Refrigerator Door!!!

No, they are not the two most beautiful words in the English language but together, they have the power to keep the co-op food fresh and delicious. What does this mean? Close the refrigerator door!!

How to Close Refrigerator Door:

Life the handle up while you push against the door

Slide the door back on the bottom track (knees are useful for this)

Slide the door closed

Use the stick to jamb it completely shut

photo courtesy of Central Restaurant.com

Happy Hour! - Next Thursday!

Time to get merry by getting drunk (or at least a little tipsy)!

Happy Hour
Thursday, May 21
7pm - 9pm
Tonic Restaurant & Grill


Happy Hour special until 7pm include:
1/2 price draught beers
1/2 price burger or veggie burger

(so arrive early if you want some cheaps)

Open to all members, those interested in becoming members, or anyone else just dropping by.

Tonic is located in Mt. Pleasant at 3155 Mt. Pleasant Street.


photo of Tonic courtesy of M.V. Jantzen.

Ryan's Dahl of Deliciousness

photo courtesy of Big Harvest

Ingredients:

1 cup of red split lentils, washed well 

1 chopped onion

1 potato, quartered

dash of turmeric

salt

1 TBS grated ginger 

1/2 cup frozen peas

Nob of butter

Fresh cilantro 

Slice of lime (garnish)

Cooked rice (to serve with the dish)

Putting it together:

• Put first 6 ingredients in saucepan and cover with water (about 1.5 inches above lentils).
  
• Cover the saucepan and bring to a boil. 
  
• Once boiling, simmer for 10 minutes or until desired consistency.
  
• Toss in the peas and some butter. 
  
• Add a bit of fresh cilantro.
  
• Serve hot over plain rice and a slice of lime. 
  

For dessert, you can enjoy some more Dahl:

photo courtesy of the Episcopal High School Community

Michael Pollan defends food

Journalist Michael Pollan is reading and signing his latest book, In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto, on Friday, May 15th at 7pm. The event is being sponsored by Politics & Prose. Details and ticketing information are below.


In Defense of Food is Pollan's answer to the question, What should we eat? His eater's manifesto describes a diet that is wholly unlike most of the Western diet, especially in the U.S., where high fructose corn syrup and steroid-pumped beef are a huge part of our cultural meals.

The event will likely sell out, so advance ticket purchase is recommended. Pollan will be signing his book following a reading, discussion, and audience Q&A.

Pollan Event Details:
Tickets go on sale 4/28/2009 (tomorrow)

Ticket only: $10
Ticket and book: $20

Friday, May 15th
7pm

Round House Theatre
4545 East-West Highway
Bethesda, MD

Healthful Foods Discussion

Recently, the Diane Rehm Show had a discussion on healthful foods, organic and local produce, and growing your own garden.



Check it out in Real Audio or Windows Media Player format by clicking here.

P.S. Diane Rehm - why don't you do podcasts?

photo courtesy of Networking Magazine.