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  1. DC Deb
    For anyone who bought the Living Social deal in November--the vouchers expire March 25th. I'm going to use mine tonight!
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    Some Chinese restaurants keep a separate menu because they have been burned by customers who think they are adventurous but really aren't. If the customer starts complaining or worse, starts bad-mouthing the restaurant, it's not worth the hassle. It they end up having to comp customers who don't appreciate authentic food, it doesn't make financial sense either.
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    I tried Cajun Power sauce on a visit to New Orleans years ago. Foolishly, I only brought back one bottle. I have never been able to find it in this area. I might need to suck it up and buy some on line.
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    The last time I went to the Greek Deli on 19th Street, they didn't ask if I needed a bag. It was simply put in a bag and the 5 cents included in the total. I agree that this is a simpler way to do it but I can picture some folks getting ugly about it.
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    I read about the "cupcake in a jar" that was banned by the TSA. I had never heard of them before so I Googled it. One site that sells them says it was featured as a "fave" by Rachel Ray (nuff said). What do you think? http://yummycupcakes...reats_Gifts.htm
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    At school, they considered mignardises to be a "bonus" at the end of a meal, not counted as a course.
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    I tried to forgo the extra bag when buying empanadas last week. Crumbs in my work bag, not cool. I guess I will need to walk around with some plastic bags.
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    I have used a postal scale bought at Staples for years. It's not pretty but it's reliable. http://www.amazon.com/Pelouze-PE5-5-lb-Straight-Digital-Platform/dp/B00006IC34/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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    They have not been the same since moving from the old-old Fern Street location. Every time I went, it got worse. Last Chinese New Year, my family went for dinner to see the lion dance. The line dance was definitely the best part of the evening. We never go there any more, especially since there are better options in Wheaton.
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    Hi Ilaine. First of all, congratulations on your upcoming big birthday. Your friend covered all the big ones. The visiting ritual is based on closeness of relationship. i.e. First day of new year, you visit with elders and extended paternal side family. Second day, a married lady might visit her own family. Then comes visits with more distant relations and friends. The more senior person in the relationship is the one who receives the visit, e.g. I would go visit my aunt, not the other way round. There are also certain lucky foods, depending on the region. In Cantonese speaking families, it is common to have dried oysters cooked with black moss (fat choy). The characters sound the same as the characters for good things and fortune. It is also auspicious to have whole fish because the character for fish sounds the same as surplus (as in money). Also, during the holiday, you wear new clothes and lots of red. Happy New Year. Deb
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    I go to Magruder's at Chevy Chase Circle. Good selection and free parking. You can pick up snacks at the same time.
  12. DC Deb
    A timely story in the Post by Tim Carman. http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/a-new-years-tradition-born-from-slavery/2011/12/21/gIQA63UfKP_story.html disclosure: I work for Chef Paul
  13. DC Deb
    My BF always makes corned beef and cabbage on New Year's day. I don't know if it's an old family tradition or something he just decided to do.
  14. DC Deb
    Orange pecan shortbread made with European style butter. Om nom nom....
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    Hi Everyone. I would love your opinion on this topic. When you eat out, ideally, the food would be seasoned perfectly to your liking. If you had to pick one, would you rather have the food over-salted or under-salted? I was talking with a few people at work about this. I am personally not a salt freak. I salt to a reasonable level and let guests add more salt as they see fit. I was told that I would be forgiven for over-salting but if I under-salt, people would think I cannot cook. What's your take? Thanks. Deb
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    I agree with Crackpot Gourmet. I need my daily fix of DR.com. Missed you Don!
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    It's a shame that folks have had negative experiences there. I used to frequent their Wisconsin Ave location and enjoyed their food. I went to the Gaithersburg one yesterday and had no problems. Since they just opened 2 weeks ago, they are probably still working out the details. Though I totally see how the "no reservation" snafu was infuriating.
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    Hi Don. I am definitely more of a reader than poster. I don't always post because of my work affiliation. i.e. If I make a comment that someone disagrees with, I don't want it to reflect on my employer in any way. That's just my two cents. Deb
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    It's okay to cut them ahead of time.
  20. DC Deb
    The AmEx Small Business Saturday promotion can be used at any independent small business. (i.e. not limited to the ones listed on the zip code search)
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    In DC, my go-to guy is Ben at Magruder's at Chevy Chase Circle. He is easy to work with and always has great recommendations for the price/occasion. In Arlington, I like Screwtop in Clarendon. Ask for Amanda, the wine and cheese manager.
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    I won't be able to go after all. I have to cut cake so it would be too late for me to make it down to the park. Hopefully, I can make it in the spring. Have a wonderful time. So far, the weather forecast is for a sunny, slightly chilly low 60's.
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    Tex-Mex is easy and you can sub corn tortillas in place of wheat. Guacamole, bean dip, roll-your-own burritos, etc.
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    Amphora Catering can deliver to Arlington. I used them for corporate lunches when I worked in Rosslyn. They can also provide wait staff for setup and cleanup.
  25. DC Deb
    I was working in Dupont Circle. I rode the Metro to work and when I arrived, the receptionist told me that a plane hit the WTC. The staff all gathered in the break room and watched the story on TV. We locked down the building, ordered a ton of food from a restaurant a block away and prepared to shelter in place. We allowed people to leave if they wanted to but advised them to stay put. I stayed at the building until all the employees had gone home--this was in my old career in human resources, always looking out for the staff.
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