Let's Dish! Food for Thought » We Recommend http://thedishblog.com Fresh Ideas from Let's Dish! Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:14:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 en Q: What’s To Eat, Baltimore? A: Let’s Dish! http://thedishblog.com/2008/09/05/q-whats-to-eat-baltimore-a-lets-dish/ http://thedishblog.com/2008/09/05/q-whats-to-eat-baltimore-a-lets-dish/#comments Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:30:03 +0000 Emily Blakely http://thedishblog.com/2008/09/05/q-whats-to-eat-baltimore-a-lets-dish/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Q: What’s To Eat, Baltimore? A: Let’s Dish!", url: "http://thedishblog.com/2008/09/05/q-whats-to-eat-baltimore-a-lets-dish/" });]]> We were delighted to see that What’s to Eat, Baltimore, a super-popular blog on topics close to our heart, features a review of Let’s Dish! in today’s post.

W.T.E.B. demonstrates superb taste with their astute review of our Garlic Herb Salmon:
“It was heavenly, the flavored butter just marinated itself all over the salmon, and came out perfect. Rich, flavorful, and flaky, just how good salmon should be.”

Here’s what they had to say about Let’s Dish! overall:
“I would think, that this would be a great place for a family that doesn’t have a lot of time to go grocery shopping and create a home cooked meal. Or for someone who wants to learn how to cook. This also seems like a great place to take the kids, and get them involved. I think the earlier they learn to cook, the better they get with practice and years. Just think, start teaching your children (boys & girls) to cook when their younger, and when they hit those teenage years, they can make you dinner. Now how nice would that be?”

We couldn’t have said it better ourselves!

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]]> http://thedishblog.com/2008/09/05/q-whats-to-eat-baltimore-a-lets-dish/feed/ Finding the Best Way to Cook All Those Vegetables http://thedishblog.com/2008/05/20/finding-the-best-way-to-cook-all-those-vegetables/ http://thedishblog.com/2008/05/20/finding-the-best-way-to-cook-all-those-vegetables/#comments Tue, 20 May 2008 09:00:57 +0000 Alexa Corcoran http://thedishblog.com/2008/05/20/finding-the-best-way-to-cook-all-those-vegetables/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Finding the Best Way to Cook All Those Vegetables", url: "http://thedishblog.com/2008/05/20/finding-the-best-way-to-cook-all-those-vegetables/" });]]> As summer approaches, you find more and more fantastic produce in the grocery store, including vegetables that will pair perfectly with meals on the Let’s Dish! menu. But, what’s the best way to prepare vegetables to get the best flavor and retain all the important vitamins and nutrients?

We recommend this New York Times Health article by Tara Parker-Pope that answers that very question:

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By Tara Parker-Pope (New York Times, published May 20, 2008)

Enjoy!

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]]> http://thedishblog.com/2008/05/20/finding-the-best-way-to-cook-all-those-vegetables/feed/ DishDelivery to the summer vacation rescue! http://thedishblog.com/2008/05/08/dishdelivery-to-the-summer-vacation-rescue/ http://thedishblog.com/2008/05/08/dishdelivery-to-the-summer-vacation-rescue/#comments Thu, 08 May 2008 16:45:49 +0000 Alexa Corcoran http://thedishblog.com/2008/05/08/dishdelivery-to-the-summer-vacation-rescue/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "DishDelivery to the summer vacation rescue!", url: "http://thedishblog.com/2008/05/08/dishdelivery-to-the-summer-vacation-rescue/" });]]> Let’s Dish! was featured on Beltway Gourmet this morning as WBAL’s Doug Roberts talked with us about preparing meals for vacation. Roberts asks the question: “While the rest of your gang is having lots of summer vacation fun, how much time are you going to spend planning and shopping and preparing all those meals?”

DishDeliveryOur answer: DishDelivery!

Roberts lets folks know that all they have to do is head to Let’s Dish! for meals and “you’re good to go!” In his interview, he features our Baltimore store, but don’t dismay - DishDelivery is offered at all our Let’s Dish! stores in the mid-Atlantic, so you can order and *finally* get that relaxing summer vacation!*

Co-owner Rick Corcoran explains how it all works and why this has become one of the most convenient ways to “dish” and benefit from healthy, delicious and already-prepared meals at home or on vacation. Order online and have your meals delivered to the beach - it couldn’t be easier! And, Julie Linz was in Timonium to dish on a crumptious salmon recipe on May’s menu.

