Lasting Tribute…

I know I have talked about Tim Russert’s passing a few times on here, but I had to share this photograph with everyone. I snagged really great seats for the Friday night Nats game against the Texas Rangers and during the game, a tribute to Tim was aired on the big screen. I managed to capture this final shot and I think it says volumes.

By the way, the food funk is officially over as I spent a majority of the weekend in the kitchen. So much so I had to (sadly) turn down a kind offer of a free ticket to the Pearl Jam concert. Uhhhggg! I know, I know how could I say no? Trust me, I didn’t want to but as usual Shaw Girl’s time management skills were working against her. The fruits of this food frenzy are forthcoming…

Orange Walnut Tea Bread

I woke up on Sunday early because I knew I wanted to whip up something special to eat while watching the Meet the Press tribute to Tim Russert. I cannot count how many times I’ve gotten up and made a breakfast befitting Sunday in time to watch Tim’s engaging yet informative interviewing style. He made me think, he made me laugh but most importantly he brought his passion of life to the world of politics. So today, I pulled out a recipe I’ve been meaning to try for a while in honor of such a journalistic giant.

So Long Tim Russert – Nonfood Related

DC is in mourning today as we are all dealing with the shock of Tim Russert’s passing yesterday.  He wasn’t just a great journalist, he was a devoted family man and a strong lover of all things DC.  He was a member of this community that I have grown to love and cherish; a Nats fan, a believer in giving back to his community (he was heavily involved in the Boys and Girls Club of DC, among many other charities in and around the DC area) and a true lover of politics.  

Every Sunday morning, I would pull out my Washington Post, turn on Meet the Press and munch on one of the many breakfast treats I loved to make.  Unlike a lot of the spin doctors of today’s media, Tim was a neutral host of Meet the Press, asking everyone the hard questions, regardless of their political affiliation.  He wasn’t an attack dog like O’Reilly but he didn’t let his guests off the hook either.  I wasn’t always a political junkie but when the bug hit me over a decade ago, Meet the Press became my go to show.  And Tim Russert had a way of explaining things that made politics more palatable to those who found it off putting.  He was approachable, yet still very much a newsman.  The void he leaves behind can never truly be replaced.  I shudder to think what will become of Meet the Press, but this Sunday, I plan a special breakfast in honor of Tim.  

And I raise my tea glass and whisk to him and his family….