• Childhood Vacation Memories: Food!

    I love seafood. It’s hard not to, living on the east coast in Maryland, the home of the blue crab. Growing up, my family spent two weeks each summer on the New England coast – Connecticut’s Groton Long Point to be exact. My grandparents bought a little bungalow there in the 1960’s,…

  • Seared Lemon Balm Chicken

    Enjoy this simple seared chicken breast, seasoned only with fresh lemon balm, green onion, salt and pepper. Lemon balm is a frequent summer herb addition to CSA bags in the Mid-Atlantic. It’s super versatile — a little like basil, but with a strong fresh scent of lemon — and I’ve used…

  • Crispy Roast Dijon Potatoes

    These crispy roast dijon potatoes are quick to pull together and go perfectly with everything from grilled chicken to beef roast! Thought I’d try something new recipe-wise last night. Lucky for us it turned out well. You never quite know what to expect with a never-before-tried recipe made from a…

  • Frederick Restaurant Gets DC101 Shout Out On EITM

    And it’s not VOLT’s Bryan Voltaggio this time, a beloved favorite of the “Class” on Elliot in the Morning on DC101. Nope! Today it’s local favorite Olives, as seen on their Facebook page: Congrats downtown friends! Very excited that some of the other Frederick restaurant gems are making their way…