Blessing of the Backpacks Food Drive

Hunger doesn’t take the weekend off.  Come out and support National Blessings in a Backpack Day on Thursday, September 17^th - Both Maury Elementary School and Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy have Blessings in a Backpack programs that provide food on the weekend to children in need.  In support of these programs we are holding a Blessing in a Backpack Food Drive.  You can help support one or both of these programs by dropping off any of the following food items at one of these schools on Thursday between 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.  Designated bins will be located outside near the front door of the school for your convenience.

Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy, 530 S St Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314 (molly_groom@yahoo.com)

Maury Elementary School, 600 Russell Road, Alexandria, VA 22301 (kristen2012@yahoo.com)

Please understand that we can only accept the following items for donation:  

Breakfast items:

Soft granola bars

Fruit and grain bars

Oatmeal/grits (single serving packages)

 

Entrée items:

Beans

Soup (Chicken Noodle or Tomato)

Canned Ravioli

Canned Spaghetti & meatballs

Canned Beefaroni

Canned tuna/chicken

Mac & Cheese (individual size)

Rice – Ready to Serve Packets (Uncle Ben’s – any flavor)

Ramen Noodles (single serving)

Canned vegetables

 

Healthy Snacks:

Canned fruit

Raisins

100% juice snacks

Cheese filled crackers

Cheese snack crackers (Goldfish or Cheez-Its, individual size)

Applesauce

Individual cups of fruit, applesauce or pudding . . .No squeeze packs, please

 

 

Alexandria Restaurant Week August 15-24

There will be 60 participating restaurants at this years Summer Restaurant Week. 
You can choose from a dinner for two or a three course prix-fixe menu (depending upon each restaurant's special offer) for $35.  


Check out the list of participating restaurants -- 

http://www.visitalexandriava.com/restaurants/restaurant-week/?utm_source=DMC&utm_medium=EMAIL&utm_content=E1EJXw8AHAVYUE1UWVAKXQReCQhyA1lUXFkZVxdZ&utm_campaign=1416:Alexandria%20Insider%20-%20August

Mom Made Foods, Mom Made Moms

Mom Made Foods is looking for Moms to join their Family, become a Mom Made Mom

Mom Made Foods is located right here in Alexandria, 107 West Street.  And you can find their products in Whole Foods stores all over the place.

Now Mom Made Foods has an opportunity for fans to get a first look at their products, receive special coupons, and have opportunities to be a part of the Mom Made Family.  

From Mom Made Foods website: 

Who are the Mom Made Moms?

Mom Made Moms are a group of everyday parents who care deeply about nourishing themselves and their family. Mom Made Moms enjoy feeding their kids delicious food, and believe that the food that kids love should also be good for them.   Mom Made Moms want to help spread the word on the things they like, and importantly, Mom Made Moms love Mom Made Foods!

Join Us!  Become a Mom Made Mom

If you are interested in joining our family and becoming a Mom Made Mom, click on the link below and send us your information.  Then, we’ll send you a welcome package with goodies and instructions!

http://www.mommadefoods.com/news-events/events.asp

New Foodie Businesses in Alexandria

There are a number of new restaurant or "food" businesses that have either just opened, are opening soon or expanding in Alexandria. 

Here are two new new businesses: 

Olio Tasting Room
fresh olive oils.  fresh balsamics
1223 King Street
(703) 909-8196
www.oliotastingroom.com


Olio is a tasting room where customers can sample and learn about the highest quality and freshest olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars from around the world.


"The tasting room is modeled after similar rooms across the Mediterranean where olive farms abound, and is filled with dozens of Italian-made stainless steel barrel-like containers called "fusti". Each of them will house a different variety or flavor of olive oil or balsamic vinegar from around the world for which patrons can taste in the store. After tasting, we will bottle, cork and seal your favorites on the spot" 

MomMe Meals

balanced nutrition for moms and moms-to-be

www.MomMeMeals.com 

Currently available at the Del Ray Farmers Market 

" Our products are made with the finest farm fresh ingredients, ripe with all the benefits and flavors that nature has to offer. Free of preservatives or additives, and packed with vitamins and minerals, momme meals™ are ready to eat in just minutes, making them a quick and easy solution to healthy eating.

Two that are coming soon: 


Del Ray Cafe,  
205 East Howell Avenue
by co-owner Margaret Ticer Janowsky


Happy Tart Bakery
a gluten free patisserie

Happy Tart will be moving in the Fall to 

307-A Mount Vernon Avenue
(the space behind the state farm insurance agency) 


The Happy Tart will offer bread, cakes, tarts, pastries, cookies, and cupcakes, all gluten free of course.    

"We hope to be open by the end of September.  I will have a website up and running soon, then you can go there to check out any new developments" 

And some favorite restaurants that are expanding: 

Cheesetique: 

2411 Mt. Vernon Avenue

703-706-5300

http://www.cheesetique.com/

Cheesetique is expanding the Wine and Cheese bar to offer more dining room seating.  

La Strada: 

1905 Mt. Vernon Avenue

703.548.2592

http://www.lastrada-ontheave.com/


La Strada will be adding a small lounge next to the current restaurant. The small lounge will be called Osteria 1909.