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In September, we reported on a new partnership between DC Central Kitchen, Alexandria-based Cuisine Solutions, and six local chefs to create frozen meals from locally-sourced products with proceeds from sales benefiting DCCK. A number of local retailers have since signed on to participate and will be carrying the meals.

It may be a bit kitschy going with a Halloween theme for the dish of the week, but offal is delicious, though perhaps a little stomach-turning for some. In olden times, it only seemed obvious to make something out of every part of the animal. But in a world of industrial food production, it seems most people only turn to the prime portions - breasts, hams, steaks, etc. That leaves behind a multitude of organs, bits and bobs that no longer seem as palatable in the face of conventional proteins. Offal can be a challenge for some - gelatinous, chewy, squeaky or pasty textures. But for those who love the variety it is a treat.

      

Whether you’re not sure what to serve to surprise guests or you just want a convenient food option after a night of shopping that doesn’t involve dialing out or driving through, there is reason to rejoice this holiday season. A new partnership between DC Central Kitchen, Alexandria-based Cuisine Solutions, and six of the D.C. area’s most celebrated chefs is bringing gourmet holiday meals to the frozen food section of a store near you. The meals will be produced with all local ingredients and all proceeds will benefit DC Central Kitchen, which provides hunger relief and training programs for the D.C. community.

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Cookbook fanatic? Kinkead's fanatic? Simply a food lover? Head to Best Cellars Dupont this Saturday for the 2 p.m. signing of Kinkead's Cookbook: Recipes from Washington D. C.'s Premier Seafood Restaurant by Chef Bob Kinkead himself. The book offers more than 120 recipes from his Kinkead's repertoire. We are eager to try our hand at some of these. Recreating Kinkead's cuisine at home will definitely make the dinner guests return for more...unless we burn it in our less-than-state-of-the-art kitchen of course. The event also offers food and wine tastings.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts' first location in the District will be opening this week at 1350 Connecticut Ave. We all knew Krispy Kreme wasn't your average doughnut shop, but this week-long extravaganza is far exceeding our expectations! For more details click "read more" below. August 24th - at 5:30 a.m. first 100 customers get prizes, free hot glazed doughnuts and at 9 a.m. ribbon cutting with "Dancing Doughnuts". August 25th - Coffee Day - sample frozen...