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Opening the refrigerator in late August, you risk falling victim to an avalanche of late-season summer squash, peppers, potatoes, cabbage and corn. Our garden may only have 6 weeks to go, but the harvest is still sweet. Tonight, cabbage caught our eye and a sweet and savory dinner ensued. Total cook time was less than [...]

Anytime I’m packing and planning for a trip to New England to see family, I’m often drooling in anticipation of the regional foods I’ll get to enjoy. Lobster in the rough, clam chowder - the ooey, gooey, white kind, not that red New York stuff - steamers and Fenway Franks bring back childhood memories. It’s a sad [...]

Cucina Vivace, a fledgling Italian trattoria in Crystal City, is a gluten-free friendly treat. My dining euphoria began when Chef Gordon Vivace made a trip to our table while we browsed the wine menu of more than 60 options from small vineyards across Italy (no Beringer’s Rose in this joint). His non-intrusive inquiry about our comfort with the wine menu and dinner choices was [...]

We have some more details for you on the GF offerings at Buzz bakery in Alexandria and Hello Cupcake, soon to arrive in Dupont Circle

Buzz’s Gluten Free Options

Chocolate Gluten Free Brownie: This classic is made with a combination of almond and rice flour and topped with slivered almonds $2.50. Available daily.

Gluten Free Bird Brownie: [...]

It’s a shame, really. Most standard BBQ fare requires a glutie to come up from under the radar and ask the standard questions of her host: “may I have mine without the bun?” “what kind of hot dogs are those?” “oh, the meat is marinaded … you wouldn’t happen to have the recipe?” Most often, we’re [...]