Some would argue that all year ’round is grilling season and while true, I don’t have the patience to stand around in the dark and cold waiting for a charcoal grill to heat properly. Since it was about 80° today and I left work a bit early, I stopped by Weggies to pick up some…
Tag: food
Secrets to Pasta Sauce
Growing up in a house of Italian heritage, it probably comes as no surprise that we always ate homemade pasta sauce. In those days, it was usually a long-simmered meat sauce that’s generally referred to as gravy in most Italian households. On special occasions it would top homemade pasta and the rest of the time…
Restaurant: Vapiano
It’s no secret that I’m a snob when it comes to Italian food, especially pasta. Growing up in an Italian family, I loathe places like Olive Garden and won’t willingly choose places like Macaroni Grill. Needless to say, I had fairly low expectations when we happened upon Vapiano in Dulles Town Center. My expectations were…