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Making meringue angels

Making meringue angels

Josh Short, pastry chef at the Hay-Adams Hotel, demonstrates how to make meringue angels.

The charms of Le Grenier

The charms of Le Grenier

Tom Sietsema

In the Atlas District, tweaked bistro classics done well from chef Thierry Sanchez.

Grassroots Gourmet

Grassroots Gourmet

There’s a community and family feel to this Bloomingdale bakery.

How the ginger went missing from our family’s gingerbread cookie recipe

How the ginger went missing from our family’s gingerbread cookie recipe

Tim Carman

For nearly 35 years of holiday baking, no one noticed.

How to make Meringue Angels

How to make Meringue Angels

A cookie project that kids can have fun building, from pastry chef Josh Short.

Decorated sugar cookies, done naturally

Decorated sugar cookies, done naturally

Jane Touzalin

Nancy Baggett’s techniques create options for holiday favorites.

Cookie primer, from the pros

Cookie primer, from the pros

Bonnie S. Benwick

Expert advice on organizing, flavoring, decorating, baking and storing your holiday cookies.

D.C.’s once and future brewers

D.C.’s once and future brewers

Greg Kitsock

Notables Martin Virga and the Stewart brothers are looking to jump-start their craft careers.

Washington Post food calendar for Dec. 12-27

Becky Krystal

Events include wine tastings, wine dinners and a cocktail book signing.

‘Pitmasters’ executive producer is living the dream

‘Pitmasters’ executive producer is living the dream

Jim Shahin

John Markus says the reality show will switch things up again, focusing this season on regional barbecue styles.

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There’s a community and family feel to this Bloomingdale bakery.

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The charms of Le Grenier

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 31: Jeff and Anne Squires dine at Le Grenier a new French bistro on H St. owned by Samuel and Marie Ziar which features a funky interior, several floors arranged with what appear to be the contents of someone's attic. 'Grenier' refers to such a space Wednesday October 31, 2012. (photo by Dayna Smith/for the Washington Post).

Tom Sietsema

In the Atlas District, tweaked bistro classics done well from chef Thierry Sanchez.

Bungalow Lakehouse in Sterling

STERLING, VA - NOVEMBER 29: Scallops at Bungalow Lakehouse, a sprawling new restaurant in Sterling with a stadium-size sports bar, an open air cigar room, two dining rooms and a cozy indoor bar Thursday November 29, 2012. (photo by Dayna Smith/for the Washington Post).

Tom Sietsema

Executive chef Jason Maddens builds on skills he learned from Michel Richard.

Tried, true and new at Woodward Table

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 21: Jeff Buben poses in his restaurant Woodward Table Wednesday, November 21, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Katherine Frey/The Washington Post)

Tom Sietsema

The newest addition to Jeff Buben’s empire evokes Vidalia flavors.

Satellite Room in Shaw

WASHINGTON,DC-NOVEMBER, 02: Patrons drinking and eating at 'Satellite Room' in Washington, DC on November, 2012. (Photo by Juana Arias for The Washington Post)

Tom Sietsema

Catch the onion rings and meatloaf at the newest addition to the Hilton brothers’ empire.

Tom Sietsema: Sheba in Rockville

A round of injera is topped with cubed beef and jalapeno, cabbage and carrots, lentils and collard greens at Sheba.

Tom Sietsema

Ethio­pian supplants Italian cuisine by the same owner, with noteworthy effect.