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2014 

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VERMICELLI AL CAVIALE  (Vermicelli with Caviar)    When I mentioned what we were having for our New Year’s Eve dinner, some asked for the recipe. Chef Dolores provided this recipe.     1 pound vermicelli  ( a very thin spaghetti) 1/4 pound of butter, soft 4 ounces caviar Juice of 1/2 lemon Cook v...
12/31/2014

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Wildlife Tree, A Longwood Christmas    The 1,000+ acres of gardens and the very large Conservatory are decorated for the holidays for A Longwood Christmas at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.   A large tree in front of the Peirce du Pont House was decorated as a Wildlife Tree. Wha...
12/31/2014

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SoberRide is available tonight   It is a good idea to have a designated driver if you will be partying. If you do have a little to much to drink, call SoberRide for a safe way to get home.  You could end up in jail for drunk driving if you make the wrong choices. Be safe and have a Happy New Year...
12/31/2014

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Blue Potato Bush   These flowers were a part of a conservatory display during a recent visit to Longwood Gardens. How to Grow Blue Potato Bushes The sweetly scented flowers of Lycianthes rantonnetii, also known as Solanum rantonnetii, blue potato bush and Paraguay nightshade, provide a focal poin...
12/30/2014

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Gayle Rich-Boxman has some good advice for us as we face the challenges of the new year. Promise Yourself.... Some Words of Wisdom and Encouragement     I was speaking with my friend, Kathleen Daniels yesterday and spoke of the fact that I’ve been a journal writer for years….not so much nowadays,...
12/30/2014

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Bird of Paradise, Longwood Gardens   Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania is a wonderful wintertime travel destination because the very large conservatory is always full of beautiful plants and flowers. Plan to spend several hours and enjoy lunch in the Cafe. This is mushroom country ...
12/30/2014

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Book Recommendation:  Full Force and Effect by Mark Greaney   I just finished reading Full Force and Effect (2014), A Jack Ryan Novel and part of the series begun by Tom Clancy and now written by Mark Greaney.  As you may know, Tom Clancy, the author of many New York Times bestselling novels, die...
12/29/2014

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Preparation is preparing to succeed . . . . and when you step onto the field of play you are ready . . . . and in control of your thinking and decision making. Please visit the original blog if you wish to leave comments. Preparation is Preparing to Succeed “What I do is prepare myself until I kn...
12/29/2014

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Things You Need to Know About Mold Please visit the original blog if you wish to leave comments. Things You Need to Know About Mold Where there is moisture you will often find mold, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are numerous health effects and concerns as ...
12/29/2014

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If you truly want to grow your follower-ship and reach more consumers you need to be curating content. It is one of the easiest ways to get found by the buying and selling public! Please visit the original blog if you wish to leave comments. Have you been participating in content curation? Not su...
12/29/2014
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