ABOUT THE BOOK: When Doug Mack picked up a 1963 edition of Europe on Five Dollars a Day, he stumbled on an inspired idea: to boldly go where millions have gone before, relying only on the advice of a travel guide that’s nearly a half century out-of-date. Add to the mix his mother’s much-documented grand tour through Europe in the late 1960s, and the result is a funny and fascinating journey into a new (old) world, and a disarming look at the ways the classic tourist experience has changed- and has not-in the last generation.

After a whirlwind adventure spanning eight countries–and costing way more than five dollars a day–Mack’s endearing account is part time travel, part paean to Arthur Frommer’s much-loved guide, and a celebration of the modern traveler’s grand (and not-so-grand) tour.

The big hit of the year is school pasta! Due to popular demand, we have been expanding our selection of college pastas each week. To keep everyone up to date on what is the store, here is a list of the schools represented and whether they are in stock:

Alabama (out of stock), Arizona, Arizona State, Arkansas (out of stock), Auburn, California Berkeley (out of stock), Clemson, Colorado, Florida (out of stock), Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Illinois (out of stock), Indiana (out of stock), Kansas University (out of stock), Kentucky (out of stock), LSU, Maryland, Michigan (out of stock), Michigan State (out of stock), Mississippi State, Mizzou, Nebraska, North Carolina State, Northwestern (out of stock), Ohio State (out of stock), Oklahoma, Oklahoma State (out of stock), Ole Miss, Oregon, Oregon State, Penn State (out of stoc), Pitt, Purdue, Rutgers, South Carolina, Stanford (out of stock), Syracuse (out of stock), Tennessee, Texas (out of stock), Texas A&M, Texas Tech (out of stock), Uconn, UNC (out of stock), University of Iowa, University of Miami, University of Minnesota (out of stock), University of Virginia, University of Wisconsin (out of stock), USC (out of stock), Vanderbilt, Villanova, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Washington (out of stock), Washington State, West Virginia

The big hit of the year is school pasta! Due to popular demand, we have been expanding our selection of college pastas each week. To keep everyone up to date on what is the store, here is a list of the schools represented and whether they are in stock:

Alabama (out of stock), Arkansas, Auburn, Clemson, Colorado, Florida,  Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas University (out of stock), Kentucky, LSU, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Mississippi State, Mizzou, Nebraska (out of stock), North Carolina State, Northwestern, Ohio State (out of stock), Ole Miss, Penn State (out of stock), Pitt, Purdue, South Carolina, Syracuse , Tennessee, Texas (out of stock), Texas A&M, Texas Christian University (out of stock), Texas Tech, Uconn, UNC, University of Iowa, University of Miami, University of Minnesota, University of Virginia, University of Wisconsin, Vanderbilt, Villanova, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest (out of stock), West Virginia

For one week only, October 31^st through November 6^th Hill’s Kitchen and Zwilling JA Henckels will partner together in a warehouse sale on wheels.  Annually, Zwilling JA Henckels hosts a warehouse sale at their headquarters in Hawthorne NY. This year they’re taking the warehouse on the road and bringing it to Capitol Hill.

Zwilling JA Henckels is the leader in professional cutlery for over 280 years. The brand is known to chefs and home cooks alike. “I’m excited to partner with Zwilling JA Henckels for this sale. It’s a unique opportunity for those who would otherwise not know about the annual event; to have a chance to take advantage of the deep discounts on the finest brand of German cutlery.” says Leah Daniels owner of Hill’s Kitchen.

The event will kick off on October 31^st from Noon to 5:00pm. The sale will be located on the second level of Hill’s Kitchen. On Thursday November 3^rd Hill’s Kitchen will remain open until 8:00pm for those who need the extra time to shop. Come by and enjoy light refreshments while you browse the Zwilling JA Henckels line and explore all that Hill’s Kitchen has to offer.

Sale Hours:

Monday 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Tuesday 10:00am to 6:00pm

Wednesday 10:00am to 6:00pm

Thursday 10:00am to 8:00pm

Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm

Saturday 10:00am to 6:00pm

Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm.

For more information about Hill’s Kitchen visit www.hillskitchen.com or call 202.543.1997

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Lisa will be at Hill’s Kitchen to discuss and sign copies of her latest cookbook Baking Style: Art, Craft, Recipes. Her cookbook combines the genre of the culinary essay with recipes, their corresponding methods and illustrative images, revealing the author’s uniquely personal expression of the baking process. Copies of Baking Style and her previously published ChocolateChocolate will be available for purchase. Learn more about the author at http://bit.ly/o52H67.

Lisa Yockelson, October 1st, 1pm

Homemade Baby Food, $35
Making your own baby food is easier than you think! During this demonstration class you will watch the selection, preparation, and storage of wholesome food for your baby. Chef Marta will pass along the tips and tricks that she learned while making homemade baby food for both of her children.