Archive | October, 2011
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candy corn :: halloween

For those of us over the age of 25, when we think of Halloween candy we think of candy corn, those sugary little spikes of Halloween cheer. Surprisingly, these tasty treats have been around since the 1880′s. It is unknown who created the candy recipe although Wunderle Candy Company of Philadelphia were the first to […]

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manchego :: cheese

Real manchego is from La Mancha, a region in Spain. This cheese is made from sheep’s milk. This cheese is aged usually for 2 weeks all the way up to 2 years. Manchego has a firm and compact consistency and a buttery texture, and often contains small, unevenly-distributed air pockets. The colour of the cheese varies […]

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turkish chicken kabobs with mint yogurt

  A delicious recipe that is sure to please!

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macaroni and cheese :: comfort food

Wagshal’s is working on a spectacular new comfort food bar. Filled with all your favorites. A quick and easy way to bring home dinner or furnish the hot favorites for you next tailgating party. Soon to be open on weekends, Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm.

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pumpkins are here

History of the Jack-o-Lantern People have been making jack-o-lanterns at Halloween for centuries. The practice originated from an Irish myth about a man nicknamed “Stingy Jack.” According to the story, Stingy Jack invited the Devil to have a drink with him. True to his name, Stingy Jack didn’t want to pay for his drink, so […]

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cakes and pastries

Worthy of a celebration unto themselves, Wagshal’s renowned custom cakes have been gracing the Washington social scene for nearly eight decades.  True to Wagshal’s reputation for excellence, we bake our cakes on premises, from scratch, with top-of-the-line ingredients. Our talented European-trained pastry chefs ensure your cake will be an impressive masterpiece.  Freshly made and artistically […]

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october :: wine of the month

Francis Ford Coppola Winery’s Votre Santé Chardonnay (2010) Named after Coppola’s paternal grandmother’s favorite toast – “À Votre Santé!”, meaning “To Your Health!” – and made in a classic Burgundian style this wine is a lovely, soft and palate-pleasing. This Chardonnay fruit is aged half in stainless steel to produce crisp mineral notes and expressive […]

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lasagna :: comfort food

Wagshal’s is working on a spectacular new comfort food bar. Filled with all your favorites. A quick and easy way to bring home dinner or furnish the hot favorites for you next tailgating party. Soon to be open on weekends, Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm.  

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roasted muscovy duck with pumpkin bread stuffing

Procedure: Bread · Preheat oven to 375 degrees. · Butter and flour a 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch (6-cup) loaf pan set aside. · In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ginger, and salt. · In a medium bowl, whisk together sugars, pumpkin, melted butter, and eggs. · Add flour mixture, and stir until just […]

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