Homemade vanilla wafers from the Savory Reviews  

Hot dogs get a gourmet makeover in Philly.  

Technology and MSG gives four dishes from China Express a test drive.  

Kellari Taverna, a new Greek restaurant on K St, is now open.  

Glenn Babbock has joined Nage as a co-owner and chef de cuisine and We Love DC got some extra love by way of cooking classes. 
 
Coca Cola’s “Heist” wins an Emmy for best commercial. 

The Not So Thin Man signs up for the 100 Drinks to Try Before You Die challenge. 
 
Lemon-lime shortbread from A Measured Memory. 
 
The Slow Cook makes the big summer to autumn kitchen garden adjustment.  
 
Houndstooth Gourmet’s peach and raspberry galette looks positively pornographic (in a good way). 
 
Arugula Files enjoys Rays the Steaks. 
 
Looking for an ambitious kitchen project this weekend? Try Tartelett’es Matcha and Peach Pate de Fruit Macaroons. 
 
I wish The District Domestic would bake me a birthday cake like the one she made her mom – an almond cake with lemon curd, blueberries and a mascarpone frosting.