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Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hour 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Servings: 12   Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 2 teaspoons van...
05/20/2017

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Torch Ginger, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA Torch Ginger, Etlingera elatior, (ginger flower, red ginger lily, torch lily, wild ginger). I photographed this very interesting plant during a visit to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA. These are tall very distinctive plants and the flower...
05/19/2017

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Kentlands Memorial Day Bash, Monday, May 29, 2017 The annual Kentlands Memorial Day Bash will take place on Monday, May 29, 2017 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Kentlands clubhouse. Bring your adult beverages and your items to grill. The rest will be provided. Activities will be available for all ages...
05/19/2017

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Getting off the yes wagon begins with setting aside time to reflect on the scope of work for the day. "A 'no' uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a 'yes' merely uttered to please, or worse, to avoid trouble."   Mahatma Gandhi.   We keep hearing from the majority of luxury real esta...
05/19/2017

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The Republic of Tea Ginger Peach Chocolate Truffle Black Tea Chef Dolores served a limited edition black tea as my blogging beverage.Ginger Peach Chocolate Truffle is a Longevity Anniversary Tea to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the founding of The Republic of Tea. This is a black tea with coc...
05/18/2017

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Kentlands Community Yard Sale, June 10-11, 2017 The next Kentlands Community Yard Sale is scheduled on Saturday, June 10, 2017 and Sunday, June 11, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is a $15 participation fee. 10' by 10' spaces are available on a first come, first served basis.  Click on this link...
05/18/2017

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  Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Servings: 2   Ingedients: 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon ground coriander 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 boneless pork loin chops ground black pepper to taste   Directions: Mix the s...
05/18/2017

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Once you decide to add just one new employee, your main job is not control but allowing others to do what needs to be done. If you don’t let go, you will be seen as a micro manager. This will actually de motivate your team and guarantee that you will do everything yourself. If you hired an admini...
05/18/2017

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Wednesday Happy Hour at Bonefish Grill in Kentlands In addition to discounted prices on drinks, Wednesday is a good time to enjoy the happy hour at Bonefish Grill in Kentlands for the Bang Bang Shrimp special at only $6.00. Click on the link for more information on this and other specials. There ...
05/17/2017

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Colors of spring at Green Spring Gardens Some of the local residents and many visitors may not yet have discovered Green Spring Gardens.  This is a 27 acre public garden located at 4306 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22312.  They have eight acres of demonstration gardens that are designe...
05/17/2017
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