Since Don has written monthly since May to encourage me to post, I thought I would acquiesce this evening. My name is Mary. I have been living in DC on and off since 1994 when I moved to the area for a college. I believe that eating and drinking well are two of life's simple pleasures. I like to cook but hate doing the dishes, which means I go out to eat regularly. I grew up eating French food and learned to cook from an Italian friend so my influences are Mediterranean. I almost never make the same dish twice and try to include at least one new item (fruit, veggie, cheese,...) into my grocery basket every time I shop. I travel extensively overseas for work, mostly to different parts of Africa. When I am home, I like taking advantage of the creativity of DC's craft bartenders and eating all the things you are not supposed to eat when you are in a developing country.
