poet working with repetition; poet working with repetition; poet...}
Rocky Jones
{singer/songwriter/interior designer}
&, of course, Big Bear will be offering its full menu of food & coffee drinks
{a reading series at Big Bear Café}
8:00 Thursday Sept 20
Featuring
Mike Maggio
{author of deMOCKracy, a DC Poet Against the War}
Mike Scalise
{essayist on bad jobs, bad luck, & nyc}
Carolyn Joiner
{poet working with repetition; poet working with repetition; poet...}
Rocky Jones
{singer/songwriter/interior designer}
&, of course, Big Bear will be offering its full menu of food & coffee drinks
Sunday, September 09, 2007
haitian musician/ community bbq event in bloomingdale.
i was set up at adams morgan day all day today, so i didnt get to attend this community event. A neighbor sent me the photos to post.
i hope all that made it had a good time, and thanks very much to all those that made it out and said hello over on belmont!
kris hammond has a good post HERE.
In Shaw has a take too.
the bloomingdale ( for now) blog has words and snaps too.
i hope all that made it had a good time, and thanks very much to all those that made it out and said hello over on belmont!
kris hammond has a good post HERE.
In Shaw has a take too.
the bloomingdale ( for now) blog has words and snaps too.
Friday, September 07, 2007
big sunday in bloomingdale
Haitian Choral and Orchestral Symphony, and Free Neighborhood Pig Roast!
Sunday, September 9th, Bloomingdale Farmers' Market
We have raised over $500, and we are almost ready for the BBQ. Special thanks to Councilmen Harry Thomas Jr., and Kwame Brown for their support.... and commissioner John Salatti for helping get the money together. This should be a lot of fun.
On September 9th, Les Petits Chanteurs will be performing at the 10am service at St. George's Episcopal Church, and then around 12 noon the group along with the congregation of St. George's will be coming to the Bloomingdale Farmers' Market for the street side Caribbean symphony...
Come this Saturday and help build the fire pit!
It is supposed to be a beautiful day.
Bloomingdale Farmers' Market
10am-2pm
First and R Streets, NW
message from Martha Cherlot from the Embassy of Haiti:
===========================================================================
A Haitian Choral and 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 and lamb on the grille, 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 50+ choral and classical musicians from Port Au Prince, Haiti, playing with six violins, two violas, two cellos, a double bass, a flute, and a Haitian tambour drum.
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
Sunday, September 9th, Bloomingdale Farmers' Market
We have raised over $500, and we are almost ready for the BBQ. Special thanks to Councilmen Harry Thomas Jr., and Kwame Brown for their support.... and commissioner John Salatti for helping get the money together. This should be a lot of fun.
On September 9th, Les Petits Chanteurs will be performing at the 10am service at St. George's Episcopal Church, and then around 12 noon the group along with the congregation of St. George's will be coming to the Bloomingdale Farmers' Market for the street side Caribbean symphony...
Come this Saturday and help build the fire pit!
It is supposed to be a beautiful day.
Bloomingdale Farmers' Market
10am-2pm
First and R Streets, NW
message from Martha Cherlot from the Embassy of Haiti:
===========================================================================
A Haitian Choral and 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 and lamb on the grille, 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 50+ choral and classical musicians from Port Au Prince, Haiti, playing with six violins, two violas, two cellos, a double bass, a flute, and a Haitian tambour drum.
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
free yoga
Free Yoga in the Park!
Awaken your body and spirit
Saturday, Sept. 8, 3:00-4:30
in the small park at 1st & R Sts. NW
outside the Big Bear Cafe
Last week's yoga class brought out a number of Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park residents at all levels, bringing down dogs, double pigeons, sun salutations and great energy to the park. This Saturday, Bloomingdale yogi Beth Solomon and guest teacher Sean Zimmermaker of Logan Circle offer a challenging yoga practice that that heals, detoxifies and exhilarates the body. Bring a yoga mat and towel, wear comfortable clothing, and get ready to breathe, stretch, and turn on your inner power!
For more information, email Beth at bsolomon@ctnet.com.
Awaken your body and spirit
Saturday, Sept. 8, 3:00-4:30
in the small park at 1st & R Sts. NW
outside the Big Bear Cafe
Last week's yoga class brought out a number of Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park residents at all levels, bringing down dogs, double pigeons, sun salutations and great energy to the park. This Saturday, Bloomingdale yogi Beth Solomon and guest teacher Sean Zimmermaker of Logan Circle offer a challenging yoga practice that that heals, detoxifies and exhilarates the body. Bring a yoga mat and towel, wear comfortable clothing, and get ready to breathe, stretch, and turn on your inner power!
For more information, email Beth at bsolomon@ctnet.com.
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
new gallery along florida, ne.
saw this on Mid Atlantic Art News.
Leigh Conner and Jamie Smith have announced the purchase of 1358-1360 Florida Avenue, NE, Washington, DC as the new location for Conner Contemporary Art and *gogo art projects.
The property, a former auto body shop, is a 12,000 sq. ft. complex with two interior levels as well as an enclosed outdoor area for the exhibition of large-scale sculpture, video projections and installations. Conner Contemporary Art and *gogo art projects will occupy the 6500 sq. ft. ground floor space featuring two exhibition areas and a permanent video/sound room. The 4300 sq. ft. second-floor space is currently being developed.
press release from gallery's website
Leigh Conner and Jamie Smith have announced the purchase of 1358-1360 Florida Avenue, NE, Washington, DC as the new location for Conner Contemporary Art and *gogo art projects.
The property, a former auto body shop, is a 12,000 sq. ft. complex with two interior levels as well as an enclosed outdoor area for the exhibition of large-scale sculpture, video projections and installations. Conner Contemporary Art and *gogo art projects will occupy the 6500 sq. ft. ground floor space featuring two exhibition areas and a permanent video/sound room. The 4300 sq. ft. second-floor space is currently being developed.
press release from gallery's website
Monday, August 27, 2007
Come to the Bloomingdale Farmers' Market Sunday September 9th for a free neighborhood Bar-B-Que!
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
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
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
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