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The Bounty of the Nile

Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 6:30 PM


You are invited to sample Egyptian hospitality at the stunning Embassy Residence. Amy Riolo, culinary expert and author, explains the sources of Egypt's multifaceted cuisine. Embassy chef, Mamdouh Farag, prepares a traditional Egyptian buffet.

The Lee Bros.: Explorers of Southern Cuisine

Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 6:45 PM


Matt and Ted Lee are the dynamic, James Beard Award-winning Lee Bros., recognized as gurus of Southern gastronomy by both Paula Deen and Martha Stewart. Find out how to strike a perfect balance: capture Southern tradition for the contemporary table.

Ruth Reichl Dishes

Monday, April 12, 2010 at 6:45 PM


Ruth Reichl, editor of the comprehensive Gourmet Today Cookbook and the last editor-in-chief of Gourmet Magazine, has written her latest memoir. Looking back from atop the culinary heights, she shares her stories of her earliest inspirations.

What's For Lunch?

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 12:00 PM


The executive chefs of three award-winning Washington restaurants discuss and demonstrate various cooking techniques as participants enjoy a 3-course luncheon.

From Traditional to Contemporary: Indian Cuisine on the Move

Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM


Cookbook author and journalist Monica Bhide and master chef K.N. Vinod demystify Indian food as it is cooked today through spice, chutney, and sauce tastings, demonstrations of traditional cooking techniques, and a sumptuous buffet luncheon.

The Pennsylvania Ale Trail: Curious Quaffs from the Keystone State

Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 1:00 PM


Meet some of Pennsylvania's leading artisanal brewers who talk about the process of creating their beers and enjoy a selection of their flavorful brews in this vicarious cross-state tour held at the Brickskeller.

Indian Markets

Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 10:00 AM


Learn about the different types of rice available, how to buy cumin, and how to tell if okra is fresh. Indian-born food writer, cookbook author, and Washington Post columnist Monica Bhide takes us to explore the aisles of an Indian grocery store.

Indian Markets

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 10:00 AM


Learn about the different types of rice available, how to buy cumin, and how to tell if okra is fresh. Indian-born food writer, cookbook author, and Washington Post columnist Monica Bhide takes us to explore the aisles of an Indian grocery store.

Indian Markets

Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 10:00 AM


Learn about the different types of rice available, how to buy cumin, and how to tell if okra is fresh. Indian-born food writer, cookbook author, and Washington Post columnist Monica Bhide takes us to explore the aisles of an Indian grocery store.