Tag Archives: food

The Problem with Thanksgiving Dinners

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Don Merritt

In America, Thanksgiving Dinner is a big deal in most families, because it is an annual, one time per year kind of thing. It has requirements of tradition that go back to the very early days of Colonial America. For … Continue reading →

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Culinary Triumphs, Big Trouble, and Thanksgiving Dinner

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Don Merritt

Thanksgiving is right around the corner here in the USA, a day of feasting, celebration, family, friends… and of being thankful. It is also a day when cooks across the land are on the hot seat, being responsible for the … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: June 3, 2014

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Don Merritt

This is the “Retro Rad Chef,” Emily Ellyn during a Cooking Demonstration last Saturday at the Vintage Virginia Wine and Food Festival in Centerville. This lady is definitely a character as you “Food Network” fans probably know, and as I … Continue reading →

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Saturday Farmer’s Market

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Don Merritt

Have you ever gone to a Farmer’s market on a Saturday morning?  It’s amazing how many people are up early to get out into the fresh air and buy fresh, local produce.  I went to one in Alexandria the other … Continue reading →

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Deathbed confessions of a food snob

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Don Merritt

There are some things in life that aren’t worth the effort or the money they cost; lousy food is one thing that comes to mind… Food is necessary to sustain life, food costs money, food takes time and effort to … Continue reading →

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