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The National Cathedral ~ Winter 2011
(I had to post this because it's my favorite view of winter in D.C.)

Oh dear, oh dear...Sorry, dear readers, for the lengthy delay in posting anything of significance. I promise a new recipe soon!

February was a busy month for Capital Cooking since Washington, D.C. hosted the International Wine & Food Festival, plus there were a number of restaurant openings, seasonal menu changes and general fun events to attend.

Here are two such events that I was fortunate enough to attend through Capital Cooking. I can't thank Lauren DeSantis enough for allowing me to attend these events. They were spectacular!!

Tuesday, February 19, 2013 -
Uncorked: Regional Food & Wine Celebration
Wow! Talk about a lot of wine and food. I thought I'd never need to eat again...but then I saw the dessert table.
Woosh!
Appetite immediately returned.
Funny, how that happens.

Saturday, March 2, 2013 -
Uncorked: Peter Lehmann Wines
I must state here, so that it may be publicly known, that if you EVER have the chance to attend a future showcase dinner offered through the DC International Wine & Food Festival and/or the Wine Cooperative, it is absolutely, positively worth the money. (Full Stop.)

This was the best meal I've had in a long time. It was well thought out, balanced and perfectly paired with the featured wines, yet could easily have stood on its own as a masterpiece menu.

Also, worth noting: A good friend of mine informed me that due to my colorful description of this event and Peter Lehmann Wines, she purchased a bottle or two of Lehmann's Shiraz for about $10.00 a bottle. It was a complete hit at her party!

No one guessed it was so inexpensive. Her guests even asked where she purchased the wine thinking it came from a boutique wine merchant. How often does a $10.00 bottle of wine buy so many compliments?

Better yet, knowing the wine is from the Barossa region of Australia may make you feel even more classy and wine knowledgable. If you didn't know that this info. mattered, now you do. You may even start self-proclaiming the title of Household Sommelier. Lehmann also offers several wonderful Rieslings besides their well-known and more widely distributed Shiraz varieties.

Foodie Hints -
If you view yesterday's Capital Cooking blog post, you'll see a scrumptious recipe for Barry's Guiness Braised Beef Short Ribs.  Guiness and beef?
Talk about a perfect pairing!
YUM.