Ceilings & Molding The ceilings and molding in the house are also beautiful and remain largely untouched since the house was built. The crown molding in the first floor is made of either wood or plaster (?), and is original to the house. There are also chair rails on most of the walls. The […]
October
25
Features I Love: Floors
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Floors This house has great features that mostly have not been touched since it was built. One of my favorite features is the floor in the entrance hall. It is in amazing shape, considering it is over 100 years old. I initially thought that it was just tile, but according to WASHINGTON, Houses of the Capital, where […]
October
24
The Bicycle Helmet: to wear or not to wear?
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Debating whether helmet laws save lives or discourage cycling From my column in the Washington Times Communities WASHINGTON DC, October 24, 2012- Last month, a friend and cycling blogger sent me an article and asked me whether I wore a helmet when I rode my bicycle. I said that I did wear a helmet, but […]
October
23
5-Minute Spanish Class # 009: Numbers
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Numbers: The best way to learn numbers is through FLASHCARDS Study numbers 1-40 learn the numbers song: Activity: write down the correct number EXAMPLE: dos + tres = cinco Cuatro – dos= Seis + uno= Tres + diez= Siete – cuatro= Veinte – trece= Diez + catorce = Nueve + nueve = Cinco – uno […]
Roasted Pork Leg, Pernil de Cerdo
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Roasted Pork Leg Pernil de Cerdo (serves 16-18, depending on size of leg) This is a dish traditionally made for Christmas, but at our Greek-Colombian-Italian place, it is also a big hit on Thanksgiving… Another recipe that is not that easy to make but well worth the effort. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 pork leg 3 Bay […]
October
22
Lori’s Ultimate Classic Chocolate Truffles
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Lori’s Ultimate Classic Chocolate Truffles Ingredients: ¼ lb. unsalted butter (1 stick) 3 cups confectioner’s sugar 4 oz. Baker’s unsweetened chocolate (4 squares) 3 Tbs. Instant espresso powder (or strong coffee) 1 Tbs. water 3 Tbs. rum Cocoa powder pinch of salt Preparation: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy In a double boiler of microwave, […]
Colombian Rice Pudding, Arroz con Leche
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Colombian Rice Pudding Arroz con Leche (serves 12) Ingredients: 2 cups white rice 12 cups milk ½ cup sugar 1 cup condensed milk 1 tsp. vanilla 6 sticks cinnamon Optional: Powdered cinnamon to taste Raisins Preparation: In a large sauce pan, boil the milk, sugar and the cinnamon sticks Add rice when milk comes to […]
Colombian Christmas Turkey, Pavo Navideño
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Colombian Christmas Turkey Pavo Navideño (Serves 12-14) This recipe has made my mom famous and I had to beg her to let me publish it. Try this your next Thanksgiving and you’ll be making it every year! Ingredients: 1- 10 to 12 lb. Turkey ½ lb. butter 1 cup white or yellow onion, grated 4 […]
Veal Kidneys in Sherry Sauce, Riñones al Jerez
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Veal Kidneys in Sherry Sauce Riñones al Jerez (serves 6-8) This is by far my favorite dish that my mom makes. It is not the easiest to pull off, but well worth the effort! The freshness and quality of the kidneys is key. (I’ll post a picture next time I make them) Ingredients For the […]
October
22
Easy Pappardelle al telefono
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Easy Pappardelle al teléfono (Serves 1) Ingredients ½ Tbs. butter 2 Tbs. Tomato pasta sauce (your own or store- bought, I like Rao’s) 1 Tbs. heavy cream 3 Basil leaves ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, cubed 2 Tbs. Parmesan cheese 1 cup cooked pappardelle or any other pasta Salt & pepper to taste Preparation Melt butter […]
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