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April 13, 2013

DC Cherry Blossom Festival


Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival | www.chocolatemoosey.com

I’m back with another What’s On Moosey’s Mind, complete with pictures from my day trip to DC! For the past few years, a friend from school and I drive down for the Cherry Blossom Festival, which is usually the end of March/beginning of April. We planned on going the weekend before Easter, but because of the weather, everything got delayed, so we went last weekend. Unfortunately, we were one weekend too early, so only about three trees were in bloom. The rest were lifeless buds. If I had to miss the peak again, I’d much rather go after than before because at least afterwards, there are petals on the ground and in the lake. Regardless of having very few blooms, the weather was beautiful.



Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival | www.chocolatemoosey.com

Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival | www.chocolatemoosey.com

Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival | www.chocolatemoosey.com


I didn’t take as many pictures since I wasn’t feeling too inspired, not to mention the lighting was a bit harsh without clouds in the sky. I’m proud to say I’m getting better at shooting in manual. This time last year, I threw it in aperture (Av) mode and hoped for the best.

Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival | www.chocolatemoosey.com

Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival | www.chocolatemoosey.com

Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival | www.chocolatemoosey.com


During the walk around the Tidal Basin, I lost my Grand Canyon pin I had on my camera strap. It was my favorite pin. I found a friend going to the Grand Canyon this summer, so she is going to get me another one. Except it’s at a certain gift shop far from the park entrance. And I can’t find any pictures to show her what it looked like.

Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival | www.chocolatemoosey.com

Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival | www.chocolatemoosey.com

Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival | www.chocolatemoosey.com


After our walk, we went to see Julia Child’s kitchen (again). I’ve lost count on how many times I’ve seen it, but this was the first time after renovations. Her kitchen remained the same, but the museum built a food revolution exhibit to go with it.

Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival | www.chocolatemoosey.com

For dinner, someone recommended Founding Farmers. Problem is when I called the night before, they had no reservations. Determined, my friend and I stopped by to see if we could squeeze in. Fortunately, they could with a 75 minute wait. We were exhausted from walking, so we sat down and waited. Time went very quickly plus they took us 20 minutes early. We split chips, cheese crisps, and dips (green goddess, pimento cheese, and onion) for an appetizer. For dinner, I got a burger with goat cheese, spinach, and pickled cucumbers with a side of roasted vegetables. My friend got a regular burger. Let’s just say I really recommend this place and totally understand why they are super busy. They even have a cookbook coming out in fall 2013!

Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival | www.chocolatemoosey.com

Even though we were disappointed with the blossoms, it felt good to travel again. It’s been a long time where I took a trip to somewhere fun, rather than just to my parents (sorry, Mom and Dad).
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Some recipes I found that I want to try:

  • Brownie Bottom Coconut Chocolate Cream Cake from Willow Bird Baking
  • Buttermilk Cake with Dulce de Leche Praline Filling and Cream Cheese Chocolate Frosting from Vintage Kitchen
  • Caramelized Onion Arugula Pizza from Savory Simple
  • Cherry Pecan Bundt Cake from Magnolia Days
  • Chicken Fried Steak from Supper For A Steal
  • Chocolate Reese’s Cheesecake from Inside BruCrew Life
  • Fluffernutter Rice Krispie Treats from Shugary Sweets
  • Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Frappe from Peanut Butter And Peppers
  • Smores Cookie Bars from Chocolate, Chocolate, and More
  • Trapanese Pesto (Cherry Tomato) Pasta from Juanita’s Cocina

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  1. [email protected] and More says

    April 13, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    DC is gorgeous when the blossoms are in bloom. We were there last year at peak time (or maybe a few days after) The trees were in full bloom and when a strong wind blew, it snowed petals.

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  2. Renee says

    April 13, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    What a fun trip! Too bad you didn’t hit it with the peak of cherry blossoms. Julia’s kitchen is on my bucket list and I hope to see it one day.
    Thanks a bunch for including my bundt cake in the recipes you want to try. You have so many I want to try too.

    Reply
  3. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    April 13, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Aw how fun! The cherry blossoms are beeeautiful!

    Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    April 13, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    What a fun trip! I haven’t been to DC since an eight grade field trip…you have inspired me to plan a trip! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  5. Lane @ Supper for a Steal says

    April 16, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Thanks for sharing my chicken fried steak! Your trip looks so beautiful and I’m super jealous. Now I really want to plan a trip to DC.

    Reply
  6. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

    April 17, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Wow, your photos of your trip to DC are stunning! What beautiful weather. It’s too bad about the blossoms but it looks like you had a wonderful trip nevertheless. I’m jealous you got to see Julia’s kitchen – what a cool experience!

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