The real proof of the convenience of DishDelivery is shared by Let’s Dish! customers, Tracy Pohlhaus and Kay Carney. Traci is having her meals delivered to the beach house - and going green with her saved space by downsizing the car they use to get there. Kay echoes her sentiment: “Now I don’t even have to go and pack the things in my car…they’ll bring them right to me! How much easier could it be?”

So, take a listen and find out more about our NEW delivery option. It’s DishDelivery to the summer vacation rescue!

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(Dave Durian and the Morning Team, Interview by Doug Roberts)

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*Let’s Dish! locations referred to in Food for Thought post are: Baltimore, Bel Air, Columbia, Gaithersburg, and Rockville, MD and Alexandria, Ashburn, Fairfax and Leesburg, VA. Let’s Dish! is currently offering corporate programs, including delivery, in the mid-Atlantic region. For more information, please email Food for Thought.
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]]> http://thedishblog.com/2008/05/08/dishdelivery-to-the-summer-vacation-rescue/feed/ We Recommend: Cutting Down on Catalogs http://thedishblog.com/2008/04/29/cutting-catalogs/ http://thedishblog.com/2008/04/29/cutting-catalogs/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:10:22 +0000 Alexa Corcoran http://thedishblog.com/2008/04/29/cutting-catalogs/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "We Recommend: Cutting Down on Catalogs", url: "http://thedishblog.com/2008/04/29/cutting-catalogs/" });]]> For a fresh idea on spring cleaning, here’s a great article from the The Wall Street Journal on how to cut down on the catalogs you receive in the mail. It’s not only going to save you time and clutter, but your sanity as well - who needs all that sorting! Plus, you can “do right” by those trees - it’s the green thing to do.

We at Let’s Dish! are also committed to saving your sanity as well by making sure all the information you need to “dish” is online at www.letsdish.com. Did you know you can find:

  • Monthly menus for up to two months
  • Nutrition facts, cooking instructions, ingredients and dietary modification options for each dish
  • Special offers and events for your local Let’s Dish! store
  • A chance to earn unlimited discounts when you Refer-A-Disher to Let’s Dish!
  • The opportunity to opt in to receive promotions and news via email

So, while you may occasionally receive a coupon in the mail (and we’ve heard you don’t mind these little postcards), we’ve put in all on letsdish.com for you. It’s information at your fingertips - at the office, at a friend’s house, or even at home in your jammies!

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]]> http://thedishblog.com/2008/04/29/cutting-catalogs/feed/ Tip of the Day: How To Keep Food Fresh http://thedishblog.com/2008/04/18/tip-of-the-day-how-to-keep-food-fresh/ http://thedishblog.com/2008/04/18/tip-of-the-day-how-to-keep-food-fresh/#comments Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:00:39 +0000 Alexa Corcoran http://thedishblog.com/2008/04/18/tip-of-the-day-how-to-keep-food-fresh/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Tip of the Day: How To Keep Food Fresh", url: "http://thedishblog.com/2008/04/18/tip-of-the-day-how-to-keep-food-fresh/" });]]> Consumer Reports is a valuable resource for so many savvy shoppers out there. But did you know they give advice on more than cars and electronics?!

Follow the link to read their “Tip of the Day” on how to keep food fresh, posted on the Consumer Reports Home and Garden blog. And, don’t forget, to keep your Let’s Dish! meals fresh, always follow the label instructions and be sure your packaging stays sealed in your freezer and fridge when thawing. As you can read, all foods - including meat, poultry and fish - can maintain its flavor and freshness if you use the proper storage.

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There’s a reason your grandmother kept her fresh-baked rye and pullman loaves in a breadbox on the kitchen counter and not in her icebox: Bread goes stale much quicker when you stow it in a refrigerator than at room temperature.

Grandma knew that proper storage will help your food maintain its flavor and freshness-and save you money since you won’t have to toss out so many spoiled items. Follow the advice here to get the most out of your weekly grocery shopping and watch the Food Gone Bad video…

Read more on Consumer Reports >
Tip of the Day: How To Keep Food Fresh

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