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JC’s Favorite Things: Carol’s Daughter Roses and Honey Shea Soufflé

Did you know that in ancient cultures like Greek, Roman and Egyptian, royalty would use scented oils and ointments to clean and soften their skin? Certain ingredients like chamomile, lavender, rose, aloe and olive oil were considered staples in cosmetic enhancement. Smooth skin and great hygiene were so important to Egyptians that Egyptian women would  Read more »

JC’s Favorite Things: Fela!

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary the exclamation point (!) is used especially after an interjection or exclamation to indicate forceful utterance or strong feeling. And after you witness the 11-time Tony Award nominee Fela! The Broadway Musical the only way you will be able to describe the experience is with words like Fantastic! Marvelous! Exciting!  Read more »

JC’s Favorite Things: The Inn at Little Washington

When JC decides to get away, she drives an hour outside of the metro area to The Inn at Little Washington. “It’s one of my all-time favorites!” exclaims JC. “They make you feel like you are at home; the staff is warm and friendly.” At the Inn she is able to relax, catch up on  Read more »

JC’s Favorite Things: SAX Restaurant

“Opulent, chic, elegant, off the chain!” are JC’s exact words when she is describing SAX Restaurant in Penn Quarter. Sax is 5,000-square-feet of extreme luxury. Self-indulgence is expected as their modern French cuisine gratifies the palate. The red velvet, gold leaf and crystal décor along with scandalous murals titillate the ocular senses. Sax has quickly  Read more »

JC’s Favorite Things

Have you ever fallen in love with a gadget, a product, a great restaurant and you just had to tell someone about it!? Maybe you even talked a total stranger to death about this thing? Well, JC is no different. She has compiled a list of her favorite things. And every week we will reveal  Read more »