Posts Tagged ‘desserts’
My trip to Georgetown, by way of food
I recently spent a weekend in DC to attend my friend Ritu’s gorgeous wedding in Potomac, but also to visit another friend, Anum, and her hubby in their new digs (which HAPPENS to be only a mile away from Georgetown). I’ve passed by the area before by car (doesn’t count), but never really wandered around. On a pretty scorching Sunday, we decided to make a day of it. And also because Anum still doesn’t have a couch. First stop: Zenobia Lounge for lunch.
Zenobia Lounge
It’s so refreshing to get out of NYC sometimes, because the restaurants EVERYWHERE else have so much more room. This Middle Eastern restaurant is interesting because it calls itself a “multicultural cafe and bookshop.” It has loads of literature on all the different Arab countries, and even a small gift shop by the entrance. They also host Arabic classes and other workshops year round.
Inside Zenobia
We made our way to the back garden, where people were already smoking hookah in the afternoon. We ordered the mint lemonade which is the “mintiest” you’ll probably find on this side of town — so much so, it’s actually GREEN.
Mint Lemonade
I love it when you guys use the recipes we have on here: Spice Cupcakes with Caramel Buttercream, compliments of Javaria and Summar:
It looks so perfect!
Gift Guide: Spice Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Buttercream
Spice cupcake with salted caramel buttercream
If you are particularly strapped for cash this season or simply want to give something that warms the heart (and tummy), I suggest firing up your oven and start baking! Presentation is key, as is flavor. My choice was to make (Non-Pumpkin) Spice Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Buttercream for loved ones this year. I took a recipe from my favorite database, Tastespotting.com, and tweaked it to my liking. (Basically, I dumped the pumpkin part of this recipe because using it in baked goods grosses me out).
Gift Guide: The Tell Tale Preserve Society
Raspberry Sable with White Chocolate cookie at The Tell Tale Society
What do you get your favorite foodie who already owns most of Barnes & Noble’s cookbook section? Here’s an idea: a subscription to a San Francisco patisserie and delicatessen, like The Tell Tale Society! Every month, they’ll send out a bag of mouthwatering surprises to subscribers. Cakes, cookies, and preserves in savory and sweet varieties can be ordered for $35 per month. A one or two month subscription is a pretty special gift at a reasonable price for the foodie who’s difficult to shop for.
More info:
Tell Tale Preserve Society
33 Maiden Lane
San Francisco, CA 94108
Gift Guide: Brown Butter Cookie Company
A PROPOSAL WEDDING CAKE FROM HOUSE OF CLARENDON
I’m a sucker for proposal stories and this one is pretty sweet — literally. Sam surprised Jenn by proposing to her at a castle in Portugal. They decided to recreate that moment in their wedding cake:
The proposal scene they wanted to recreate
The proposal wedding cake by House of Clarendon. Photo Credit: Akbar Sayed
The cake was done by House of Clarendon in Lancaster, PA. I think they need to get their own show.
How cute is this?? What do you think?
